Title 220 WAC — Fish and Wildlife, Department of

Chapter 220-101 Department purpose—Fish and wildlife commission—Operations.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-101-010 Introduction.

The Washington department of fish and wildlife's (department) primary responsibility is to preserve, protect, perpetuate, and manage the fish and wildlife species of the state (RCW 77.04.012). The department promotes conservation of fish and wildlife, while providing fishing, hunting, fish and wildlife viewing, and other outdoor recreational opportunities compatible with healthy, diverse, and sustainable fish and wildlife populations. (RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.04.055.)

History

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 § 220-101-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.04.055. WSR 10-13-182 (Order 10-156), § 232-36-010, filed 6/23/10, effective 7/24/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-101-020 Department description and authority.

(1) Throughout this chapter, "department" is used to mean the Washington fish and wildlife commission and the Washington department of fish and wildlife. The term department may also include the staff and employees of the department of fish and wildlife, where indicated by context.

(2) The department of fish and wildlife is the agency to which the legislature has delegated responsibility for preserving, protecting, perpetuating, and managing fish and wildlife in the lands and waters of the state, including offshore waters.

History

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 § 220-101-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: Chapter 42.56 RCW, RCW 42.56.040, 77.04.013, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-15-001 (Order 12-139), § 220-80-020, filed 7/6/12, effective 8/6/12
Order 1104, § 220-80-020, filed 11/26/73.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-101-030 Description of department organization.

The department's central office is located at 1111 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98501-1091. The mailing address of the department's central office is P.O. Box 43200, Olympia, WA 98504-3200. The department's telephone number is 360-902-2200. The fax number is 360-902-2156.

The department has other offices, including six regional offices, as follows:

Eastern Washington - Region 1 Office

2315 North Discovery Place

Spokane Valley, WA 99216-1566

Telephone: 509-892-1001

Fax: 509-921-2440

North Central Washington - Region 2 Office

1550 Alder Street N.W.

Ephrata, WA 98823-9699

Telephone: 509-754-4624

Fax: 509-754-5257

South Central Washington - Region 3 Office

1701 South 24th Avenue

Yakima, WA 98902-5720

Telephone: 509-575-2740

Fax: 509-575-2474

North Puget Sound - Region 4 Office

16018 Mill Creek Boulevard

Mill Creek, WA 98012-1541

Telephone: 425-775-1311

Fax: 425-338-1066

Southwest Washington - Region 5 Office

5525 S. 11th Street

Ridgefield, WA 98642

Telephone: 360-696-6211

Fax: 360-906-6776

Coastal Washington - Region 6 Office

48 Devonshire Road

Montesano, WA 98563

Telephone: 360-249-4628

Fax: 360-664-0689

Current contact information is also available at the department's website at http://wdfw.wa.gov.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 19-17-016 (Order 19-188), § 220-101-030, filed 8/12/19, effective 9/12/19
WSR 17-05-112 (Order 17-04), recodified as § 220-101-030, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: Chapter 42.56 RCW, RCW 42.56.040, 77.04.013, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-15-001 (Order 12-139), § 220-80-030, filed 7/6/12, effective 8/6/12
Order 1104, § 220-80-030, filed 11/26/73.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-101-040 Fish and wildlife commission members' recusal requirements for commissioners with beneficial interests in certain commission decisions and transactions.

(1) Commission members must comply with subsection (2) of this section when the following circumstances apply or it is reasonably foreseeable that they will apply:

(a) The member is beneficially interested, directly or indirectly, in a contract, sale, lease, purchase, or grant that may be made by, through, or under the supervision of the commission, in whole or in part; or

(b) The member accepts, directly or indirectly, any compensation, gratuity or reward from any other person beneficially interested in a contract, sale, lease, purchase, or grant that may be made by, through, or under the supervision of the commission, in whole or in part; or

(c) The member either owns a beneficial interest in, or is an officer, agent, employee or member of, an entity which is engaged in a transaction involving the commission.

(2) If required by subsection (1) of this section, the member must:

(a) Recuse himself or herself from discussions by the commission, regarding the specific contract, sale, lease, purchase, grant, or transaction; and

(b) Recuse himself or herself from any vote by the commission on the specific contract, sale, lease, purchase, grant, or transaction; and

(c) Refrain from attempting to influence any other member or employee in any discussion or vote regarding the specific contract, sale, lease, purchase, grant, or transaction.

(3) Definitions. The following definitions apply to this section:

(a) "Transaction involving the commission" means a proceeding, application, submission, request for a ruling or other determination, contract, claim, case, or other similar matter that the commission member in question believes, or has reason to believe:

(i) Is, or will be, the subject of commission action; or

(ii) Is one to which the commission is or will be a party; or

(iii) Is one in which the commission has a direct and substantial proprietary interest.

(b) "Transaction involving the commission" does not include the following: preparation, consideration, or enactment of legislation, including appropriation of moneys in a budget, or the performance of legislative duties by a commission member; or a claim, case, lawsuit, or similar matter if the commission member did not participate in the underlying transaction involving the commission that is the basis for the claim, case, or lawsuit. Rule making is not a transaction involving the commission.

(i) A decision, determination, finding, ruling, or order; and

(ii) A grant, payment, award, license, contract, transaction, sanction, or approval, or the denial thereof, or failure to act with respect to a decision, determination, finding, ruling, or order.

(4) Under subsection (1)(b), "any other person" has a beneficial interest in a contract, sale, lease, purchase, or grant when the other person bids or otherwise seeks to be awarded the contract, sale, lease, purchase, or grant.

(5) The prohibitions contained in subsection (2) do not prohibit the member from using his or her general expertise to educate and provide general information on the subject area to other commission members.

(6) If recusal occurs pursuant to the State Ethics law, chapter 42.52 RCW, or rules adopted pursuant to the State Ethics law, the commission member must disclose to the public the reasons for his or her recusal from any commission action whenever recusal occurs. The commission staff must record each such recusal and basis for the recusal.

examples:

example one: The commission is composed of individuals who often are employed in the private sector. The governor appoints members of the commission. In making these appointments, the governor is required to seek to maintain a balance reflecting all aspects of fish and wildlife. Commission members are appointed because they have general knowledge of the habit and distribution of fish and wildlife and are often recommended by interest groups, such as sport fishers, commercial fishers, hunters, private landowners, and environmentalists. A commission member is employed by a company that provides contract facilitation services. The commission is in the process of selecting a contractor to conduct a series of public meetings on fishing in Washington. The company which employs the member of the commission has bid for the contract. The commission member may use his or her general expertise to educate commissioners about desirable public meeting design elements for a successful public involvement project like the one the commission wants to conduct. The commission member is prohibited from participating in the commission discussion and analysis establishing criteria for selecting a contractor and is prohibited from participating in the commission vote to select a contractor (see WAC 220-101-040 (1)(c)). The commission member would publicly announce his or her recusal and the reasons for it, and the commission staff would record this information as part of the public record.

example two: The commission contracts with King Software (hypothetical company) to provide computer systems for tracking recreational license purchases. King Software's contract with the commission is almost expired, and the commission must seek bids from software companies for the next contract period. The commission issues a request for bids to various software companies who offer suitable software, including Fishsoft, Inc. (hypothetical company). Approximately nine months ago, one commission member worked for Fishsoft, Inc. and received compensation from that company. The commission member subsequently left Fishsoft, Inc. The commission member is not required to recuse himself or herself from selecting a contractor for the commission's computer license system. Fishsoft, Inc. did not have a beneficial interest in the commission's contract until it bid on the contract. Therefore, Fishsoft, Inc. was not a person beneficially interested in the contract when the commission member received the compensation (see WAC 220-101-040(4)). However, if the commission member received compensation from Fishsoft, Inc. after it bid on the contract, the commission member would be required to disclose the fact that he or she received the compensation from a bidder and recuse himself or herself from the commission's specific discussion and the vote awarding the contract (see WAC 220-101-040 (1)(b)). The commission staff would record this information into the public record. Again, the commission member could participate in discussions using his or her general expertise to educate and provide general information on the subject area to the other commission members.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-101-040, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 42.52.200 and 77.04.055. WSR 98-14-013 (Order 98-107), § 232-12-002, filed 6/19/98, effective 7/20/98.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-101-050 Fish and wildlife enforcement officer relief from active duty procedure.

(1) This section governs the actions required for granting relief from active duty and payment of relief from active duty benefits under RCW 77.12.264. Compliance with the procedural steps of this section is mandatory, and failure to comply with these procedures will result in a denial of benefits if payment has not begun, or a termination of payments if payments have begun.

(2) A request for relief from active duty must be filed in writing with the director, and may be filed by either the officer or the officer's representative. For purposes of this section, the officer is the "claimant."

(3) Upon receipt of the relief from active duty request, the director's office will notify the department's personnel office (the personnel office). The personnel office will review the claimant's personnel file to ascertain employment status. The personnel office will determine if a labor and industries on duty injury claim was filed and the status of that claim. If a claim was filed but was disallowed, the department will notify the claimant that the department will not further process a request for relief from active duty until all appeal efforts on the labor and industries on duty injury claim are completed.

(4) The personnel office will respond to the claimant's request for relief from active duty and provide an information request and medical release form to be completed by the claimant and returned to the personnel office. The claimant is required to provide all information and documentation requested by the department specific to the claim. If any requested information is missing, the department will send a second request to the claimant.

(5) Upon receipt of the medical release form and required documentation, the department's labor and industries claims manager, the department's reasonable accommodation program manager, and the senior human resources consultant assigned to the enforcement program will review the information provided by the claimant. From that review, the personnel manager, or designee, will identify one or more licensed medical specialist(s) as appropriate to the independent medical examination. The medical specialist will provide to the personnel manager a current medical analysis with careful consideration of the essential mental, physical and sensory functions of a fish and wildlife officer. The department will pay for the independent medical examination, and will give due consideration for the location of the claimant's current residence. If the claimant fails to attend any scheduled medical examination or fails to comply with department directions, the request for relief from active duty may be denied.

(6) Within sixty days after the receipt of the results of the independent medical examination, the department will arrange for a panel to review the request for relief from active duty. This panel may consist of one or more licensed, qualified medical professionals, representatives of the department of labor and industries or the department of retirement systems, the department's personnel manager or designee, the assistant director for the enforcement program or designee and, at the claimant's expense, a licensed, qualified medical professional of the claimant's choosing. The department will bear the cost of convening this panel with the exception of any costs associated with the medical professional chosen by the claimant. The panel will provide a written recommendation to the director of the department. The director will make a final decision to either grant or not grant relief from active duty. The director's written decision will be provided to the claimant.

(7) If relief from active duty is granted, the department may require periodic reviews of the claimant's medical condition. Such review may include an independent medical examination. Notice of a scheduled examination will be provided via certified mail to the claimant at least thirty days prior to the scheduled exam. It is the claimant's responsibility to provide the department with the claimant's current address at all times that relief from active duty benefits are being paid. If the certified letter is returned, the claimant fails to attend any scheduled medical examination, or the claimant fails at any point to comply with department directions, the relief from active duty benefits may be discontinued. If a medical examination shows that the claimant is able to perform the essential functions of a fish and wildlife officer position, the claimant will be returned to active service and the relief from active duty benefits will be discontinued.

(8) If the relief from active duty request is denied or the benefits are discontinued for any reason, the claimant may file a written appeal with the director. An appeal must include a copy of any written communication from the department regarding the discontinuance, and must describe in detail the reason the relief from active duty benefits should again be provided. In making a decision on whether to renew payment of relief from active duty benefits, the director may review any information related to the on duty injury claim and may require an independent medical examination. The director's decision is final.

History

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 § 220-101-050, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 04-01-056 (Order 03-302), § 220-20-110, filed 12/11/03, effective 1/11/04.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-101-060 Petitions—Form—Scheduling—Ruling.

Petitioners for declaratory rulings by the commission shall set forth the rule or statute brought into issue by the petition, the facts relied upon by the applicant, the prayer of the petitioner and shall generally conform to the form of complaints at law.

The petition shall be submitted to the director who may in his discretion place the petition on the agenda of the commission at one of its regular meetings and shall give reasonable notice to the petitioner of the time and place for hearing by the commission. Petitioner may appear and present argument to the commission at any such hearing.

The commission after hearing, shall issue a binding declaratory rule, a nonbinding declaratory rule or notify the petitioner that no declaratory rule is to be issued.

The director shall notify the petitioner of action taken with reference to the petition.

History

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 § 220-101-060, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-221, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-480.

Chapter 220-111 Rule-making.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-111-001 Rule-making files—Generally.

The purpose of this chapter is to specify criteria for the director to close or shorten seasons pursuant to RCW 77.12.150, and to provide procedures governing the department's maintenance of, and the public's request to inspect, rule-making files of the department pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, chapter 34.05 RCW.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 43.17.060, 34.05.220, and 77.04.080. WSR 20-19-027 (Order 20-179), § 220-111-001, filed 9/8/20, effective 10/9/20.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-111-002 Agency rules coordinator.

(1) The department's rules coordinator:

(a) Has knowledge of the subjects of rules being proposed or prepared within the agency for proposal;

(b) Maintains the records of any such action;

(d) Responds to public inquiries about possible, proposed, or adopted rules and the identity of agency personnel working, reviewing, or commenting on them; and

(e) Oversees the department's compliance with the Administrative Procedure Act requirements concerning locating, processing, and making department rule-making files available for public inspection.

(2) The department's rules coordinator can be contacted at:

Agency Rules Coordinator

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Office Location:

Natural Resources Building, 5th Floor

1111 Washington Street S.E.

Olympia, WA 98501-1091

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 43200

Olympia, WA 98504-3200

email address: Rules.Coordinator@dfw.wa.gov

Current contact information is also available at the department's website at http://wdfw.wa.gov.

(3) The department's rules coordinator may designate one or more department staff to carry out the responsibilities set forth in subsection (1) of this section; and other staff may process requests to inspect rule-making files. Therefore, use of the term "department rules coordinator" in this chapter may include the department rules coordinator's designee(s) and/or any other staff assisting in processing requests to inspect rule-making files, where indicated by context.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 43.17.060, 34.05.220, and 77.04.080. WSR 20-19-027 (Order 20-179), § 220-111-002, filed 9/8/20, effective 10/9/20.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-111-003 Rule-making files available.

(1) The department's rule-making docket and many of its rule-making files are publicly available on the department's website at http://wdfw.wa.gov. Requestors are encouraged to search for and view department rule-making activities on the department's website in lieu of or prior to submitting a request to inspect the department's rule-making files.

(2) Rule-making files are available for inspection, upon request, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. Based on other demands on the agency and/or the size, format, and location of the rule-making file, the department rules coordinator may specify the date and times during which particular rule-making files will be made available for inspection.

(3) Requestors providing a valid email address may be able to view rule-making files on their own computers, or rule-making files may be inspected at the department's central office, located at 1111 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, Washington 98501.

(4) Requestors should contact the department's rules coordinator to determine the availability of records for inspection. The department will ordinarily respond to such requests within three days.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 43.17.060, 34.05.220, and 77.04.080. WSR 20-19-027 (Order 20-179), § 220-111-003, filed 9/8/20, effective 10/9/20.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-111-004 Requests to inspect rule-making files.

(1) Any person wishing to inspect rule-making files of the department must contact the agency rules coordinator by letter or email to the office or email address set forth in WAC 220-111-002(2). The written request must be addressed and sent to the department's rules coordinator and include the following information:

(a) Name of the requestor;

(b) Contact information, including telephone number and email address, if the requestor has one; and

(c) Identification of the rule-making files sought, in a form or description that is sufficient for the department's rules coordinator to identify and locate the requested file. If a request for inspection of a rule-making file is unclear, the rules coordinator may request clarification.

(2) If the requestor wishes to have copies of the records made, whether hard copy or electronic, instead of inspecting them, the requestor must submit a request for public records pursuant to the Public Records Act, chapters 42.56 RCW and 220-120 WAC. A public records request form is available to requestors at the office of the public records officer and at the department's website at http://wdfw.wa.gov.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 43.17.060, 34.05.220, and 77.04.080. WSR 20-19-027 (Order 20-179), § 220-111-004, filed 9/8/20, effective 10/9/20.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-111-010 Emergency rule criteria.

(1) The director may close or shorten a season pursuant to RCW 77.12.150 only:

(a) By emergency rule, and

(b) When the director determines from biological data or climatic conditions which were unforeseen by the commission when the season was established, that the population of game fish, game animals, or game birds is in jeopardy with established seasons, and

(c) When the delay necessary to have the issue determined by emergency action of the commission presents a real and immediate threat to wildlife.

(2) Any emergency rule issued by the director pursuant to this rule shall state:

(a) The time and date when it shall be effective, and

(b) The time and date when it shall terminate, and

(3) If the director has taken emergency action pursuant to this rule, he/she shall, upon determination that the threat to wildlife has abated, thereafter reopen the season limited to the time period originally set by the commission, and reestablish bag limits as originally set by the commission.

(4) Whenever the director takes action to close, shorten, or reopen a season pursuant to (1) or (3) above, he/she shall first take all reasonable steps to notify commission members the action contemplated.

History

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 § 220-111-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.150 and 77.12.040. WSR 88-24-004 (Order 325), § 232-12-083, filed 11/29/88.

Chapter 220-120 Public records.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-120-010 Public records—Generally.

The purpose of this chapter is to provide public records rules and procedures as required by the Public Records Act, chapter 42.56 RCW. The rules in this chapter provide information to persons wishing to request access to public records of the department, and the rules establish processes for both requestors and department staff that are designed to best assist members of the public in obtaining such access.

History

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 § 220-120-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: Chapter 42.56 RCW, RCW 42.56.040, 77.04.013, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-15-001 (Order 12-139), § 220-80-010, filed 7/6/12, effective 8/6/12
Order 1104, § 220-80-010, filed 11/26/73.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-120-020 Public records officer.

(1) The department's public records officer:

(a) Receives all public records requests made to the department;

(b) Provides assistance to persons seeking department public records;

(c) Oversees the department's compliance with the Public Records Act, including locating, processing, and releasing records responsive to public records requests; and

(d) Prevents the fulfillment of public records requests from causing excessive interference with essential functions of the department.

(2) The public records officer can be contacted at:

Public Records Officer

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Office Location:

Natural Resources Building, 5th Floor

1111 Washington Street S.E.

Olympia, WA 98501-1091

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 43146

Olympia, WA 98504-3146

email address: PublicDisclosureRequest@dfw.wa.gov

Current contact information is also available at the department's website at http://wdfw.wa.gov.

(3) The public records officer may designate one or more department staff to carry out the responsibilities set forth in subsection (1) of this section; and other staff may process public records requests. Therefore, use of the term public records officer in this chapter may include the public records officer's designee(s) and/or any other staff assisting in processing public records requests, where indicated by context.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-07-080, § 220-120-020, filed 3/19/18, effective 4/19/18. 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 § 220-120-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: Chapter 42.56 RCW, RCW 42.56.040, 77.04.013, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-15-001 (Order 12-139), § 220-80-040, filed 7/6/12, effective 8/6/12
Order 77-14, § 220-80-040, filed 4/15/77
Order 1104, § 220-80-040, filed 11/26/73.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-120-030 Public records available.

(1) Some records may be available on the department's website at http://wdfw.wa.gov. Requestors are encouraged to search for and view records on the department's website instead of or before making a public records request.

(2) Public records are available for inspection and copying from 9:00 a.m. to noon and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays, by appointment only. Based on other demands on the agency and/or the nature of the requested records, the public records officer may limit the hours during which particular public records are available for inspection and copying.

(3) Records must be inspected at the offices of the department and may not be removed from department offices. The majority of public records are located at the department's central office, although some may be located in other locations, including the regional offices.

(4) Requestors should contact the public records officer to determine the location and availability of records.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.2.047 [ 77.12.047]. WSR 25-05-035 (Order 24-15), s 220-120-030, filed 2/11/25, effective 3/14/25
WSR 17-05-112 (Order 17-04), recodified as § 220-120-030, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: Chapter 42.56 RCW, RCW 42.56.040, 77.04.013, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-15-001 (Order 12-139), § 220-80-050, filed 7/6/12, effective 8/6/12
Order 1104, § 220-80-050, filed 11/26/73.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-120-040 Requests for public records.

(1) Any person requesting the department's public records should make their request in writing by mail or email or on the department's request form that is accessible on the department's internet page. The written request by mail or email must be addressed and sent to the public records officer as set forth in WAC 220-120-020(2) and include the following information:

(a) Name of the requestor;

(b) Address of the requestor;

(d) Identification of the public records sought, in a form or description that is adequate for the public records officer to identify and locate the records; and

(e) The date and time of day of the request.

(2) If the requestor wishes to have copies of the records made, whether hard copy or electronic, instead of inspecting them, the requestor must so indicate in the request.

(3) A public records request form is available to requestors at the office of the public records officer and at the department's website at http://wdfw.wa.gov.

(4) The records retention schedule established by the division of state archives of the office of the secretary of state serves as an index for the identification and location of the department records including those described in RCW 42.56.070(5). The records retention schedule can be found at either the department's website or the secretary of state's website.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.2.047 [ 77.12.047]. WSR 25-05-035 (Order 24-15), s 220-120-040, filed 2/11/25, effective 3/14/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-07-080, § 220-120-040, filed 3/19/18, effective 4/19/18. 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 § 220-120-040, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: Chapter 42.56 RCW, RCW 42.56.040, 77.04.013, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-15-001 (Order 12-139), § 220-80-060, filed 7/6/12, effective 8/6/12
Order 1104, § 220-80-060, filed 11/26/73.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-120-050 Processing requests for public records.

(1) Order of processing public records requests. The public records officer will process requests in the order allowing the greatest number of requests to be processed in the most efficient manner.

(2) Acknowledging receipt of request. Within five business days of receipt of the request, the public records officer will do one or more of the following:

(a) Provide the records or provide a web link to the records;

(b) Send the copies to the requestor if copies are requested and payment of a deposit for the copies, if any, is made or terms of payment are agreed upon;

(c) Acknowledge that the department has received the request, ask for clarification if the request is unclear, and provide a reasonable estimate of time required to respond to the request; or

(d) Deny the request.

(3) If no response is received. If the public records officer does not respond in writing within five business days of receipt of the request for disclosure, the requestor should contact the public records officer to ensure that the department received the request.

(4) Protecting the rights of others. In the event that the requested public records contain information that may affect rights of others and may, therefore, be exempt from disclosure, the public records officer may, prior to providing the records, give notice to such others whose rights may be affected by the disclosure. Such notice should be given so as to make it possible for those other persons to seek a court order to prevent or limit the disclosure. The notice to the affected persons may include a copy of the request.

(5) Records exemption from disclosure. Some records are exempt from disclosure, in whole or in part, as provided in chapter 42.56 RCW and in other statutes. If the department believes that a record is exempt from disclosure and should be withheld, the public records officer will state the specific exemption and provide a brief explanation of why the records or a portion of the record is being withheld. If only a portion of a record is exempt from disclosure, but the remainder is not exempt, the public records officer will redact the exempt portions, provide the nonexempt portions, and indicate to the requestor why portions of the record are being redacted.

(6) Inspections of records.

(a) Consistent with other demands, the department will promptly provide space to inspect public records it has assembled in response to a properly submitted public records request. No member of the public may remove a document from the viewing area or disassemble or alter any document. If, after inspecting a record or records, the requestor wishes to receive a copy of a particular record or records, he or she should so indicate to the public records officer. Copies will be provided pursuant to subsection (7) of this section.

(b) The requestor must inspect the assembled records within 14 days of the department's notification to him or her that the records are available for inspection or copying. The department will notify the requestor in writing of this requirement and inform the requestor that he or she should contact the department to make arrangements to inspect the records. If the requestor fails to inspect the records within the 14-day period or make other arrangements, the department may close the request and refile the assembled records. If the requestor subsequently files the same or a substantially similar request, that subsequent request will be considered a new request and will be processed in the order allowing the greatest number of requests to be processed in the most efficient manner.

(7) Providing copies of records.

(a) Upon request, the department will provide copies of requested records. Copies may be provided in either hard copy or electronic format, as requested. The cost for copies is set forth in WAC 220-120-060. If a requestor wishes to obtain a copy of a particular record or records after inspecting records, he or she should so indicate to the public records officer, who will make the requested copies or arrange for copying.

(b) Copies may be mailed or emailed to the requestor, or made available for pickup at the department's offices. If the copies are available for pickup at the department's offices, the requestor must pay for the copies within 14 days of the department's notification to him or her that the copies are available for pickup. The department will notify the requestor in writing of this requirement and inform the requestor that he or she should contact the department to make arrangements to pay for and pick up the copies. If the requestor fails to pay for or pick up the copies within the 14-day period, or fails to make other arrangements, the department may close the request. If the requestor subsequently files the same or a substantially similar request, that subsequent request will be considered a new request and will be processed in the order allowing the greatest number of requests to be processed in the most efficient manner.

(8) Electronic records. The process for requesting electronic public records is the same as for requesting paper public records. When a person requests records in an electronic format, the public records officer will provide the nonexempt records, or portions of such records that are reasonably locatable, in an electronic format that is used by the agency and is generally commercially available, or in a format that is reasonably translatable from the format in which the agency keeps the record.

(9) Providing records in installments. When the request is for a large number of records, the public records officer may make the records available for inspection, or provide copies of the records in installments if the public records officer reasonably determines it would be practical to provide the records in that manner.

(10) Closing a withdrawn or abandoned request. If the requestor either withdraws the request or fails to fulfill the obligations to inspect the records or pay the deposit or final payment for the requested copies, then the public records officer may close the request.

(11) Completion of inspection. When the inspection of the requested records is complete and all requested copies are provided, the public records officer will indicate that the department has completed a diligent search for the requested records and has made any located, nonexempt records available for inspection. Thereafter, the public records officer may close the request.

(12) Later discovered documents. If, after the department informs the requestor that it has provided all available records, the public records officer becomes aware of additional responsive documents within one year that existed at the time of the request, the public records officer will promptly inform the requestor of the additional documents and make them available for inspection or provide copies on an expedited basis.

(13) Failure to clarify or claim records. The department may ask the requestor to clarify what information that the requestor is seeking. If a requestor fails to respond to a request for clarification within a 14-day period, the public records officer may close the request. If a requestor fails to claim records that have been produced within a 14-day period, the public records officer may close the request.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.2.047 [ 77.12.047]. WSR 25-05-035 (Order 24-15), s 220-120-050, filed 2/11/25, effective 3/14/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-07-080, § 220-120-050, filed 3/19/18, effective 4/19/18. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-120-050, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: Chapter 42.56 RCW, RCW 42.56.040, 77.04.013, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-15-001 (Order 12-139), § 220-80-080, filed 7/6/12, effective 8/6/12
Order 1104, § 220-80-080, filed 11/26/73.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-120-060 Costs of providing public records.

(1) There is no fee for inspecting public records.

(2) Pursuant to RCW 42.56.120(2), the department finds that it is unduly burdensome to calculate the actual costs that it charges for providing copies of public records for the following reasons: (a) Funds were not allocated for performing a study to calculate such actual costs and the department lacks the necessary funds to perform a study and calculations; staff resources are insufficient to perform a study and to calculate such actual costs; (b) a study would interfere with and disrupt other essential department functions. The department may charge fees for production of copies of public records consistent with the fee schedule established in RCW 42.56.120 and as published in the department's fee schedule available on the department website at http://wdfw.wa.gov.

(3) Before copying requested public records, the public records officer or designee may require a deposit of up to 10 percent of the estimated costs of copying all of the records. The public records officer or designee may also require payment of the remainder or an installment of the copying costs before providing all of the records.

(4) The department will not release any requested copies of public records unless and until the requestor has paid all copying and other charges as set forth in this section.

(5) The department may determine whether customized electronic access to public records is required if the department estimates that the request would require the use of information technology expertise to prepare data compilations, or provide customized electronic access services when such compilations and customized access services are not used by the department for other department purposes. The department will charge the actual costs, including staff time and outside vendor costs necessary to reimburse the department for providing customized electronic access services.

(6) The department may waive any charges for providing public records at the discretion of the public records officer. This determination will be made on a case-by-case basis.

(7) Payment. Payment may be made to the Washington department of fish and wildlife.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.2.047 [ 77.12.047]. WSR 25-05-035 (Order 24-15), s 220-120-060, filed 2/11/25, effective 3/14/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-07-080, § 220-120-060, filed 3/19/18, effective 4/19/18. 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 § 220-120-060, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: Chapter 42.56 RCW, RCW 42.56.040, 77.04.013, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-15-001 (Order 12-139), § 220-80-090, filed 7/6/12, effective 8/6/12
Order 1104, § 220-80-090, filed 11/26/73.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-120-070 Exemptions.

(1) The Public Records Act exempts a number of types of records from public disclosure (see chapter 42.56 RCW).

(2) Records are also exempt from disclosure if any other statute exempts or prohibits disclosure. Requestors should be aware of the following exemptions outside the Public Records Act, which restrict the availability of some records held by the department:

(a) Privileged communication under RCW 5.60.060;

(b) Criminal records history under chapter 10.97 RCW; and

(3) The department is prohibited by statute from disclosing lists of individuals for commercial purposes.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-07-080, § 220-120-070, filed 3/19/18, effective 4/19/18. 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 § 220-120-070, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: Chapter 42.56 RCW, RCW 42.56.040, 77.04.013, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-15-001 (Order 12-139), § 220-80-100, filed 7/6/12, effective 8/6/12
Order 1104, § 220-80-100, filed 11/26/73.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-120-080 Review of denials of public records requests.

(1) Petition for internal administrative review of denial of access. Any person who objects to the initial denial or partial denial of a records request may petition in writing (including email) to the public records officer for a review of that decision. The petition must include a copy of the written statement by the public records officer denying the request.

(2) Consideration of petition for review. The public records officer will promptly provide the petition and any other relevant information to the director of the department. The director or designee will immediately consider the petition and either affirm or reverse the denial within two business days following the department's receipt of the petition, or will notify the requestor that more time is required to consider the petition.

(3) Review by the attorney general's office. Pursuant to RCW 42.56.530, if the department denies a requestor access to public records because it claims the record is exempt, in whole or in part, from disclosure, the requestor may request the attorney general's office to review the matter. The attorney general has adopted rules for such requests in WAC 44-06-160.

(4) Judicial review. Any person may obtain court review of denials of public records requests pursuant to RCW 42.56.550 at the conclusion of two business days after the initial denial, regardless of any internal administrative appeal.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-07-080, § 220-120-080, filed 3/19/18, effective 4/19/18. 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 § 220-120-080, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: Chapter 42.56 RCW, RCW 42.56.040, 77.04.013, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-15-001 (Order 12-139), § 220-80-110, filed 7/6/12, effective 8/6/12
Order 1104, § 220-80-110, filed 11/26/73.

Chapter 220-200 Definitions and general rules.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-200-010 Definitions—Authorized.

"Authorized" when used in the context of authorized employee, authorized department personnel, authorized representative of the department, and terms of similar character, shall be defined as any person employed by the department and performing department activities, or any other person under the direct supervision of an employee and who is performing department activities.

History

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 § 220-200-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 77.12.040. WSR 98-15-081 (Order 98-122), § 220-16-005, filed 7/15/98, effective 8/15/98.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-200-020 Definition of Eastern and Western Washington.

For purposes of all rules of the commission, Eastern and Western Washington are defined as:

Eastern Washington - All lands lying east of the Cascade Crest Trail and east of the Big White Salmon River in Klickitat County.

Western Washington - All lands lying west of the Cascade Crest Trail and west of and including the Big White Salmon River in Klickitat County.

History

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 § 220-200-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 86-09-024 (Order 271), § 232-12-809, filed 4/10/86
WSR 82-11-099 (Order 184), § 232-12-809, filed 5/19/82.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-200-030 Definition—Extenuating circumstances.

"Extenuating circumstances" for purposes of this title mean circumstances that lessen the seriousness or magnitude of an act, and which are to be considered in determining if an individual is to be granted extraordinary relief. Such personal characteristics as age, education, fishing experience, and physical capability, as well as other personal characteristics, and such physical circumstances as weather, age of vessel, and vessel propulsion mechanism, as well as other physical circumstances, may be considered when reviewing a set of facts for extenuating circumstances.

History

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 § 220-200-030, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 90-03-068 (Order 90-05), § 220-16-410, filed 1/19/90, effective 2/19/90
WSR 89-15-032 (Order 89-61), § 220-16-410, filed 7/14/89.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-200-040 Definitions—In a wild state.

"In a wild state," when used to describe a population of animals, means the population is naturally reproducing within the state.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-200-040, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 04-07-009 (Order 04-39), § 220-16-810, filed 3/4/04, effective 5/1/04.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-200-050 Definition—Residency.

For purposes of establishing and maintaining residency in order to purchase and use a Washington state resident commercial or recreational hunting or fishing license, a resident license that is issued to a valid resident of Washington state remains valid for the remainder of the licensing year unless that person obtains a resident license in another state. When a person obtains a resident license in another state, the Washington state resident license becomes invalid.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-200-050, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 02-16-069 (Order 02-181), § 220-20-001, filed 8/6/02, effective 9/6/02.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-200-060 Geographical definitions—River mouths.

Unless otherwise defined, any reference to the mouths of rivers or streams shall be construed to include those waters of any river or stream, including sloughs and tributaries, upstream and inside of a line projected between the outermost uplands at the mouth. The term "outermost upland" shall be construed to mean those lands not covered by water during an ordinary high tide.

History

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 § 220-300-060, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17
Order 817, § 220-16-245, filed 5/29/69. Formerly WAC 220-16-020 (part).

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-200-070 Definitions—Time.

All times referred to in any order or regulation shall be Pacific Standard Time, except that during the period from the first Sunday in April through the last Sunday in October all times referred to shall be Pacific Daylight Time.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-200-070, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080, 77.12.040. WSR 00-08-038 (Order 00-29), § 220-16-345, filed 3/29/00, effective 5/1/00
Order 1193, § 220-16-345, filed 3/4/75
Order 817, § 220-16-345, filed 5/29/69. Formerly WAC 220-16-030 (part).

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-200-100 Wildlife classified as protected shall not be hunted or fished.

Protected wildlife are designated into three subcategories: Threatened, sensitive, and other.

(1) Threatened species are any wildlife species native to the state of Washington that are likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future throughout a significant portion of their range within the state without cooperative management or removal of threats. Protected wildlife designated as threatened include:

| Common Name | Scientific Name | | --- | --- | | | | | sea otter | Enhydra lutris | | green sea turtle | Chelonia mydas | | Mazama pocket gopher | Thomomys mazama | | Columbian white-tailed deer | Odocoileus virginianus leucurus |

(2) Sensitive species are any wildlife species native to the state of Washington that are vulnerable or declining and are likely to become endangered or threatened in a significant portion of their range within the state without cooperative management or removal of threats. Protected wildlife designated as sensitive include:

| Common Name | Scientific Name | | --- | --- | | American white pelican | Pelecanus erythrorhynchos | | Gray whale | Eschrichtius robustus | | Common Loon | Gavia immer | | Larch Mountain salamander | Plethodon larselli | | Pygmy whitefish | Prosopium coulteri | | Margined sculpin | Cottus marginatus | | Olympic mudminnow | Novumbra hubbsi |

(3) Other protected wildlife include:

| Common Name | Scientific Name | | --- | --- | | cony or pika | Ochotona princeps | | least chipmunk | Tamias minimus | | yellow-pine chipmunk | Tamias amoenus | | Townsend's chipmunk | Tamias townsendii | | red-tailed chipmunk | Tamias ruficaudus | | hoary marmot | Marmota caligata | | Olympic marmot | Marmota olympus | | Cascade golden-mantled ground squirrel | Callospermophilus saturatus | | golden-mantled ground squirrel | Callospermophilus lateralis | | Washington ground squirrel | Urocitellus washingtoni | | red squirrel | Tamiasciurus hudsonicus | | Douglas squirrel | Tamiasciurus douglasii | | northern flying squirrel | Glaucomys sabrinus | | Humboldt's flying squirrel | Glaucomys oregonensis | | wolverine | Gulo gulo | | painted turtle | Chrysemys picta | | California mountain kingsnake | Lampropeltis zonata |

All birds not classified as game birds, predatory birds or endangered species, or designated as threatened species or sensitive species; all bats, except when found in or immediately adjacent to a dwelling or other occupied building; mammals of the order Cetacea, including whales, porpoises, and mammals of the order Pinnipedia not otherwise classified as endangered species, or designated as threatened species or sensitive species. This section shall not apply to hair seals and sea lions which are threatening to damage or are damaging commercial fishing gear being utilized in a lawful manner or when said mammals are damaging or threatening to damage commercial fish being lawfully taken with commercial gear.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 23-24-005 (Order 23-09), § 220-200-100, filed 11/27/23, effective 12/28/23
WSR 23-12-051 (Order 23-02), § 220-200-100, filed 6/1/23, effective 7/2/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.08.030. WSR 23-06-035 (Order 22-13), § 220-200-100, filed 2/23/23, effective 3/26/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.020. WSR 21-20-010 (Order 21-196), § 220-200-100, filed 9/23/21, effective 10/24/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.240. WSR 21-13-032 (Order 21-60), § 220-200-100, filed 6/10/21, effective 7/11/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 18-17-153 (Order 18-207), § 220-200-100, filed 8/21/18, effective 9/21/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 17-20-030 (Order 17-254), § 220-200-100, filed 9/27/17, effective 10/28/17. 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 § 220-200-100, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 17-02-084 (Order 17-02), § 232-12-011, filed 1/4/17, effective 2/4/17
WSR 15-10-021 (Order 14-95), § 232-12-011, filed 4/27/15, effective 5/28/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020. WSR 08-03-068 (Order 08-09), § 232-12-011, filed 1/14/08, effective 2/14/08
WSR 06-04-066 (Order 06-09), § 232-12-011, filed 1/30/06, effective 3/2/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.655, 77.12.020. WSR 02-11-069 (Order 02-98), § 232-12-011, filed 5/10/02, effective 6/10/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 02-08-048 (Order 02-53), § 232-12-011, filed 3/29/02, effective 5/1/02
WSR 00-17-106 (Order 00-149), § 232-12-011, filed 8/16/00, effective 9/16/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.010, 77.12.020, 77.12.770. WSR 00-10-001 (Order 00-47), § 232-12-011, filed 4/19/00, effective 5/20/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.010, 77.12.020, 77.12.770, 77.12.780. WSR 00-04-017 (Order 00-05), § 232-12-011, filed 1/24/00, effective 2/24/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.020. WSR 98-23-013 (Order 98-232), § 232-12-011, filed 11/6/98, effective 12/7/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 98-10-021 (Order 98-71), § 232-12-011, filed 4/22/98, effective 5/23/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 75.08.080. WSR 98-06-031, § 232-12-011, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.020. WSR 97-18-019 (Order 97-167), § 232-12-011, filed 8/25/97, effective 9/25/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.12.030 and 77.32.220. WSR 97-12-048, § 232-12-011, filed 6/2/97, effective 7/3/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.020. WSR 93-21-027 (Order 615), § 232-12-011, filed 10/14/93, effective 11/14/93
WSR 90-11-065 (Order 441), § 232-12-011, filed 5/15/90, effective 6/15/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 89-11-061 (Order 392), § 232-12-011, filed 5/18/89
WSR 82-19-026 (Order 192), § 232-12-011, filed 9/9/82
WSR 81-22-002 (Order 174), § 232-12-011, filed 10/22/81
WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-011, filed 6/1/81.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-200-110 Buying or selling game unlawful—Game-farmed meat exception.

(1) It is unlawful to offer for sale, sell, purchase, or barter edible parts of wild animals or game birds. It is unlawful to offer for sale, sell, purchase, or barter edible parts of game fish, except pursuant to RCW 77.65.480.

(2) It is unlawful to offer for sale, sell, purchase, or barter the nonedible parts of wild animals, game birds, or game fish if:

(a) The possession, sale, selling, purchase, or barter is prohibited by federal regulations;

(b) The wild animals, game birds, or game fish were taken in violation of any law or regulation in any jurisdiction, and the seller, purchaser, or person bartering knew the animal, bird, or fish was illegally taken; or

(c) The nonedible parts are of bighorn sheep or mountain goat; bear gall bladders; claws or teeth of bear that are not permanently attached to a full bear skin or mounted bear; or velvet antlers of deer, elk, or moose; and a permit has not been granted by the department allowing for the sale, purchase, or barter of any of the animal parts listed in this subsection (2)(c).

(3) For purposes of subsection (2)(c) of this section, all of those parts are considered "nonedible" even if they are used for human consumption.

(4) Under RCW 77.15.194, it is unlawful to knowingly buy, sell, or otherwise exchange, or to offer to buy, sell, or otherwise exchange, the raw fur or carcass of a wild animal trapped in Washington with a body-gripping trap, whether or not the animal is trapped pursuant to a permit.

(5) It is unlawful to offer for sale, sell, purchase, or barter game-farm raised deer and elk, unless the following conditions have been met:

(a) Proof of the source of the game-farmed meat is maintained with the meat until the meat is consumed or exported. Qualifying proof includes sales or purchase invoices or receipts containing the following information in the English language:

(i) Name of seller or importer;

(ii) Name of the company selling the meat;

(iii) The date of sale;

(iv) The quantity of meat sold; and

(v) The species of the meat sold.

(b) The meat is imported from a U.S. licensed game farm, or a game farm in another country.

(d) The meat is packaged for retail sale prior to importation into this state.

(6) A violation of subsection (4) of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.194. The remaining subsections in this section are punishable under RCW 77.15.260.

(7) If you request a written permit to offer for sale, sell, purchase, or barter the nonedible parts of wild animals listed in subsection (2)(c) of this section, and your request is denied, you have a right to a hearing under the provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW. In order to obtain a hearing, you must notify the department, in writing, within forty-five days of the date of the letter denying your permit. The address to send hearing requests to is:

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

Legal Affairs - Office of the Director

Post Office Box 43137

Olympia, Washington 98504-3137

If you do not request a hearing to contest denial of the permit, the permit denial will become effective forty-five days following the denial.

History

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 § 220-200-110, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020 and 77.12.047. WSR 11-07-065 (Order 11-38), § 232-12-071, filed 3/21/11, effective 4/21/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-17-102 (Order 06-209), § 232-12-071, filed 8/16/06, effective 9/16/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. WSR 01-10-048 (Order 01-69), § 232-12-071, filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 82-04-034 (Order 177), § 232-12-071, filed 1/28/82
WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-071, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-171.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-200-120 Wildlife taken by another.

It is unlawful to possess wildlife taken during the open season by another unless it is accompanied by a statement which shows the name, address, hunting, fishing or other license or permit number and signature of the taker, the date, county and game management unit where taken.

History

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 § 220-200-120, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-077, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-210.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-200-130 Hunting and fishing opportunities for terminally ill persons.

Pursuant to RCW 77.32.565 the director is authorized to provide special hunting opportunities for terminally ill persons. The director may establish criteria for application and award of these special opportunities.

(1) The director is authorized to receive special permits from donors and redistribute them to terminally ill persons.

(2) The director may issue special permits allowing the harvest or catch of fish and game as exceptions or additions to other rules established by the commission.

(3) The director may make agreements with landowners to provide access for special hunting and fishing opportunities.

(4) The director may also make agreements with others to assist the terminally ill in facilitating the harvest or catch of fish and game.

The director shall report annually to the fish and wildlife commission the number and types of opportunities provided to terminally ill persons.

History

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 § 220-200-130, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240. WSR 09-09-083 (Order 09-53), § 232-12-840, filed 4/15/09, effective 5/16/09.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-200-140 General provisions—Rearing and planting food fish.

It is unlawful for any person, group, corporation, association, or governmental entity to plant or release any food fish into the waters of the state of Washington without first obtaining a permit from the department. The department may not issue a permit unless the following time periods are observed and information is provided to the department prior to planting:

(1) Thirty days prior to obtaining or importing food fish or food fish eggs, fry, or fingerlings with the intention of planting them in Washington state waters, the person, group, corporation, association, or governmental entity must provide the department with information regarding the:

(a) Source of the food fish or food fish eggs, fry, or fingerlings;

(b) Species, race, and size of the food fish or food fish eggs, fry, or fingerlings; and

(2) Thereafter, the department will examine the provided information and determine whether it should issue a permit. The department will not issue a permit if the planting:

(a) Presents an important conflict or competition to the established stocks in the waters to be planted;

(b) Conflicts with the department's overall management plan for the waters in which the planting is proposed;

(d) Would significantly inhibit the ability to harvest existing stocks.

(3) Thirty days prior to planting, and within 10 days of the actual plant, the permittee must make the food fish to be released available to the department for inspection for disease. If the department representative inspecting the fish is not satisfied the food fish are disease-free or otherwise in a condition specified in subsection (2) of this section, then the department representative may not allow the food fish to be released in state waters, and may automatically withdraw any prior department approval for the planting. In lieu of actual department inspection, the department will consider a certification by department-approved pathologists that the food fish to be released are disease-free.

(4) Any person, group, corporation, association or governmental entity intending to release food fish in the waters of the state, must report to the department immediately the outbreak of any disease among the food fish, food fish eggs, fry or fingerlings intended to be released. If an outbreak presents a threat to a state fishery resource, the department may immediately order actions necessary to protect the state's fisheries in a manner satisfactory to the department, including quarantine or destruction of stocks, sterilization of closures and facilities, cessation of activities, and disposal of the infected fish.

(5) It is unlawful to brand, tattoo, tag, fin-clip, or otherwise mark food fish covered under a permit under this section for identification without prior approval by the department.

(6) It is unlawful to construct or operate facilities for food fish propagating or rearing without first obtaining a permit from the department. The department may not issue a permit unless the entity wanting to propagate or rear the fish provides the following information prior to beginning construction of a facility:

(a) The species to be produced in the facility or otherwise affected by the facility;

(b) A general plan of times and places for the proposed releases or other disposition;

(d) Functional plans for constructing the facility.

(7) Once the department receives the information required under subsection (6) of this section, it will examine the information and determine whether the facility construction permit should be issued. The department will not issue a permit if the proposed planting, release, or operational scheme:

(a) Presents an important conflict or competition to established stocks of food fish;

(b) Conflicts with the department's overall management plan for the waters or areas to be planted;

(d) Will significantly inhibit the ability to harvest existing stocks.

(8) The department may revoke a permit for construction or operation of a propagation facility if any food fish are planted, released, or otherwise disposed of by entity that holds a construction or operation permit under this section and does not, prior to planting or releasing the fish, provide the department with the required information and secure any additional permits this section requires.

(9) The department will establish an advisory committee of potentially affected groups to provide technical input on the requirements of this section.

History

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 § 220-200-140, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 13-02-043 (Order 12-290), § 220-20-040, filed 12/21/12, effective 1/21/13
Order 76-96, § 220-20-040, filed 9/23/76.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-200-150 Scientific collection permits.

(1) The following definitions apply to this section:

(a) "Collect" means to take control or to attempt to take control of fish, shellfish, wildlife, or the nests of birds. Collect does not include transitory holding of reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates solely for identification purposes.

(b) "Display" means to place or locate fish, shellfish, wildlife, or the nests of birds, so that public viewing is allowed.

(c) "Encountered" means targeted or nontargeted specimens captured, handled or physically affected by the collecting activity.

(d) "Project" means a planned undertaking of common temporal or geographical activities to reach a common objective. Multiple activities of a similar nature may be grouped under a single project.

(e) "Research" means scientific investigation, and includes education. Electrofishing is a form of scientific investigation.

(f) "Scientific collection permit" and "scientific permit" as referenced in RCW 77.15.660 and 77.32.240 have the same meaning.

(2) It is unlawful for any person to collect fish, shellfish, wildlife, or the nests of birds for research or display purposes on the lands or in the waters of the state of Washington for species, by means, in amounts, or in such condition not authorized under personal use or commercial rules, or in violation of any rule prohibiting possession of unclassified wildlife or prohibited aquatic species, without first obtaining a permit from the department. It is unlawful to fail to comply with any of the provisions of the permit and it is unlawful to buy or sell fish, shellfish, wildlife, or the nests of birds taken under the permit, and it is unlawful to consume or offer for human consumption any fish, shellfish, or wildlife taken under the permit.

(3) Application procedure:

(a) All applications for scientific collection must be submitted on a department application form and delivered to the department office in Olympia. Approval or denial of a scientific collection permit application will be given no more than sixty days after receipt of a complete application.

(b) A separate permit application must be submitted for each project.

(i) A study title.

(ii) A statement of the applicant's qualifications for conducting the project. A statement of the qualifications of anyone conducting activities under the permit, including experience with the methodology of the proposed collection, and the applicant's access to facilities and competence to care for the specimens to be collected, if the collected specimens will be retained in live form by the applicant.

(iii) A study plan which includes: Specific objective(s) for the proposed project including defining an identifiable end point or conclusion toward which efforts are to be directed; the justification for the project; methodology of collection; project start and end dates; project location including county name; names of participants in the collection; names and numbers of species expected to be collected or encountered; and proposed final disposition of specimens collected. Students under the direct on-site supervision of an instructor in an official course of study under an accredited educational institution may collect on behalf of the instructor holding a scientific collection permit and are not required to be listed on the permit.

(d) Each request for a permit to collect for display purposes must be accompanied by the following information:

(i) A statement of the qualifications of the applicant and all other persons conducting activities under the permit, including experience with the methodology of the proposed collection, and, if live fish, shellfish or wildlife are to be displayed, the name of the publicly owned facility where the display will occur and the competence of the facility operators to care for the specimens.

(ii) A project description, which includes: Reason for display; project location including county name; methodology of collection; names of participants in the collection; names and numbers of species expected to be collected or encountered; display site; length of display; and proposed final disposition of specimens collected.

(e) Any application for a scientific collection permit using firearms must contain a statement that all persons who will use firearms are legally capable of possessing firearms.

(f) An amendment to a project application will be treated as a project application except for the addition or deletion of names of participants in the collection.

(4) Permit periods: Permits are valid for the project period, but not to exceed one year from the date of issuance, except multiyear permits, at the discretion of the department, may be issued for public health purposes.

(5) Reporting: A final report as specified in the permit conditions must be submitted to the department upon completion of the research or display project, and must be received by the department no later than 60 days after the expiration of the permit. Renewable annual permit holders must submit a report each year, and the report must be received by the department within 60 days of the anniversary date of the initial issuance date of the permit. In addition to the final or annual report, interim reports may be required. Issuance of additional permits or permit renewals are subject to prior submission of a project report.

(6) Permit granting and denial: Permits will normally be granted for requests which contribute to the body of fish, shellfish, or wildlife knowledge, increase or maximize the fish, shellfish, and wildlife resource, avoid damage to the various resources, and do not unnecessarily duplicate previous research. Permits will not be granted if the project conflicts with existing activities or conservation goals. Permits will not be granted if the applicant was a prior permit holder and failed to submit required reports. Permits may be denied if the applicant or any other person involved in the collection has a history of fish or wildlife violations or may be revoked if, during the project period, the applicant or any other person involved in the collection commits a fish or wildlife violation.

(7) Miscellaneous permit provisions:

(a) A copy of the scientific collection permit must be in the physical possession of any person exercising the privileges authorized by the permit. Only collection participants named under subsection (3)(c)(iii) or (d)(ii) of this section may collect under the permit.

(b) A scientific collection permit does not authorize the release of specimens collected under the permit except for an immediate release to the exact site where the collection occurred unless release is specifically allowed as a condition of the permit. Release at any other site requires a transport, release, or planting permit. The conditions of the permit may specify that no release of certain specimens will be allowed.

(c) If the scientific collection allows retention of specimens, an interim, final, or annual collection report for the period documenting when the specimen was collected must be retained for the period of retention of the specimen.

(d) As a condition of receiving a scientific collection permit, the applicant agrees that fish and wildlife officers may, at reasonable times and in a reasonable manner, inspect the specimens collected, as well as the permits, records and facilities of a permit holder.

(e) A scientific collection permit may be revoked for violating the conditions of the permit.

(8) Appeal procedure: A person who is denied a scientific collection permit, who disputes the conditions of a permit, or who has a permit revoked may appeal the department action. Appeals must be filed in writing, and delivered to Legal Services, Department of Fish and Wildlife, 600 Capitol Way N., Olympia, WA 98501-1091. Specific grounds for contesting the revocation, denial, or permit conditions must be stated in the appeal. An appeal will be held under the provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW, the Administrative Procedure Act.

History

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 § 220-200-150, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-07-081 (Order 06-47), § 220-20-045, filed 3/14/06, effective 4/14/06
Order 76-96, § 220-20-045, filed 9/23/76.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-200-160 Definitions.

The following definitions apply to WAC 220-200-170 through 220-200-240:

(1) "Person with a disability" for purposes of eligibility under disability designation means a person who has a permanent physical disability or permanent developmental disability which substantially impairs the person's ability to participate in recreational activities or to access department lands including, but not limited to:

(a) "Extremity disability" which means the person has lost the use of one or both upper or lower extremities, or has a severe physical limitation in the use of one or both upper or lower extremities, or has a diagnosed permanent disease or disorder which substantially impairs or severely interferes with mobility or the use of one or both upper or lower extremities. This definition includes, but is not limited to, the definitions in (a)(i) and (ii) of this subsection.

(i) "Lower extremity disability" which means the person has a permanent lower extremity impairment and is not ambulatory over natural terrain without a lower extremity prosthesis or must permanently use a medically prescribed assistive device every time for mobility including, but not limited to, a wheelchair, crutch, walker, or oxygen bottle; or

(ii) "Upper extremity disability" which means the person has a permanent upper extremity impairment and is physically limited in their ability to hold and safely operate a legal hunting or harvesting device.

(b) "Blind" or "visually impaired" which means:

(i) Having a central visual acuity that does not exceed 20/200 in the better eye with corrective lenses, or the widest diameter of the visual field does not exceed 20 degrees; or

(ii) Having a severe loss of visual acuity ranging from 20/70 to 20/200 while retaining some visual function; or

(iii) Having inoperable visual impairments including, but not limited to: Albinism, aniridia, aphakia, cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, or other similar diagnosed disease or disorder.

(c) "Developmental disability" which means a cognitive intellectual disability such as: Cerebral palsy, down syndrome, epilepsy, autism, or another neurological condition of an individual found to be closely related to an intellectual disability or to require treatment similar to that required for individuals with intellectual disabilities, which originates before the individual attains age 18, which has continued or can be expected to continue indefinitely, and which constitutes a substantial limitation to the individual.

(2) "Approved medical professional" means a medical doctor (MD), doctor of osteopathy (DO), advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP), physician assistant (PA), physician assistant of osteopathy (PAO).

(3) "In good standing" means:

(a) The applicant has received and maintains a disability designation under WAC 220-200-190 and that disability designation is not currently suspended under WAC 220-200-190;

(b) The applicant's hunting or fishing license or privileges are not currently revoked or suspended in Washington or in another state; and

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.32.237, and 77.04.020. WSR 23-11-062, § 220-200-160, filed 5/12/23, effective 6/12/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.32.237, 77.32.238, and 77.32.400. WSR 18-16-074 (Order 18-162), § 220-200-160, filed 7/30/18, effective 8/30/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 17-17-109, recodified as § 220-200-160, filed 8/21/17, effective 9/21/17. 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 § 220-413-150, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, and 77.32.070. WSR 14-10-019 (Order 14-95), § 232-12-825, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-200-170 Special use permits.

(1) A special use permit issued by the department sets forth terms and conditions determined by the director to allow for reasonable accommodations for persons granted disability designation.

(2) The following terms and conditions apply to all special use permits:

(a) A special use permit(s) must be carried on the person named on the permit, who is acting under or using devices authorized by the special use permit(s);

(b) A special use permit holder must, upon request, surrender the permit(s) for inspection to any authorized law enforcement officer or department employee; and

(3) The terms and conditions of a special use permit supersede department rules that conflict with the terms and conditions of the special use permit.

(4) When utilizing a special use permit, the person named on the permit must comply with all applicable statutes and rules other than those department rules specifically superseded by the special use permit.

(5) It is unlawful to fail to abide by the terms and conditions of a special use permit.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-17-008 (Order 25-12), s 220-200-170, filed 8/7/25, effective 9/7/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.32.237, and 77.04.020. WSR 23-11-062, § 220-200-170, filed 5/12/23, effective 6/12/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.32.237, 77.32.238, and 77.32.400. WSR 18-16-074 (Order 18-162), § 220-200-170, filed 7/30/18, effective 8/30/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 17-17-109, recodified as § 220-200-170, filed 8/21/17, effective 9/21/17. 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 § 220-413-130, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, and 77.32.070. WSR 14-10-019 (Order 14-95), § 232-12-819, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-200-180 Special use permit—Suspension, modification, revocation, or denial—Appeal hearing.

(1) The department may suspend a person's special use permit for the following reasons and corresponding lengths of time:

(a) Upon conviction or any outcome in criminal court whereby a person voluntarily enters into a disposition that continues or defers the case for dismissal upon the successful completion of specific terms or conditions or is found to have committed an infraction under Title 77 RCW or the department's rules for an act committed while the person is using the special use permit, the department shall suspend the person's special use permit for two years;

(b) Upon conviction or any outcome in criminal court whereby a person voluntarily enters into a disposition that continues or defers the case for dismissal upon the successful completion of specific terms or conditions or is convicted of a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor under Title 77 RCW or the department's rules for an act committed while the person is using the special use permit, the department shall suspend the person's special use permit for five years;

(c) Upon conviction or any outcome in criminal court whereby a person voluntarily enters into a disposition that continues or defers the case for dismissal upon the successful completion of specific terms or conditions or is convicted of trespass, reckless endangerment, criminal conspiracy, or making a false statement to law enforcement while hunting, fishing, or engaging in any activity regulated by the department, the department shall suspend the person's special use permit for life;

(d) Upon conviction or any outcome in criminal court whereby a person voluntarily enters into a disposition that continues or defers the case for dismissal upon the successful completion of specific terms or conditions or is convicted of a felony violation under Title 77 RCW for an act committed while the person is using the special use permit, the department shall suspend the person's special use permit for life;

(e) If the person has a hunting or fishing license revoked or has hunting or fishing license privileges suspended in another state, the department shall suspend the person's special use permit for the duration of the underlying suspension or revocation;

(f) If the person is cited, or charged by complaint, for an offense under Titles 76, 77, 79, 79A, 9, and 9A RCW; or for unlawful use of a department permit, trespass, reckless endangerment, criminal conspiracy, or making a false statement to law enforcement while hunting, fishing, or engaging in any activity regulated by the department for an act committed while the person is using the special use permit, the department shall immediately suspend the person's special use permit until the offense has been adjudicated; or

(g) If the person submits fraudulent information to the department related to the person's special use permit, the department shall suspend the person's special use permit for five years.

(2) The department may suspend a person's special use permit for two years if the person fails to abide by the terms or conditions of the special use permit issued to that person.

(3) The department may modify or revoke a person's special use permit in order to:

(a) Address conservation management needs relating to the special use permit;

(b) Ensure the safety of the public and WDFW employees;

(d) Incorporate appropriate updates in adaptive equipment;

(e) Address changes in federal or state law or regulations; or

(f) Address other compelling circumstances identified by the WDFW director.

(4) The department will provide written notice of suspension, modification, or revocation of a special use permit to the permit holder. The notice will describe the circumstances underlying the suspension, modification, or revocation. Any person with a disability issued a special use permit, who is notified of an intended suspension, modification, or revocation, may request an appeal hearing under chapter 34.05 RCW. A written request for hearing must be received by the department within 20 days of the date of the notice of suspension, modification, or revocation.

(5) Any person with a disability designation in good standing, as defined in WAC 220-200-160, whose application for a special use permit is denied by the department may request an appeal hearing under chapter 34.05 RCW. A written request for a hearing must be received by the department within 20 days of the date of the notice of denial.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.32.237, and 77.04.020. WSR 23-11-062, § 220-200-180, filed 5/12/23, effective 6/12/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.32.237, 77.32.238, and 77.32.400. WSR 18-16-074 (Order 18-162), § 220-200-180, filed 7/30/18, effective 8/30/18.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-200-190 Disability designation—Suspension or denial—Appeal hearing.

(1) A person meeting the definition of "person with a disability" under WAC 220-200-160, and who submits the required application properly completed and certified, shall be granted a disability designation by the department.

(2) If a person submits fraudulent information to the department related to the person's application for disability designation, the department shall suspend the person's disability designation for five years.

(3) The department will provide written notice of suspension to the permit holder. The notice will describe the circumstances underlying the suspension.

(4) A person whose application for a disability designation is denied or whose disability designation is suspended by the department may request an appeal hearing to contest the denial or suspension under chapter 34.05 RCW. A written request for a hearing must be received by the department within 20 days of the date of the notice of denial or suspension.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.32.237, and 77.04.020. WSR 23-11-062, § 220-200-190, filed 5/12/23, effective 6/12/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.32.237, 77.32.238, and 77.32.400. WSR 18-16-074 (Order 18-162), § 220-200-190, filed 7/30/18, effective 8/30/18.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-200-200 Crossbow special use permit—Eligibility—Terms and conditions.

(1) A crossbow special use permit issued by the department allows a person with a disability, meeting the requirements of subsection (2) of this section, to utilize a crossbow device during archery or muzzleloader season with the corresponding license and transport tag. The permit also allows the use of a manufacturer-equipped scope, and a tripod system or mount support for the crossbow.

(2) A special use permit for a crossbow device is available to any person who:

(a) Has applied for, received, and maintains a disability designation in good standing; and

(b) Accounting for the department's recommended processing time, submits the required application completed by an approved medical professional, as defined in WAC 220-200-160(2), who certifies that:

(i) The applicant has an upper extremity disability or a developmental disability as defined in WAC 220-200-160(1); and

(ii) The applicant's upper extremity or developmental disability permanently limits the person's ability to hold and safely operate a long bow, recurve bow, or compound bow.

(3) In addition to the terms and conditions in WAC 220-200-170, the following terms and conditions also apply under the crossbow special use permit:

(a) The crossbow must meet the requirements of WAC 220-414-100 (1)(b) through (f);

(b) The crossbow must be equipped with a cocking assistive device which must be employed prior to firing the crossbow; and

(4) It is unlawful to fail to abide by the terms and conditions of this special use permit.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-17-008 (Order 25-12), s 220-200-200, filed 8/7/25, effective 9/7/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.32.237, and 77.04.020. WSR 23-11-062, § 220-200-200, filed 5/12/23, effective 6/12/23.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-200-210 Scope special use permit—Eligibility—Terms and conditions.

(1) A scope special use permit issued by the department allows a person who is blind or visually impaired, and who meets the requirements of subsection (2) of this section, to utilize a scope device during archery or muzzleloader season, with the corresponding license and transport tag. The permit also authorizes the use of a tripod system or mount support, and an iScope or similar visual aid for assistance.

(2) A special use permit for a scope device is available to any person who:

(a) Has applied for, received, and maintains a disability designation in good standing; and

(b) Accounting for the department's recommended processing time, submits the required application completed by a doctor of ophthalmology, doctor of optometry, or an approved medical professional, who certifies that:

(i) The applicant is blind or visually impaired as defined in WAC 220-200-160(1) as a result of a condition other than hyperopia, myopia, astigmatism, presbyopia, or other similar conditions; and

(ii) The applicant's blindness or visual impairment, as those terms are defined in WAC 220-200-160(1), is significant enough to render the person unable to safely operate a muzzleloader or archery device without a scope.

(3) In addition to the terms and conditions in WAC 220-200-170, other individual terms and conditions as set forth on the permit or award letter also apply under the scope special use permit.

(4) It is unlawful to fail to abide by the terms and conditions of this special use permit.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-17-008 (Order 25-12), s 220-200-210, filed 8/7/25, effective 9/7/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.32.237, and 77.04.020. WSR 23-11-062, § 220-200-210, filed 5/12/23, effective 6/12/23.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-200-220 Shooting from a vehicle (blue placard) special use permit—Eligibility—Terms and conditions.

(1) A person with a disability who meets the requirements of subsection (2) of this section is eligible for a special use permit to operate their hunting device from within a motorized vehicle in accordance with WAC 220-413-140.

(2) A disabled hunter "shooting from a vehicle" identification placard (blue placard) special use permit is available to any person who:

(a) Has applied for, received, and maintains a disability designation in good standing; and

(b) Has been issued a department of licensing disability parking placard or disability vehicle license plate, or equivalent from another state, for a permanent disability; and

(c) Accounting for the department's recommended processing time, submits the required application completed by an approved medical professional who certifies that the applicant:

(i) Has a lower extremity disability or developmental disability as defined in WAC 220-200-160(1); and

(ii) Meets one of the following:

(A) Requires physical assistance from another individual, a wheelchair lift, ramp, or other boarding assistance device to help the applicant board (enter) and disembark (exit) from a motorized vehicle each and every time; or

(B) Requires the assistance of a portable DC life-sustaining medical device (oxygen generator, heart pump machine, etc.) every time to board, ride, and disembark from a motorized vehicle; and

(iii) The applicant's lower extremity disability or developmental disability is significant enough to render the person unable to hunt without this permit.

(3) In addition to the terms and conditions in WAC 220-200-170, the following terms and conditions also apply under the "shooting from a vehicle – blue placard" special use permit:

(a) When utilizing this special use permit, the "blue placard" must be placed on the vehicle and clearly visible to the public;

(b) This special use permit does not allow for illegal travel cross-country, behind locked gates, or onto private property;

(c) It is unlawful for any person to shoot from upon or from within a motorized vehicle unless they are named on the special use permit. The designated hunter companion is not permitted to utilize this special use permit on behalf of the hunter with a disability; and

(d) Other individual terms and conditions as set forth on the permit or award letter.

(4) It is unlawful to fail to abide by the conditions of this special use permit.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-17-008 (Order 25-12), s 220-200-220, filed 8/7/25, effective 9/7/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.32.237, and 77.04.020. WSR 23-11-062, § 220-200-220, filed 5/12/23, effective 6/12/23.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-200-230 Alternate casting gear special use permit—Eligibility—Terms and conditions.

(1) A person with a disability who meets the requirements of subsection (2) of this section is eligible for a special use permit to utilize alternate casting gear in fly fishing only waters or seasons in accordance with WAC 220-305-120.

(2) An "alternate casting gear" special use permit is available to any person who:

(a) Has applied for, received, and maintains a disability designation in good standing; and

(b) Accounting for the department's recommended processing time, submits the required application completed by an approved medical professional who certifies that:

(i) The applicant has an upper extremity disability or a developmental disability as defined in WAC 220-200-160(1); and

(ii) The applicant's upper extremity disability or developmental disability is such that the person is physically incapable of holding and safely operating conventional fly fishing gear.

(3) In addition to the terms and conditions in WAC 220-200-170, the following terms and conditions also apply under the "alternate casting gear" special use permit:

(a) Hook size and barb restrictions, fishing fly requirements, and bait and weight prohibitions as provided for in WAC 220-310-150; and

(b) Other individual terms and conditions as set forth on the permit or award letter.

(4) It is unlawful to fail to abide by the terms and conditions of this special use permit. A violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.160(6), 77.15.380, or other statutes under chapter 77.15 RCW depending on the circumstances of the violation.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.32.237, and 77.04.020. WSR 23-11-062, § 220-200-230, filed 5/12/23, effective 6/12/23.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-200-240 Accessibility special use permit for a person with a disability.

(1) In addition to the specific criteria provided elsewhere in this chapter, the department may issue an accessibility special use permit to a person with a disability, as defined in WAC 220-200-160(1), who:

(a) Has applied for, received, and maintains a disability designation in good standing; and

(b) Requests an accessibility special use permit;

(d) Clearly describes the need and justification for a departure from an existing department rule(s) as a result of a disability condition; and

(e) Accounting for the department's recommended processing time, submits the required application completed by an approved medical professional, as defined in WAC 220-200-160(2), who certifies that all of the following are true:

(i) The applicant is a person with a disability, as defined in WAC 220-200-160(1);

(ii) The applicant's disability condition, as defined in WAC 220-200-160(1), prevents the applicant from meaningfully and equally participating in a department program, service, or activity; and

(iii) The requested accessibility special use permit would enable the applicant to participate in the relevant program, service, or activity in a meaningful and equal manner.

(2) In addition to the terms and conditions in WAC 220-200-170, other individual terms and conditions, as set forth on the permit or award letter, also apply under the accessibility special use permit.

(3) It is unlawful to fail to abide by the conditions of this special use permit.

(4) The department may deny a special use permit request submitted under subsection (1) of this section if:

(a) The requested special use permit would fundamentally alter the nature of the program, service, or activity;

(b) The requested special use permit would result in an undue financial or administrative burden;

(d) The requested special use permit would create a conservation concern; or

(e) Alternate appropriate means, other than the requested accessibility special use permit, are available that would facilitate the person's participation in the relevant program, service, or activity.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-17-008 (Order 25-12), s 220-200-240, filed 8/7/25, effective 9/7/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.32.237, and 77.04.020. WSR 23-11-062, § 220-200-240, filed 5/12/23, effective 6/12/23.

Chapter 220-220 General recreational licensing rules.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-220-010 Definitions.

Unless otherwise provided, the following definitions apply to this chapter:

(1) "Blind" means no vision or vision with corrective lenses so defective as to prevent the performance of ordinary activities for which eyesight is essential.

(2) "License year" is defined as April 1st through the following March 31st.

(3) "Veteran" means a veteran of the United States Armed Forces.

(4) "Department-authorized internet hunter reporting system" is the department's electronic platform for hunting license verification or reporting.

(5) "Department-authorized mobile application" is a department electronic utility for mobile communications including data transfer with the department.

(6) "Display" of a fish and wildlife lands vehicle use permit means the permit is visible from the outside of the vehicle.

(7) "Electronic catch record card" is an electronic representation of an individual's catch record card and part of a harvest reporting system for fishing and accessible through an individual's mobile device located on a department-authorized mobile application.

(8) "Electronic harvest record card" is an electronic representation of an individual's harvest record card and part of a harvest reporting system for hunting and accessible through an individual's mobile device located on a department-authorized mobile application.

(9) "Electronic license" is an electronic representation of an individual's hunting or fishing license accessible through an individual's mobile device located on a department-authorized mobile application.

(10) "Paper catch record card" is a physical document that represents an individual's catch record card and part of a harvest reporting system for recreational fishing.

(11) "Paper harvest record card" is a physical document issued by the department that represents an individual's harvest record card and part of a harvest reporting system for recreational hunting.

(12) "Paper license" is a physical document that represents an individual's hunting or fishing license.

(13) "Personal use license" and "recreational license" have the same meaning, and refer to all licenses issued under RCW 77.32.450 through 77.32.520.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.32.090. WSR 23-23-045 (Order 23-01), § 220-220-010, filed 11/6/23, effective 12/7/23. 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 § 220-220-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 02-16-070 (Order 02-182), § 220-55-001, filed 8/6/02, effective 9/6/02. Statutory Authority: 1998 c 191 and RCW 75.08.080. WSR 99-03-029 (Order 99-02), § 220-55-001, filed 1/13/99, effective 2/13/99.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-220-020 Recreational license.

A recreational license is a valid internet transaction number, a valid electronic license, or a valid paper license issued by the department under chapter 77.32 RCW.

With the exception of razor clam licenses and one-day charter boat or guide operator stamp licenses, to be valid, a recreational license must be physically signed or digitally attested to by the licensee through the department-authorized mobile application, must contain the licensee's personal identification information, and, if a catch record card is required, must be accompanied by a valid catch record card.

To be valid, a razor clam license must be physically signed or digitally attested to by the licensee through the department-authorized mobile application.

When a catch record card is not required for use with a one-day charter boat or guide operator stamp license, the stamp license is valid only if the issue date is written in ink on the stamp and the stamp is signed by the licensee. When a catch record card is required for use with a one-day charter boat or guide operator stamp license, the license is valid only if the issue date is written in ink on the stamp, the stamp is affixed to the catch record card, the catch record card is signed by the licensee, and the catch record card contains the licensee's completed personal identification information.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.32.090. WSR 23-23-045 (Order 23-01), § 220-220-020, filed 11/6/23, effective 12/7/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 18-21-059 (Order 18-285), § 220-220-020, filed 10/9/18, effective 11/9/18. 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 § 220-220-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.32.050. WSR 00-11-178 (Order 00-80), § 220-55-005, filed 5/24/00, effective 6/24/00. Statutory Authority: 1998 c 191 and RCW 75.08.080. WSR 99-03-029 (Order 99-02), § 220-55-005, filed 1/13/99, effective 2/13/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 96-05-004 (Order 96-13), § 220-55-005, filed 2/9/96, effective 3/11/96
WSR 94-01-001, § 220-55-005, filed 12/1/93, effective 1/1/94.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-220-030 Valid recreational license required.

It is unlawful for any person required to have a recreational license to take or possess fish, shellfish, seaweed, or wildlife for personal use without having in physical possession a valid license or a valid internet or telephone authorization number.

History

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 § 220-220-030, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.32.050. WSR 00-11-178 (Order 00-80), § 220-55-015, filed 5/24/00, effective 6/24/00. Statutory Authority: 1998 c 191 and RCW 75.08.080. WSR 99-03-029 (Order 99-02), § 220-55-015, filed 1/13/99, effective 2/13/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 94-23-059 (Order 94-162), § 220-55-015, filed 11/14/94, effective 12/15/94
WSR 94-01-001, § 220-55-015, filed 12/1/93, effective 1/1/94
WSR 89-07-071 (Order 89-05), § 220-55-015, filed 3/20/89
WSR 79-09-021 (Order 79-58), § 220-55-015, filed 8/10/79.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-220-040 Age of licensee.

(1) The age at the time of purchase determines the license necessary for the recreational activity.

(2) Youth hunters who turn 16 years of age during the license year may use a previously purchased youth hunting license during the remainder of the license year, but are required to have a state migratory bird stamp affixed to the license on and after their 16th birthday, if they are hunting migratory birds.

(3) Fishers who are 16 years and older are required to purchase a fishing license before fishing.

(4) Resident seniors who turn 70 years of age during the license year may use a previously purchased saltwater or freshwater fishing license during the remainder of the license year.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-20-035 (Order 25-17), s 220-220-040, filed 9/23/25, effective 10/24/25. 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 § 220-220-040, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: 1998 c 191 and RCW 75.08.080. WSR 99-03-029 (Order 99-02), § 220-55-055, filed 1/13/99, effective 2/13/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 96-05-004 (Order 96-13), § 220-55-055, filed 2/9/96, effective 3/11/96
WSR 94-01-001, § 220-55-055, filed 12/1/93, effective 1/1/94
WSR 91-08-054 (Order 91-13), § 220-55-055, filed 4/2/91, effective 5/3/91
WSR 79-09-021 (Order 79-58), § 220-55-055, filed 8/10/79.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-220-050 Residency of purchaser.

(1) A purchaser of a resident fishing or hunting license is required to be a resident of the state of Washington, and pursuant to RCW 77.08.010(38), must have maintained a permanent place of abode within the state for at least ninety days immediately preceding application for a license, and must establish by formal proof an intent to continue residing in the state. This also applies to persons whose primary residence is Washington but who maintain a residence elsewhere.

(2) The primary method of establishing that the purchaser has maintained a permanent place of abode within the state for at least ninety days immediately preceding application for a license and establishing by formal evidence an intent to continue residing in the state is possession of a Washington state driver's license issued at least ninety days prior to application for a resident fishing or hunting license. Any licensed driver who does not have a Washington driver's license, issued at least ninety days prior to application for a resident fishing or hunting license, will be presumed to have not maintained a permanent place of abode within the state for at least ninety days immediately preceding application for a license, and will be presumed not to intend to be a Washington resident.

(3) Persons who are not licensed to drive may use a Washington state identification card, issued at least ninety days prior to application for a resident fishing or hunting license, to establish that the person has maintained a permanent place of abode within the state for at least ninety days immediately preceding application for a license and to establish by formal evidence an intent to continue residing in the state.

(4) Persons who are too young to obtain a Washington state driver's license may use a Washington state identification card or a school identification card to establish residency and to establish by formal evidence an intent to continue residing in the state.

(5) Persons who cannot establish having a permanent place of abode within Washington for ninety days preceding license application and cannot establish by formal evidence an intent to continue residing in the state by means of subsection (2), (3), or (4) of this section may submit evidence of residency and intent to continue residing in the state to the department's license office in Olympia, and, upon determination of sufficiency of proof, the licensing office will issue authorization to allow purchase of a resident license. Such evidence shall include, but is not limited to, one or more of the following:

(a) Becoming a registered voter in this state;

(b) Receiving benefits under one of the Washington public assistance programs;

(d) Maintaining an abode within Washington, as shown by utility bills, a lease agreement, a contract or deed to real property, or a county tax assessment; or

(e) Documenting use of a residence address in Washington for federal tax purposes.

(6) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (2) and (3) of this section, a member of the armed forces stationed at a military installation in this state (other than on temporary duty), is eligible to purchase a resident fishing or hunting license after presenting a valid military identification card and evidence that the member is stationed within the state, including, but not limited to, official orders or billeting documents.

(7) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, proof of residency and intent to continue residing within the state are satisfied by presentation of a resident fishing or hunting license issued to the license applicant during the previous licensing year, showing the purchaser's Washington Interactive License Document (WILD) number, and verbal confirmation by the purchaser that all personal information on the previously issued license remains valid. If the applicant requests a change of any of the personal information on the license, proof of intent to continue residing in the state must be presented as provided for in subsection (2), (3), or (5) of this section.

History

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 § 220-220-050, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 04-08-063 (Order 04-72), § 220-55-061, filed 4/5/04, effective 5/6/04.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-220-060 Reduced rate annual fish Washington license, and license upgrades.

WAC 220-220-060

(1) The annual fish Washington license includes the following:

(a) Annual combination recreational freshwater, saltwater, and shellfish license;

(b) A Puget Sound Dungeness Crab endorsement; and

(2) Effective January 1, 2026, the fish Washington license also includes a Columbia River Salmon Steelhead endorsement. The fish Washington license fees are as follows:

(a) Resident license cost is $86.44.

(b) Resident senior license cost is $39.14.

(d) These costs do not include other fees including transaction or dealer fees.

(3) The director is authorized to allow any Washington state resident who has purchased an annual freshwater, saltwater, or shellfish/seaweed license to upgrade to a combination license for the cost difference between current annual fishing license(s) and the cost of the combination license, plus transaction and dealer fees. The director may limit the times of the year that this upgrade is made available for sale.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 26-14-030 (Order 26-07), s 220-220-060, filed 6/23/26, effective 7/24/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-20-035 (Order 25-17), s 220-220-060, filed 9/23/25, effective 10/24/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.240, 77.12.800, 77.32.090 and 77.32.470. WSR 19-20-074 (Order 19-240), § 220-220-060, filed 9/27/19, effective 10/28/19. 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 § 220-220-060, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 16-17-105 (Order 16-216), § 220-55-165, filed 8/19/16, effective 9/19/16.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-220-070 Reduced rate combination temporary fishing and shellfish license.

There is hereby created a combination temporary fishing and shellfish license that is valid for one, two, or three consecutive days and allows the holder to fish for and possess fish and shellfish taken from state and offshore waters.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-20-035 (Order 25-17), s 220-220-070, filed 9/23/25, effective 10/24/25. 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 § 220-220-070, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.32.470(5). WSR 00-11-177 (Order 00-82), § 220-55-170, filed 5/24/00, effective 6/24/00
WSR 00-02-050 (Order 99-233), § 220-55-170, filed 12/30/99, effective 4/1/00.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-220-080 Reduced rate combination deer hunting licenses.

(1) There is hereby created combination deer hunting licenses that allow the holder to hunt deer for the purposes described below. A person purchasing any big game license that includes deer may purchase a reduced rate combination license as follows:

(a) If a hunter is drawn for a special deer permit in the second deer category, they may purchase a second deer tag and utilize their special hunting permit authorizing and conditioning the harvest of a second deer. The fee for this combined license is $21 less than the sum of the big game license containing deer and the second deer tag.

(b) If a hunter is drawn for a special permit in the master hunter deer category, they must purchase a master hunter deer tag as authorized and conditioned by the commission to harvest a second deer. A master hunter in good standing must also purchase a master hunter deer tag in order to utilize a damage prevention or kill permit authorized and conditioned by the department. The fee for this combined license is $40 less than the sum of the big game license containing deer and the master hunter second deer tag.

(c) If a hunter is issued a damage prevention or kill permit authorized by the department, the hunter must purchase a damage deer tag. The fee for this combined license is $40 less than the sum of the big game license containing deer and the damage deer second tag.

(d) A qualified hunter education instructor may purchase a second deer tag if they are drawn for a hunter education deer incentive permit. The fee for this combined license is $40 less than the sum of the big game license containing deer and the second deer tag.

(2) It is unlawful to possess a multi-season or second deer transport tag except as authorized by this section.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.05.[0]55, 77.08.030, 77.08.045, 77.12.047, 77.15.130, 77.15.400, 77.15.410, 77.15.430, 77.32.155, and 77.32.530. WSR 26-10-001 (Order 25-21), s 220-220-080, filed 4/22/26, effective 5/23/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 26-05-032 (Order 25-15), s 220-220-080, filed 2/11/26, effective 3/14/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-20-032 (Order 25-16), s 220-220-080, filed 9/23/25, effective 10/24/25. 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 § 220-220-080, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, and 77.32.070. WSR 14-10-019 (Order 14-95), § 220-55-172, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-220-090 Reduced rate combination elk general licenses.

(1) There is hereby created combination elk hunting licenses that allow the holder to hunt elk for the purposes described below. A person purchasing any big game license that includes elk may purchase a reduced rate combination as follows:

(a) Master hunters must purchase a master hunter second elk transport tag to participate in a master hunter special permit hunt. Master hunters must purchase a master hunter elk area 3911 second elk transport tag to participate in the early elk area 3911 master hunter general season hunt. A master hunter in good standing must also purchase a master hunter elk tag in order to utilize a damage prevention or kill permit authorized and conditioned by the department. The fee for this combined license is $40 less than the sum of the big game license containing elk and the master hunter second elk tag.

(b) If a hunter is issued a damage prevention or kill permit authorized and conditioned by the department, the hunter must purchase a damage elk tag. The fee for this combined license is $40 less than the sum of the big game license containing elk and the damage elk second tag.

(c) A qualified hunter education instructor may purchase a second elk tag if they are drawn for a hunter education elk incentive permit. The fee for this combined license is $40 less than the sum of the big game license containing elk and the second elk tag.

(2) It is unlawful to possess a second elk transport tag except as authorized by this section.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.08.045, 77.12.047, 77.15.130, 77.15.400, 77.15.410, 77.15.430, 77.32.155, and 77.32.530. WSR 26-09-032 (Order 25-21), s 220-220-090, filed 4/7/26, effective 5/8/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-20-032 (Order 25-16), s 220-220-090, filed 9/23/25, effective 10/24/25. 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 § 220-220-090, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-061 (Order 15-100), § 220-55-174, filed 5/1/15, effective 6/1/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, and 77.32.070. WSR 14-10-019 (Order 14-95), § 220-55-174, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-220-093 Combination hunting and fishing packages.

WAC 220-220-093

The annual Get Outdoors license combines fishing, shellfishing, and hunting privileges.

(1) The Get Outdoors licenses include the following:

(a) Annual combination recreational freshwater, saltwater, and shellfish license;

(b) Two-pole endorsement;

(d) Annual combination hunting license for deer, elk, bear, and cougar;

(e) Small game license;

(f) Migratory bird permit and migratory bird authorization; and

(g) Two turkey tags.

(2) Effective January 1, 2026, forward the fees for each Get Outdoors license package are as follows:

(a) Resident license cost is $291.13.

(b) Resident senior license cost is $120.05.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 26-14-030 (Order 26-07), s 220-220-093, filed 6/23/26, effective 7/24/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-20-035 (Order 25-17), s 220-220-093, filed 9/23/25, effective 10/24/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 19-20-073 (Order 19-239), § 220-220-093, filed 9/27/19, effective 10/28/19.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-220-095 Discount distribution.

When a recreational license is sold at a discount or when it is part of a package of licenses created after January 1, 2017, and sold at a price less than the total value of each individual license product, the funds from the sale of a license or package of licenses are distributed to multiple department accounts. The amount of the funds distributed to each of the accounts shall be reduced by the same percentage as the total discount for the purchase of a license or package commencing with license year 2020 products.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.240, 77.12.800, 77.32.090, and 77.32.470. WSR 19-20-072 (Order 19-238), § 220-220-095, filed 9/27/19, effective 10/28/19.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-220-100 Recreational license, tag, permit, and stamp refunds, replacements, and exchanges.

(1) For purposes of this section:

(a) "Refund" means the return of money received for a license, stamp, tag, or permit purchase. Refunds may be made by license dealers or the Olympia office of the department.

(b) "Replacement" means reissuing the same species and weapon type of transport tag.

(c) "Exchange" means the surrendering of a transport tag (such as archery deer or Eastern Washington elk archery) and the reissuing of a different transport tag (such as muzzleloader deer or Western Washington muzzleloader elk).

(2) Refunds will be made for the following:

(a) A license purchaser can obtain a refund from a license dealer within sixty minutes after the purchase of the license if a dealer error is made or the dealer issues the wrong license. License dealers can correct dealer errors after sixty minutes, but may not refund license purchases.

(b) A license purchaser can obtain a refund from the Olympia office of the department at any time during the licensing year if an incorrect document has been issued due to a department, a dealer, or licensing system error, as verified by the department.

(c) A license purchaser can obtain a refund from the Olympia office of the department if the purchaser received more than one of the same licenses in the same license year.

(d) A license purchaser can obtain a refund from the Olympia office of the department if the licensee qualifies for a reduced fee license, as verified by the department. The refund amount will be the difference between the license purchased and the reduced fee license.

(e) A license purchaser who is transferred out-of-state by the military or their business and unable to use a license can obtain a refund from the Olympia office of the department after providing verifying documentation, provided that the request for refund is made within the license year.

(f) A license purchaser who is hospitalized or severely injured and provides a physician's statement that the person was incapable of participating in hunting can obtain a refund or exchange from the Olympia office of the department after providing verifying documentation, provided that the request for refund is made within the license year.

(g) The personal representative of a deceased license purchaser, who dies prior to the opening of the applicable general hunting season, can obtain a refund from Olympia after providing documentation of the death of the purchaser.

(3) Replacement tags will be provided when a hunter has killed an animal that is unfit for human consumption and the department has authorized issuance of a replacement tag.

(4) Except as otherwise provided, refunds will not be made for the following:

(a) The department will not refund any recreational license or permit purchase for which a season or hunt has been scheduled, and the licensee could have participated in the season or hunt, regardless of whether the licensee did in fact participate.

(b) The department will not refund purchases of raffle tickets or special hunt permit applications unless an error has occurred and the error was not caused by the person purchasing the tickets or applications as verified by the department.

(5) Transport tag exchanges will be allowed for the following:

(a) The season for which the tag was issued has not opened, and the hunter wishes to exchange the tag for a different area or a different weapon type. In these instances archery tag holders must request a tag exchange before September 1st, muzzleloader tag holders must request a tag exchange before September 20th, and modern firearm tag holders must request a tag exchange before October 10th, as verified by the department.

(b) The tag was issued in error and the error was not caused by the person applying for the tag, as verified by the department.

(6) Except as otherwise provided, transport tag exchanges will not be allowed for the following: If a special hunt permit application was submitted by the tag holder and that application required a big game transport tag, it is unlawful to exchange the transport tag after the application submission deadline date has passed. However, if the tag holder's request for a tag exchange was made prior to the application submission deadline date, as verified by the department, an exchange can be made. Special permit applications for ghost hunts, regardless of the submission method, are not applicable to this subsection.

(7)(a) Except as otherwise provided, it is unlawful to possess a big game transport tag that was exchanged after the opening of the season for which the original tag was valid.

(b) Violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.410 Unlawful hunting of big game.

History

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 § 220-220-100, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, and 77.32.070. WSR 14-10-019 (Order 14-95), § 220-55-040, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.08.045, 77.12.170, 77.12.177, 77.32.050, 77.32.240, 77.32.350, 77.32.370, 77.32.430, 77.32.450, 77.32.460, 77.32.470, 77.32.520, 77.32.580, 77.65.020, 77.65.090, 77.65.110, 77.65.150, 77.65.160, 77.65.170, 77.65.190, 77.65.200, 77.65.210, 77.65.220, 77.65.280, 77.65.340, 77.65.390, 77.65.440, 77.65.450, 77.65.480, 77.65.510, 77.70.080, 77.70.190, 77.70.220, 77.70.260, 77.70.490, 77.115.040, and 43.84.092. WSR 11-22-002 (Order 11-282), § 220-55-040, filed 10/19/11, effective 11/19/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-09-024 (Order 06-73), § 220-55-040, filed 4/11/06, effective 5/12/06. Statutory Authority: 1998 c 191 and RCW 75.08.080. WSR 99-03-029 (Order 99-02), § 220-55-040, filed 1/13/99, effective 2/13/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 94-01-001, § 220-55-040, filed 12/1/93, effective 1/1/94
WSR 89-07-071 (Order 89-05), § 220-55-040, filed 3/20/89
WSR 88-05-002 (Order 88-03), § 220-55-040, filed 2/4/88
WSR 86-24-047 (Order 86-191), § 220-55-040, filed 11/26/86
WSR 79-09-021 (Order 79-58), § 220-55-040, filed 8/10/79.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-220-110 Temporary fishing or hunting license validation date.

On a temporary fishing or hunting license, the validation date is the first date on which a licensee may hunt or fish and the temporary license expires at midnight of the day after the validation date for temporary fishing licenses and at midnight of the second day after the validation date for three-consecutive-day small game licenses.

History

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 § 220-220-110, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: 1998 c 191 and RCW 75.08.080. WSR 99-03-029 (Order 99-02), § 220-55-050, filed 1/13/99, effective 2/13/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 96-05-004 (Order 96-13), § 220-55-050, filed 2/9/96, effective 3/11/96
WSR 94-01-001, § 220-55-050, filed 12/1/93, effective 1/1/94
WSR 79-09-021 (Order 79-58), § 220-55-050, filed 8/10/79.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-220-120 Duplicate licenses, tags, etc.—Rules for issuance.

Request for replacement of licenses, permits, tags, stamps or catch record cards required by chapter 77.32 RCW, which have been lost, mutilated, or stolen, must be made by the licensee.

Duplicate licenses, permits, tags, stamps and catch record cards may be issued at department offices or by recreational license dealers.

History

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 § 220-220-120, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: 1998 c 191 and RCW 75.08.080. WSR 99-03-029 (Order 99-02), § 232-12-189, filed 1/13/99, effective 2/13/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.32.256. WSR 86-03-054 (Order 267), § 232-12-189, filed 1/15/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 81-22-002 (Order 174), § 232-12-189, filed 10/22/81.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-220-130 Duplicate license fees.

(1) The cost of a duplicate license document is seven dollars, plus the automated licensing system processing fee and dealer fee, unless the cost of all licenses on the original license document was less than seven dollars, then the license document cost is the same as the original cost, plus the automated licensing system processing fee and dealer fee. The duplicate license document shall contain all licenses purchased at the time the original license document was issued, including a migratory waterfowl permit if such permit was purchased, but shall not include any game tags issued with the original license.

(2) The cost of a duplicate game tag is seven dollars per game tag, plus the automated licensing system processing fee and the dealer fee.

(3) The department will not issue duplicate one-day fishing licenses issued as a charter stamp, duplicate special hunt applications, or duplicate game raffle tickets.

History

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 § 220-220-130, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.08.045, 77.12.170, 77.12.177, 77.32.050, 77.32.240, 77.32.350, 77.32.370, 77.32.430, 77.32.450, 77.32.460, 77.32.470, 77.32.520, 77.32.580, 77.65.020, 77.65.090, 77.65.110, 77.65.150, 77.65.160, 77.65.170, 77.65.190, 77.65.200, 77.65.210, 77.65.220, 77.65.280, 77.65.340, 77.65.390, 77.65.440, 77.65.450, 77.65.480, 77.65.510, 77.70.080, 77.70.190, 77.70.220, 77.70.260, 77.70.490, 77.115.040, and 43.84.092. WSR 11-22-002 (Order 11-282), § 220-55-200, filed 10/19/11, effective 11/19/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 2002 c 222. WSR 02-15-038 (Order 02-153), § 220-55-200, filed 7/11/02, effective 8/11/02.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-220-140 License sales—Dishonored check and credit card transaction penalties.

All license sales by the department, and by department contract vendors in the case of nonsalmon delivery licenses, are subject to the following provisions.

(1) Definitions. The following definitions apply to this section:

(a) "Collection procedures" means sending a payment on demand notice thirty, sixty, and ninety days after the notice of dishonored instrument has been sent, during which period the person who issued the check or used the credit card will accrue a one percent per month interest fee in addition to the dishonored instrument fee. If the accrued fees have not been paid within thirty days after the mailing of the ninety-day notice, the account will be turned over for collection.

(b) "Dishonored instrument" means a check issued to the department for purchase of a license that has been returned for any reason, including, but not limited to, insufficient funds or closed account, or a credit card transaction with the department for purchase of a license that is not approved by the entity that issued the credit card.

(c) "Dishonored instrument fee" means the additional fee required to be paid for a license that was paid for with a dishonored instrument. The dishonored instrument fee is thirty dollars.

(d) "Notice of dishonored instrument" means the notice sent to a person who attempted purchase of a license with a dishonored instrument. This notice will be mailed to the person at the address given at the time of the license transaction.

(2) Commercial license sales:

(a) All commercial license sales will be made through the Olympia licensing office, except for nonsalmon delivery licenses, which will also be sold through department-approved contract vendors at selected ports.

(b) Commercial licensees who tender a dishonored instrument to the department will not be issued another commercial license of any kind until the license fee, dishonored instrument fee, and, if applicable, interest and collection fees, have been paid.

(c) Commercial licensees who have tendered a dishonored instrument may only replace the dishonored instrument and pay the dishonored instrument fee, and any future license purchases, by cash, certified check or money order for the subsequent two licensing years after the licensing year in which the dishonored instrument was issued.

(d) Except for commercial fishing licenses which require annual renewal in order to purchase subsequent year licenses, commercial licensees who have tendered a dishonored instrument have fifteen days from the mailing date of the notice of dishonored instrument to pay the license and dishonored instrument fee, during which period the license will remain valid if the payment is received by the department by 5:00 p.m. on the fifteenth day, or by 5:00 p.m. on the next working day if the fifteenth day falls on a weekend or holiday. If the fees are not presented within fifteen days, the license will be voided as of the date of issuance, and any deliveries that have been made under the license will be treated as deliveries without a valid license.

(e) Commercial fishing licensees who are renewing a license which requires annual renewal in order to be renewed in a subsequent year, and who tender a dishonored instrument, must pay the license fee and the dishonored instrument fee by December 31st in order to have a valid license for purposes of subsequent renewal.

(f) Commercial licensees who do not replace a dishonored instrument within fifteen days from the mailing date of the notice of dishonored instrument are subject to collection procedures.

(g) Fishers who deliver shellfish or food fish other than salmon on a nonsalmon delivery license, which license has been paid for with a dishonored check from the contract vendor, are not subject to the penalties of this section.

(3) Recreational license sales:

(a) Recreational licensees who have tendered a dishonored instrument have fifteen days from the mailing date of the notice of dishonored instrument to pay the license and dishonored instrument fee, during which period the license will remain valid if the payment is received by the department by 5:00 p.m. on the fifteenth day, or by 5:00 p.m. on the next working day if the fifteenth day falls on a weekend or holiday. If the fees are not presented within fifteen days, the license will be voided as of the date of issuance, and any recreational activities that occurred within the fifteen days will be treated as having occurred without having a valid license, tag or permit.

(b) Recreational licensees who have tendered a dishonored instrument may only replace the dishonored instrument and pay the dishonored instrument fee, and, if applicable, interest, by cash, certified check or money order.

(c) Recreational licensees who do not replace a dishonored instrument within fifteen days from the mailing date of the notice of dishonored instrument are subject to collection procedures.

History

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 § 220-220-140, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 02-05-046 (Order 02-32), § 220-20-075, filed 2/14/02, effective 3/17/02.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-220-150 Oregon license reciprocity.

(1) A person may, from a vessel or other floating device, fish for game fish, food fish, unclassified fish, and shellfish, unless otherwise prohibited, from Pacific Ocean waters within three miles of the Washington coast from Leadbetter Point to the Washington-Oregon boundary, and from the concurrent waters of the Columbia River where the river forms the boundary between Oregon and Washington if the person possesses a valid Oregon resident angling license or a valid Oregon resident shellfish license, but only if Oregon recognizes as valid a comparable Washington personal use license in Pacific Ocean waters within three miles of the Oregon coast from the Oregon-Washington boundary to Cape Falcon and the concurrent waters of the Columbia River.

(2) This reciprocity applies only to fishing from a vessel or other floating device. Fishing from the Washington shore requires a Washington personal use license.

(3) This reciprocity applies only to Oregon residents, and residents of other states must possess either a valid Washington license or a valid Oregon license to take game fish, food fish, unclassified fish, and shellfish from the waters of the respective states.

(4) Any game fish, food fish, unclassified fish, or shellfish landed into Washington must conform with current rules in effect for the point of landing including, but not limited to, daily limits, possession limits, annual limits, size restrictions, and sex restrictions.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, 77.12.047 and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 660. WSR 19-16-001 (Order 19-150), § 220-220-150, filed 7/24/19, effective 8/24/19. 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 § 220-220-150, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-07-046 (Order 06-40), § 220-55-210, filed 3/9/06, effective 4/9/06.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-220-160 Two-pole endorsement.

WAC 220-220-160

Anglers who possess a valid two-pole endorsement may fish with two lines in all lakes and ponds open to fishing, with the following exceptions:

| Water Body | County | | | --- | --- | --- | | Para-juvenile Lake | Adams | | | Headgate Pond | Asotin | | | Columbia Park Pond | Benton | | | Blackbird Island Pond | Chelan | | | Beaver Lake | Clallam | | | Carrie Blake Pond | Clallam | | | Dickey Lake | Clallam | | | Lake Pleasant | Clallam | | | Lincoln Pond | Clallam | | | Sutherland Lake | Clallam | | | Vancouver Lake | Clark | | | Big Four Lake | Columbia | | | Dayton Pond | Columbia | | | Blue Lake | Cowlitz | | | Castle Lake | Cowlitz | | | Coldwater Lake | Cowlitz | | | Lewis River Power Canal | Cowlitz | Includes old Lewis River streambed between Swift No. 1 powerhouse and Swift No. 2 powerhouse. | | Merrill Lake | Cowlitz | | | Silver Lake | Cowlitz | | | Pit Lake | Douglas | | | Ping Pond | Grant | | | Mill Creek Pond | Grays Harbor | | | Quigg Lake | Grays Harbor | Located at Friends Landing near Montesano. | | Vance Creek Pond #1 | Grays Harbor | | | Gibbs Lake | Jefferson | | | Horseshoe Lake | Jefferson | | | Teal Lake | Jefferson | | | Lake Sammamish | King | | | Lake Union | King | | | Lake Washington | King | Including that portion of Sammamish River from 68th Ave. NE bridge downstream. | | Lake Washington Ship Canal | King | (Including Lake Union, Portage Bay, and Salmon Bay) Waters east of a north-south line 400' west of the Chittenden Locks to the Montlake Bridge. | | Mill Pond | King | Auburn. | | Old Fishing Hole Pond | King | Kent. | | Portage Bay | King | | | Salmon Bay | King | | | Swans Mill Pond | King | | | Koeneman Lake | Kitsap | Formerly Fern Lake. | | Kachess Lake | Kittitas | | | Keechelus Lake | Kittitas | | | Kiwanis Pond | Kittitas | | | Naneum Pond | Kittitas | | | Cowlitz Falls Reservoir | Lewis | | | Mayfield Lake | Lewis | Mayfield Dam to Mossyrock Dam. | | Packwood Lake | Lewis | | | Scanewa Lake | Lewis | Cowlitz Falls Reservoir. | | Walupt Lake | Lewis | | | Willame Lake | Lewis | | | Cady Lake | Mason | | | Cushman Reservoir | Mason | | | Prices Lake | Mason | | | Stump Lake | Mason | | | Silvernail Lake | Okanogan | | | Cases Pond | Pacific | | | South Bend Mill Pond | Pacific | | | Bradley Lake | Pierce | | | De Coursey Pond | Pierce | | | Ohop Lake | Pierce | | | Tanwax Lake | Pierce | | | Wapato Lake | Pierce | | | Granite Lakes | Skagit | Near Marblemount. | | Northern State Hospital Pond | Skagit | | | Vogler Lake | Skagit | | | Drano Lake | Skamania | January 1 through April 30 and July 1 through September 30. | | Swift Reservoir | Skamania | From dam to Eagle Cliff Bridge. | | Fortson Mill Pond #2 | Snohomish | | | Jennings Park Pond | Snohomish | | | Monte Cristo Lake | Snohomish | | | North Gissburg Pond | Snohomish | | | Spada Lake | Snohomish | | | Bear Lake | Spokane | | | North Silver Lake | Spokane | | | Lucky Duck Pond | Stevens | | | Long's Pond | Thurston | | | Munn Lake | Thurston | | | Jefferson Park Pond | Walla Walla | | | Lions Park Pond | Walla Walla | College Place. | | Diablo Lake | Whatcom | | | Gorge Lake | Whatcom | | | Lake Whatcom | Whatcom | | | Ross Lake | Whatcom | | | Squalicum Lake | Whatcom | | | Garfield Juvenile Pond | Whitman | | | Clear Lake | Yakima | | | Leech Lake | Yakima | White Pass area. | | Mud Lake | Yakima | | | Myron Lake | Yakima | | | Sarge Hubbard Park Pond | Yakima | | | Yakima Sportsmen's Park Ponds | Yakima | |

Anglers who possess a valid two-pole endorsement may fish with two lines in the following river sections:

| River | County | Section | | --- | --- | --- | | Chehalis | Grays Harbor | From Highway 101 Bridge in Aberdeen to South Elma Bridge (Wakefield Road): August 1 through December 31. | | Columbia | | Camas Slough: August 1 through December 31. | | | | From Highway 730 at Washington/Oregon to Old Hanford townsite powerline crossing: Year-round, except for sturgeon. | | | | From powerline crossing to Vernita Bridge: February 1 through October 15, except for sturgeon. | | | | From Vernita Bridge to Priest Rapids Dam: Year-round, except for sturgeon. | | | | From Priest Rapids Dam to Rock Island Dam: July 1 through October 15. | | | | From Rock Island Dam to Wells Dam: July 1 through August 31. | | | | From Wells Dam to Highway 173 Bridge at Brewster: July 16 through August 31. | | | | From Highway 173 Bridge at Brewster to the Corps of Engineers safety marker on the Douglas County shore to the rock jetty at the upstream shoreline of Foster Creek: July 1 through August 31. | | Cowlitz | Lewis | From the boundary markers at the mouth upstream to 400' or posted markers below the Barrier Dam. | | Lewis | Clark/Cowlitz | From a straight line running from a fishing boundary marker or from the outermost upland at the north shore of the Lewis River mouth, southerly across the Lewis River to a fishing boundary marker near the south shore upstream to the mouth of Johnson Creek. | | Naselle | Pacific/Wahkiakum | From Highway 101 Bridge to the mouth of the South Fork: August 1 through January 31. | | Okanogan | Okanogan | From the mouth to Highway 97 Bridge immediately upstream of the mouth: July 1 through October 15. | | Pend Oreille | Pend Oreille | | | Palouse | Whitman | Mouth to base of Palouse Falls: June 16 through August 31. | | Spokane | Spokane and Stevens | Lower Spokane River from mouth (SR 25 bridge) to 400' below Little Falls Dam. | | Willapa | Pacific | From the city of South Bend boat launch to the 2nd bridge on Camp One Road: August 1 through January 31. | | Wind | Skamania | Salmon and steelhead: Mouth (boundary line/markers) to the Highway 14 Bridge: March 16 through June 30. | | Yakima | Yakima | From Highway 240 Bridge to 400' below Prosser Dam: March 1 through October 31. |

Anglers who possess a valid two-pole endorsement may fish for salmon with two lines in the following marine areas:

| Description | Marine Area | | --- | --- | | Willapa | 2-1. When permissible in WAC 220-313-070. | | Port Susan and Port Gardner | Tulalip Terminal Area: May 1 through September 30. | | Seattle/Bremerton Area | Sinclair Inlet: July 1 through September 30. | | Hood Canal | 12: South of Ayock only, excluding Hoodsport Hatchery zone: July 1 through September 30. | | South Puget Sound | 13. |

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 26-13-052 (Order 26-01), s 220-220-160, filed 6/11/26, effective 7/12/26
WSR 26-01-011 (Order 25-08), s 220-220-160, filed 12/4/25, effective 1/4/26
WSR 21-14-067 (Order 21-95), § 220-220-160, filed 7/2/21, effective 8/2/21
WSR 20-14-052 (Order 20-97), § 220-220-160, filed 6/25/20, effective 7/26/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 18-15-065 (Order 18-163), § 220-220-160, filed 7/16/18, effective 8/16/18
WSR 17-16-109 (Order 17-147), § 220-220-160, filed 7/28/17, effective 8/28/17
WSR 17-05-112 (Order 17-04), amended and recodified as § 220-220-160, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17
WSR 16-17-008 (Order 16-201), § 220-55-220, filed 8/4/16, effective 9/4/16
WSR 16-14-038 (Order 16-158), § 220-55-220, filed 6/28/16, effective 7/29/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012 and 77.12.047. WSR 16-06-073 (Order 16-30), § 220-55-220, filed 2/26/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-13-081 (Order 15-177), § 220-55-220, filed 6/12/15, effective 7/13/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-06-065 and 15-06-006 (Order 15-033), § 220-55-220, filed 3/4/15 and 2/20/15, effective 7/1/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-16-027 (Order 14-185), § 220-55-220, filed 7/25/14, effective 8/25/14
WSR 13-20-021 (Order 13-210), § 220-55-220, filed 9/23/13, effective 10/24/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012 and 77.12.047. WSR 13-11-125 (Order 13-105), § 220-55-220, filed 5/21/13, effective 6/21/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-18-006 (Order 12-190), § 220-55-220, filed 8/23/12, effective 9/23/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012 and 77.12.047. WSR 12-05-082 (Order 12-17), § 220-55-220, filed 2/16/12, effective 3/18/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020 and 77.12.047. WSR 11-16-103 (Order 11-184), § 220-55-220, filed 8/3/11, effective 9/3/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 10-07-105 (Order 10-64), § 220-55-220, filed 3/19/10, effective 5/1/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-220-170 Fish and wildlife lands vehicle use permit.

Recreational license dealers are to issue a fish and wildlife lands vehicle use permit with the first annual recreational or trapping license sold, except for shellfish-seaweed licenses. If the fish and wildlife lands vehicle use permit is not issued because the license is voided or canceled, it is to be returned to the department with the department's copy of the license, and is due by the 10th of the month following the sale of the license.

History

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 § 220-220-170, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 02-16-070 (Order 02-182), § 220-55-100, filed 8/6/02, effective 9/6/02. Statutory Authority: 1998 c 191 and RCW 75.08.080. WSR 99-03-029 (Order 99-02), § 220-55-100, filed 1/13/99, effective 2/13/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 94-01-001, § 220-55-100, filed 12/1/93, effective 1/1/94
WSR 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-55-100, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80. Formerly WAC 220-105-040.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-220-180 Watchable wildlife program.

(1) There is established a watchable wildlife program. The minimum amount to participate in the watchable wildlife program is $30.00 per license year, which includes both the license dealer cost and the automated transaction fee.

(2) Applications to participate in the watchable wildlife program must be made through department license dealers. Each person participating in the watchable wildlife program will receive a vehicle use permit from the license dealer.

(3) Each person participating in the watchable wildlife program will receive a watchable wildlife decal and promotional and informational materials from the department throughout the license year. Persons who contribute more than the minimum amount may receive additional materials or consideration.

History

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 § 220-220-180, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 04-01-052 (Order 03-305), § 220-20-115, filed 12/11/03, effective 1/11/04.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-220-190 Waters in which either a personal use freshwater or personal use saltwater fishing license is valid.

In the following described waters, it is lawful to fish for food fish and gamefish with a personal use freshwater license, saltwater license, or combination license:

(1) Those waters of the Columbia River downstream from a line between Rocky Point on the Washington shore and Tongue Point on the Oregon shore.

(2) Those waters of Grays Harbor described as Catch Record Card Area 2-2 in WAC 220-311-010, and seaward of any river mouth as defined in WAC 220-400-010(16) and 220-416-120(18).

(3) Those waters of Willapa Bay described as Catch Record Card Area 2-1 in WAC 220-311-010, and seaward of any river mouth as defined in WAC 220-400-010(16) and 220-416-120(18).

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-220-190, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: 1998 c 191 and RCW 75.08.080. WSR 99-03-029 (Order 99-02), § 232-12-830, filed 1/13/99, effective 2/13/99.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-220-200 Valid catch record card.

For a catch record card to be valid:

(1) The angler must have in physical possession the appropriate license and catch record card for the area in which the angler is participating, if a license and/or a catch record card is required.

(2) The catch record card must contain the personal information required under WAC 220-310-010.

(3) The license issuance date must be legible and not altered, and the license must not be mutilated.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 18-21-059 (Order 18-285), § 220-220-200, filed 10/9/18, effective 11/9/18. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-220-200, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 07-05-051 (Order 07-22), § 220-55-070, filed 2/16/07, effective 3/19/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.32.050. WSR 00-11-178 (Order 00-80), § 220-55-070, filed 5/24/00, effective 6/24/00. Statutory Authority: 1998 c 191 and RCW 75.08.080. WSR 99-03-029 (Order 99-02), § 220-55-070, filed 1/13/99, effective 2/13/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 94-01-001, § 220-55-070, filed 12/1/93, effective 1/1/94
WSR 91-08-054 (Order 91-13), § 220-55-070, filed 4/2/91, effective 5/3/91
WSR 89-07-071 (Order 89-05), § 220-55-070, filed 3/20/89
WSR 88-05-002 (Order 88-03), § 220-55-070, filed 2/4/88
WSR 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-55-070, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80. Formerly WAC 220-105-010.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-220-211 Columbia River endorsement.

Anglers 15 years of age and older must purchase and have a valid Columbia River endorsement in their possession to fish for salmon or steelhead in the following waters:

(1) In the mainstem Columbia River from the Rocky Point/Tongue Point line to Chief Joseph Dam;

(2) Deep River (Wahkiakum County);

(3) Grays River (Wahkiakum County) from the mouth to the mouth of the South Fork:

(a) Grays River, West Fork;

(b) Grays River, South Fork;

(4) Skamokawa River (Wahkiakum County);

(5) Elochoman River (Wahkiakum County);

(6) Mill Creek (Cowlitz County);

(7) Abernathy Creek (Cowlitz County), including all tributaries;

(8) Germany Creek (Cowlitz County), including all tributaries;

(9) Coal Creek (Cowlitz County) from the mouth to 400 feet below the falls;

(10) Cowlitz River (Cowlitz County) from the mouth to the mouth of Ohanapecosh and Muddy forks:

(a) Olequa Creek;

(b) Lacamas Creek (Lewis County);

(d) Mill Creek (Lewis County);

(e) Mayfield Lake;

(f) Tilton River from the mouth to West Fork;

(g) Tilton River, East Fork;

(h) Tilton River, North Fork;

(i) Tilton River, South Fork;

(j) Tilton River, West Fork;

(k) Lake Scanewa (Cowlitz Falls Reservoir);

(l) Cispus River (Lewis County) mouth to North Fork;

(m) Cowlitz River, Clear Fork and Muddy Fork;

(11) Coweeman River (Cowlitz County);

(12) Toutle River (Cowlitz County) from the mouth to forks:

(a) Toutle River, North Fork;

(b) Toutle River, South Fork;

(13) Kalama River (Cowlitz County) from the mouth to Kalama Falls; Gobar Creek;

(14) Lewis River (Clark/Cowlitz counties) from the mouth to Merwin Dam:

(a) Lewis River, East Fork;

(b) Cedar Creek (Clark County);

(15) Salmon Creek (Clark County) from the mouth to 182nd Ave. Bridge;

(16) Camas Slough (Clark County) (waters outside the mouth of the Washougal River, north of Lady Island, and downstream of the Highway 14 Bridge at the upstream end of Lady Island);

(17) Washougal River (Clark County):

(a) Little Washougal;

(b) Washougal River West, North Fork;

(18) Hamilton Creek (Skamania County);

(19) Rock Creek (Skamania County) from the mouth to the falls at approximately river mile 1;

(20) Wind River (Skamania County);

(21) Drano Lake (Skamania County) (Little White Salmon River downstream of the markers on point of land downstream and across from Little White Salmon National Fish Hatchery and upstream of Highway 14 Bridge);

(22) White Salmon River (Klickitat/Skamania counties) from the mouth to Big Brother Falls at river mile 16;

(23) Klickitat River (Klickitat County);

(24) Walla Walla River (Walla Walla County) and tributaries;

(25) Mill Creek (Walla Walla County);

(26) Touchet River (Columbia/Walla Walla counties) from the mouth to the confluence of North Fork and South Fork:

(a) Touchet River, North Fork;

(b) Touchet River, South Fork;

(27) Grande Ronde River (Asotin County);

(28) Snake River mainstem; Palouse River (Whitman County) (below the falls);

(29) Tucannon River (Columbia/Garfield counties);

(30) Yakima River (Benton/Yakima/Kittitas counties):

(a) From the mouth to the Mabton-Sunnyside Rd. (SR 241) Bridge;

(b) From the Interstate 82 Bridge at Union Gap to Roza Dam;

(31) Wenatchee River from the mouth to Tumwater Dam;

(32) Chelan River (Chelan County) from the mouth (railroad bridge) to Chelan PUD safety barrier below the powerhouse;

(33) Icicle River (Chelan County) from the mouth to Icicle Irrigation Peshastin District footbridge;

(34) Lake Wenatchee (Chelan County);

(35) Entiat River (Chelan County) from the mouth to Entiat Falls;

(36) Methow River (Okanogan County) from the mouth to Foghorn Dam;

(37) Okanogan River (Okanogan County);

(38) Lake Osoyoos (Okanogan County);

(39) Similkameen River (Okanogan County) mouth to Enloe Dam.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.240, 77.12.800, 77.32.090, and 77.32.470. WSR 26-06-069 (Order 26-29), s 220-220-211, filed 2/27/26, effective 3/30/26.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-220-220 Fishing contests.

(1) Contest defined: By definition, a fishing contest exists when 6 or more licensed persons fish competitively and determine winners, regardless of prize value.

(2) Application:

(a) Fishing contest permit applications should be submitted to the department by July 1 of each year for contests that are to take place the following calendar year. After July 1, applications must be submitted not less than 30 days prior to the date for which the contest is proposed.

(b) Applications must include the permit fee required by RCW 77.65.480. The fee will be returned if the permit is denied. No more than seven permits will be issued to any one permittee during a calendar year.

(c) For purposes of application for a fishing contest permit, "permittee" means a "person" as defined in RCW 77.08.010. All applications from a permittee must be in a single name.

(3) Approval:

(a) Fishing contests which adversely affect fish or wildlife resources or other recreational opportunity may be denied.

(b) Contests will not be allowed on sea-run cutthroat trout, wild steelhead, Dolly Varden or bull trout.

(c) During fishing contests, where anglers target tiger muskies, no retention of caught fish is allowed. Tiger muskies may be caught, measured for length, photographed and all fish must be immediately released alive.

(4) Prize value: Total prize value per contest will not exceed $5,000 when trout, steelhead, char, whitefish, grayling, tiger muskie, or kokanee are included as target species; provided that contests wherein other species not listed above are targeted, or where bass or walleye are the targeted species and at least 90 percent of bass or walleye are released alive and in good condition after the contest, may qualify for no limitation on amount of prize.

(5) Legal requirements, all contests:

(a) Fishing contest permits must be in the possession of the contest sponsor or official at the contest site.

(b) Contests are restricted to the species and waters approved on the permit. Only those species listed as a target of the contest may be retained by contest participants during bass or walleye contests where all contestants fish at the same time and place.

(c) Sponsors must report contest information requested by the department within 30 days after the contest has ended. Subsequent contest permits will not be issued for one year after the date of the contest for which the report was not returned if this requirement is not fulfilled.

(d) Contest participants may not restrict public access at boat launches.

(e) Contests for bass and walleye where participants expect to fish at the same time from boats on lakes or reservoirs will not last longer than four consecutive days and have the following limits per water:

| acres | contests per day | boats per contest day | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Less than 300 | 1 | 15 | | | 301 - 3,000 | 1 | 35 | | | 3,001 - 6,000 | 2 | 75 | | | 6,001 - 10,000 | 2 | 120 | | | More than 10,000 | 3 | 250 | | | * | No more than four weekend days per month nor more than two weekends per month may be scheduled on any water when contestants fish at the same time, and are allowed to fish from boats. | | |

(f) It is unlawful for the fishing contest permittee or any of the contest participants to fail to comply with the conditions of the fishing contest permit, or of general fishing rules not specifically exempted by this permit. Failure of the permittee or any of the contestants to comply with all provisions of the contest permit or of other fishing regulations during a contest may lead to revocation of the permit and result in denial of fishing contest permits to the permittee and related organizations or individuals sponsoring contests for two years.

(6) Special regulations, bass and walleye contests:

(a) In any contest targeting either bass or walleye, all live bass or walleye must be released alive into the water from which they were caught after being weighed and/or measured. At the end of each day's competition, if the mortality of target fish caught that day exceeds 10%, the contest will be suspended. Suspended contests may be continued (within assigned permit dates) only if the cause of the high mortality can be positively identified, and the cause of the mortality (high waves, equipment deficiency, etc.) ceases or is corrected by contest officials.

(b) During bass and walleye contests only, participants may continue to fish while holding up to five fish in possession, as long as one fish is released immediately upon catching a fish which would make the angler in excess of five fish if kept. The fish released may come either from the one just caught, or from the livewell, but at no time may the angler have more than five fish in the livewell.

(d) During bass and walleye contests participants may retain up to five bass and walleye of any size to be weighed in. A tournament angler may not be in possession of more than five bass or walleye from the water being fished, except as authorized under (6)(e) below.

(e) The contest director or director designee may exceed possession limits for bass or walleye for the purpose of transporting fish from a weigh-in site to an open-water area. During transportation, the transport boat must not leave the water the fish were caught from and a copy of the contest permit must be on board during actual fish transport.

(f) Boat identification: All boats used for fishing in bass and walleye contests must be clearly identified according to criteria established by the department.

(7) Aquatic invasive species decontamination. Prior to launching into any Washington state body of water:

(a) All contest participants are required to sign an aquatic invasive species decontamination statement that their boats and/or boat trailers have or have not been in physical contact with any waters outside of Washington state for thirty days immediately preceding the contest and, if the boat and/or trailer has been in contact with such waters, the participant must complete an aquatic invasive species decontamination report indicating that the following actions have been taken:

(i) A physical inspection has been made of the hull, motor, trailer, livewell and bilge by the contest director or designee, according to criteria established by the department; and

(ii) Any aquatic invasive species, if found, have been disposed of in a garbage container; and

(iii) The hull, motor, trailer, livewell, and bilge have been decontaminated according to criteria established by the department.

(b) The aquatic invasive species decontamination statement and decontamination report shall be submitted to the department as part of the fishing contest report.

History

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 § 220-220-220, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.08.045, 77.12.170, 77.12.177, 77.32.050, 77.32.240, 77.32.350, 77.32.370, 77.32.430, 77.32.450, 77.32.460, 77.32.470, 77.32.520, 77.32.580, 77.65.020, 77.65.090, 77.65.110, 77.65.150, 77.65.160, 77.65.170, 77.65.190, 77.65.200, 77.65.210, 77.65.220, 77.65.280, 77.65.340, 77.65.390, 77.65.440, 77.65.450, 77.65.480, 77.65.510, 77.70.080, 77.70.190, 77.70.220, 77.70.260, 77.70.490, 77.115.040, and 43.84.092. WSR 11-22-002 (Order 11-282), § 232-12-168, filed 10/19/11, effective 11/19/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 09-06-042 (Order 09-27), § 232-12-168, filed 2/25/09, effective 5/1/09
WSR 08-07-003, § 232-12-168, filed 3/5/08, effective 4/5/08
WSR 06-05-085 (Order 06-23), § 232-12-168, filed 2/14/06, effective 5/1/06
WSR 04-07-009 (Order 04-39), § 232-12-168, filed 3/4/04, effective 5/1/04
WSR 02-08-048 (Order 02-53), § 232-12-168, filed 3/29/02, effective 5/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080, 77.12.040. WSR 00-08-038 (Order 00-29), § 232-12-168, filed 3/29/00, effective 5/1/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.020 and 77.12.040. WSR 96-15-096 (Order 96-80), § 232-12-168, filed 7/19/96, effective 8/19/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 96-11-079, § 232-12-168, filed 5/13/96, effective 7/1/96
WSR 94-06-014 (Order 629), § 232-12-168, filed 2/18/94, effective 3/21/94
WSR 92-22-015 (Order 577), § 232-12-168, filed 10/21/92, effective 11/21/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 77.04.055. WSR 90-22-057 (Order 464), § 232-12-168, filed 11/5/90, effective 12/6/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 77.16.010. WSR 86-21-017 (Order 280), § 232-12-168, filed 10/6/86.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-220-230 Free fishing weekend.

The Saturday and Sunday following the first Monday in June is declared to be free fishing weekend in Washington. On this weekend a fishing license is not required for any person, regardless of age or residency, to fish for or possess fish for which a catch record card is not required. On free fishing weekend, anglers may fish with two poles in all lakes where it is legal to do so without purchasing a two-pole endorsement, and a fish and wildlife lands vehicle access pass is not required to use department parking facilities. Only the license, endorsements, and permit provided for in this section are affected, and all other rules remain in effect.

Free fishing weekend does not apply to fish that require a catch record card or shellfish, and any licensure requirements otherwise provided for by rule continue to apply to those species.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.32.010, 77.32.025, and 77.32.090. WSR 22-18-068, § 220-220-230, filed 9/1/22, effective 10/2/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.240, 77.12.800, 77.32.090 and 77.32.470. WSR 19-20-074 (Order 19-240), § 220-220-230, filed 9/27/19, effective 10/28/19. 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 § 220-220-230, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020 and 77.12.047. WSR 11-16-103 (Order 11-184), § 220-55-160, filed 8/3/11, effective 9/3/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-13-023 (Order 06-135), § 220-55-160, filed 6/13/06, effective 7/14/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 77.12.040. WSR 99-08-029 (Order 99-13), § 220-55-160, filed 3/30/99, effective 5/1/99.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-220-250 Donation program for resident disabled veterans.

(1) The department is authorized to create a special donation program for resident disabled veterans who meet the eligibility criteria set forth in RCW 77.32.480 (1)(a) or (b).

(2) Funds donated by the public will be deposited into a disabled veterans donation fund account. On a first-come, first-served basis, qualifying resident disabled veteran will have the opportunity to purchase certain recreational hunting and fishing licenses at the prices set forth below using funds in the disabled veterans donation fund account, as available. Donation account funds may also be applied to dealer and transaction fees associated with each qualifying license purchase.

(3) Qualifying resident disabled veterans are eligible to purchase the following licenses using available funds from the disabled veterans donation fund account:

(a) Hunting Licenses:

(i) Deer;

(ii) Deer and elk;

(iii) Deer, elk, bear, cougar;

(iv) Elk;

(v) Small game;

(vi) Deer and elk with small game;

(vii) Deer with small game;

(viii) Deer, elk, bear, cougar with small game;

(ix) Elk with small game;

(x) Bear with small game;

(xi) Cougar with small game;

(xii) Bear;

(xiii) Cougar.

(b) Fishing Licenses:

(i) Annual combination fishing;

(ii) Three-day razor clam;

(iii) Fish Washington.

(4) Per RCW 77.32.480(1), qualifying resident disabled veterans will be issued hunting licenses at the reduced rate of a youth hunting license.

(5) Qualifying resident disabled veterans will be issued annual combination fishing licenses at a reduced rate set forth in RCW 77.32.480(1) and the biotoxin surcharges set forth in RCW 77.32.555(1).

(6) Qualifying resident disabled veterans will be issued three-day razor clam licenses at the rate set forth in RCW 77.32.520(5) and the biotoxin surcharge set forth in RCW 77.32.555(1).

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-20-035 (Order 25-17), s 220-220-250, filed 9/23/25, effective 10/24/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.32.590. WSR 18-20-022 (Order 18-255), § 220-220-250, filed 9/24/18, effective 10/25/18.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-220-300 Requirements of recreational license dealers.

(1) The director may contract with persons, firms or corporations as license dealers in such numbers as deemed necessary for the purpose of issuing licenses, permits, tags, stamps and catch record cards.

(2) License dealers must have a permanent place of business with regular business hours, and have a type of business that supports hunting and fishing activities. Exceptions to this rule may be granted by the director.

(3) An internet or Interactive Voice Response (IVR) telephone firm or corporation may be designated by the director as a license dealer. Internet or IVR dealers are not required to have a type of business that supports hunting and fishing activities.

(4) All moneys collected from the sale of hand processed licenses, stamps, and other department property must be received in the department by the 10th day of the following month in which they were sold. High volume license dealers or dealers with a history of late payments may be required to remit moneys on a more frequent basis.

(5) All moneys collected from the sale of automated licenses, and other automated department property must be deposited into an electronic funds transfer account (EFT) of a type approved by the state treasurer's office where they shall be collected on a weekly basis on a schedule set by the department and the state treasurer's office.

(6) All records held pursuant to the statutes and regulations dealing with license dealers must be open to inspection by a fish and wildlife officer or department designee at reasonable times.

(7) License dealers who remit payments for hand processed licenses and other documents after the 10th of the month on more than two occasions in one year will be required to obtain a bond equal to the value of their license stock or make electronic fund transfer payment arrangements. "One year" is defined as beginning on the first month in which the license dealer is late making a payment due by the 10th of that month. A dealer who is late a third time, or sporadically thereafter, may lose their license dealership. No license dealer may receive additional license inventory if they are in arrears on license payments.

(8) For licenses sold via an automated system, license dealers must have sufficient funds in their EFT account to cover all licenses and other department property sold during the previous business week (12:01 a.m. Sunday until 11:59 p.m. Saturday) when funds are collected electronically per the announced schedule. If the amount due has not been paid on the date of the next scheduled collection from the account, the automated license terminal will be disabled and authorization to sell licenses will be withheld until all balances due have been paid. If there are insufficient funds in the account on more than three occasions in one license year, the dealer may lose their license dealership. "One license year" is defined as beginning on April 1 and ending on March 31 of the following year.

(9) License dealers using an automated licensing system are required to maintain and deposit license revenue into accounts established in banks designated as public depositories by the Public Deposit Protection Commission.

History

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 § 220-220-300, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.32.050. WSR 00-11-178 (Order 00-80), § 220-55-105, filed 5/24/00, effective 6/24/00. Statutory Authority: 1998 c 191 and RCW 75.08.080. WSR 99-03-029 (Order 99-02), § 220-55-105, filed 1/13/99, effective 2/13/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 94-01-001, § 220-55-105, filed 12/1/93, effective 1/1/94
WSR 89-07-071 (Order 89-05), § 220-55-105, filed 3/20/89
WSR 88-05-002 (Order 88-03), § 220-55-105, filed 2/4/88
WSR 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-55-105, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80. Formerly WAC 220-105-045.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-220-310 Temporary fish-shellfish-seaweed license and temporary hunting license—License dealer issuance duties.

A recreational license dealer must, at the time of sale of a two-consecutive-day combination fishing or three-consecutive-day small game license, write the validation date in ink on the license document, or for automated licenses, attach the validation sticker containing the validation date(s) onto the license document. The validation date is the first day on which a licensee may fish for, harvest or possess fish, shellfish, seaweed, or wildlife.

History

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 § 220-220-310, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.32.050. WSR 00-11-178 (Order 00-80), § 220-55-110, filed 5/24/00, effective 6/24/00. Statutory Authority: 1998 c 191 and RCW 75.08.080. WSR 99-03-029 (Order 99-02), § 220-55-110, filed 1/13/99, effective 2/13/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 96-05-004 (Order 96-13), § 220-55-110, filed 2/9/96, effective 3/11/96
WSR 94-01-001, § 220-55-110, filed 12/1/93, effective 1/1/94
WSR 89-07-071 (Order 89-05), § 220-55-110, filed 3/20/89
WSR 88-05-002 (Order 88-03), § 220-55-110, filed 2/4/88
WSR 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-55-110, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80. Formerly WAC 220-105-046.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-220-320 Recreational license dealer's fees.

The department and license dealers may charge a license issuance fee as follows:

(1) Two dollars for the issuance of any of the following fishing licenses:

(a) A combination license.

(b) A saltwater license.

(d) A one-, two-, or three-day temporary fishing license.

(e) A family fishing weekend license.

(f) A shellfish and seaweed license.

(g) A razor clam license.

(2) Two dollars for the issuance of any of the following hunting licenses:

(a) A big game combination license.

(b) A small game license.

(d) A hunter education deferral for a big game license.

(e) A hunter education deferral for a small game license.

(f) A second animal license.

(g) A special hunt license for mountain goat, bighorn sheep, or moose.

(h) A Western Washington pheasant license.

(i) A three-day Western Washington pheasant license.

(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, if any two or more licenses are issued at the same time, or the fish and wildlife lands vehicle access pass is issued with any recreational license, the license issuance fee for the document is two dollars. Tags or other endorsements are additive to the two dollar license issuance fee.

(4) Two dollars for the issuance of an annual discover pass.

(5) Two dollars for the issuance of an aquatic invasive species prevention permit.

(6) Fifty cents for the issuance of any of the following:

(a) A deer, elk, bear, cougar, mountain goat, mountain sheep, moose, or turkey transport tag.

(b) An application for a special permit hunt.

(d) A replacement of substitute special hunting season permit.

(e) A migratory bird permit.

(f) Additional fishing catch record cards.

(g) A Puget Sound crab endorsement.

(h) A temporary Puget Sound crab endorsement.

(i) A two-pole endorsement.

(j) A one-day discover pass.

(k) Raffle tickets.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.240, 77.12.800, 77.32.090 and 77.32.470. WSR 20-01-124 (Order 19-307), § 220-220-320, filed 12/16/19, effective 1/16/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.65.370, 77.65.440, and 77.65.480. WSR 18-19-021 (Order 18-233), § 220-220-320, filed 9/11/18, effective 10/12/18. 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 § 220-220-320, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.08.045, 77.12.170, 77.12.177, 77.32.050, 77.32.240, 77.32.350, 77.32.370, 77.32.430, 77.32.450, 77.32.460, 77.32.470, 77.32.520, 77.32.580, 77.65.020, 77.65.090, 77.65.110, 77.65.150, 77.65.160, 77.65.170, 77.65.190, 77.65.200, 77.65.210, 77.65.220, 77.65.280, 77.65.340, 77.65.390, 77.65.440, 77.65.450, 77.65.480, 77.65.510, 77.70.080, 77.70.190, 77.70.220, 77.70.260, 77.70.490, 77.115.040, and 43.84.092. WSR 11-22-002 (Order 11-282), § 220-55-115, filed 10/19/11, effective 11/19/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. WSR 10-10-061 (Order 10-94), § 220-55-115, filed 4/30/10, effective 5/31/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210. WSR 09-15-122, § 220-55-115, filed 7/17/09, effective 8/17/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 04-17-097 (Order 04-216), § 220-55-115, filed 8/17/04, effective 9/17/04
WSR 01-10-030 (Order 01-62), § 220-55-115, filed 4/24/01, effective 5/25/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.32.050. WSR 00-11-178 (Order 00-80), § 220-55-115, filed 5/24/00, effective 6/24/00. Statutory Authority: SB 5020 and RCW 75.08.090. WSR 99-17-095 (Order 99-129), § 220-55-115, filed 8/17/99, effective 9/17/99. Statutory Authority: 1998 c 191 and RCW 75.08.080. WSR 99-03-029 (Order 99-02), § 220-55-115, filed 1/13/99, effective 2/13/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 94-01-001, § 220-55-115, filed 12/1/93, effective 1/1/94
WSR 89-07-071 (Order 89-05), § 220-55-115, filed 3/20/89
WSR 88-05-002 (Order 88-03), § 220-55-115, filed 2/4/88
WSR 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-55-115, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80. Formerly WAC 220-105-047.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-220-330 Point-of-sale transaction fee.

The point-of-sale transaction fee shall be used to operate an automated licensing system or for other uses that support providing fish and wildlife related opportunities, customer service, and enhanced experiences for department license holders. This fee shall be applied to all automated licensing system purchases of recreational and commercial documents. The transaction fee shall be ten percent of the value of the document transaction, excluding any applicable dealer fees.

History

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 § 220-220-330, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.32.050. WSR 16-01-094 (Order 15-446), § 220-55-180, filed 12/15/15, effective 1/15/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.08.045, 77.12.170, 77.12.177, 77.32.050, 77.32.240, 77.32.350, 77.32.370, 77.32.430, 77.32.450, 77.32.460, 77.32.470, 77.32.520, 77.32.580, 77.65.020, 77.65.090, 77.65.110, 77.65.150, 77.65.160, 77.65.170, 77.65.190, 77.65.200, 77.65.210, 77.65.220, 77.65.280, 77.65.340, 77.65.390, 77.65.440, 77.65.450, 77.65.480, 77.65.510, 77.70.080, 77.70.190, 77.70.220, 77.70.260, 77.70.490, 77.115.040, and 43.84.092. WSR 11-22-002 (Order 11-282), § 220-55-180, filed 10/19/11, effective 11/19/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-01-012 (Order 05-273), § 220-55-180, filed 12/9/05, effective 1/9/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 2003 c 389. WSR 04-01-095 (Order 03-311), § 220-55-180, filed 12/16/03, effective 1/16/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.32.050. WSR 00-11-176 (Order 00-81), § 220-55-180, filed 5/24/00, effective 6/24/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 77.32.050. WSR 00-02-049 (Order 99-234), § 220-55-180, filed 12/30/99, effective 1/30/00.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-220-340 Catch record cards—Accountability and inventory return.

A recreational license dealer issuing catch record cards for salmon, sturgeon, halibut, and steelhead is subject to the following rules:

(1) Catch record card books may not be transferred from one dealer to another without written permission from the department.

(2) All catch record card books from which all cards have been issued, and any catch record card returned to a dealer by a fisher, must be returned to the department within ten days after the end of each calendar month.

(3) Any dealer terminating business or closing for the license year prior to March 31st must return any unused or partially used catch record card books within thirty days of terminating business or closing for the year.

(4) All partially used catch record card books must be returned to the department by April 30th of the license year following the year printed on the catch record cards. All complete unused catch record card books, and any catch record cards that are void, lost, destroyed or otherwise missing from a dealership, must be accounted for in writing to the department by April 30th of the year following the year printed on the catch record cards.

History

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 § 220-220-340, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: 1998 c 191 and RCW 75.08.080. WSR 99-03-029 (Order 99-02), § 220-55-125, filed 1/13/99, effective 2/13/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 94-01-001, § 220-55-125, filed 12/1/93, effective 1/1/94
WSR 91-08-054 (Order 91-13), § 220-55-125, filed 4/2/91, effective 5/3/91
WSR 89-07-071 (Order 89-05), § 220-55-125, filed 3/20/89
WSR 88-05-002 (Order 88-03), § 220-55-125, filed 2/4/88
WSR 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-55-125, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80. Formerly WAC 220-105-055.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-220-400 Scope of rules—Definitions.

The provisions of this chapter apply to the department's authority under chapter 77.15 RCW to issue orders that revoke licenses, tags, or permits issued by the department, or to suspend privileges administered by the department.

(1) "Revoke" and "revocation" mean issuance of a department order under chapter 77.15 RCW that takes away a license, tag, or permit. A revocation order nullifies all privileges represented by the license, tag, or permit, regardless of whether a revoked license is physically returned to the department, unless that order is withdrawn or reversed.

(2) "Suspend" and "suspension" mean issuance of a department order under chapter 77.15 RCW that prohibits a person from enjoying or exercising a privilege that is regulated by any licenses, tags, or permits issued by the department. When a person is subject to an order suspending privileges, then any license obtained in violation of the suspension is void.

(3) For purposes of suspending hunting privileges because of a person shooting another person or domestic livestock while hunting pursuant to RCW 77.15.720, a person is "hunting" if the person is in transit to or from engaging in hunting activities, or the person is in the field engaging in hunting activities.

History

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 § 220-220-400, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 04-05-026 (Order 04-22), § 220-125-010, filed 2/10/04, effective 3/12/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 00-01-101 (Order 99-209), § 220-125-010, filed 12/16/99, effective 1/16/00.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-220-410 Issuing orders of revocation or suspension.

Upon a determination that there are grounds for an order of revocation or suspension provided by statute, the director, or the director's authorized designee, is authorized to issue a revocation or suspension order.

(1) Time limit for orders. An order shall be issued no later than two years from the last conviction or other event that provides the grounds for the order.

(2) Effective date of orders. An order shall not be effective until the 21st calendar day following the mailing date of the order and shall remain in effect through the entire period of suspension, or the remaining period of the revoked license, unless the order is withdrawn, or unless recipient files a timely request for an adjudicative proceeding under WAC 220-220-430 to contest the order. When there is a timely request for an adjudicative proceeding, the effective date, if any, shall be set by the final order that results from the adjudicative proceeding.

(3) Exception for orders that take effect immediately. If the director makes a finding that public health, safety, or welfare requires emergency action, the order may provide that revocation or suspension take effect immediately, or at any time prior to an adjudicative proceeding. A person subject to such an order may seek an adjudicative proceeding and that proceeding shall include an opportunity to seek expedited review of the determination that the order take effect immediately.

(4) Finality of orders. If there is no timely request for an adjudicative proceeding, then the order shall be final. An order contested in an adjudicative proceeding is final when that proceeding ends in a final order pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, or is otherwise dismissed. There shall be no collateral attack nor relitigation of any final order.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-220-410, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 00-01-101 (Order 99-209), § 220-125-020, filed 12/16/99, effective 1/16/00.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-220-420 Content of order.

An order of revocation or suspension shall include the information required by this section.

(1) A statement of material facts, such as the fact of conviction or other material facts set by statute or rule, and a statement of the legal authority that authorizes the order.

(2) A statement identifying what license, tag, or permit, or licensing privileges are revoked and/or suspended.

(3) A statement describing the beginning and end of the period of revocation and/or suspension.

(4) A statement describing rights to request an adjudicative proceeding to contest the order.

History

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 § 220-220-420, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 00-01-101 (Order 99-209), § 220-125-040, filed 12/16/99, effective 1/16/00.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-220-430 Adjudicative proceedings to contest an order of revocation or suspension.

A person who is subject to an order of revocation or suspension shall have the rights provided by this section to request an adjudicative proceeding to contest the order. No person other than the recipient of the order or the recipient's legal representative shall have standing to request an adjudicative proceeding. The adjudicative proceeding shall be in compliance with provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, except as modified by applicable rules of the department.

(1) Service by department. Service of the order by the department is valid if done in any of the following manners:

(a) Personal service on the recipient in the manner allowed by the civil rules for service of a complaint and summons;

(b) Service by mail to the last mailing address of a licensee; or

(c) Service by mail to the mailing address of a person convicted of a violation of chapter 77.15 RCW as shown by court records of the conviction.

When service is by mail, the date of service shall be shown on the department order as the date of department mailing, and may be proved by a certificate of mailing.

(2) Timing for request. An adjudicative proceeding to contest an order of revocation or suspension must be requested no later than twenty days from the date of service of the order. To be timely, the request must be physically received by the office of the director in Olympia, Washington, during normal business hours on or before the 20th day following the date of service of the order, except that if the 20th day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or state holiday, then the request for hearing shall be timely if received on the next business day. The person requesting an adjudicative proceeding may prove that it was timely requested by obtaining a written receipt of service from the office of the director, or by providing an affidavit showing personal service on the office of the director, or by a United States mail return receipt requested service showing receipt by the department on or before the last day set by this rule.

(3) Manner and content of request. Each request for adjudicative proceeding shall substantially comply with this subsection.

(a) The request shall be in writing;

(b) The request shall identify the order that the person seeks to contest. This can be done by reference to the number of the order, by reference to the subject and date of the order, or by reference to a copy of the order attached to the request;

(c) The request shall state the grounds upon which the person contests the order. If the person contests the factual basis for the order, the person shall allege the facts that the person contends are relevant to the appeal; and

(d) The request shall identify the relief that the person seeks from the adjudicative proceeding by specifying whether the person asks to have the order vacated, or provisions of the order corrected.

History

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 § 220-220-430, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 00-01-101 (Order 99-209), § 220-125-050, filed 12/16/99, effective 1/16/00.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-220-440 Grounds for reversing or modifying an order of suspension or revocation.

An adjudicative proceeding to review a department order of revocation or suspension shall reverse or modify an order only when the order was not authorized by law, or as otherwise provided in this section. Where an issue of fact is material to determining the validity of an order, then the department shall be required to prove the fact by a preponderance of evidence, except that a person contesting the order shall have the burden to prove any fact that is in the nature of an affirmative defense.

(1) Adjudicative proceedings to contest an order shall be limited to the following issues:

(a) Whether the person was in fact convicted of the relevant offenses or committed any conduct or actions that are material to the order;

(b) Whether the law authorizes the order of revocation or suspension of the particular license(s) or privilege(s);

(d) Any other issue that the presiding officer determines is necessary to review of the order or review of the discretion exercised by the director.

(2) The presiding officer may, after appropriate conference with the person seeking review and a representative of the department, enter a prehearing order to identify the issues that will be reviewed at the adjudicative proceeding, and to set the time, place, and manner of the proceeding. A prehearing order shall control all future proceedings and issues shall not be raised except as allowed by that order, except when the presiding officer determines that there is good cause. If no prehearing order is entered, then the adjudicative proceeding may occur and review the grounds stated in the request at a time, place, and manner set by the presiding officer. When there is no substantial prejudice to the appellant's ability to contest a department order, an adjudicative proceeding under this subsection may be conducted based on written submissions.

(3) Discovery and subpoenas. Discovery is not allowed except as provided in this rule. A party wishing to engage in discovery, or to compel the attendance of witnesses at the hearing or in discovery, must file a motion with the presiding officer to obtain permission. Such motion shall be served on all parties to the proceeding, and all parties shall have at least five days to respond to the motion before the presiding officer rules, unless the presiding officer shortens time for such a motion based upon a showing of good cause. In addition to the criteria set by RCW 34.05.446(3) for such motions, the moving party shall demonstrate that he or she has attempted in writing to seek a stipulation to the fact or facts that the person seeks to prove using discovery. The presiding officer has discretion to condition or deny discovery.

History

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 § 220-220-440, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 00-01-101 (Order 99-209), § 220-125-060, filed 12/16/99, effective 1/16/00.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-220-450 Orders upon adjudication.

(1) The presiding officer shall enter findings, conclusions, and an order that affirms, modifies, or vacates the original order revoking or suspending. If the presiding officer enters an order that includes any period of revocation or suspension, then the order shall expressly state the beginning and ending period of any period of revocation or suspension, and shall identify the licenses or privileges that are revoked or suspended.

(2) If the revocation or suspension was imposed with a finding of immediate effect pursuant to WAC 220-220-410, then the period shall include such time that the person has been suspended or revoked under WAC 220-220-410. However, if the revocation or suspension did not take effect due to the initiation of the adjudicative proceeding, then the period of revocation or suspension shall begin on the twenty-first day after service of the final order and continue through the period set by statute or applicable rule.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-220-450, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 00-01-101 (Order 99-209), § 220-125-070, filed 12/16/99, effective 1/16/00.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-220-460 Reinstatement.

There shall be no reinstatement petitions authorized for any order of revocation or suspension except as provided by this section.

(1) A person under an indefinite order of suspension or an order that prohibits issuance of licenses for an indefinite period, based on statutes in existence prior to June 11, 1998, may petition the director for reinstatement of privileges by showing that:

(a) The person has complied with an analogous period of suspension that would be imposed under chapter 77.15 RCW; and

(b) The person has not been convicted of violating any fish or wildlife laws of the state of Washington, or any laws in Title 75 or 77 RCW, since the person was suspended or subject to an order prohibiting issuance of licenses to the person.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, any such indefinite order issued by the former departments of fisheries or game or wildlife, or fish and wildlife, shall expire after ten full years from the initial date of such order.

History

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 § 220-220-460, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 00-01-101 (Order 99-209), § 220-125-080, filed 12/16/99, effective 1/16/00.

Chapter 220-300 Fish—Definitions and classifications.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-300-010 Definition—Adult salmon.

"Adult salmon" is defined as a chinook salmon greater than 24 inches in length, a coho salmon greater than 20 inches in length, or a chum, pink or sockeye salmon greater than 12 inches in length.

History

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 § 220-300-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 77.12.040. WSR 98-15-081 (Order 98-122), § 220-16-002, filed 7/15/98, effective 8/15/98.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-300-020 Definitions—Anadromous waters.

"Anadromous waters" is defined as all waters that are not landlocked.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-300-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 75.08.080. WSR 98-06-031, § 220-16-610, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-300-030 Definitions—Bait purposes.

The taking or possession of food fish for bait is defined as capturing food fish which will be used to entice or lure other fish or shellfish to a hook, lure, trap or other fishing gear for the purpose of capture for sport or commercial use and shall not include food fish or shellfish taken for feeding to zoo or domestic animals.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-300-030, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17
Order 1105, § 220-16-360, filed 12/28/73.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-300-040 Definitions—Bottomfish.

The term "bottomfish," unless otherwise provided, is defined as including Pacific cod, Pacific tomcod, Pacific hake, walleye pollock, lingcod, ratfish, sablefish, cabezon, buffalo sculpin, great sculpin, red Irish lord, brown Irish lord, Pacific staghorn sculpin, wolf-eel, giant wry mouth, plainfin midshipman, North Pacific spiny dogfish, sixgill shark, tope shark, and all species of skate, dab, sole, flounder (except Pacific halibut), greenling, shark, rockfish, rattail, and surfperch (except shiner perch).

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, and 77.04.055. WSR 20-04-058 (Order 20-19), § 220-300-040, filed 1/30/20, effective 7/1/20. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-300-040, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 85-09-017 (Order 85-20), § 220-16-340, filed 4/9/85
WSR 83-24-024 (Order 83-200), § 220-16-340, filed 11/30/83, effective 1/1/84
WSR 82-07-047 (Order 82-19), § 220-16-340, filed 3/18/82
WSR 79-05-007 (Order 79-20), § 220-16-340, filed 4/11/79
Order 77-147, § 220-16-340, filed 12/16/77
Order 817, § 220-16-340, filed 5/29/69. Formerly WAC 220-16-030 (part).

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-300-050 Definitions—Bottomfish pot.

"Bottomfish pot" shall be defined as a portable, enclosed device with one or more gates or entrances and one or more lines attached to surface floats. Bottomfish pots must have biodegradable escape panels constructed with #21 or smaller untreated cotton twine in such a manner that an opening at least eight inches in diameter results when the twine deteriorates.

History

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 § 220-300-050, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 82-14-056 (Order 82-72), § 220-16-145, filed 7/1/82
Order 866, § 220-16-145, filed 6/12/70.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-300-060 Definitions—Fishing gear.

It shall be unlawful to operate in any area of the state of Washington or any area over which the state of Washington has concurrent jurisdiction any of the types of fishing gear defined hereinafter in this section for any purpose or by any means whatsoever except at the times, places and in the manners and for the species, quantities, sizes and sexes of food fish and shellfish or fish for food fish and shellfish with any type of fishing appliance not defined hereinafter in this section.

History

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 § 220-300-060, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17
Order 810, § 220-16-010, filed 4/17/69
subsections 2, 7 rescinded by Order 758, § 1, filed 10/16/67
subsection 14 amended by Order 758, § 2, filed 10/16/67
subsections 1-28 amended by Order 726, filed 4/24/67
subsections 1-4, 6, 7, 10, 12, 15-21, 23-25 from Order 256, filed 3/1/60
subsection 15 amended by Order 677, filed 3/31/66
subsection 25 amended by Order 672, filed 12/28/65
subsections 5 and 9 from Order 569, filed 4/11/63
Orders 313 and 256, filed 3/1/60
subsection 9 amended by Order 635, filed 3/31/65
subsection 8 from Orders 406 and 256, filed 3/1/60
subsection 11 from Order 525, filed 5/3/61
Order 256, filed 3/1/60
subsection 13 from Orders 285 and 256, filed 3/1/60
subsection 14 from Order 591, filed 10/28/63
Orders 480 and 256, filed 3/1/60
subsection 22 from Order 543, filed 3/20/62
Order 256, filed 3/1/60
subsection 26 from Orders 480 and 256, filed 3/1/60
subsections 27, 28 from Order 525, filed 5/3/61.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-300-070 Definitions—Shellfish dive gear.

"Shellfish dive gear" is defined as compressed gas delivery equipment required for breathing underwater and attire required to provide thermal protection during underwater shellfish dive harvest operations.

History

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 § 220-300-070, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-02-016 (Order 13-305), § 220-16-101, filed 12/19/13, effective 1/19/14.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-300-080 Definitions—Hand held tool.

"Hand held tool" is defined as tools that are held by hand and are not powered by internal combustion, hydraulics, pneumatics, or electricity.

History

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 § 220-300-080, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-02-016 (Order 13-305), § 220-16-102, filed 12/19/13, effective 1/19/14.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-300-090 Definitions—Commercial purposes.

The taking, fishing for, possession, processing, or otherwise dealing in or disposing of food fish and shellfish for commercial purposes is defined as the taking or fishing for food fish with any gear unlawful for fishing for personal use, or taking or possessing food fish and shellfish in excess of the limits permitted for personal use, or taking, fishing for, handling, processing, or otherwise disposing of or dealing in food fish with the intent of disposing of such food fish, shellfish or parts thereof for profit or by sale, barter, trade or in commercial channels.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-300-090, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17
Order 817, § 220-16-305, filed 5/29/69. Formerly WAC 220-16-030 (part).

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-300-100 Definitions—Explosive substance.

The term "explosive substance" includes, but is not limited to, any gaseous discharge that generates pressure waves capable of harming food fish or shellfish.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-300-100, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 90-03-068 (Order 90-05), § 220-16-420, filed 1/19/90, effective 2/19/90.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-300-110 Definitions—Fish length measurement.

The length of a fish, unless otherwise provided, is defined as the shortest distance between the extreme tip of the tail and extreme tip of the snout or jaw, whichever extends the farthest, measured while the fish is lying in a prone and normal position, except:

The term "fork length" means the distance from the extreme tip of the snout to the center of the fork of the tail.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-300-110, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 08-07-003, § 220-16-320, filed 3/5/08, effective 4/5/08
Order 817, § 220-16-320, filed 5/29/69. Formerly WAC 220-16-030 (part).

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-300-120 Definitions—Fishing hours.

(1) It is permissible to fish for food fish, game fish, and unclassified fish twenty-four hours per day during any open period for the species, except as otherwise provided. Unless otherwise provided, fishing seasons open at 12:01 a.m. on the first day and end at 11:59 p.m. on the last day of any season.

(2) It is unlawful to fish for the following species during the following times and within the following areas:

(a) It is unlawful to fish for any species during night closures as provided in department rule.

(b) It is unlawful to fish for sturgeon in freshwater, except the Chehalis River, during the night closure provided in WAC 220-316-010 (6)(k).

(c) It is unlawful to fish for smelt in Puget Sound from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. unless the person fishes for smelt using forage fish jig gear.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-300-120, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-15-006 (Order 14-157), § 220-56-107, filed 7/2/14, effective 8/2/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-13-023 (Order 06-135), § 220-56-107, filed 6/13/06, effective 7/14/06.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-300-130 Definition—Forage fish.

"Forage fish" is defined as anchovy, herring, sand lance, sardine, and all species of smelt.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, and 77.04.055. WSR 20-04-058 (Order 20-19), § 220-300-130, filed 1/30/20, effective 7/1/20. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-300-130, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 75.08.080. WSR 98-06-031, § 220-16-475, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-300-140 Definitions—Jack salmon.

A jack salmon is defined as any salmon which has matured and begun its spawning migration one or more years before the normal term of maturity of other members of its species, and which has visibly developed eggs or milt.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-300-140, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17
Order 817, § 220-16-350, filed 5/29/69. Formerly WAC 220-16-030 (part).

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-300-150 Geographical definitions—Mile measurement.

Any reference to the term "mile" shall mean a nautical mile.

History

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 § 220-300-150, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17
Order 817, § 220-16-250, filed 5/29/69. Formerly WAC 220-16-020 (part).

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-300-160 Definitions—Personal-use fishing.

The following definitions apply to personal-use fishing rules in Title 220 WAC:

(1) "Anadromous game fish" means steelhead, sea-run cutthroat trout, and sea-run Dolly Varden and bull trout.

(2) "Anti-snagging rule" means:

(a) Except when fishing with a buoyant lure (with no weights added to the lure or line) or trolling from a vessel or floating device, terminal fishing gear is limited to a lure or bait with one single point hook.

(b) Only single point hooks measuring not more then 3/4 inch from point to shank may be used and all hooks must be attached to or below the lure or bait.

(3) "Bait" means any substance which attracts fish by scent or flavors. Bait includes any lure which uses scent or flavoring to attract fish.

(4) "Barbless hook" means a hook on which all barbs have been deleted when manufactured or filed off or pinched down.

(5) "Bass" means largemouth and smallmouth bass.

(6) "Bow and arrow fishing" means any method of taking, or attempting to take, fish by the use of an arrow equipped with a barbed head and a line attached, and propelled by a bow, as in the sport of archery, while the fisher is above the surface of the water.

(7) "Buoy 10 line" means a true north-south line projected through Buoy 10 at the mouth of the Columbia River. "Buoy 10 fishery" means a fishery between a line in the Columbia River from Tongue Point in Oregon to Rocky Point in Washington and the Buoy 10 line.

(8) "Buoyant lure" means a lure that floats on the surface of freshwater when no additional weight is applied to the line or lure, and when not being retrieved by a line.

(9) "Channel Marker 13 line" means a true north-south line through Grays Harbor Channel Marker 13.

(10) "Char" means bull trout, Dolly Varden, Eastern brook trout, and lake trout.

(11) "Daily limit" means the maximum number or pounds of fish, shellfish, or seaweed of the required size of a given species or aggregate of species which a person may retain in a single day.

(12) "Fresh" means fish or shellfish that are refrigerated, iced, salted, or surface glazed.

(13) "Freshwater area" means:

(a) Within any freshwater river, lake, stream or pond.

(b) On the bank or within 10 yards of any freshwater river, lake, stream or pond.

(14) "Frozen" means fish or shellfish that are hard frozen throughout.

(15) "Gaffing" means an effort to take fish by impaling the fish with a hook attached directly to a pole or other device.

(16) "Hatchery" when used to describe the difference between a hatchery fish and a nonhatchery fish, except salmon, means a fish having a clipped adipose fin or a clipped ventral fin with a healed scar at the location of the clipped fin. A hatchery salmon is a salmon having a clipped adipose fin and a healed scar at the location of the clipped fin, regardless of whether the fish is missing a ventral fin.

(17) "Hook" means one single point, double or treble hook. A "single point hook" means a hook having only one point. A "double hook" means a hook having two points on a common shank. A "treble hook" means a hook having three points on a common shank.

(18) "Hook and line" or "angling" are identical in meaning and, except as provided in WAC 220-310-110, are defined as the use of not more than one line with three hooks attached to a pole held in hand while landing fish, or the use of a hand operated line without rod or reel, to which may be attached not more than three hooks. When fishing for bottom fish, "angling" and "jigging" are identical in meaning.

(19) "In the field or in transit" means at any place other than at the ordinary residence of the harvester. An ordinary residence is a residential dwelling where a person normally lives, with associated features such as address, telephone number, utility account, etc. A motor home or camper parked at a campsite or a vessel are not considered to be an ordinary residence.

(20) "Juvenile" means a person under fifteen year of age.

(21) "Lure" means a manufactured article constructed of feathers, hair, fiber, wood, metal, glass, cork, leather, rubber or plastic which does not use scent or flavoring to attract fish. "Nonbuoyant lure" means a lure complete with hooks, swivels or other attachments, which does not float in freshwater.

(22) "Night closure" means closed to fishing from one hour after official sunset to one hour before official sunrise.

(23) "Opening day of lowland lake season" means the fourth Saturday in April.

(24) "Possession limit" means the number of daily limits allowed to be retained in the field or in transit.

(25) "Processed" means fish or shellfish which have been processed by heat for human consumption as kippered, smoked, boiled, or canned.

(26) "Steelhead license year limit" means the maximum number of steelhead trout any one angler may retain from April 1st through the following March 31st.

(27) "Selective gear rules" means terminal fishing gear is limited to artificial flies with single-point barbless hooks or lures with single-point barbless hooks and bait is prohibited. Up to three hooks may be used. Only knotless nets may be used to land fish. In waters under selective gear rules, fish may be released until the daily limit is retained.

(28) "Slough" means any swamp, marsh, bog, pond, side-channel, or backwater connected to a river by water. Waters called sloughs that are not connected to a river are considered lakes.

(29) "Snagging" means an effort to take fish with a hook and line in a manner that the fish does not take the hook or hooks voluntarily in its mouth.

(30) "Spearing" or "spear fishing" means an effort to take fish or shellfish by impaling the fish or shellfish on a shaft, arrow or other device.

(31) "Stationary gear restriction" means the line and weight and lure or bait must be moving while in the water. The line and weight and lure or bait may not be stationary.

(32) "Steelhead" means sea-run rainbow trout over twenty inches in length.

(33) "Trolling" means a method of fishing from a vessel or floating device that is underway and under power.

(34) "Unmarked salmon" means a salmon with intact adipose and ventral fins.

(35) "Trout" means brown trout, cutthroat trout, golden trout, grayling, rainbow trout (except steelhead), tiger trout, and, in WAC 220-312-010 through 220-312-060, salmon from waters designated as "landlocked salmon rules apply."

(36) "Whitefish gear rules" means terminal fishing gear is restricted to one single-point hook, maximum hook size three-sixteenths inch point to shank (hook size 14), and bait is allowed. All species: Release all fish except whitefish.

(37) "Wild" when used to describe the difference between a hatchery fish and a nonhatchery fish, except salmon, means a fish with all fins intact.

(38) "Wild" when used to describe a salmon (Chinook, coho, chum, pink or sockeye), means a salmon with an unclipped adipose fin, regardless of whether the fish is ventral fin-clipped. A salmon with a clipped adipose fin and a healed scar at the site of the clipped fin is not a wild salmon.

(39) "Wild cutthroat release" means it is unlawful to retain any cutthroat trout that does not have a clipped adipose fin and a healed scar at the location of the clipped fin.

(40) "Wild steelhead release" means it is unlawful to retain any steelhead that does not have a clipped adipose or ventral fin and a healed scar at the location of the clipped fin.

(41) "Shoreline fishing" or "shore fishing" means fishing from shore or a structure affixed to the shore or by wading in the water.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-05-066 (Order 22-06), § 220-300-160, filed 2/11/22, effective 7/1/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 18-06-045 (Order 18-30), § 220-300-160, filed 3/1/18, effective 4/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 17-16-109 (Order 17-147), § 220-300-160, filed 7/28/17, effective 8/28/17
WSR 17-05-112 (Order 17-04), amended and recodified as § 220-300-160, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-11-042 (Order 15-126), § 220-56-100, filed 5/14/15, effective 6/14/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012 and 77.12.047. WSR 12-05-082 (Order 12-17), § 220-56-100, filed 2/16/12, effective 3/18/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 10-07-105 (Order 10-64), § 220-56-100, filed 3/19/10, effective 5/1/10
WSR 09-06-042 (Order 09-27), § 220-56-100, filed 2/25/09, effective 5/1/09
WSR 08-07-003, § 220-56-100, filed 3/5/08, effective 4/5/08
WSR 06-13-023 (Order 06-135), § 220-56-100, filed 6/13/06, effective 7/14/06
WSR 06-05-085 (Order 06-23), § 220-56-100, filed 2/14/06, effective 5/1/06
WSR 05-17-007 (Order 05-168), § 220-56-100, filed 8/3/05, effective 9/3/05
WSR 04-24-030 (Order 04-306), § 220-56-100, filed 11/23/04, effective 12/24/04
WSR 04-07-009 (Order 04-39), § 220-56-100, filed 3/4/04, effective 5/1/04
WSR 03-18-007 (Order 03-211), § 220-56-100, filed 8/20/03, effective 9/20/03
WSR 02-08-048 (Order 02-53), § 220-56-100, filed 3/29/02, effective 5/1/02. Statutory Authority: 2000 c 107 § 7. WSR 00-16-091 (Order 00-134), § 220-56-100, filed 7/31/00, effective 8/31/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 77.12.040. WSR 99-08-029 (Order 99-13), § 220-56-100, filed 3/30/99, effective 5/1/99
WSR 98-06-031, § 220-56-100, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 97-07-078 (Order 97-53), § 220-56-100, filed 3/19/97, effective 5/1/97
WSR 96-11-078 (Order 96-44), § 220-56-100, filed 5/13/96, effective 6/13/96
WSR 95-04-066 (Order 95-10), § 220-56-100, filed 1/30/95, effective 5/1/95
WSR 94-14-069, § 220-56-100, filed 7/1/94, effective 8/1/94
WSR 91-08-054 (Order 91-13), § 220-56-100, filed 4/2/91, effective 5/3/91
WSR 86-09-020 (Order 86-08), § 220-56-100, filed 4/9/86
WSR 85-09-017 (Order 85-20), § 220-56-100, filed 4/9/85
WSR 82-13-040 (Order 82-61), § 220-56-100, filed 6/9/82
WSR 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-56-100, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-300-170 Definitions—Personal use.

The taking or possession of food fish or shellfish for personal use is defined as the taking or fishing for food fish and shellfish or parts thereof by angling or by such other means, with such gear and for such limits as the director may authorize for personal use, or possessing the same for the use of the person fishing for, taking or possessing the same, and not for sale or barter.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-300-170, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17
Order 817, § 220-16-300, filed 5/29/69. Formerly WAC 220-16-030 (part).

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-300-180 Definition—SMCRA.

"SMCRA" means Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Area.

History

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 § 220-300-180, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 88-18-066 (Order 88-86), § 220-16-405, filed 9/2/88.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-300-190 Definitions—Spawn on kelp.

"Spawn on kelp" is defined as herring eggs which have been deposited on any type of aquatic vegetation. It is unlawful to take spawn on kelp for commercial purposes unless a person has a spawn on kelp permit issued by the director.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-300-190, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.28.245. WSR 90-07-003 (Order 90-17), § 220-16-430, filed 3/8/90, effective 4/8/90.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-300-200 Definitions—Spawning salmon.

The term "spawning male salmon" is one from which the milt flows freely. The term "spawning female salmon" is one from which the eggs flow freely or has matured to the point that the eggs may be extruded by pressure applied to the abdomen of the salmon.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-300-200, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17
Order 866, § 220-16-335, filed 6/12/70
Order 817, § 220-16-335, filed 5/29/69. Formerly WAC 220-16-030 (part).

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-300-210 Definitions—Wild fish.

"Wild" when used to describe the difference between a hatchery fish and a nonhatchery fish, except salmon, means a fish with all fins intact. A fish missing an adipose or ventral fin with a healed scar at the site is not a wild fish. When "wild" is used to describe a salmon, "wild" means a salmon with an unclipped adipose fin, regardless of whether the salmon is ventral fin clipped. A salmon with a clipped adipose fin and having a healed scar at the site of the clipped fin is not a wild salmon.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-300-210, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 05-17-007 (Order 05-168), § 220-16-470, filed 8/3/05, effective 9/3/05
WSR 04-16-126 (Order 04-201), § 220-16-470, filed 8/4/04, effective 9/4/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.12.040. WSR 97-18-035, § 220-16-470, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-300-220 Geographical definitions—River mouth definitions.

WAC 220-300-220

When pertaining to angling, unless otherwise defined, any reference to the mouths of rivers or streams includes those waters of any river or stream, including sloughs and tributaries, upstream and inside of a line projected between the outermost uplands at the mouth. The term "outermost upland" means those lands not covered by water during an ordinary high tide. The following river mouths are hereby otherwise defined:

| | Abernathy Creek - Highway 4 Bridge. | | --- | --- | | | Bear River - Highway 101 Bridge. | | | Beaver Creek (Wahkiakum County) - Boundary marker(s) at mouth. | | | Bone River - Highway 101 Bridge. | | | California Creek - Drayton Harbor Road Bridge. | | | Chambers Creek - Burlington Northern Railroad Bridge. | | | Chehalis River - Highway 101 Bridge in Aberdeen. | | | Chelan River - Railroad Bridge. | | | Cispus River - Posted markers at the Lewis County P.U.D. kayak launch, approximately 1.5 miles upstream from the confluence of the Cowlitz and Cispus rivers. | | | Cowlitz River - A line projected across the river between two fishing boundary markers set on each bank of the river approximately one-half mile downstream from the lowermost railroad bridge crossing the Cowlitz River. | | | Dakota Creek - A line from the outermost headland of the south bank to a house at 1285 Runge Avenue, Blaine, Washington, approximately one-quarter mile downstream from the Blaine Road Bridge. | | | Deschutes River - A line projected across the river 400 feet below the lower Tumwater Falls fish ladder. | | | Drano Lake - Highway 14 Bridge. | | | Duwamish River - An east-west line extending through the southernmost tip of Harbor Island. | | | Elk River - Highway 105 Bridge. | | | Entiat River - Railroad Bridge. | | | Hawk Creek (Lincoln County) - Falls at the Hawk Creek campground. | | | Hoquiam River - Highway 101 Bridge. | | | Humptulips River - Mouth of Jessie Slough. | | | Johns River - Highway 105 Bridge. | | | Kalama River - Boundary markers at mouth. | | | Kennedy Creek - An arc 500 yards east of the midpoint of the northbound Highway 101 Bridge. | | | Kettle River - Barstow Bridge. | | | Klickitat River - Burlington Northern Railroad Bridge. | | | Lake Washington Ship Canal - A line 400 feet west of the fish ladder at the Chittenden Locks. | | | Lewis River - A straight line running from a fishing boundary marker or from the outermost upland at the north shore of the Lewis River mouth, southerly across the Lewis River to a fishing boundary marker near the south shore. | | | McLane Creek - A line 100 feet upstream of and parallel to the southernmost Highway 101 Bridge. | | | Minter Creek - A line from a point on the eastern most spit at the mouth of Minter Bay (47°21.49'N, -122°41.53'W) north to the opposite shore. | | | Methow River - Highway 97 Bridge. | | | Naselle River - Highway 101 Bridge. | | | North Nemah River - Highway 101 Bridge. | | | Niawiakum River - Highway 101 Bridge. | | | Nisqually River - At the upstream end of Alder Lake, the mouth of the Nisqually River is the Highway 7 Bridge at Elbe. | | | North River - Highway 105 Bridge. | | | Palix River - Highway 101 Bridge. | | | Puyallup River - 11th Street Bridge. | | | Samish River - The Samish Island Bridge (Bayview-Edison Road). | | | Sammamish River - 68th Avenue NE Bridge. | | | Skagit River - A line projected from the terminus of the jetty with McGlinn Island to the white monument on the easterly end of Ika Island, then to a white monument on the westerly end of Craft Island, then to a white monument near the corner of the levee on the westerly side of Dry Slough, and then to a white monument on the easterly side of Tom Moore Slough. | | | Skamokawa Creek - Highway 4 Bridge. | | | Skookum Creek - A line 400 yards below the old railroad bridge. | | | Snake River - Railroad bridge between Burbank and Pasco. | | | Snohomish River - Burlington Northern Railway Bridges crossing main river and sloughs. | | | South Nemah River - Lynn Point 117 degrees true to the opposite shore. | | | Spokane River - State Route 25 Bridge. | | | Tahuya River - North Shore Rd. Bridge. | | | Tucannon River - The water south of a line of sight from a sign with an orange triangle along the shoulder of Highway 261 (the northwest of the Tucannon River), southeast across to the eastern, unsubmerged shoreline of the Tucannon River. (The embayment between the eastern shoreline of the Tucannon River and the rock bluff to the east that has an affixed orange channel navigation marker, along the south shore of the Snake River, is considered part of the Snake River.) | | | Wallace River - The furthest downstream railroad bridge. | | | Washougal River - A straight line from the Crown Zellerbach pumphouse southeasterly across the Washougal River to the east end of the Highway 14 Bridge near the upper end of Lady Island. | | | Whatcom Creek - A line projected approximately 14 degrees true from the flashing light at the southwesterly end of the Port of Bellingham North Terminal to the southernmost point of the dike surrounding the Georgia Pacific treatment pond. | | | Little White Salmon River - At boundary markers on river bank downstream from the Little White Salmon National Fish Hatchery. | | | White Salmon River - Burlington Northern Railroad Bridge. | | | Willapa River - City of South Bend boat launch. | | | Wind River - Boundary line markers at mouth. | | | Yakima River - Highway 240 Bridge. |

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 26-13-052 (Order 26-01), s 220-300-220, filed 6/11/26, effective 7/12/26
WSR 24-13-054 (Order 24-03), § 220-300-220, filed 6/14/24, effective 7/15/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 17-16-109 (Order 17-147), § 220-300-220, filed 7/28/17, effective 8/28/17
WSR 17-05-112 (Order 17-04), amended and recodified as § 220-300-220, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17
WSR 15-13-081 (Order 15-177), § 220-56-105, filed 6/12/15, effective 7/13/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-06-065 and 15-06-006 (Order 15-033), § 220-56-105, filed 3/4/15 and 2/20/15, effective 7/1/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-16-027 (Order 14-185), § 220-56-105, filed 7/25/14, effective 8/25/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 13-17-008 (Order 13-185), § 220-56-105, filed 8/7/13, effective 9/7/13
WSR 12-18-006 (Order 12-190), § 220-56-105, filed 8/23/12, effective 9/23/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 09-06-042 (Order 09-27), § 220-56-105, filed 2/25/09, effective 5/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.04.020. WSR 08-15-002 (Order 08-165), § 220-56-105, filed 7/3/08, effective 8/3/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 08-07-003, § 220-56-105, filed 3/5/08, effective 4/5/08
WSR 07-05-051 (Order 07-22), § 220-56-105, filed 2/16/07, effective 3/19/07
WSR 03-05-057 (Order 03-24), § 220-56-105, filed 2/14/03, effective 5/1/03
WSR 02-08-048 (Order 02-53), § 220-56-105, filed 3/29/02, effective 5/1/02
WSR 01-14-001 (Order 01-107), § 220-56-105, filed 6/21/01, effective 7/22/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080, 77.12.040. WSR 00-08-038 (Order 00-29), § 220-56-105, filed 3/29/00, effective 5/1/00
WSR 99-15-081 (Order 99-102), § 220-56-105, filed 7/20/99, effective 8/20/99
WSR 98-06-031, § 220-56-105, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 97-07-078 (Order 97-53), § 220-56-105, filed 3/19/97, effective 5/1/97
WSR 96-11-078 (Order 96-44), § 220-56-105, filed 5/13/96, effective 6/13/96
WSR 95-04-066 (Order 95-10), § 220-56-105, filed 1/30/95, effective 5/1/95
WSR 94-14-069, § 220-56-105, filed 7/1/94, effective 8/1/94
WSR 93-08-034 (Order 93-20), § 220-56-105, filed 3/31/93, effective 5/1/93
WSR 91-08-054 (Order 91-13), § 220-56-105, filed 4/2/91, effective 5/3/91
WSR 90-06-026, § 220-56-105, filed 2/28/90, effective 3/31/90
WSR 89-07-060 (Order 89-12), § 220-56-105, filed 3/16/89
WSR 88-10-013 (Order 88-15), § 220-56-105, filed 4/26/88
WSR 85-09-017 (Order 85-20), § 220-56-105, filed 4/9/85
WSR 84-09-026 (Order 84-22), § 220-56-105, filed 4/11/84
WSR 82-13-040 (Order 82-61), § 220-56-105, filed 6/9/82
WSR 81-05-027 (Order 81-13), § 220-56-105, filed 2/17/81, effective 4/1/81
WSR 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-56-105, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-300-230 Geographical definitions—Coastal waters.

The term "coastal waters" shall be construed to include those waters of the Pacific Ocean lying within the jurisdiction of the state of Washington, unless otherwise provided, and all streams tributary thereto, exclusive of the Grays Harbor, Willapa Harbor and Columbia River districts.

History

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 § 220-300-230, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 83-24-024 (Order 83-200), § 220-16-240, filed 11/30/83, effective 1/1/84
Order 817, § 220-16-240, filed 5/29/69. Formerly WAC 220-16-020 (part).

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-300-240 Geographical definitions—Grays Harbor.

The term "Grays Harbor" shall be construed to include all the waters of Grays Harbor outside the mouth of any tributary river or stream inside and easterly of a line projected from the outermost end of the north jetty to the outermost end of the south jetty.

History

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 § 220-300-240, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17
Order 817, § 220-16-215, filed 5/29/69. Formerly WAC 220-16-020 (part).

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-300-250 Geographical definitions—Willapa Bay.

The term "Willapa Bay" shall be construed to include all the waters of Willapa Bay outside the mouth of any tributary river or stream inside and easterly of a line from Leadbetter Point (46°39'12"N, 124°3'31"W) due west to 46°39'12"N, 124°5'20"W then due north to the westerly most landfall on Cape Shoalwater at 46°44'40"N, 124°5'20"W.

History

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 § 220-300-250, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17
WSR 16-14-045 (Order 16-160), § 220-16-220, filed 6/28/16, effective 7/29/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 91-08-054 (Order 91-13), § 220-16-220, filed 4/2/91, effective 5/3/91
Order 817, § 220-16-220, filed 5/29/69. Formerly WAC 220-16-020 (part).

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-300-260 Geographical definitions—Columbia River.

The term "Columbia River" shall be construed to include all the waters of the Columbia River, including sloughs tributary thereto, upstream and easterly of a line projected true north-south through Buoy 10 located between the north and south jetties at the mouth of the Columbia River.

History

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 § 220-300-260, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 77.12.040. WSR 99-08-029 (Order 99-13), § 220-16-225, filed 3/30/99, effective 5/1/99
Order 817, § 220-16-225, filed 5/29/69. Formerly WAC 220-16-020 (part).

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-300-270 Geographical definition—Lower Columbia River.

"Lower Columbia River" is defined as Columbia River Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Areas 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, and 1E as defined in WAC 220-301-010 and tributaries to these areas.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-300-270, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 88-18-066 (Order 88-86), § 220-16-400, filed 9/2/88.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-300-280 Geographical definitions—Puget Sound.

The term "Puget Sound" shall be construed to include all the waters of Puget Sound outside the mouth of any river or stream including the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Georgia Strait, and all bays and inlets thereof.

History

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 § 220-300-280, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17
Order 817, § 220-16-210, filed 5/29/69. Formerly WAC 220-16-020 (part).

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-300-290 Geographical definitions—Puget Sound tributaries.

The term "Puget Sound tributaries" includes the waters of all fresh water rivers and streams tributary to Puget Sound as defined in WAC 220-300-280 and all tributaries flowing into said rivers and streams.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-300-290, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.353 (1)(b), (c), and (d), 77.12.047, 77.50.050, and chapters 77.65 and 77.70 RCW. WSR 12-09-046 (Order 12-61), § 220-16-211, filed 4/13/12, effective 5/14/12
Order 920, § 220-16-211, filed 5/13/71.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-300-320 Geographical definition—Westport Boat Basin.

"Westport Boat Basin" shall include those waters of Grays Harbor inside the breakwater surrounding the boat basin and inside of lines drawn between lighted day markers 10 and 11 and between lighted day markers 1 and 2 which mark the two entrances to the boat basin.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-300-320, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 84-09-026 (Order 84-22), § 220-16-375, filed 4/11/84.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-300-330 Geographical definition—English Camp Tidelands.

"English Camp Tidelands" includes those waters of Wescott Bay lying inside the boundaries of San Juan Island National Historical Park (English Camp).

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-300-330, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 84-09-026 (Order 84-22), § 220-16-380, filed 4/11/84.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-300-340 Geographical definition—Buoy 13 line.

The term "Buoy 13 line" is defined as a line drawn true north-south through Grays Harbor Channel Marker Number 13 near the mouth of Grays Harbor.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-300-340, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 87-09-066 (Order 87-16), § 220-16-395, filed 4/21/87.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-300-350 Geographical definition—Light 26 Line.

The "Light 26 Line" is defined as a line in the Columbia River from the landward end of the Chinook Jetty following the jetty to Chinook Jetty Light No. 7, then southerly in a straight line to Desdemona Sands Light, then southeasterly in a straight line through Light 26 to the Oregon shore.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-300-350, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 90-06-026, § 220-16-450, filed 2/28/90, effective 3/31/90.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-300-360 Geographical definition—Bonilla-Tatoosh Line.

The "Bonilla-Tatoosh Line" is defined as a line projected from the most westerly point on Cape Flattery (48°22.863' N. lat., 124°43.907' W. long.) to the lighthouse on Tatoosh Island, WA (48°23.493' N. lat., 124°44.207' W. long.) then to the light on Bonilla Point on Vancouver Island, British Columbia (48°35.73' N. lat., 124°43.00' W. long.).

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-300-360, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, 77.12.047, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 660. WSR 11-15-001 (Order 11-140), § 220-16-490, filed 7/6/11, effective 8/6/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 98-15-031 (Order 98-120), § 220-16-490, filed 7/7/98, effective 8/7/98.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-300-370 Food fish—Classification.

The following species are classified as food fish under RCW 77.12.047 and are subject to the provisions of this title:

| Barracuda | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Pacific barracuda | | Sphyraena argentea | | Cyprinids | | | | Carp | | Cyprinus carpio | | Codfishes | | | | Pacific hake or whiting | | Merluccius productus | | Walleye pollock | | Gadus chalcogrammus | | Pacific Tomcod | | Microgadus proximus | | Pacific Cod or true cod | | Gadus macrocephalus | | Flatfishes | | | | Butter sole or Bellingham sole | | Isopsetta isolepis | | C-O sole | | Pleuronichthys coenosus | | Dover sole | | Microstomus pacificus | | English sole | | Parophrys vetulus | | Flathead sole | | Hippoglossoides elassodon | | Pacific halibut | | Hippoglossus stenolepis | | Petrale sole | | Eopsetta jordani | | Rex sole | | Glyptocephalus zachirus | | Northern rock sole | | Lepidopsetta polyxystra | | Southern rock sole | | Lepidopsetta bilineata | | Pacific sand dab | | Citharichthys sordidus | | Sand sole | | Psettichthys melanostictus | | Slender sole | | Lyopsetta exilis | | Speckled sand dab | | Citharichthys stigmaeus | | Starry flounder | | Platichthys stellatus | | Turbot or Arrowtooth flounder | | Atheresthes stomias | | All other species of sole and flounder | | (Pleuronectiformes) | | Greenling | | | | Lingcod | | Ophiodon elongatus | | Rock greenling | | Hexagrammos lagocephalus | | Kelp greenling | | Hexagrammos decagrammus | | All other species of greenling | | (Hexagrammidae) | | Herring and other forage fishes | | | | Northern anchovy | | Engraulis mordax | | Pacific sand lance | | Ammodytes personatus | | Pacific herring | | Clupea pallasii | | Pacific sardine or pilchard | | Sardinops sagax | | American shad | | Alosa sapidissima | | Mackerels, tunas, and jacks | | | | Pacific bonito | | Sarda chiliensis | | Pacific mackerel | | Scomber japonicus | | Jack mackerel | | Trachurus symmetricus | | Monterey Spanish mackerel | | Scomberomorus concolor | | Spanish mackerel | | Scomberomorus maculatus | | Yellowtail | | Seriola dorsalis | | Albacore | | Thunnus alalunga | | Bluefin tuna | | Thunnus thynnus | | Skipjack tuna | | Katsuwonus pelamis | | Yellowfin tuna | | Thunnus albacares | | All other species of tunas and mackerels | | (Scombridae) | | Rockfish | | | | Bocaccio | | Sebastes paucispinis | | Black rockfish | | Sebastes melanops | | Brown rockfish | | Sebastes auriculatus | | Copper rockfish | | Sebastes caurinus | | Greenstriped rockfish | | Sebastes elongatus | | Canary rockfish | | Sebastes pinniger | | Pacific Ocean perch | | Sebastes alutus | | Yelloweye rockfish | | Sebastes ruberrimus | | Splitnose rockfish | | Sebastes diploproa | | Silvergray rockfish | | Sebastes brevispinis | | Quillback rockfish | | Sebastes maliger | | Yellowtail rockfish | | Sebastes flavidus | | All other species of rockfish | | (Scorpaenidae) | | Salmon | | | | Chinook or King salmon (except in its landlocked form as defined in WAC 232-12-018) | | Oncorhynchus tshawytscha | | Chum or dog salmon | | Oncorhynchus keta | | Pink or humpback | | Oncorhynchus gorbuscha | | Coho or silver (except in its landlocked form as defined in WAC 232-12-018) | | Oncorhynchus kisutch | | Sockeye or blue back | | Oncorhynchus nerka | | Masu | | Oncorhynchus masou | | Atlantic salmon (except in its landlocked form) | | Salmo salar | | Sculpins | | | | Brown Irish lord | | Hemilepidotus spinosus | | Buffalo sculpin | | Enophrys bison | | Cabezon | | Scorpaenichthys marmoratus | | Great sculpin | | Myoxocephalus polyacanthocephalus | | Pacific Staghorn sculpin | | Leptocottus armatus | | Red Irish lord | | Hemilepidotus hemilepidotus | | Seabass and drums | | | | White seabass | | Atractoscion nobilis | | All other seabass and drums | | (Sciaenidae and Serranidae) | | Sharks | | | | Sixgill shark | | Hexanchus griseus | | Tope shark | | Galeorhinus galeus | | North Pacific spiny dogfish | | Squalus suckleyi | | All other species of sharks | | (Selachimorpha) | | Skates | | | | Longnose skate | | Raja rhina | | Big skate | | Beringraja binoculata | | All other species of skate | | (Rajiformes) | | Smelts | | | | Eulachon or Columbia River smelt | | Thaleichthys pacificus | | Longfin smelt | | Spirinchus thaleichthys | | Surf smelt | | Hypomesus pretiosus | | All other species of smelt | | (Osmeridae) | | Sturgeons | | | | Green sturgeon | | Acipenser medirostris | | White sturgeon | | Acipenser transmontanus | | Surfperches | | | | Blue perch or striped seaperch | | Embiotoca lateralis | | Kelp perch | | Brachyistius frenatus | | Redtail surfperch | | Amphistichus rhodoterus | | Shiner perch | | Cymatogaster aggregata | | Pile perch | | Rhacochilus vacca | | Walleye surfperch | | Hyperprosopon argenteum | | White seaperch | | Phanerodon furcatus | | All other species of perch | | (Embiotocidae) | | Hagfishes | | | | Pacific hagfish | | Eptatretus stoutii | | Black hagfish | | Eptatretus deani | | Other | | | | Opah | | Lampris guttatus | | Swordfish | | Xiphias gladius | | Striped marlin | | Kajikia audax | | Dolphinfish | | Coryphaena hippurus | | Giant wrymouth | | Cryptacanthodes giganteus | | Pacific pomfret | | Brama japonica | | Pacific pompano | | Peprilus simillimus | | Plainfin midshipman | | Porichthys notatus | | Ratfish | | Hydrolagus colliei | | Rattails, all species | | (Macrouridae) | | Sablefish | | Anoplopoma fimbria | | Wolf-eel | | Anarrhichthys ocellatus |

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, 77.04.013, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-20-117 (Order 25-10), s 220-300-370, filed 10/1/25, effective 11/1/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, and 77.04.055. WSR 20-04-058 (Order 20-19), § 220-300-370, filed 1/30/20, effective 7/1/20. 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 § 220-300-370, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 17-01-085 (Order 16-322), § 220-12-010, filed 12/16/16, effective 1/16/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.353 (1)(b), (c), and (d), 77.12.047, 77.50.050, and chapters 77.65 and 77.70 RCW. WSR 12-09-046 (Order 12-61), § 220-12-010, filed 4/13/12, effective 5/14/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 75.08.080. WSR 98-06-031, § 220-12-010, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 95-17-062 (Order 95-102), § 220-12-010, filed 8/15/95, effective 9/15/95
WSR 89-14-010 (Order 89-48), § 220-12-010, filed 6/22/89
WSR 83-24-024 (Order 83-200), § 220-12-010, filed 11/30/83, effective 1/1/84
WSR 82-07-047 (Order 82-19), § 220-12-010, filed 3/18/82
Order 1057, § 220-12-010, filed 5/22/73
Order 807, § 220-12-010, filed 1/2/69, effective 2/1/69
Order 677, Food fish classification, filed 3/31/66
Order 256, Food fish classification, filed 3/1/60.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-300-380 Game fish—Classification.

As provided in RCW 77.12.020 and in addition to those species identified in RCW 77.08.020 the following species of the class Osteichthyes are classified as game fish:

| Scientific Name | Common Name | | --- | --- | | Salvelinus confluentus | Bull Trout | | Catostomus columbianus | Bridgelip Sucker | | Catostomus macrocheilus | Largescale Sucker | | Catostomus catostomus | Longnose Sucker | | Catostomus platyrhynchus | Mountain Sucker | | Ctenopharyngodon idella | Grass Carp | | Hybrids involving genus Esox | Tiger Muskellunge | | Mylocheilus caurinus | Peamouth Chub | | Oncorhynchus tshawytscha | Chinook salmon | | Oncorhynchus kisutch | Coho salmon | | Pylodictis olivaris | Flathead Catfish | | Ptychocheilus oregonensis | Northern Pikeminnow | | Salmo trutta and Salvelinus fontinalis hybrid | Tiger Trout |

Northern pikeminnow lawfully taken may be offered for sale, sold, purchased, or traded.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, 77.04.013, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-20-117 (Order 25-10), s 220-300-380, filed 10/1/25, effective 11/1/25. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-300-380, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012 and 77.12.047. WSR 12-05-082 (Order 12-17), § 232-12-019, filed 2/16/12, effective 3/18/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 04-07-009 (Order 04-39), § 232-12-019, filed 3/4/04, effective 5/1/04
WSR 02-08-048 (Order 02-53), § 232-12-019, filed 3/29/02, effective 5/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 95-17-063 (Order 95-103), § 232-12-019, filed 8/15/95, effective 9/15/95
WSR 93-10-012, § 232-12-019, filed 4/23/93, effective 4/30/93
WSR 93-10-011, § 232-12-019, filed 4/23/93, effective 4/30/93
WSR 92-22-014 (Order 576), § 232-12-019, filed 10/21/92, effective 11/21/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.020. WSR 90-10-068 (Order 435), § 232-12-019, filed 5/1/90, effective 6/1/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 88-23-046 (Order 320), § 232-12-019, filed 11/10/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.020 and 77.12.040. WSR 83-21-003 (Order 218), § 232-12-019, filed 10/6/83. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-019, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-015.

Chapter 220-301 Fish—Management and catch reporting areas.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-301-010 Columbia River Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Areas.

(1) Area 1A includes those waters of the Columbia River easterly of a line projected from the inshore end of the north jetty in the state of Washington to the knuckle of the south jetty in the state of Oregon, and westerly of a line projected from Grays Point in Washington to Tongue Point in Oregon.

(2) Area 1B includes those waters of the Columbia River easterly of a line projected from Grays Point in the state of Washington to the flashing 4-second lighted red buoy #44 off the easterly tip of Tongue Point in the state of Oregon, and westerly of a line projected from the 4-second flashing green lighted marker #81 on the Washington bank to a boundary marker on the easterly end of the Beaver Terminal Pier in Oregon, including all waters of Grays Bay, those waters of Deep River downstream of the Highway 4 Bridge, all waters of Seal Slough, those waters of Grays River downstream of a line projected between fishing boundary markers on both banks at the Leo Reisticka farm, and those waters of Elokomin Slough and Elokomin River downstream of the Highway 4 Bridge.

(3) Area 1C includes those waters of the Columbia River easterly of a line projected from the 4-second flashing green lighted marker #81 on the Washington bank to a boundary marker on the easterly end of the Beaver Terminal Pier in Oregon, and westerly of a line projected true west from the east or upstream bank of the Lewis River mouth in Washington.

(4) Area 1D includes those waters of the Columbia River upstream of a line projected true west from the east or upstream bank of the Lewis River mouth in Washington state and westerly of a line projected true north from Rooster Rock in Oregon, and those waters of Camas Slough downstream of the westernmost powerline crossing at the James River mill.

(5) Area 1E includes those waters of the Columbia River easterly of a line projected true north from Rooster Rock in the state of Oregon, and westerly of a line projected from a deadline marker on the Oregon bank (approximately four miles downstream from Bonneville Dam Powerhouse #1) in a straight line through the western tip of Pierce Island, to a deadline marker on the Washington bank at Beacon Rock.

(6) Area 2S includes those waters of the Columbia River from a true north/south line through the Washougal flashing red light "50" near the Oregon bank upstream to a straight line projected from a deadline marker on the Oregon bank (approximately four miles downstream from Bonneville Dam Powerhouse #1) through the western tip of Pierce Island, to a deadline marker on the Washington bank at Beacon Rock.

(7) Area 1E1 includes those waters of the Columbia River easterly of a line projected from a deadline marker on the Oregon bank (approximately four miles downstream from Bonneville Dam Powerhouse #1) in a straight line through the western tip of Pierce Island, to a deadline marker on the Washington bank at Beacon Rock, and easterly to Bonneville Dam.

(8) Area 1F (Bonneville Pool) includes those waters of the Columbia River upstream from the Bridge of the Gods, located approximately 2.3 miles above Bonneville Dam, and downstream of a line projected from the west end of the Port of The Dalles Dock across the Columbia River to a Washington department of fish and wildlife boundary marker on the Washington shore.

(9) Area 1G (The Dalles Pool) includes those waters of the Columbia River upstream from a line projected from an Oregon department of fish and wildlife deadline marker on the Oregon shore to the 5-mile-lock light (6 seconds red) on an island near the Oregon shore, to an island near the Washington shore to a Washington department of fish and wildlife fishing boundary marker on the Washington shore at the southwest corner of Horsethief Lake, SP&S Railroad fill and downstream of a line projected across the thread of the Columbia River at the grain elevator at Rufus, Oregon, to a deadline marker on the Washington shore.

(10) Area 1H (John Day Pool) includes those waters of the Columbia River upstream from a line projected across the thread of the Columbia River from a fishing boundary marker approximately 1/2-mile above the John Day River, Oregon, to a fishing boundary marker on the Washington shore and downstream of a line projected across the thread of the Columbia River from the upstream bank of the Umatilla River.

(11) Select areas:

(a) Blind Slough Select Area. Blind Slough fishing area includes all waters from markers at the mouth of Gnat Creek located approximately 0.5 mile upstream of the county road bridge downstream to markers at the mouth of Blind Slough.

(b) Knappa Slough Select Area. Knappa Slough fishing area includes all waters bounded by a line from the north marker at the mouth of Blind Slough, westerly to a marker on Karlson Island, downstream to boundary lines defined by markers on the west end of Minaker Island to markers on Karlson Island and the Oregon shore.

(c) Tongue Point Select Area. Tongue Point fishing area includes all waters bounded by a line from a marker midway between the red USCG navigation light #2 at the tip of Tongue Point and the downstream (northernmost) pier (#8) at the Tongue Point Job Corps facility, to the flashing green USCG navigation light #3 on the rock jetty at the west end of Mott Island, a line from a marker at the southeast end of Mott Island northeasterly to a marker on the northwest tip of Lois Island, and a line from a marker on the southwest end of Lois Island westerly to a marker on the Oregon shore.

(d) South Channel Select Area. South Channel area includes all waters bounded by a line from a marker on John Day Point through the green USCG buoy #7 to a marker on the southwest end of Lois Island upstream to an upper boundary line from a marker on Settler Point northwesterly to the flashing red USCG marker #10, northwesterly to a marker on Burnside Island defining the upstream terminus of South Channel.

(e) Deep River Select Area. Deep River fishing area includes all waters downstream of the town of Deep River to the mouth defined by a line from USCG navigation marker #16 southwest to a marker on the Washington shore.

(f) Cathlamet Channel Select Area. Cathlamet Channel catch area includes waters easterly from a line drawn from the westerly tip of Puget Island through green buoy #41 north to light #39 to a line drawn from the eastern tip of Puget Island through flashing green #4s buoy then to the southern tip of Cape Horn.

History

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 § 220-301-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-08-031 (Order 15-53), § 220-22-010, filed 3/25/15, effective 4/25/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 07-09-055 (Order 07-60), § 220-22-010, filed 4/12/07, effective 5/13/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 79-07-045 (Order 79-42), § 220-22-010, filed 6/22/79
Order 77-14, § 220-22-010, filed 4/15/77
Order 76-35, § 220-22-010, filed 5/11/76.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-301-020 Coast, Willapa Harbor, Grays Harbor Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Areas.

(1) Area 1 shall include those waters within 3 nautical miles of the Oregon and Washington coasts north of a line projected true west from Tillamook Head (approximate latitude 45.94640 degrees N), westerly of a line projected from the inshore end of the north Columbia River jetty to the knuckle of the south Columbia River jetty, and south of a line projected true west from Leadbetter Point in Washington along latitude 46.63611 degrees N.

(2) Area 2 shall include those waters within 3 nautical miles of the Washington coast north of Area 1, westerly of a line projected from the southern tip (located at 46.72791 degrees N, 124.05848 degrees W) of the Jacobson Jetty near Washaway Beach due south to Leadbetter Point along longitude 124.05848 degrees W, westerly of a straight line projected from the Point Chehalis light northerly through the Coast Guard lookout tower to the shore near Point Brown, and south of a line projected true west from the Queets River mouth along latitude 47.53856 degrees N.

(3) Area 2A shall include those waters of Grays Harbor and the Chehalis River estuary upstream from the Highway 101 Bridge at Aberdeen to a line projected from the Lakeside Industries asphalt plant tower (located at 46.97908 degrees N, 123.78317 degrees W) at a right angle to the thread of the stream to the opposite shore.

(4) Area 2B shall include those waters of Grays Harbor lying easterly of Area 2, southerly of a line running from a fishing boundary marker located at the south end of the eastern jetty at the Ocean Shores Marina, thence to a fishing boundary marker (located at 46.96120 degrees N, 124.05575 degrees W) on Sand Island and thence to the tripod station (located at 46.98528 degrees N, 124.01195 degrees W) on Brackenridge Bluff, westerly of a line projected from the tripod station at Brackenridge Bluff southward through channel marker 8 in the south channel at the mouth of Johns River to the mainland, and northerly of the Bay City Bridge.

(5) Area 2C shall include those waters of Grays Harbor northerly of Area 2B, westerly of a line crossing the mouth of Grass Creek projected true north and south along longitude 124.01 degrees W, south and west of a line around the mouth of Chenois Creek starting at landfall at latitude 47.02661 degrees N projecting due west to longitude 124.03273 degrees W thence due north to landfall, and southwesterly of a line crossing the mouth of the Humptulips River projected westerly from the promontory located at 47.03236 degrees N, 124.04056 degrees W to landfall westerly of Campbell Slough at 47.04155 degrees N, 124.08274 degrees W.

(6) Area 2D shall include those waters of Grays Harbor and the Chehalis River estuary downstream of Area 2A, easterly of Area 2B, and westerly (downstream) of the Highway 105 Bridge on Johns River.

(7) Area 2K shall include those waters of Willapa Harbor easterly of a line running from the northern tip of Goose Point to the Bay Center Channel light (Fl G 4s 18ft) thence to the western tip of Stony Point, and westerly of the Highway 101 bridges over the Palix and Niawiakum rivers.

(8) Area 2M shall include those waters of Willapa Harbor lying southeasterly of a line running from Needle Point northwesterly to the Island Sands light (Fl 2+1 G 6s 15ft, located at 46.53860 degrees N, 123.97654 degrees W) thence southerly to Diamond Point, northerly and easterly of a line from Stanley Point to Paradise Point, and downstream and northwesterly of the Highway 101 Bridge over the Naselle River.

(9) Area 2N shall include those waters of Willapa Harbor lying south of a line projected due west from the northern tip of Goose Point to landfall on Leadbetter Point along latitude 46.63667 degrees N, northwesterly of a line projected from Needle Point 60 degrees true to landfall north of the North Nemah River at 46.52223 degrees N, 123.89603 degrees W, northerly of Area 2M and a line projected from the Island Sands light thence due west to landfall on the North Beach Peninsula.

(10) Area 2P shall include those waters of Willapa Harbor lying inside and southerly of a line projected from Diamond Point westerly through Marker 2 (Fl R 4s 15ft, located at 46.50165 degrees N, 124.02382 degrees W) at the Nahcotta Boat Basin (RF#2) thence southerly to the north end of the boat basin jetty, and northerly of a line projected true west from High Point (approximate latitude 47.40951 degrees N) to landfall on the North Beach Peninsula.

(11) Area 2R shall include those waters of Willapa Harbor lying westerly and southerly of Areas 2M and 2N, and northerly of a line projected from Diamond Point westerly through Marker 2 at the Nahcotta Boat Basin to landfall on the North Beach Peninsula.

(12) Area 2T shall include those waters of Willapa Harbor easterly of Area 2, northerly of Areas 2K and 2N, west of a line projecting true north and south through Range Marker "B" (located at 46.70938 degrees N, 123.85501 degrees W), southerly of a line running true west and east through a North River Channel marker located at 46.73510 degrees N, 123.911906 degrees W, and easterly of a line projected true north from Marker 3 (located at 46.70725 degrees N, 123.96608 degrees W) at the Tokeland Boat basin to landfall east of the Cedar River.

(13) Area 2U shall include those waters of Willapa Harbor and the Willapa River estuary easterly of Area 2T, downstream and westerly from the Hwy 101 Bridge in Raymond, and excluding all waters of the South Fork Willapa River above a line at its mouth projected from the Weyerhaeuser chimney (located at 46.68927 degrees N, 123.74121 degrees W) southwesterly at a right angle to the thread of the stream to the opposite shore.

(14) Area 3 shall include those waters within 3 nautical miles of the Washington coast north of Area 2 and south of a line projected true west from Cape Alava along latitude 48.16667 degrees N.

(15) Area 4 shall include those waters within 3 nautical miles of the Washington coast north of Area 3, westerly of a line projected from the northern tip of Portage Head to the southern tip of Waatch Point, and westerly of the Bonilla-Tatoosh Line (WAC 220-300-360).

(16) Area 4A shall include those waters easterly and inside of a line projected from the northern tip of Portage Head to the southern tip of Waatch Point, outside and westerly of the mouth of any river or stream flowing to the sea.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-301-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 11-14-003 (Order 11-91), § 220-22-020, filed 6/22/11, effective 7/23/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 90-03-068 (Order 90-05), § 220-22-020, filed 1/19/90, effective 2/19/90
WSR 84-15-008 (Order 84-66), § 220-22-020, filed 7/6/84
WSR 82-13-048 (Order 82-63), § 220-22-020, filed 6/11/82
WSR 81-13-005 (Order 81-37), § 220-22-020, filed 6/8/81
WSR 80-09-072 (Order 80-69), § 220-22-020, filed 7/18/80
WSR 78-07-067 (Order 78-45), § 220-22-020, filed 6/30/78
Order 77-71, § 220-22-020, filed 8/18/77
Order 77-14, § 220-22-020, filed 4/15/77
Order 76-35, § 220-22-020, filed 5/11/76.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-301-030 Puget Sound Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Areas.

(1) Area 4B shall include those waters of Puget Sound easterly of a line projected from Bonilla Point (48°35'43.5"N, 124°42'59.7"W) on Vancouver Island to the Cape Flattery Light on Tatoosh Island (Light List No. 16145 Fl(2)20s112ft 14M, 48°23'31.2"N, 124°44'12.9"W), thence to the most westerly point on Cape Flattery (48°22'52.1"N, 124°43'54.3"W) and westerly of a line projected true north from the fishing boundary marker at the mouth of the Sekiu River (48°17'16.1"N, 124°23'43.4"W).

(2) Area 5 shall include those waters of Puget Sound easterly of a line projected true north from the fishing boundary marker at the mouth of the Sekiu River (48°17'16.1"N, 124°23'43.4"W) and westerly of a line projected true north from Low Point (48°09'38.9"N, 123°49'36.5"W).

(3) Area 6 shall include those waters of Puget Sound easterly of a line projected from the Angeles Point (48°09'03.3"N, 123°33'11.6"W) to the Race Rock Light (Light List No. 16225 FlW10s118ft19M, 48°17'52.9"N, 123°31'53.1"W), northerly of a line projected from the New Dungeness Light (Light List No. 16335 FlW5s67ft18M, 48°10'54.3"N, 123°06'36.9"W) to the Point Partridge Light (Light List No. 16400 FlW5s105ft13M, 48°13'28.8"N, 122°46'09.9"W), westerly of a line projected from the Point Partridge Light (Light List No. 16400 Fl.W5s105ft13M, 48°13'28.8"N, 122°46'09.9"W) to the Smith Island Light (Light List No. 16375 Fl10s97ft.14M, 48°19'14.4"N, 122°49'51.4"W), and southerly of a line projected from the Smith Island Light (Light List No. 16375 Fl.10s97ft.14M, 48°19'14.4"N, 122°49'51.4"W) to Rosario Strait traffic separation lane entrance lighted Buoy R (Light List No. 16340 FlY25s6M"RA," 48°16'25.3"N, 123°06'34.6"W) to the Trial Island Light (Light List No. 16265 FlG5s93ft13M, 48°23'42.3"N, 123°18'18.6"W).

(4) Area 6A shall include those waters of Puget Sound easterly of a line projected from the Point Partridge Light (Light List No. 16400 FlW5s105ft13M, 48°13'28.8"N, 122°46'09.9"W) to the Smith Island Light (Light List No. 16375 Fl10s97ft14M, 48°19'14.4"N, 122°49'51.4"W) to the northeasterly of the Lawson Reef Junction Lighted Bell Buoy (Light List No. 19320 RGFl(2+1)R6sBell, 48°24'03.3"N, 122°42'57.7"W) to the Initiative 77 marker on Fidalgo Island (48°25'14.2"N, 122°40'04.5"W) and westerly of a line projected from Reservation Head on Fidalgo Island (48°28'41.8"N, 122°39'28.1"W) to West Point on Whidbey Island (48°24'08.4"N, 122°39'46.1"W).

(5) Area 6B shall include those waters of Puget Sound southerly of a line projected from the New Dungeness Light (Light List No. 16335 FlW5s67ft18M, 48°10'54.3"N, 123°06'36.9"W) to the Point Partridge Light (Light List No. 16400 FlW5s105ft13M, 48°13'28.8"N, 122°46'09.9"W), westerly of a line projected from the Point Partridge Light (Light List No. 16400 FlW5s105ft13M, 48°13'28.8"N, 122°46'09.9"W) to the Point Wilson Light (Light List No. 16475 AlRW5s51ft15M, 48°08'39.0"N, 122°45'17.2"W) and easterly of a line projected 154 degrees true from New Dungeness Light (Light List No. 16335 FlW5s67ft18M, 48°10'54.3"N, 123°06'36.9"W) to Kulo Kala Point (48°07'13.1"N, 123°03'58.7"W).

(6) Area 6C shall include those waters of Puget Sound easterly of a line projected true north from Low Point (48°09'38.9"N, 123°49'36.5"W) and westerly of a line projected from the Angeles Point (48°09'03.3"N, 123°33'11.6"W) to the Race Rock Light (Light List No. 16225 FlW10s118ft19M).

(7) Area 6D shall include those waters of Puget Sound westerly of a line projected 155 degrees true from New Dungeness Spit Light (Light List No. 16335 FlW5s67ft18M, 48°10'54.3"N, 123°06'36.9"W) to Kulo Kala Point (48°07'13.1"N, 123°03'58.7"W).

(8) Area 7 shall include those waters of Puget Sound southerly of a line projected true east-west through Sandy Point Light No. 2 (Light List No. 19880 Fl R 4s 16ft 4M "2," 48°47'12.4"N, 122°42'44.7"W), northerly of a line projected from the Trial Island Light (Light List No. 16265 FlG5s93ft13M, 48°23'42.3"N, 123°18'18.6"W) to the Rosario Strait traffic separation lane entrance lighted Buoy R (Light List No. 16340 FlY2.5s6M"RA," 48°16'25.3"N, 123°06'34.6"W) to the Smith Island Light (Light List No. 16375 Fl10s97ft14M, 48°19'14.4"N, 122°49'51.4"W) to the Lawson Reef lighted buoy (RGFl(2+1)R6sBell, 48°24'03.3"N, 122°42'57.7"W) to the Initiative 77 marker on Fidalgo Island (48°25'14.2"N, 122°40'04.5"W), and westerly of a line projected from Sandy Point Light 2 (Light List No. 19880 FlR4s16ft4M"2," 48°47'12.4"N, 122°42'44.7"W) to Point Migley (48°44'55.9"N, 122°42'54.3"W), thence along the eastern shore-line of Lummi Island to Carter Point (48°35'18.6"N, 122°38'35.0"W), thence to the most northerly tip of Vendovi Island (48°36'57.3"N, 122°36'39.1"W), thence to Clark Point (48°35'18.6"N, 122°38'35.1"W) on Guemes Island following the shoreline to Southeast Point on Guemes Island (48°31'43.4"N, 122°34'25.8"W), thence to March Point on Fidalgo Island (48°29'58.4"N, 122°33'55.8"W), excluding those waters of East Sound northerly of a line projected true west from Rosario Point on Orcas Island (48°38'36.5"N, 122°52'26.2"W).

(9) Area 7A shall include those waters of Puget Sound northerly of a line projected true east-west through Sandy Point Light 2 (Light List No. 19880 FlR4s16ft4M"2," 48°47'12.4"N, 122°42'44.7"W), terminating on the west at the International Boundary and on the east at the landfall on Sandy Point.

(10) Area 7B shall include those waters of Puget Sound westerly of a line projected 154 degrees true from Sandy Point Light 2 (Light List No. 19880 FlR4s16ft4M"2," 48°47'12.4"N, 122°42'44.7"W) to landfall on Gooseberry Point (48°43'56.7"N, 122°40'22.0"W), easterly of a line projected from Sandy Point Light 2 (Light List No. 19880 FlR4s16ft4M"2," 48°47'12.4"N, 122°42'44.7"W) to Point Migley on Lummi Island (48°44'55.9"N, 122°42'54.3"W), thence along the eastern shoreline of Lummi Island to Carter Point (48°35'18.6"N, 122°38'35.0"W), thence to the most northerly tip of Vendovi Island (48°36'57.3"N, 122°36'39.1"W), thence to Clark Point on Guemes Island (48°35'18.6"N, 122°38'35.1"W) following the shoreline to Southeast Point on Guemes Island (48°31'43.4"N, 122°34'25.8"W), thence to March Point on Fidalgo Island (48°29'58.4"N, 122°33'55.8"W), northerly of the Burlington Northern railroad bridges at the north entrances to Swinomish Channel (48°27'29.1"N, 122°30'54.0"W) and westerly of a line projected from William Point Light (Light List No. 19018 FlG6s30ft5M"3," 48°34'58.5"N, 122°33'37.8"W) on Samish Island 28 degrees true to Whiskey Rock (48°39'20.9"N, 122°30'12.5"W) on the north shore of Samish Bay and westerly of the Whatcom Creek Waterway, defined as a line projected approximately 14 degrees true from the southwest end of the Port of Bellingham North Terminal (48°44'38.6"N, 122°29'46.1"W) to the southernmost point of the dike surrounding the Georgia Pacific Treatment Pond (48°44'51.5"N, 122°29'38.6"W).

(11) Area 7C shall include those waters of Puget Sound easterly of a line projected from William Point Light 3 (Light List No. 19018 FlG6s30ft5M"3," 48°34'58.5"N, 122°33'37.8"W) on Samish Island 28 degrees true to Whiskey Rock (48°39'20.9"N, 122°30'12.5"W) on the north shore of Samish Bay.

(12) Area 7D shall include those waters of Puget Sound easterly of a line projected 154 degrees true from Sandy Point Light 2 (Light List No. 19880 FlR4s16ft4M"2," 48°47'12.4"N, 122°42'44.7"W) to landfall on Gooseberry Point (48°43'56.7"N, 122°40'22.0"W) and south of a line projected true east from Sandy Point Light 2 (Light List No. 19880 FlR4s16ft4M"2," 48°47'12.4"N, 122°42'44.7"W) to landfall on Sandy Point (48°47'12.5"N, 122°42'36.1"W).

(13) Area 7E shall include those waters of Puget Sound within East Sound northerly of a line projected true west from Rosario Point (48°38'36.5"N, 122°52'26.2"W) on Orcas Island.

(14) Area 8 shall include those waters of Puget Sound easterly of a line projected from West Point on Whidbey Island (48°24'08.4"N, 122° 39'46.1"W) to Reservation Head on Fidalgo Island (48°28'41.8"N, 122°39'28.1"W), westerly of a line projected from East Point Light 3 (Light List No. 18620 FlG6s21ft6M, 48°05'49.1"N, 122°29'29.4"W) 340 degrees true to Camano Island Light 4 (Light List No. 18625 FlR4s15ft5M"4," 48°07'57.4"N, 122°30'39.1"W) southerly of the Burlington Northern railroad bridges at the north entrances to Swinomish Channel and northerly of the state highway 532 bridges between Camano Island and the mainland.

(15) Area 8A shall include those waters of Puget Sound easterly of a line projected from the East Point Light 3 (Light List No. 18620 FlG6s21ft6M, 48°05'49.1"N, 122°29'29.4"W) on Whidbey Island 340 degrees true to Camano Island Light 4 (Light List No. 18625 FlR4s15ft5M"4," 48°07'57.4"N, 122°30'39.1"W), northerly of a line projected from the southern tip of Possession Point 110 degrees true to the shipwreck on the opposite shore (47°53'35.1"N, 122°19'42.8"W), southerly of the State Highway 532 bridges between Camano Island and the mainland excluding those waters of Area 8D.

(16) Area 8D shall include those waters of Puget Sound inside and easterly of a line projected 225 degrees from the pilings at old Bower's Resort to a point 2,000 feet offshore, thence northwesterly to a point 2,000 feet off Mission Beach, thence across the mouth of Tulalip Bay to a point 2,000 feet off Hermosa Point, thence northwesterly following a line 2,000 feet offshore to the intersection with a line projected 233 degrees from the fishing boundary marker on the shore at the slide north of Tulalip Bay.

(17) Area 9 shall include those waters of Puget Sound southerly and easterly of a line projected from the Point Partridge Light (Light List No. 16400 Fl5s105ft13M, 48°13'28.8"N, 122°46'09.9"W) to the Point Wilson Light (Light List No. 16475 AlRW5s51ft15M, 48°08'39.0"N, 122°45'17.2"W), northerly of the Hood Canal Bridge, northerly of a line projected true west from the shoreward end of Point Julia (47°51'17.3"N, 122°34'35.5"W) to the mainland in the community of Port Gamble, excluding those on-reservation waters of Hood Canal north of Port Gamble Bay to the marker at the north end of the Port Gamble Indian Reservation (47°52'04.3"N, 122°34'20.9"W), southerly of a line projected from the southern tip of Possession Point 110 degrees true to the shipwreck (47°53'35.1"N, 122°19'42.8"W) on the opposite shore and northerly of a line projected from the Apple Cove Point Light (Light List No. 16675 FlW4s18ft6M, 47°48'53.5"N, 122°28'54.7"W) to the Edmonds South Breakwater Light (Light List No. 16705 FlY4s18ftPriv, 47°48'25.0"N, 122°23'43.0"W) at Edwards Point.

(18) Area 9A shall include those waters of Puget Sound known as Port Gamble Bay southerly of a line projected true west from the shoreward end of the Point Julia (47°51'17.3"N, 122°34'35.5"W) to the mainland in the community of Port Gamble and those on-reservation waters of Hood Canal north of Port Gamble Bay to the marker at the north end of the Port Gamble Indian Reservation (47°52'04.3"N, 122°34'20.9"W).

(19) Area 10 shall include those waters of Puget Sound southerly of a line projected from the Apple Cove Point Light (Light List No. 16675 FlW4s18ft6M, 47°48'53.5"N, 122°28'54.7"W) to the Edmonds South Breakwater light (Light List No. 16705 FlY4s18ftPriv, 47°48'25.0"N, 122°23'43.0"W), westerly of a line projected 43 degrees true from the Shilshole Bay Light 8 (Light List No. 18155 FlR4s15ft4M"8," 47°40'17.2"N, 122°24'31.2"W) to landfall on the northeastern shore of the Shilshole Bay Entrance Range (47°40'20.7"N, 122°24'25.4"W), westerly of a line projected 185 degrees true from the southwest corner of Pier 91 (47°37'35.1"N, 122°23'01.2"W) through the Duwamish Head Light (Light List No. 16910 FlW2.5s25ft10M, 47°35'55.8"N, 122°23'16.5"W) to landfall on Duwamish Head (47°35'40.0"N, 122°23'19.2"W), northerly of a true east-west line projected through the Point Vashon Light (Light List No. 17100 FlW4s17ft7M, 47°30'49.3"N, 122°28'23.4"W) from Southworth (47°30'49.2"N, 122°29'57.0"W), to landfall south of Brace Point (47°30'49.4"N, 122°23'44.2"W), easterly of a line projected from Orchard Point (47°33'55.4"N, 122°31'56"W) to Beans Point (47°34'28.8"N, 122°31'20.4"W) on Bainbridge Island, and northerly and easterly of a line projected true west from Agate Point (47°43'15.7"N, 122°33'12.2"W) on Bainbridge Island to the mainland (47°43'15.7"N, 122°33'41.1"W).

(20) Area 10A shall include those waters of Puget Sound easterly of a line projected 185 degrees true from the southwest corner of Pier 91 (47°37'35.1"N, 122°23'01.2"W) through the Duwamish Head Light (Light List No. 16910 FlW2.5s25ft10M, 47°35'55.8"N, 122°23'16.5"W) to landfall on Duwamish Head (47°35'40.0"N, 122°23'19.2"W).

(21) Area 10C shall include those waters of Lake Washington southerly of the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge.

(22) Area 10D shall include those waters of the Sammamish River south of the State Highway 908 Bridge and Lake Sammamish.

(23) Area 10E shall include those waters of Puget Sound westerly of a line projected from Orchard Point (47°33'55.4"N, 122°31'56"W) to Beans Point (47°34'28.8"N, 122°31'20.4"W) on Bainbridge Island and southerly and westerly of a line projected true west from Agate Point (47°43'15.7"N, 122°33'12.2"W) on Bainbridge Island to the mainland (47°43'15.7"N, 122°33'41.1"W).

(24) Area 10F shall include those waters of Puget Sound easterly a line projected 43 degrees true from the Shilshole Bay Light 8 (Light List No. 18155 FlR4s15ft4M"8," 47°40'17.2"N, 122°24'31.2"W) to landfall on the North Eastern shore of the Shilshole Bay Entrance Range (47°40'20.7"N, 122°24'25.4"W) and those waters of the Lake Washington Ship Canal westerly of a line projected true south from Webster Point (47°38'53.0"N, 122°16'37.1"W) to the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge including the waters of Salmon Bay, the Lake Washington Ship Canal, Lake Union and Portage Bay.

(25) Area 10G shall include those waters of Lake Washington northerly of the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge, easterly of a line projected from Webster Point (47°38'53.0"N, 122°16'37.1"W) true south to the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge and those waters of the Sammamish River north of the State Highway 908 Bridge.

(26) Area 11 shall include those waters of Puget Sound southerly of a true east-west line projected through the Point Vashon Light (Light List No. 17100 FlW4s17ft7M), from Southworth (47°30'49.2"N, 122°29'57.0"W) to landfall south of Brace Point (47°30'49.4"N, 122°23'44.2"W), northerly of a line projected 259 degrees true from Browns Point (47°18'20.3"N, 122°26'39.4"W) to the point of landfall on the opposite shore of Commencement Bay (47°17'51.8"N, 122°30'04.5"W), and northerly of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.

(27) Area 11A shall include those waters of Puget Sound southerly of a line projected 259 degrees true from Browns Point (47°18'20.3"N, 122°26'39.4"W) to the point of landfall on the opposite shore of Commencement Bay (47°17'51.8"N, 122°30'04.5"W).

(28) Area 12 shall include those waters of Puget Sound southerly of the site of the Hood Canal Bridge and northerly and easterly of a line projected from the Tskutsko Point Light (Light List No. 17865 Fl4s15ft5MRaRef, 47°41'29.3"N, 122°49'59.1"W) to Misery Point (47°39'18.3"N, 122°49'46.5"W).

(29) Area 12A shall include those waters of Puget Sound northerly of a line projected from Pulali Point true east to the mainland.

(30) Area 12B shall include those waters of Puget Sound southerly of a line projected true east from Pulali Point (47°44'15.3"N, 122°52'5.9"W) to landfall on Toandos Peninsula (47°44'09.9"N, 122°48'23.1"W), northerly of a line projected true east from Ayock Point (47°30'25.8"N, 123°03'15.8"W) to landfall on the Kitsap (Great) Peninsula (47°30'25.8"N,123°01'53.2"W), and westerly of a line projected from the Tskutsko Point Light (Light List No. 17865 Fl4s15ft5MRaRef, 47°41'29.3"N, 122°49'59.1"W) to Misery Point (47°39'18.3"N, 122°49'46.5"W).

(31) Area 12C shall include those waters of Puget Sound southerly of a line projected true east from Ayock Point (47°30'25.8"N, 123°31'15.7"W) to landfall on the Kitsap (Great) Peninsula (47°30'25.8"N, 123°01'53.2"W) and northerly and westerly of a line projected from Ayres Point (47°22'26.9"N, 123°06'44.5"W) to the Union Boat Launch (47°21'27.5"N, 123°6'1.9"W).

(32) Area 12D shall include those waters of Puget Sound easterly of a line projected from Ayres Point (47°22'26.9"N, 123°06'44.5"W) to the Union Boat Launch (47°21'27.5"N, 123°06'01.9"W).

(33) Area 13 shall include those waters of Puget Sound southerly of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge and a line projected from Green Point (47°16'55.2"N, 122°41'41.8"W) to Penrose Point (47°15'53.6"N, 122°44'11.5"W) and northerly and easterly of a line projected from the Devil's Head Light (Light List No. 17365 FlR6s164M"4," 47°09'58.9"N, 122°45'53.3"W) to Treble Point (47°09'09.6"N, 122°44'31.3"W), thence through the Nisqually Flats Light 3 (Light List No. 17360 FlG4s15ft4M"3") to landfall (47°06'40.7"N, 122°45'08.8"W) and westerly of the railroad trestle at the mouth of Chambers Bay.

(34) Area 13A shall include those waters of Puget Sound northerly of a line projected from Green Point (47°16'55.2"N, 122°41'41.8"W) to Penrose Point (47°15'53.6"N, 122°44'11.5"W).

(35) Area 13C shall include those waters of Puget Sound easterly of the railroad trestle at the mouth of Chambers Bay.

(36) Area 13D shall include those waters of Puget Sound westerly of a line projected from the Devil's Head Light (Light List No. 17365 FlR6s164M"4," 47°09'58.9"N, 122°45'53.3"W) to Treble Point (47°09'09.6"N, 122°44'31.3"W), thence through the Nisqually Flats Light 3 (Light List No. 17360 FlG4s15ft4M"3," 47°07'15"N, 122°45'0.1"W) to landfall (47°06'40.7"N, 122°45'08.8"W), northerly of a line projected from Johnson Point (47°10'35.7"N, 122°49'13.2"W) to Dickenson Point (47°09'54.4"N, 122°51'06.4"W), northerly of a line projected 291 degrees true from Dofflemeyer Point Light (Light List No. 17400 Fl4s30ft7M, 47°09'58.9"N, 122°45'53.3"W) through Cooper Point (47°08'44.2"N, 122°55'33.4"W), to the southeastern shore of Hunter Point (47°8'55.9"N, 122°56'18.1"W), easterly of a line projected 005 degrees true from the northern tip of Steamboat Island (47°11'12.3"N, 122°56'20.6"W) to Hungerford Point (47°12'18.8"N, 122°56'11.5"W) and southerly of a line projected true east-west from 47°18'53.5"N, 122°50'32.9"W through the southern tip of Stretch Island to landfall on the easterly shore of the Key Peninsula (47°18'53.5"N, 122°47'35"W).

(37) Area 13E shall include those waters of Puget Sound southerly of a line projected from Johnson Point (47°10'35.7"N, 122°49'13.2"W) to Dickenson Point (47°09'54.4"N, 122°51'06.4"W).

(38) Area 13F shall include those waters of Puget Sound southerly of a line projected from Dofflemeyer Point Light (Light List No. 17400 Fl4s30ft7M, 47°08'25.8"N, 122°54'26.2"W) to Cooper Point (47°08'44.2"N, 122°55'33.4"W).

(39) Area 13G shall include those waters of Puget Sound southerly of a line projected 291 degrees true from Cooper Point (47°08'44.2"N, 122°55'33.4"W) to the southeastern shore of Hunter Point (47°8'55.9"N, 122°56'18.1"W).

(40) Area 13H shall include those waters of Puget Sound southwesterly of a line projected 005 degrees true from the northern tip of Steamboat Island (47°11'12.3"N, 122°56'20.6"W) to Hungerford Point (47°12'18.8"N, 122°56'11.5"W) and those waters easterly of a line projected 064 degrees true from Kamilche Point (47°09'08.3"N, 123°01'07.5"W) to the opposite shore (47°09'14"N, 123°00'49.3"W).

(41) Area 13I shall include those waters of Puget Sound southwesterly of a line projected 064 degrees true from Kamilche Point (47°09'08.3"N, 123°01'07.5"W) to the opposite shore (47°09'14"N, 123°00'49.3"W).

(42) Area 13J shall include those waters of Puget Sound, Hammersley Inlet and Oakland Bay, westerly of a line projected from the Arcadia Point Boat Launch (47°11'51.4"N, 122°56'18.5"W) to Hungerford Point (47°12'18.8"N, 122°56'11.5"W).

(43) Area 13K shall include those waters of Puget Sound northerly of a line projected true east-west from 47°18'53.5"N, 122°50'32.9"W through the southern tip of Stretch Island to landfall on the easterly shore of the Key Peninsula (47°18'53.5"N, 122°47'35"W).

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.045 [ 77.12.045], and 77.12.047. WSR 23-13-071 (Order 23-74), § 220-301-030, filed 6/14/23, effective 7/15/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.130, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 19-15-051 (Order 19-140), § 220-301-030, filed 7/12/19, effective 8/12/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 18-18-078 (Order 18-221), § 220-301-030, filed 9/4/18, effective 10/5/18. 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 § 220-301-030, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 95-13-056 (Order 95-75), § 220-22-030, filed 6/16/95, effective 7/17/95
WSR 94-15-001 (Order 94-62), § 220-22-030, filed 7/6/94, effective 8/6/94
WSR 90-13-025 (Order 90-49), § 220-22-030, filed 6/11/90, effective 7/12/90
WSR 89-13-004 (Order 89-44), § 220-22-030, filed 6/8/89
WSR 88-14-133 (Order 88-48), § 220-22-030, filed 7/6/88
WSR 87-15-059 (Order 87-72), § 220-22-030, filed 7/14/87
WSR 85-13-032 (Order 85-60), § 220-22-030, filed 6/12/85
WSR 84-13-078 (Order 84-53), § 220-22-030, filed 6/21/84
WSR 82-15-040 (Order 82-83), § 220-22-030, filed 7/15/82
WSR 81-18-017 (Order 81-101), § 220-22-030, filed 8/25/81
WSR 80-04-070 (Order 80-17), § 220-22-030, filed 3/26/80
WSR 79-07-045 (Order 79-42), § 220-22-030, filed 6/22/79
WSR 78-05-018 (Order 78-16), § 220-22-030, filed 4/13/78
Order 77-66, § 220-22-030, filed 8/5/77
Order 77-14, § 220-22-030, filed 4/15/77
Order 76-35, § 220-22-030, filed 5/11/76.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-301-040 Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Areas, Puget Sound.

(1) Area 20A shall include those waters of Puget Sound north of a line projected from Village Point, Lummi Island through the navigation buoy just east of Matia Island thence to the buoy at Clements Reef thence to the easternmost point of Patos Island and from the westernmost point of Patos Island due east to the international boundary; and west of a line from Point Francis through the marker north of Inati Bay, Lummi Island to Lummi Island.

(2) Area 20B shall include those waters of Puget Sound southerly of Area 20A, westerly of a line from Lummi Island through Lummi Rocks to the northernmost tip of Sinclair Island, and northerly of a line from the northernmost tip of Sinclair Island to Lawrence Point on Orcas Island and a line which runs from Steep Point on Orcas Island to Limestone Point on San Juan Island and then to Green Point on the eastern tip of Speiden Island and from the western tip of Speiden Island true west to the international boundary.

(3) Area 21A shall include those waters of Puget Sound southerly and easterly of Areas 20A and 20B, and westerly of a line from William Point to Governor's Point, and northerly of a line from William Point to the southernmost tip of Vendovi Island to the Sinclair Island light.

(4) Area 21B shall include those waters of Puget Sound easterly of and adjacent to Area 21A.

(5) Area 22A shall include those waters of Puget Sound south of Area 20B, westerly of 122° 40' W between Sinclair Island and Fidalgo Island and the Deception Pass Bridge; northerly of a line due east from the international boundary to a point 1 nautical mile from Pile Point, San Juan Island, thence southeasterly along a line 1 nautical mile from the southern shores of San Juan Island and Lopez Island to Davidson Rock near Point Colville, then easterly to a point one nautical mile south of the buoy at Lawson Reef and than due east to Whidbey Island.

(6) Area 22B shall include those waters of Puget Sound south of Area 21A, east of 22A, and north of the railroad bridges at Swinomish Channel.

(7) Area 23A shall include those waters of Puget Sound southerly of Area 22A; westerly and northerly of a line described as follows: A line segment from Davidson Rock near Point Colville, Lopez Island to a point 2 nautical miles from the Smith Island light thence continuing westerly and southerly 2 nautical miles from the Smith Island light until the line intersects with a line between Smith Island light and the vessel traffic service buoy north of Dungeness Spit, thence to the vessel traffic service buoy, thence southerly and westerly to a point 1 1/2 nautical miles north of the Ediz Hook light thence north to the international boundary.

(8) Area 23B shall include those waters of Puget Sound southerly of Area 22A; easterly of 23A; and northerly of a line due west from Partridge Point, Whidbey Island to its intersection with Area 23A.

(9) Area 23C shall include those waters of Puget Sound westerly of Area 23A and a line due north from the Ediz Hook light to the international boundary; and easterly of a line projected due north from the mouth of the Sekiu River.

(10) Area 23D shall include those waters of Puget Sound southerly of Area 23A and easterly of Area 23C and westerly of a line from the Dungeness light to the vessel traffic service buoy north of Dungeness light.

(11) Area 24A shall include those waters of Saratoga Passage and Skagit Bay east of a line between Polnell Point and Rocky Point, Camano Island; south of Area 22B; and east of Area 22A, and north of the Highway 532 Bridge between Camano Island and the mainland.

(12) Area 24B shall include those waters of Port Susan south of Area 24A and north of a line from Camano Head on Camano Island to the north tip of Gedney Island and from the southern tip of Gedney Island east to the mainland.

(13) Area 24C shall include those waters of Saratoga Passage west of Area 24A; north of a line projected due west of Hackney Island; and northwest of a line from Sandy Point, Whidbey Island to Camano Head, Camano Island.

(14) Area 24D shall include Holmes Harbor south of a line projected due west from Hackney Island to Whidbey Island.

(15) Area 25A shall include those waters of Puget Sound south of Areas 23A and 23B; east of Area 23D; north of a line projected from Diamond Point to Cape George, and westerly of a line projected from Point Partridge on Whidbey Island to Point Wilson.

(16) Area 25B shall include those waters of Admiralty Inlet east of Area 25A; northeast of a line projected from Point Hudson to Marrowstone Point; and north of a line projected from Olele Point to Foulweather Bluff continuing to Double Bluff on Whidbey Island.

(17) Area 25C shall include those waters of Hood Canal south of Area 25B and north of the Hood Canal Floating Bridge.

(18) Area 25D shall include those waters of Port Townsend Bay southwest of Area 25B.

(19) Area 25E shall include those waters of Discovery Bay south of Area 25A.

(20) Area 26A shall include those waters of Puget Sound south of Areas 24B, 24C, and 25B and northerly of a line from Apple Cove Point to Point Edwards.

(21) Area 26B shall include those waters of Puget Sound south of Area 26A, and east of a line from Point Monroe, Bainbridge Island to the mouth of Miller Bay, and east of a line from Beans Point on Bainbridge Island to Orchard Point, and northerly of a line from the ferry dock at Point Southworth to Brace Point.

(22) Area 26C shall include those waters of Puget Sound westerly and adjacent to Area 26B.

(23) Area 26D shall include those waters of Puget Sound southerly of Area 26B and northerly of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.

(24) Area 27A shall include those waters of Hood Canal southerly of the Hood Canal Floating Bridge and northerly of a line from Misery Point to Quatsap Point.

(25) Area 27B shall include those waters of Hood Canal south of Area 27A and north of a line from Lilliwaup Creek to Dewatto.

(26) Area 27C shall include those waters of Hood Canal south of Area 27B.

(27) Area 28A shall include those waters of Puget Sound southerly and westerly of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, south of a line projected from Penrose Point to Green Point in Carr Inlet, south of a line projected from Point Wilson to Whiteman Cove in Case Inlet, and east of a line projected from Brisco Point to Dofflemyer Point.

(28) Area 28B shall include all waters of Carr Inlet north of a line projected from Penrose Point to Green Point.

(29) Area 28C shall include those waters of Case Inlet and Pickering Passage north of a line projected from Wilson Point to Whiteman Cove, and north of the highway bridge from the west side of Hartstene Island.

(30) Area 28D shall include those waters west of Area 28A and south of Area 28C.

(31) Area 29 shall include those waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca west of Area 23C and east of a line projected from the Bonilla Point light on Vancouver Island to the Tatoosh Island light, then to the most westerly point of Cape Flattery.

(32) This WAC will not apply to hardshell clams, oysters, or geoducks.

History

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 § 220-301-040, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 83-24-024 (Order 83-200), § 220-22-400, filed 11/30/83, effective 1/1/84
WSR 82-24-080 (Order 82-215), § 220-22-400, filed 12/1/82, effective 1/1/83
WSR 78-05-018 (Order 78-16), § 220-22-400, filed 4/13/78
Order 76-148, § 220-22-400, filed 12/2/76.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-301-050 Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Areas, coastal waters.

(1) Area 50 shall include waters of the Bering Sea north of the Aleutian Islands.

(2) Area 51 shall include waters south of the Aleutian Islands and west of longitude 159° W.

(3) Area 52 shall include waters west of longitude 154° W and east of Area 51.

(4) Area 53 shall include waters west of longitude 147° W and east of Area 52.

(5) Area 54 shall include waters west of longitude 137° W and east of Area 53.

(6) Area 55 shall include waters north of latitude 54° 40' N and east of Area 54.

(7) Area 56 shall include waters north of latitude 50° 30' N and south of Area 55.

(8) Area 57 shall include waters north of latitude 48° 26' N and south of Area 56.

(9) Area 58A shall include waters north of the United States - Canada boundary and south of Area 57.

(10) Area 58B shall include waters west of a line projected 220° true southwest from the equidistant point between the United States and Canada along the Cape Flattery to Bonilla Point line, north of a line projected true west from Point Grenville and south of Area 58A.

(11) Area 59A-1 shall include waters east of the 220° true line, west of a line from Cape Flattery to Bonilla Point, and north of 47° 40' 30" N. Latitude (Destruction Island) exclusive of coastal waters (0-3 miles) north of a line projected true west from Cape Alava.

(12) Area 59A-2 shall include waters east of the 220° true line, south of 47° 40' 30" N. Latitude (Destruction Island), and north of a line projected true west from Point Grenville.

(13) Area 59B shall include coastal waters (0-3 miles) northerly of a line projected true west from Cape Alava and west of a line projected from the Bonilla Point light on Vancouver Island to the Tatoosh Island light and then to the most westerly point of Cape Flattery.

(14) Area 60A-1 shall include waters north of a line projected true west from Point Chehalis (46° 53' 18" N. Latitude) and south of a line projected true west from Point Grenville exclusive of Grays Harbor.

(15) Area 60A-2 shall include waters north of a line projected true west from the Washington-Oregon boundary in the Columbia River and south of a line projected true west from Point Chehalis (46° 53' 18" N. Latitude) exclusive of the Columbia River estuary and Willapa Bay.

(16) Area 60B shall include the waters of Grays Harbor east of a line projected from the outermost end of the north jetty to the outermost end of the south jetty.

(17) Area 60C shall include the saltwater areas of Willapa Bay east of a line from Leadbetter Point to Cape Shoalwater light.

(18) Area 60D shall include waters of the Columbia River east of a line projected from the inshore end of the north jetty in the state of Washington to the knuckle of the south jetty in the state of Oregon, and west of the Megler-Astoria Bridge.

(19) Area 61 shall include waters north of latitude 42° 00' N, and south of Area 60A, exclusive of the Columbia River estuary.

(20) Area 62 shall include waters north of latitude 38° 00' N, and south of Area 61.

(21) Area 63 shall include waters north of latitude 32° 00' N, and south of Area 62.

(22) Area 64 shall include all waters south of Area 63.

(23) This WAC will not apply to hardshell clams, oysters, or geoducks.

History

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 § 220-301-050, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 98-05-043, § 220-22-410, filed 2/11/98, effective 3/14/98
WSR 84-08-014 (Order 84-24), § 220-22-410, filed 3/27/84
WSR 82-14-056 (Order 82-72), § 220-22-410, filed 7/1/82
WSR 80-07-017 (Order 80-45), § 220-22-410, filed 6/11/80
Order 76-148, § 220-22-410, filed 12/2/76.

Chapter 220-302 Fish—Marine preserves.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-302-010 Admiralty Head Marine Preserve.

"Admiralty Head Marine Preserve" is defined as waters and bedlands inside a line beginning at the extreme low water line on the west shore of Whidbey Island at 48°09.46'N, 122°40.88'W then northerly along the extreme low water line for 0.6 nautical miles, then due west 400 yards, then southerly parallel to the shore to a point due west of the point of origin, then due east to the point of origin.

History

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 § 220-302-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 02-17-017 (Order 02-187), § 220-16-780, filed 8/9/02, effective 9/9/02
WSR 02-08-048 (Order 02-53), § 220-16-780, filed 3/29/02, effective 5/1/02.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-302-020 Carkeek Park Marine Preserve.

"Carkeek Park Marine Preserve" is defined as two sections of tidelands owned by the city of Seattle and the water column above those tidelands down to 4.5 feet below MLLW at Carkeek city park, with a southern section bounded on the south by a line projected perpendicular to the beach from 122°22'49.0" W, 47°42'31.7" N and bounded on the north by a line projected northwest from 122°22'47.41" W, 47°42'43.51" N, and with a northern section bounded on the south by a line projected due west from a point 300 yards north of 122°22'47.41" W, 47°42'43.51" N and bounded on the north by a line projected due west from a point 500 yards north of 122°22'47.41" W, 47°42'43.51" N.

History

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 § 220-302-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 05-09-009 (Order 05-52), § 220-16-830, filed 4/7/05, effective 5/8/05.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-302-030 Colvos Passage Marine Preserve Area.

"Colvos Passage Marine Preserve Area" is defined as those waters and bedlands of Colvos Passage enclosed by a line starting at extreme low water on the west shore at 47°20.87'N, thence due east 300 feet, thence southwesterly paralleling the shore for 500 feet, thence due west to the extreme low water line, thence northeasterly along the extreme low water line to the point of origin.

History

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 § 220-302-030, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080, 77.12.040. WSR 00-08-038 (Order 00-29), § 220-16-730, filed 3/29/00, effective 5/1/00.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-302-040 Discovery Park Marine Preserve.

"Discovery Park Marine Preserve" is defined as two sections of tidelands owned by the city of Seattle and the water column above those tidelands down to 4.5 feet below MLLW at Discovery city park, with a southern section located south of West Point bounded on the southeast by a line projected west-southwest from 122°25'31.7" W, 47°39'26.8" N and bounded on the northeast by a line projected west-southwest from the sign posted at the sidewalk entrance to the beach, and with a northern section bounded on the southwest by a line projected northwest from 122°25'20.7" W, 47°40'3.3" N and bounded on the northeast by a line projected northwest from 122°25'4.2" W, 47°40'11.1" N.

History

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 § 220-302-040, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 05-09-009 (Order 05-52), § 220-16-850, filed 4/7/05, effective 5/8/05.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-302-050 Emma Schmitz Marine Preserve.

"Emma Schmitz Marine Preserve" is defined as those tidelands owned by the city of Seattle and the water column above those tidelands down to 4.5 feet below MLLW at Emma Schmitz city park, bounded on the south by a line projected along the north edge of SW Oregon Street and bounded on the north by a line projected west-southwest from the high tide line at 122°24'26.5" W, 47°33'53.5" N.

History

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 § 220-302-050, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 05-09-009 (Order 05-52), § 220-16-860, filed 4/7/05, effective 5/8/05.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-302-060 Golden Gardens Marine Preserve.

"Golden Gardens Marine Preserve" is defined as those tidelands owned by the city of Seattle and the water column above those tidelands down to 4.5 feet below MLLW at Golden Gardens city park, bounded on the southwest by a line projected northwest from a sign at the walkway entrance to the beach, and on the northeast by a line projected due west from 122°24'07.2" W, 47°41'51.8" N.

History

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 § 220-302-060, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 05-09-009 (Order 05-52), § 220-16-820, filed 4/7/05, effective 5/8/05.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-302-070 Lincoln Park Marine Preserve.

"Lincoln Park Marine Preserve" is defined as those tidelands owned by the city of Seattle and the water column above those tidelands down to 4.5 feet below MLLW at Lincoln city park, bounded on the south by a line projected due west from 122°23'40.4" W, 47°31'33.1" N, and bounded on the north by a line projected due west from 122°24'05.0" W, 47°31'49.8" N.

History

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 § 220-302-070, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 05-09-009 (Order 05-52), § 220-16-840, filed 4/7/05, effective 5/8/05.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-302-080 Richey Viewpoint Marine Preserve.

"Richey Viewpoint Marine Preserve" is defined as those tidelands owned by the city of Seattle and the water column above those tidelands down to 4.5 feet below MLLW at Richey Viewpoint city park, bounded on the southeast by a line projected due west from 122°24'49.0" W, 47°34'20.2" N, and bounded on the northwest by a line projected southwest from 122°25'8.8" W, 47°34'30.0" N.

History

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 § 220-302-080, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 05-09-009 (Order 05-52), § 220-16-870, filed 4/7/05, effective 5/8/05.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-302-090 Saltwater State Park Marine Preserve.

"Saltwater State Park Marine Preserve" is defined as those waters, bedlands, and tidelands of Saltwater State Park within a line projected from the northernmost marker at the DNR high tide line through 122°19'39.02"W, 47°22'25.14"N; then to 122°19'44.14"W, 47°22'26.11"N; then to 122°19'45.91"W, 47°22'21.54"N; then to 122°19'40.86"W, 47°22'20.60"N; then to the southernmost marker on the shoreline and back along the high tide line to the northernmost marker.

History

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 § 220-302-090, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 09-06-042 (Order 09-27), § 220-16-880, filed 2/25/09, effective 5/1/09.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-302-100 San Juan Islands Marine Preserve Area.

The following tidal and submerged lands are included within the definition of the "San Juan Islands Marine Preserve Area":

(1) False Bay: The tidelands and bedlands of False Bay on San Juan Island, including all University of Washington-owned tidelands beginning at a marker 400 feet east of the east entrance of False Bay and extending to the entrance of False Bay, all University of Washington-owned tidelands and bedlands within a line beginning at the University of Washington marker on the shore at the east entrance of False Bay, projected 500 yards offshore, thence northwesterly to a point 500 yards offshore along a line projected from a University of Washington marker on the shore at the west side of a small peninsula at the west entrance of False Bay, thence to shore along said line to the marker, and all University of Washington-owned tidelands west of the marker to a University of Washington marker 600 feet west of the small peninsula.

(2) Friday Harbor: Those tidelands and bedlands adjacent to San Juan Island within a line beginning on the shore 500 yards west of Point Caution, thence 500 yards offshore, thence south and east following the shoreline to the intersection with a line projected from a University of Washington marker located 100 feet north of the north entrance of the floating breakwater of the Port of Friday Harbor and projected towards Reid Rock Buoy, thence along said line to shore on San Juan Island.

(3) Argyle Lagoon: Those University of Washington-owned tidelands and all bedlands enclosed by the inner spit of Argyle Lagoon on San Juan Island.

(4) Yellow and Low Islands: All tidelands and bedlands within 300 yards of Yellow Island and 300 yards of Low Island.

(5) Shaw Island: Those tidelands and bedlands within a line beginning at a University of Washington marker on the shore at Hicks Bay, 122 degrees, 58 minutes, 15 seconds west longitude, thence due south 500 yards, thence north and west at a distance of 500 yards from shore to the intersection with a line projected 261 degrees true from a University of Washington marker on the shore of Parks Bay, which line passes just south of the unnamed island at the north end of Parks Bay, thence along said line to the shore of Shaw Island, including all tidelands and bedlands of Parks Bay south of said line.

History

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 § 220-302-100, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 75.08.080. WSR 98-06-031, § 220-16-440, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 90-06-026, § 220-16-440, filed 2/28/90, effective 3/31/90.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-302-110 Titlow Beach Marine Preserve Area.

The "Titlow Beach Marine Preserve Area" is defined as all waters and tidal and submerged lands within a line beginning at the mean high water line at the southernmost point of the Tacoma Outboard Association leasehold, then projected due west to the intersection with the outer harbor line, then following the outer harbor line to a line projected due west from the old ferry dock at the foot of the Sixth Avenue extension, then east on said line to the mean high water line, then following the mean high water line to the point of origin.

History

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 § 220-302-110, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 94-14-069, § 220-16-460, filed 7/1/94, effective 8/1/94.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-302-120 Z's Reef Marine Preserve.

"Z's Reef Marine Preserve" is defined as waters and bedlands inside a line beginning at the extreme low water line on the northeast side of Fox Island at 47°14.56'N, 122°35.98'W, then extending 0.5 nautical mile northwesterly along the extreme low water line to 47°14.96'N, 122°36.37'W, then northeast to the minus eighty-five foot depth contour (MLLW = 0 feet) at 47°15.00'N, 122°36.30'W, then southeasterly along the eighty-five foot depth contour to 47°14.67'N, 122°35.81'W, then southwest to the point of origin.

History

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 § 220-302-120, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 07-05-051 (Order 07-22), § 220-16-790, filed 2/16/07, effective 3/19/07
WSR 02-17-017 (Order 02-187), § 220-16-790, filed 8/9/02, effective 9/9/02
WSR 02-08-048 (Order 02-53), § 220-16-790, filed 3/29/02, effective 5/1/02.

Chapter 220-303 Fish—Conservation areas.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-303-010 Brackett's Landing Shoreline Sanctuary Conservation Area.

"Brackett's Landing Shoreline Sanctuary Conservation Area" is defined as those bed lands and tidelands owned by the City of Edmonds at Brackett's Landing Shoreline Sanctuary, and the water column above these bed lands and tidelands including all of the area known as Edmonds Underwater Park.

History

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 § 220-303-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 00-01-103 (Order 99-215), § 220-16-720, filed 12/16/99, effective 1/16/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 75.08.080. WSR 98-06-031, § 220-16-720, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-303-020 City of Des Moines Park Conservation Area.

"City of Des Moines Park Conservation Area" is defined as those tidelands owned by the City of Des Moines at City of Des Moines Park, and the water column above these tidelands.

History

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 § 220-303-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 75.08.080. WSR 98-06-031, § 220-16-700, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-303-030 Keystone Conservation Area.

"Keystone Conservation Area" is defined as all bedlands and tidelands and the waters over these starting at the extreme high water line on the east side of the Keystone jetty in Fort Casey State Park then easterly along the extreme high water line to a line projected from shore through the easternmost row of pilings of the old military wharf, then offshore along that line southeasterly for 600 feet, then southwest parallel to the shoreline to a point due south of the southern tip of the jetty, then north to the extreme high water line on the southern tip of the jetty, then along the extreme high water line on the east side of the jetty to the point of origin.

History

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 § 220-303-030, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 02-17-017 (Order 02-187), § 220-16-760, filed 8/9/02, effective 9/9/02
WSR 02-08-048 (Order 02-53), § 220-16-760, filed 3/29/02, effective 5/1/02.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-303-040 Octopus Hole Conservation Area.

"Octopus Hole Conservation Area" is defined as those waters, tidelands, and bedlands of Hood Canal within a line projected due east from the western shore of Hood Canal on latitude 47°27'01"N for 200 yards, thence southerly 628 yards parallel to the high water mark to latitude 47°26'40", thence due west to shore.

History

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 § 220-303-040, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 04-07-009 (Order 04-39), § 220-16-550, filed 3/4/04, effective 5/1/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 77.12.040. WSR 99-15-081 (Order 99-102), § 220-16-550, filed 7/20/99, effective 8/20/99
WSR 98-15-081 (Order 98-122), § 220-16-550, filed 7/15/98, effective 8/15/98
WSR 98-06-031, § 220-16-550, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-303-050 Orchard Rocks Conservation Area.

"Orchard Rocks Conservation Area" is defined as those waters and bedlands of Rich Passage within a 400-yard radius of Orchard Rocks day marker.

History

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 § 220-303-050, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 00-17-106 (Order 00-149), § 220-16-590, filed 8/16/00, effective 9/16/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080, 77.12.040. WSR 00-08-038 (Order 00-29), § 220-16-590, filed 3/29/00, effective 5/1/00
WSR 98-06-031, § 220-16-590, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-303-060 Saltar's Point Beach Conservation Area.

"Saltar's Point Beach Conservation Area" is defined as those tidelands owned by the Town of Steilacoom at Saltar's Point Beach located between Montgomery Street and Martin Street, and the water column above those tidelands.

History

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 § 220-303-060, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 00-17-106 (Order 00-149), § 220-16-750, filed 8/16/00, effective 9/16/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080, 77.12.040. WSR 00-08-038 (Order 00-29), § 220-16-750, filed 3/29/00, effective 5/1/00.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-303-070 South 239th Street Park Conservation Area.

"South 239th Street Park Conservation Area" is defined as those tidelands owned by the City of Des Moines at South 239th Street Park, and the water column above these tidelands.

History

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 § 220-303-070, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 75.08.080. WSR 98-06-031, § 220-16-710, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-303-080 Sund Rock Conservation Area.

The "Sund Rock Conservation Area" is defined as those waters and bed lands enclosed by a line originating at the shore of Hood Canal, at the mouth of Sund Creek (47°26.4'N, 123°7.1'W), thence due east to 123°6.9'W, thence due south to 47°26'N, thence due west until it intersects the beach, thence north along the ordinary high water line to the point of origin, including all of the underwater feature known as Sund Rock.

History

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 § 220-303-080, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 02-08-027 (Order 02-54), § 220-16-480, filed 3/27/02, effective 5/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 00-01-103 (Order 99-215), § 220-16-480, filed 12/16/99, effective 1/16/00
WSR 98-15-031 (Order 98-120), § 220-16-480, filed 7/7/98, effective 8/7/98.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-303-090 Waketickeh Creek Conservation Area.

"Waketickeh Creek Conservation Area" is defined as those waters and bedlands from Waketickeh Creek (located 1000 yards northeast of Cummings Point) out perpendicular to shore 500 yards, then parallel to shore northeast 1700 yards, then back to shore along a line perpendicular to shore, excluding the area within 100 feet of ordinary high water.

History

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 § 220-303-090, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 00-17-106 (Order 00-149), § 220-16-740, filed 8/16/00, effective 9/16/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080, 77.12.040. WSR 00-08-038 (Order 00-29), § 220-16-740, filed 3/29/00, effective 5/1/00.

Chapter 220-304 Fish—Surplus salmon eggs.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-304-010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter shall be to establish an orderly means for the department to dispose of surplus live salmon eggs in a manner that provides optimum benefits to the citizens of the state.

All surplus salmon eggs sold pursuant to chapter 220-304 WAC shall be used in accordance with the provisions of WAC 220-200-140 through 220-200-150.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-304-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 78-09-071 (Order 78-66), § 220-74-010, filed 8/25/78.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-304-020 Surplus salmon eggs—Priorities.

(1) It is the duty of the department to assure that egg requirements for state hatcheries are satisfied. Once these requirements have been met, eggs surplus to these requirements will be provided as per RCW 77.95.210.

(2) Prioritized schedule for salmon production. Annually the department shall:

(a) Determine the salmon production capacity of department hatcheries;

(b) Determine the allowable numbers of hatchery-origin salmon that will be allowed to spawn naturally, by location;

(d) Solicit requests for viable salmon eggs from the following entities: Volunteer salmon rearing cooperatives established under chapter 77.100 RCW, regional fisheries enhancement groups established under chapter 77.95 RCW, lead entities for salmon recovery as established under chapter 77.85 RCW, government hatcheries in Washington, Oregon and Idaho, and hatcheries of federally recognized Indian tribes in Washington, Oregon and Idaho;

(e) Compile and submit for review by Indian tribes with treaty fishing rights a plan for replenishing fish runs through the use of available viable salmon eggs, including transfers to the entities listed in this subsection; and

(f) Offer an appeal mechanism to any entity denied a transfer of viable salmon eggs.

(3) The department will prioritize projects that utilize surplus viable salmon eggs and outplanting of adult fish. In such prioritization, the department will evaluate all proposed projects in terms of potential benefits and risks. In considering projects that involve placing adult, juvenile or eggs into a body of water, the biological factors that will be considered include, but are not limited to:

(a) Expected salmon recovery benefits;

(b) Effect on ongoing research and monitoring projects;

(d) Habitat carrying capacity;

(e) Interspecies interactions;

(f) Disease risk;

(g) Ability to monitor effects of introduction;

(h) Biodiversity significance of the wild population;

(i) Genetic similarity of introduced and wild stocks;

(j) Status of populations under the Endangered Species Act or the salmonid stock inventory; and

(k) The proportional mix of hatchery-origin and wild fish.

(4) All projects will be evaluated consistent with documented department protocols and procedures, recovery plans and management agreements, including, but not limited to:

(a) The WDFW Genetics Manual;

(b) The WDFW Spawning Guidelines;

(d) The WDFW Fish Health Manual;

(e) The Co-Managers Fish Disease Control Policy;

(f) The WDFW Wild Salmonid Policy;

(g) WDFW hatchery and genetics management plans;

(h) WDFW fishery management and evaluation plans;

(i) Rules developed under section 4(d) of the Endangered Species Act; and

(j) Take permits issued under sections 7 and 10 of the Endangered Species Act.

(5) Prioritized schedule for egg sales. To encourage the use of surplus live salmon eggs available for sale for the optimum benefit of the citizens of the state, the following priorities will be followed, within practical limitations, in distributing surplus live salmon eggs resulting from returns to artificial production facilities:

(a) Sales to in-state aquaculturists when the eggs would be hatched, the resulting fry reared, by a person or corporation engaged in the fish industry in this state.

(b) Sales to private Oregon sea ranchers where fish are to be released for migration from Oregon sites to the Pacific Ocean and thus subject to the public capture fisheries of the state of Washington.

(c) Sales to the hatcheries located in California and Alaska where the fish are to be released at sites located in those states for migration to the Pacific Ocean for harvest by public capture fisheries and thus subjected to public capture by fishermen of the state of Washington.

(d) Sales to other state, federal and private aquaculture programs.

(e) Sales to foreign governmental entities.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-304-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.100.060. WSR 02-10-023 (Order 02-79), § 220-74-020, filed 4/23/02, effective 5/24/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 79-10-013 (Order 79-75), § 220-74-020, filed 9/7/79
WSR 78-09-071 (Order 78-66), § 220-74-020, filed 8/25/78.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-304-030 Surplus salmon eggs—Certain sales disallowed.

(1) Sales of surplus eggs as described in WAC 220-304-020 shall not be allowed where the person or corporation seeking to buy said eggs has not paid all fees and taxes due and owing to the state of Washington.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 220-304 WAC, the department reserves the right to refuse to sell surplus salmon eggs to any purchaser for good cause.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-304-030, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 84-05-046 (Order 84-11), § 220-74-022, filed 2/21/84
WSR 79-10-013 (Order 79-75), § 220-74-022, filed 9/7/79.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-304-040 Surplus salmon eggs—Purchases.

Purchases of surplus salmon eggs will occur within the following framework:

(1) The price of eggs sold during a spawning season will be determined by the director after reviewing the results of an annual assessment of existing marketing conditions. The price will be the same for all purchases.

(2) Within priority 1, requests for available eggs will be satisfied in accordance with the earliest date of receipt of the application for a salmon aquaculture permit by the department (WAC 220-370-060): Provided, That a firm request for eggs is received prior to September 1. All firm requests for eggs received after September 1 will be satisfied in order of their receipt on an eggs-available basis.

(3) Within priority 1, up to one million eggs will be offered to the first qualified applicant before selling eggs to the next applicant. If eggs are still available after each applicant has had an opportunity to buy one million eggs, the procedure will be repeated until all requests within this priority have been satisfied.

(4) Within priorities 2 and 3, requests for eggs will be satisfied in accordance with the firm requests that have the greatest likelihood of contributing to the public capture fisheries of the state of Washington.

(5) Within priorities 4 and 5, requests for eggs will be satisfied in accordance with the earliest firm requests for eggs received.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-304-040, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 78-09-071 (Order 78-66), § 220-74-025, filed 8/25/78.

Chapter 220-305 Fish—Fish rules of general application.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-305-010 General rules—Fish.

(1) It is unlawful to take, fish for, possess or transport fish, shellfish, or fish or shellfish parts, in or from any waters or land within the jurisdiction of the state of Washington, or from the waters of the Pacific Ocean, except as provided by department rule. Specifically, persons delivering fish or shellfish caught in Pacific Ocean waters into Washington are subject to all Washington personal use fishing, possession, and licensing regulations.

(2) It is unlawful for any person who takes or possesses fish or shellfish taken from any of the waters or beaches of the Columbia River, the state of Washington, or the Pacific Ocean, for any purpose, to fail to submit the fish or shellfish for inspection by authorized department personnel. Violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.360 Unlawful interfering in department operations—Penalty.

(3) It is unlawful for the owner or operator of any fishing gear to refuse to submit to inspection of the gear in any manner specified by a fish and wildlife officer. Violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.470.

(4) It is unlawful for any person to fish for fish or shellfish while in possession in the field of fish or shellfish that are in violation of the rules for the area fished. This subsection does not apply to vessels in transit between Washington marine areas. Violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.380 or RCW 77.15.550, depending on the circumstances of the violation.

(5) It is unlawful to take, fish for, possess, injure, kill, or molest fish in any fishway, fish ladder, fish screen, holding pond, rearing pond, or other fish protective device, or to interfere with the proper operation of a fish protective device in any way. Violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.370 or 77.15.380, depending on the circumstances of the violation.

(6) It is unlawful to take or possess any fish or shellfish smaller or larger than the minimum or maximum size limits or in excess of catch or possession limits prescribed by department rule. A person must immediately return to the water any fish or shellfish snagged, hooked, netted or gilled that do not conform to department size requirements or are in excess of catch or possession limits with the least possible injury to the fish or shellfish. Violation of this subsection is a misdemeanor punishable under RCW 77.15.380 or 77.15.550, depending on the circumstances of the violation.

(7) It is unlawful for any person or entity licensed by the department or bringing fish or shellfish into the state to fail to comply with the directions of authorized department personnel related to the collection of sampling data or material from fish or shellfish. It is also unlawful for any person or entity to fail to relinquish to the department, upon request, any part of a salmon or other fish containing coded-wire tags including, but not limited to, the snouts of salmon with clipped adipose fins.

(8) For the purposes of this section "delivery" means transportation by a private or commercial recreational fishing vessel. Delivery in Washington is complete when, within the state, the vessel anchors, moors, ties to a float or pier, or is placed or attempted to be placed on a boat trailer. Delivery is also complete if the fish or shellfish are offloaded from the vessel within state waters.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, 77.12.047, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 660. WSR 17-17-045, § 220-305-010, filed 8/10/17, effective 9/10/17. 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 § 220-305-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, 77.12.047, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 660. WSR 16-17-017 (Order 16-200), § 220-20-010, filed 8/5/16, effective 9/5/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 13-03-153 (Order 13-16), § 220-20-010, filed 1/23/13, effective 2/23/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 10-06-095 (Order 10-33), § 220-20-010, filed 3/2/10, effective 4/2/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.047, 50 C.F.R. § 660.370, and 50 C.F.R. § 300.63. WSR 10-02-002 (Order 09-262), § 220-20-010, filed 12/23/09, effective 1/23/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 07-21-128 (Order 07-266), § 220-20-010, filed 10/23/07, effective 11/23/07
WSR 07-04-030, § 220-20-010, filed 1/29/07, effective 3/1/07
WSR 06-13-023 (Order 06-135), § 220-20-010, filed 6/13/06, effective 7/14/06
WSR 05-08-056 (Order 05-53), § 220-20-010, filed 3/30/05, effective 4/30/05
WSR 02-08-048 (Order 02-53), § 220-20-010, filed 3/29/02, effective 5/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080, 77.12.040. WSR 00-08-038 (Order 00-29), § 220-20-010, filed 3/29/00, effective 5/1/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 00-01-096 (Order 99-214), § 220-20-010, filed 12/15/99, effective 1/15/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080, 77.12.040. WSR 98-15-081 (Order 98-122), § 220-20-010, filed 7/15/98, effective 8/15/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 98-15-031 (Order 98-120), § 220-20-010, filed 7/7/98, effective 8/7/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 75.08.080. WSR 98-06-031, § 220-20-010, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 93-15-051, § 220-20-010, filed 7/14/93, effective 8/14/93
WSR 91-08-054 (Order 91-13), § 220-20-010, filed 4/2/91, effective 5/3/91
WSR 91-01-023, § 220-20-010, filed 12/10/90, effective 1/10/91
WSR 89-02-022 (Order 88-186), § 220-20-010, filed 12/29/88
WSR 88-10-013 (Order 88-15), § 220-20-010, filed 4/26/88
WSR 85-09-017 (Order 85-20), § 220-20-010, filed 4/9/85
WSR 85-08-023 (Order 85-24), § 220-20-010, filed 4/1/85
WSR 84-08-014 (Order 84-24), § 220-20-010, filed 3/27/84
WSR 82-15-040 (Order 82-83), § 220-20-010, filed 7/15/82
WSR 82-07-047 (Order 82-19), § 220-20-010, filed 3/18/82
WSR 81-02-053 (Order 81-3), § 220-20-010, filed 1/7/81
WSR 80-10-058 (Order 80-83), § 220-20-010, filed 8/6/80
WSR 80-07-017 (Order 80-45), § 220-20-010, filed 6/11/80
WSR 79-10-013 (Order 79-75), § 220-20-010, filed 9/7/79
Order 77-14, § 220-20-010, filed 4/15/77
Order 76-148, § 220-20-010, filed 12/2/76
Order 1193, § 220-20-010, filed 3/4/75
Order 1179, § 220-20-010, filed 11/19/74
Order 1106, § 220-20-010, filed 1/10/74
Order 1057, § 220-20-010, filed 5/22/73
Order 945, § 220-20-010, filed 8/16/71
Order 920, § 220-20-010, filed 5/13/71
Order 817, § 220-20-010, filed 5/29/69
Order 810, § 220-20-010, filed 4/17/69
Order 771-A, § 220-20-010, filed 3/29/68
Order 767, § 1, filed 12/22/67
Order 758, § 3, filed 10/16/67
Order 726, §§ 2, 3, filed 4/24/67
Order 721, § 1, filed 3/9/67
Subsections 1, 2 from Orders 405 and 256, filed 3/1/60
Subsection 3 from Order 677, filed 3/31/66
Subsection 16 from Order 525, filed 5/3/61
Orders 355 and 256, filed 3/1/60
Subsection 4 from Order 591, filed 10/28/63
Orders 479 and 256, filed 3/1/60
Subsection 5 from Orders 383 and 256, filed 3/1/60
Subsections 6, 26, 35 from Order 568, filed 3/26/63
Order 543, filed 3/20/62
Order 507, filed 4/13/60
Order 256, filed 3/1/60
Subsections 7-11, 13-15, 17, 18, 22 from Orders 355 and 256, filed 3/1/60
Subsection 12 from Orders 407 and 256, filed 3/1/60
Subsections 19, 27 from Orders 480 and 256, filed 3/1/60
Subsection 20 from Order 677, filed 3/31/66
Orders 483 and 256, filed 3/1/60
Subsection 23 from Order 677, filed 3/31/66
Order 605, filed 4/21/64
Order 568, filed 3/26/63
Order 543, filed 3/20/62
Order 507, filed 4/13/60
Order 256, filed 3/1/60
Subsection 24 from Order 605, filed 4/21/64
Orders 407 and 256, filed 3/1/60
Subsection 25 from Orders 449 and 256, filed 3/1/60
Subsections 28-33 from Orders 456 and 256, filed 3/1/60
Subsection 34 from Orders 486 and 256, filed 3/1/60
Subsection 36 from Order 591, filed 10/28/63
Subsections 37 and 38 from Order 677, filed 3/31/66
Subsection 39 from Order 672, filed 12/28/65.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-305-020 Food fish and shellfish taken by another.

It is unlawful to possess food fish or shellfish taken during the open season by another fisher unless it is accompanied by a statement which shows the name, address, fishing license or document number and signature of the taker, and the date, county or marine area where taken.

History

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 § 220-305-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 17-01-085 (Order 16-322), § 220-20-011, filed 12/16/16, effective 1/16/17.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-305-030 General rules—Fish—Reporting.

(1) It is unlawful for any person licensed by the department to fail to make or return any report required by the department relative to the taking, selling, possessing, transporting, processing, freezing, and storing of fish or shellfish, whether taken within the jurisdiction of the state of Washington or beyond, or on Indian reservations or usual and accustomed Indian fishing grounds.

(2) Violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.280, 77.15.560, or 77.15.568, depending on the circumstances of the violation.

History

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 § 220-305-030, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 13-03-153 (Order 13-16), § 220-20-120, filed 1/23/13, effective 2/23/13.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-305-040 Aquatic use of chemicals.

(1) It is unlawful to use, place, or cause to be placed in state waters or on state beaches or tidelands any substance or chemical used for control of predators or pests that affects fish or shellfish or other aquatic marine organisms, without first obtaining a special permit to do so from the director.

(2) It is unlawful for any person to use chemical irritants to harvest fish, shellfish, or unclassified marine invertebrates, except as authorized by department permit.

(3) Violation of this section is a misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.150 or 77.15.196, depending on the circumstances of the violation.

History

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 § 220-305-040, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 13-03-153 (Order 13-16), § 220-20-116, filed 1/23/13, effective 2/23/13.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-305-060 Collection of sampling data—Unlawful acts.

It is unlawful for any person or corporation licensed by the department to fail to comply with the directions of authorized department personnel related to the collection of sampling data and/or material from wildlife. It is also unlawful for any such person or corporation to fail to relinquish to the department, upon request, any part of steelhead or other species of fish commonly found in fresh water, containing coded-wire tags, including but not limited to, the snouts of those steelhead that are marked with clipped left ventral fins. This section does not apply to those species of fish classified as food fish by the director of fisheries or to private sector cultured aquatic products on aquatic farms.

History

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 § 220-305-060, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 90-01-069 (Order 415), § 232-12-082, filed 12/18/89, effective 1/18/90.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-305-070 Sampling data and tag recovery.

It is unlawful for any person to fail to comply with the directions of authorized department personnel related to the collection of sampling data or material from salmon or other food fish. It is also unlawful for any person to fail to relinquish upon request to the department any fish tag or any part of a salmon or other food fish containing coded wire tags, including but not limited to, the snouts of those salmon that are marked by having clipped adipose fins.

History

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 § 220-305-070, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-11-042 (Order 15-126), § 220-56-112, filed 5/14/15, effective 6/14/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 82-07-047 (Order 82-19), § 220-56-112, filed 3/18/82.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-305-080 Closed areas—Marine preserves and conservation areas.

(1) It is unlawful to fish for or possess fish, shellfish, or wildlife taken from any conservation area defined in chapter 220-303 WAC.

(2) The following marine preserves are closed to the taking of fish, shellfish, and wildlife as indicated:

(a) The Admiralty Head Marine Preserve is closed to the taking of fish and wildlife, and closed to the taking of shellfish except sea cucumbers and sea urchins.

(b) The Colvos Passage Marine Preserve is closed to the taking of shellfish and wildlife, closed to all commercial harvest of fish, and closed to recreational harvest of fish except it is lawful to take salmon for personal use by trolling, defined as fishing from a vessel under power and in gear making forward progress.

(c) The San Juan Island Marine Preserve is closed to the taking of shellfish except it is lawful to take crab from Parks Bay, and closed to the taking of food fish other than salmon except it is lawful to take herring and Yellow and Low Island Preserve is closed to the taking of food fish.

(d) The Titlow Beach Marine Preserve is closed to the taking of shellfish and wildlife, closed to the commercial harvest of all fish, and closed to the recreational harvest of all fish except that it is lawful to take salmon if taken with artificial lures from shore or from a nonmotorized vessel.

(e) The Z's Reef Marine Preserve is closed to the taking of shellfish and wildlife, closed to the commercial harvest of all fish, and closed to the recreational harvest of all fish except that it is lawful to take salmon with fly fishing gear as defined in WAC 220-310-150.

(f) The Seattle city park Marine Preserves (Golden Gardens, Carkeek, Lincoln, Discovery, Emma Schmitz, and Richey Viewpoint) are closed to removal of organisms from the intertidal areas, except that finfish may be harvested using hook and line gear, provided it is lawful under other WDFW fishing regulations. Any organism except finfish taken by hook and line in the intertidal area must be placed unharmed in the location it was found. Removal of organisms of unclassified marine invertebrates in numbers less than the daily limits is an infraction. All other penalties for larger numbers removed apply.

(g) The Saltwater State Park Marine Preserve is closed to all recreational harvest.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-305-080, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 09-06-042 (Order 09-27), § 220-20-100, filed 2/25/09, effective 5/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.04.020. WSR 07-16-056, § 220-20-100, filed 7/26/07, effective 8/26/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 07-05-051 (Order 07-22), § 220-20-100, filed 2/16/07, effective 3/19/07
WSR 05-09-009 (Order 05-52), § 220-20-100, filed 4/7/05, effective 5/8/05
WSR 02-08-048 (Order 02-53), § 220-20-100, filed 3/29/02, effective 5/1/02.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-305-085 Closed areas—WSDOT ferry terminals.

(1) It is unlawful for any vessel to engage in any recreational crabbing or shrimping or commercial crabbing, shrimping, gillnetting or purse seine fishing within a rectangular-shaped closure area that extends 100 yards to either side of each end of any Washington state-managed ferry terminal and extending 400 yards in a straight line into the water from the end of each terminal.

Except for the Coupeville ferry terminal whose closure area shall extend 800 yards in a straight line into the water from the end of the terminal.

(2) In addition to the definition of a "terminal" in RCW 79.105.060(21) and for the purpose of this rule, the end of the terminal is the point of interchange where the ferry docks to load and unload passengers.

(3) It is unlawful for vessel operators engaged in fishing to violate the provisions of 33 C.F.R. Section 165.1301 (c)(2) and (d)(3).

(4) For recreational fishers, a violation of this section is an infraction punishable under RCW 77.15.160. For commercial fishers, a violation of this section is a gross misdemeanor under RCW 77.15.550.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 26-04-036 (Order 25-23), s 220-305-085, filed 1/26/26, effective 2/26/26
WSR 25-17-025 (Order 25-05), s 220-305-085, filed 8/12/25, effective 9/12/25.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-305-090 Fishing near dams—Department facilities.

Except as provided in current season game fish regulations, it is unlawful to fish within four hundred feet downstream from man-made dams, fish ladders or other obstructions, or in facilities used by the department for rearing, holding, or passage of fish. It is unlawful to fish in an irrigation canal or ditch, when the area is posted as closed waters.

History

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 § 220-305-090, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 81-22-002 (Order 174), § 232-12-164, filed 10/22/81
WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-164, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-370.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-305-100 Treaty Indian gear identification.

It is unlawful for any person exercising treaty Indian fishing rights at adjudicated usual and accustomed grounds and stations within the Point No Point, Makah, Quinault, Medicine Creek, and Point Elliott treaty areas to leave any gear unattended unless there is affixed to it an identification tag of tribal affiliation and the person's valid treaty Indian identification number.

History

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 § 220-305-100, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-01-056 (Order 13-301), § 220-47-121, filed 12/12/13, effective 1/12/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 84-13-078 (Order 84-53), § 220-47-121, filed 6/21/84
Order 76-26, § 220-47-121, filed 1:45 p.m., 4/20/76.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-305-110 Possession of personal-use food fish and shellfish.

(1) The personal-use possession limit of food fish shall include all fresh, frozen, canned and other processed fish in the immediate possession of an individual while in the field or in transit, together with fish held by a custom canner or processor, and fish consigned for processing, preserving, storing, or transporting to a place other than where such food fish were taken.

(2) It shall be unlawful for any custom canner, or any person operating as a canner or processor of personal-use catches of food fish to accept, process or hold in the name of an individual more than his lawful possession limit.

(3) Custom canners or processors of personal-use food fish or shellfish, resort operators and others who hold fish on their premises for sport fishermen, shall maintain accurate written accounts of such fish. These records shall be made available for inspection by the department of fisheries, and shall contain the name, signature and permanent address of the taker, the date and area of catch; the number, weight, species and date submitted for processing or holding and the final quantities processed by numbers of units.

(4) It shall be unlawful for any commercial fish dealer, cold storage plant operator, restaurant or hotel to store or have in possession any food fish or shellfish taken by any person for personal use, unless it is identified by tags attached bearing the names and addresses of the persons taking such food fish or shellfish.

(5) It shall be unlawful for any person taking food fish or shellfish for personal use to intermingle his catch or part of his catch with that of any duly licensed person taking food fish or shellfish for commercial purposes except for commercially caught fish retained for personal use as provided for in WAC 220-354-030 and 220-353-110.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-05-066 (Order 22-06), § 220-305-110, filed 2/11/22, effective 7/1/22. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-305-110, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 85-11-020 (Order 85-43), § 220-56-110, filed 5/10/85
WSR 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-56-110, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-305-120 Harvesting of shellfish, food fish or game fish by persons with a disability.

(1) Definitions:

(a) "Harvester with a disability" means a person who has been granted a disability designation and who possesses a valid disabled harvester endorsement issued by the department;

(b) "Disabled harvester endorsement" means an endorsement to a license issued by the department to a person who has been granted a disability designation;

(c) "Designated harvester companion" means a designated person who only assists with that physical function the harvester with a disability is unable to perform during his or her recreational activity in the taking of shellfish, food fish, or game fish;

(d) "Designated harvester companion card" means an identification card issued by the department to a harvester with a disability for use by another person in assisting or acting on the behalf of the harvester with a disability while engaging in fishing or harvesting activities.

(2) A designated harvester companion card will be issued to the holder of a disabled harvester endorsement along with the issuance of a harvesting license.

(3) It is unlawful for a harvester with a disability to fail to obtain all licenses, permits and catch record cards prior to fishing.

(4) The designated harvester companion, when accompanied by the harvester with a disability, may assist the harvester with a disability in taking shellfish, game fish and food fish or engage in the taking of shellfish, game fish, and food fish on behalf of the harvester with a disability.

(5) It is unlawful for a designated harvester companion to assist a harvester with a disability unless the harvester with a disability is present and participating in the fishing activity, except:

(a) The harvester with a disability is not required to be present at the location where the designated harvester companion is harvesting shellfish for the harvester with a disability. The harvester with a disability is required to be in the direct line of sight of the designated harvester companion who is harvesting shellfish for him or her, unless it is not possible to be in a direct line of sight because of a physical obstruction or other barrier. If such a barrier or obstruction exists, the harvester with a disability is required to be within one-quarter mile of the designated harvester companion who is harvesting shellfish for him or her and must have a form of reliable and direct communication.

(6) It is unlawful for a designated harvester companion to assist a harvester with a disability unless the designated harvester companion has a valid equivalent harvesting license issued by Washington state or another state.

(7) It is unlawful for a designated harvester companion to assist a harvester with a disability unless the designated harvester companion is licensed and has the designated harvester companion card on his or her person.

(8) Shellfish, game fish or food fish harvested by a designated harvester companion on behalf of a harvester with a disability becomes part of the harvester with a disability's daily or possession limit, and must be kept separate from the designated harvester companion's daily or possession limit.

(9) It is unlawful for a harvester with a disability to utilize any angling gear other than fly fishing gear during fly fishing only season, unless the harvester with a disability has been issued a special use permit from the department.

(a) Such person may use alternate casting gear with a casting bubble and monofilament line with no limit on breaking strength; and

(b) Hook size and barb restrictions, fishing fly requirements, and bait and weight prohibitions as provided for in WAC 220-310-150, apply to both conventional fly fishing and alternate casting gear fly fishing under a special use permit.

(10) A violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.380, or other statutes under chapter 77.15 RCW depending on the circumstances of the violation.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.32.237, and 77.04.020. WSR 23-11-062, § 220-305-120, filed 5/12/23, effective 6/12/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.32.237, 77.32.238, and 77.32.400. WSR 18-16-074 (Order 18-162), § 220-305-120, filed 7/30/18, effective 8/30/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 17-17-109, amended and recodified as § 220-305-120, filed 8/21/17, effective 9/21/17. 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 § 220-220-240, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: 1998 c 191 and RCW 75.08.080. WSR 99-03-029 (Order 99-02), § 220-55-065, filed 1/13/99, effective 2/13/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 94-01-001, § 220-55-065, filed 12/1/93, effective 1/1/94
WSR 91-08-054 (Order 91-13), § 220-55-065, filed 4/2/91, effective 5/3/91
WSR 88-05-002 (Order 88-03), § 220-55-065, filed 2/4/88
WSR 87-09-066 (Order 87-16), § 220-55-065, filed 4/21/87
WSR 80-13-064 (Order 80-123), § 220-55-065, filed 9/17/80
WSR 79-09-021 (Order 79-58), § 220-55-065, filed 8/10/79.

Chapter 220-306 Fish—Salmon control zones.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-306-010 Cape Flattery Control Zone.

This area is defined as the area from Cape Flattery (48°23'00"N. lat.) to the northern boundary of the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone; and the area from Cape Flattery extending south to Cape Alava (48°10'00"N. lat.) that is east of 125°05'00"W. long.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 20-22-101 (Order 20-242), § 220-306-010, filed 11/3/20, effective 12/4/20.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-306-020 Salmon Troll Yelloweye Rockfish Conservation Area.

This area is defined as: Beginning at 48°00.00'N. lat., 125°14.00'W. long.; thence to 48°02.00'N. lat., 125°14.00'W. long.; thence to 48°02.00'N. lat., 125°16.50'W. long.; thence to 48°00.00'N. lat., 125°16.50'W. long.; thence to the point of origin.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 20-22-101 (Order 20-242), § 220-306-020, filed 11/3/20, effective 12/4/20.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-306-030 Grays Harbor Control Zone.

This area is defined by a line drawn from the Westport Lighthouse (46°53′18″N. lat., 124°07′01″W. long.); thence to Buoy #2 (46°52′42″N. lat., 124°12′42″W. long.); thence to Buoy #3 (46°55′00″N. lat., 124°14′48″W. long.); thence to the Grays Harbor north jetty (46°55′36″N. lat., 124°10′51″W. long.).

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 20-22-101 (Order 20-242), § 220-306-030, filed 11/3/20, effective 12/4/20.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-306-040 Columbia River Control Zone.

This area is at the Columbia River mouth, bounded on the west by a line running northeast/southwest between the red lighted Buoy #4 (46°13′35″N. lat., 124°06′50″W. long.) and the green lighted Buoy #7 (46°15′09"N. lat., 124°06′16″W. long.); on the east by the Buoy #10 line, which bears north/south at 357° true from the south jetty at 46°14′00″N. lat., 124°03′07″W. long. to its intersection with the north jetty; on the north by a line running northeast/southwest between the green lighted Buoy #7 to the tip of the north jetty (46°15′48″N. lat., 124°05′20″W. long.) and then along the north jetty to the point of intersection with the Buoy #10 line; and on the south by a line running northeast/southwest between the red lighted Buoy #4 and the tip of the south jetty (46°14′03″N. lat., 124°04′05″W. long.), and then along the south jetty to the point of intersection with the Buoy #10 line.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 20-22-101 (Order 20-242), § 220-306-040, filed 11/3/20, effective 12/4/20.

Chapter 220-310 Personal-use fisheries—General rules.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-310-010 Description of catch record cards and required information.

(1) The department shall issue a paper catch record card or provide access to an electronic catch record card for the following species:

(a) Anadromous salmon (salmon);

(b) Dungeness crab taken from Catch Record Card Area 4 east of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line and Catch Record Card Areas 5-13;

(d) Steelhead; and

(e) Sturgeon.

(2) Each paper catch record card shall contain the following identifying information:

(a) Name of fisher;

(b) Home address or mailing address;

(d) Date of issuance;

(e) When the paper catch record card is issued with a one-day charter boat or guide operator stamp license, the catch record card shall contain space for that stamp.

(3) Each paper or electronic catch record card shall contain fields for the following information:

(a) Month of catch;

(b) Day of catch;

(d) A species code for salmon and sturgeon and a marked or unmarked space for salmon;

(e) A space for designating the type of vessel from which halibut was taken, either charter ("c") or private ("p");

(f) The length of sturgeon;

(g) A tally or count of Dungeness crab retained.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.32.090. WSR 23-23-045 (Order 23-01), § 220-310-010, filed 11/6/23, effective 12/7/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 18-21-059 (Order 18-285), § 220-310-010, filed 10/9/18, effective 11/9/18. 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 § 220-310-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-21-031 (Order 06-262), § 220-69-236, filed 10/9/06, effective 11/9/06
WSR 05-05-035 (Order 05-15), § 220-69-236, filed 2/10/05, effective 5/1/05
WSR 04-17-096 (Order 04-210), § 220-69-236, filed 8/17/04, effective 9/17/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.32.050. WSR 00-11-178 (Order 00-80), § 220-69-236, filed 5/24/00, effective 6/24/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 77.12.040. WSR 99-17-066 (Order 99-125), § 220-69-236, filed 8/13/99, effective 4/1/00.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-310-020 Catch record cards.

It is unlawful for any person to fail to comply with the catch record requirements as provided for in this section:

(1) An angler must obtain and have in their physical possession a valid and appropriate paper or electronic Puget Sound Dungeness crab catch record card as described in WAC 220-310-010 to fish for or possess for personal use any Dungeness crab in Catch Record Card Area 4 east of the Bonilla-Tatoosh Line, and in Catch Record Card Areas 5-13.

(2) An angler must obtain and have in their physical possession a valid and appropriate paper or electronic catch record card as described in WAC 220-310-010 to fish for or possess for personal use any anadromous salmon, sturgeon, halibut, or steelhead except a catch record card is not required for:

(a) Commercially caught salmon retained for personal use, as provided in WAC 220-354-030, and commercially caught sturgeon retained for personal use, as provided in WAC 220-353-110; and

(b) Landlocked steelhead or for salmon in waters designated as "landlocked salmon rules apply" in WAC 220-312-010 through 220-312-060.

(3) A paper or electronic catch record card remains valid as long as there is one or more unfilled spaces available for the species being fished for, except:

(a) A paper or electronic catch record card remains valid for catch-and-release sturgeon fishing when the sturgeon portion of the card is full in the mainstem Columbia River downstream from where the river forms the common boundary between Oregon and Washington.

(b) It is unlawful to use a second or subsequent paper or electronic catch record card to retain halibut or sturgeon after the first card is full.

(4) There is a fee for a paper or electronic catch record card for halibut when purchased with an annual saltwater fishing license, an annual combination fishing license, or an annual fish Washington license. There is no charge for a paper or electronic catch record card for halibut with a temporary combination fishing license that is valid for one to three consecutive days, or with a one-day charter boat or guide operator stamp license, or with a youth license.

(5) Immediately upon catching and possessing a salmon, steelhead, sturgeon, Dungeness crab, or halibut, anglers must enter in the appropriate field on the paper or electronic catch record card, the place, date of catch, and species. Anglers in physical possession of a paper catch record card must enter all required information in ink. Anglers in physical possession of an electronic catch record card must enter all required information through the department-authorized mobile application.

(a) Sturgeon anglers must also record the length of the fish;

(b) Halibut anglers must also record the vessel type;

(d) Puget Sound Dungeness crab anglers must also provide a tally mark or count of each Dungeness crab retained from each catch record card area fished. At the end of the fishing day, the fisher must enter the total number of crab tally marks for each fishery type.

(6) Every person issued a paper catch record card must, by April 30th of the year after they used the card, return the card to the department of fish and wildlife or report the card information at the designated internet site by dates indicated on the card, except:

(a) People issued a paper Puget Sound Dungeness crab catch record card must return the card to the Washington department of fish and wildlife or report the card information at the designated internet site by the dates indicated on the card. Anglers using the electronic catch record card must record harvest immediately. If no crab are retained, mobile application users must record no harvest by the end of the season through the department-authorized mobile application.

(b) Failure to return a paper Dungeness crab catch record card or to report the Dungeness crab catch record card information electronically at the designated internet site or through the department-authorized mobile application by the dates indicated on the card will result in a $10 administrative fee. The administrative fee will be collected from anglers when they acquire a subsequent Puget Sound Dungeness crab endorsement.

(7) Any person possessing a paper or electronic catch record card must show their card to any fish and wildlife officer, ex-officio fish and wildlife officer or authorized department employee who asks to inspect the card.

(8) A paper or electronic catch record card must not be transferred, borrowed, altered, or loaned to another person, except as authorized under RCW 77.32.565.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-20-035 (Order 25-17), s 220-310-020, filed 9/23/25, effective 10/24/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.32.090. WSR 23-23-045 (Order 23-01), § 220-310-020, filed 11/6/23, effective 12/7/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 18-21-059 (Order 18-285), § 220-310-020, filed 10/9/18, effective 11/9/18. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-310-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-11-042 (Order 15-126), § 220-56-175, filed 5/14/15, effective 6/14/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 09-02-069 (Order 09-03), § 220-56-175, filed 1/6/09, effective 2/6/09
WSR 08-07-003, § 220-56-175, filed 3/5/08, effective 4/5/08
WSR 07-09-042 (Order 07-59), § 220-56-175, filed 4/11/07, effective 5/12/07
WSR 06-21-031 (Order 06-262), § 220-56-175, filed 10/9/06, effective 11/9/06
WSR 06-13-023 (Order 06-135), § 220-56-175, filed 6/13/06, effective 7/14/06
WSR 06-05-085 (Order 06-23), § 220-56-175, filed 2/14/06, effective 5/1/06
WSR 04-10-033 (Order 04-91), § 220-56-175, filed 4/29/04, effective 5/30/04
WSR 03-05-057 (Order 03-24), § 220-56-175, filed 2/14/03, effective 5/1/03
WSR 01-06-036 (Order 01-24), § 220-56-175, filed 3/5/01, effective 5/1/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.32.050. WSR 00-11-178 (Order 00-80), § 220-56-175, filed 5/24/00, effective 6/24/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080, 77.12.040. WSR 00-08-038 (Order 00-29), § 220-56-175, filed 3/29/00, effective 5/1/00
WSR 99-17-066 (Order 99-125), § 220-56-175, filed 8/13/99, effective 4/1/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 91-08-054 (Order 91-13), § 220-56-175, filed 4/2/91, effective 5/3/91
WSR 90-06-026, § 220-56-175, filed 2/28/90, effective 3/31/90
WSR 89-07-071 (Order 89-05), § 220-56-175, filed 3/20/89
WSR 88-05-002 (Order 88-03), § 220-56-175, filed 2/4/88
WSR 85-11-020 (Order 85-43), § 220-56-175, filed 5/10/85
WSR 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-56-175, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80. Formerly WAC 220-56-023.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-310-030 Food fish fishing—Closed areas.

It is unlawful to fish for or possess food fish taken from the following areas during the times indicated.

(1) It is unlawful at all times to fish for or possess food fish taken for personal use in waters lying within 400 feet below any fish rack, fishway, dam or other artificial or natural obstruction, either temporary or permanent, unless otherwise provided.

(2) Waters of Budd Inlet at Olympia south of the Fourth Avenue Bridge are closed at all times, and all contiguous waters lying between the Fourth Avenue Bridge and a line from the northwesterly corner of the Thriftway Market Building to a point 100 yards north of the railroad bridge located on the western side of the inlet opposite the Thriftway Market Building are closed during the period July 16 through October 31.

(3) The waters of Percival Cove are closed at all times.

(4) Those waters of Hood Canal inshore from yellow marker buoys to the mouth of Finch Creek and waters within the channel created when tidelands are exposed are closed the entire year.

(5) Waters within a radius of 100 yards from the Enetai Hatchery Outfall Creek where it enters saltwater are closed at all times.

(6) Those waters of Sinclair Inlet inside a line fifty yards from the pierhead line of the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard at Bremerton are closed at all times.

(7) Those waters of Hood Canal within 100 feet of the Seabeck Highway Bridge over Big Beef Creek are closed August 1 through November 30.

(8) In Shilshole Bay waters east of a line 175 feet west of the Burlington Northern Railroad Bridge are closed to fishing.

(9) Those waters of the Chinook River upstream from tide gate at the Highway 101 Bridge are closed at all times.

(10) Those waters of the Columbia River between the Vernita Bridge and the Hanford power line crossing (wooden towers at S24, T13N, R27E) are closed October 23 through January 31.

(11) Those waters of the Columbia River between the upstream line of Bonneville Dam to a point 600 feet below the fish ladder at the new Bonneville Dam Powerhouse are closed at all times.

(12) Waters of the Lake Washington Ship Canal west of a north-south line 400 feet east of the eastern end of the north wing wall of Chittenden Locks to the mouth of the Lake Washington Ship Canal are closed to food fish angling at all times.

(13) Waters of Catch Record Card Area 10 west of a line from Point Monroe to Indianola and east of a line from Point Bolin to Battle Point are closed to food fish angling from January 1 through March 31 except it is lawful to fish with gear meeting the fly fishing only requirements of WAC 220-310-150 except it is unlawful to use lead core fly line. Use of gear other than fly fishing gear or use of a lead core line in violation of this subsection is an infraction, punishable under RCW 77.15.160. It is unlawful to retain any fish taken during the period January 1 through March 31.

(14) Chief Joseph Dam - Closed to fishing from the Okanogan County shore between the dam and the Highway 17 Bridge. Closed to fishing from a floating device downstream of Chief Joseph Dam to the Corps of Engineers Safety Zone Marker.

(15) Wells Dam - Waters between the upstream line of Wells Dam to boundary markers 400 feet below the spawning channel discharge on the Chelan County side and the fish ladder on the Douglas County side.

(16) Rocky Reach, Rock Island and Wanapum Dams - Waters between the upstream lines of these dams and boundary markers 400 feet downstream of the fish ladders at Rocky Reach and Rock Island Dams and boundary markers at Wanapum Dam 750 feet below the east fish ladder and 500 feet below the west fish ladder.

(17) Priest Rapids Dam - Waters between the upstream line of Priest Rapids Dam and boundary markers 650 feet below the fish ladders.

(18) Jackson (Moran) Creek - All waters of the Priest Rapids hatchery system including Columbia River waters out to midstream between markers located 100 feet upstream and 400 feet downstream of the mouth of the hatchery outlet.

(19) McNary Dam - Waters between the upstream line of McNary Dam and a line across the river from the red and white marker on the Oregon shore to the downstream end of the wingwall of the boat lock near the Washington shore.

(20) John Day Dam - Waters between the upstream line of John Day Dam and markers approximately 3,000 feet downstream, except that fishing is permitted from the Washington shore to within 400 feet of the fishway entrance.

(21) The Dalles Dam - Waters between the upstream line of the Dalles Dam and the upstream side of the Interstate 197 Bridge, except that fishing is permitted from the Washington shore to within 400 feet of the fishway entrance.

(22) Spring Creek - Waters within 1/4 mile of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Hatchery grounds between posted boundary markers located 1/4 mile on either side of the fish ladder entrance.

(23) The waters of Catch Area 12 are closed at all times to the taking of food fish other than salmon. However, persons with disabilities who permanently use a wheelchair and who have a designated harvester card under WAC 220-220-240 may fish from the ADA-access site at the Hoodsport Salmon Hatchery, as long as such persons follow all department rules that apply to the adjoining waters of Marine Area 12.

(24) Freshwater Bay - Waters south of a line from Angeles Point to Observatory Point (Bachelor Rock) are closed July 1 through October 31.

(25) Tulalip Bay - Waters east of line from Mission Point to Hermosa Point are closed at all times.

(26) Waters of Catch Record Card Area 13 within 500 yards of the Toliva Shoal buoy are closed to fishing for food fish June 16 through April 30 and closed to rockfish year-round.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 17-16-109 (Order 17-147), § 220-310-030, filed 7/28/17, effective 8/28/17
WSR 17-05-112 (Order 17-04), amended and recodified as § 220-310-030, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 13-20-021 (Order 13-210), § 220-56-128, filed 9/23/13, effective 10/24/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 10-07-105 (Order 10-64), § 220-56-128, filed 3/19/10, effective 5/1/10
WSR 06-09-021 (Order 06-67), § 220-56-128, filed 4/11/06, effective 5/12/06
WSR 06-05-085 (Order 06-23), § 220-56-128, filed 2/14/06, effective 5/1/06
WSR 05-05-035 (Order 05-15), § 220-56-128, filed 2/10/05, effective 5/1/05
WSR 04-24-030 (Order 04-306), § 220-56-128, filed 11/23/04, effective 12/24/04
WSR 04-17-098 (Order 04-218), § 220-56-128, filed 8/17/04, effective 9/17/04
WSR 02-08-048 (Order 02-53), § 220-56-128, filed 3/29/02, effective 5/1/02. Statutory Authority: 2000 c 107 § 7. WSR 00-16-091 (Order 00-134), § 220-56-128, filed 7/31/00, effective 8/31/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 77.12.040. WSR 98-15-081 (Order 98-122), § 220-56-128, filed 7/15/98, effective 8/15/98
WSR 98-06-031, § 220-56-128, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 97-07-078 (Order 97-53), § 220-56-128, filed 3/19/97, effective 5/1/97
WSR 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-56-128, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95
WSR 94-14-069, § 220-56-128, filed 7/1/94, effective 8/1/94
WSR 93-08-034 (Order 93-20), § 220-56-128, filed 3/31/93, effective 5/1/93
WSR 91-08-054 (Order 91-13), § 220-56-128, filed 4/2/91, effective 5/3/91
WSR 90-06-026, § 220-56-128, filed 2/28/90, effective 3/31/90
WSR 89-07-060 (Order 89-12), § 220-56-128, filed 3/16/89
WSR 88-10-012 (Order 88-14), § 220-56-128, filed 4/26/88
WSR 85-09-017 (Order 85-20), § 220-56-128, filed 4/9/85
WSR 82-07-047 (Order 82-19), § 220-56-128, filed 3/18/82
WSR 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-56-128, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80. Formerly WAC 220-56-065.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-310-040 Total possession limit.

The lawful total cumulative number of salmon or amounts of other food fish and shellfish possessed when taken from more than one area shall not exceed the daily catch or possession limit for a single area.

History

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 § 220-310-040, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-56-155, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-310-050 Unlawful to take another's limit.

It is unlawful for any person to catch, dig or possess fish or shellfish for another person except designated harvesters as provided in WAC 220-220-240.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-310-050, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 04-07-009 (Order 04-39), § 220-56-150, filed 3/4/04, effective 5/1/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 86-09-020 (Order 86-08), § 220-56-150, filed 4/9/86
WSR 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-56-150, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-310-060 Wastage of food fish or shellfish.

It shall be unlawful to take, fish for or possess food fish or shellfish taken for personal use with the intent of wasting or destroying such food fish or shellfish.

History

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 § 220-310-060, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-56-140, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-310-070 Statewide bait rules.

(1) It is unlawful to fish for sturgeon except with bait.

(2) It is unlawful to use lamprey as fishing bait, regardless of the source or species of lamprey.

(3) It is acceptable to use bait in saltwater.

(4) It is unlawful to chum, broadcast, feed, or distribute into freshwater any bait or other substance capable of attracting fish unless specifically authorized in exceptions to statewide rules.

(5) When fishing for trout with bait, all trout and kokanee that are lawful to possess and are equal to or greater than the minimum size are counted as part of the daily limit, whether kept or released, and it is unlawful to continue to fish once the daily limit has been achieved, except that steelhead trout may be caught and released until the daily limit is taken.

(6) It is unlawful to possess or use live aquatic animals as bait in fresh water except:

(a) Live aquatic animals (other than fish) collected from the water being fished may be possessed or used as bait.

(b) Live sand shrimp may be possessed or used as bait.

(c) Live forage fish may be possessed or used as bait in the Columbia River downstream of a line projected from Rocky Point on the Washington bank through Red Buoy 44 to the navigation light at Tongue Point on the Oregon bank.

(7) Use of bait in violation of this section is an infraction, punishable under RCW 77.15.160.

(8) It is unlawful to possess fish taken with bait in violation of the provisions of this section. Possession of fish while using bait in violation of the provisions of this section is a rebuttable presumption that the fish were taken with such bait. Violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.380 Unlawful recreational fishing in the second degree—Penalty, unless the fish are taken in the amounts or manner to constitute a violation of RCW 77.15.370 Unlawful recreational fishing in the first degree—Penalty—Criminal wildlife penalty assessment.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 20-03-130 (Order 20-09), § 220-310-070, filed 1/17/20, effective 2/17/20. 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 § 220-310-070, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 09-06-042 (Order 09-27), § 220-56-122, filed 2/25/09, effective 5/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.04.020. WSR 07-16-056, § 220-56-122, filed 7/26/07, effective 8/26/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-13-023 (Order 06-135), § 220-56-122, filed 6/13/06, effective 7/14/06
WSR 06-09-021 (Order 06-67), § 220-56-122, filed 4/11/06, effective 5/12/06
WSR 06-05-085 (Order 06-23), § 220-56-122, filed 2/14/06, effective 5/1/06.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-310-080 Game fish seasons—General rules.

It is unlawful to fish for game fish except during the seasons and times below.

(1) Freshwater lakes, ponds and reservoirs: Open year-round except as provided for in WAC 220-312-010 through 220-312-060.

(2) Freshwater rivers, streams, and beaver ponds: Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31 except as provided for in WAC 220-312-010 through 220-312-060.

(3) Saltwater (all waters downstream and seaward of the mouths of rivers and streams generally defined in WAC 220-200-060 and specifically defined in WAC 220-300-220): Open year-round, except:

(a) Lake Washington Ship Canal - Those waters of Area 10 west of the Lake Washington Ship Canal to a north-south line 175 feet west of the Burlington-Northern Railroad Bridge are closed waters.

(b) Toliva Shoal - Waters within 500 yards of the Toliva Shoal buoy are closed waters from June 16 through April 30.

(c) Freshwater Bay - Waters south of a line from Angeles Point westerly to Observatory Point are closed July 1 through October 31.

(d) Tulalip Bay - Waters of Tulalip Bay east of a line from Hermosa Point to Mission Point are closed waters.

(e) Agate Pass - Waters of Catch Record Card Area 10 west of a line from Point Monroe to Indianola and east of a line from Point Bolin to Battle Point are closed to game fish angling from January 1 through March 31; however, a person can fish with gear meeting the fly-fishing-only requirements of WAC 220-310-150 as long as he or she does not use lead-core fly line. It is unlawful to retain any fish taken during the period January 1 through March 31.

(f) Those waters of Hood Canal inshore from yellow marker buoys to the mouth of Finch Creek, and waters within the channel created when tidelands are exposed, are closed the entire year.

However, persons with disabilities who permanently use a wheelchair and who have a designated harvester card under WAC 220-220-240 may fish from the ADA-access site at the Hoodsport Salmon Hatchery, as long as such persons follow all department rules that apply to the adjoining waters of Marine Area 12.

(4) A violation of this section is an infraction, punishable under RCW 77.15.160, unless the person has harvested game fish. If the person has harvested game fish, the violation is punishable under RCW 77.15.380, Unlawful recreational fishing in the second degree—Penalty, unless the game fish are taken in the amounts or manner to constitute a violation of RCW 77.15.370, Unlawful recreational fishing in the first degree—Penalty.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.04.130. WSR 19-03-003 (Order 19-01), § 220-310-080, filed 1/2/19, effective 2/2/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 18-06-045 (Order 18-30), § 220-310-080, filed 3/1/18, effective 4/1/18. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-310-080, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-11-042 (Order 15-126), § 220-56-500, filed 5/14/15, effective 6/14/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 13-20-021 (Order 13-210), § 220-56-500, filed 9/23/13, effective 10/24/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-18-006 (Order 12-190), § 220-56-500, filed 8/23/12, effective 9/23/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 10-07-105 (Order 10-64), § 220-56-500, filed 3/19/10, effective 5/1/10
WSR 09-06-042 (Order 09-27), § 220-56-500, filed 2/25/09, effective 5/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.04.020. WSR 08-15-002 (Order 08-165), § 220-56-500, filed 7/3/08, effective 8/3/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-13-023 (Order 06-135), § 220-56-500, filed 6/13/06, effective 7/14/06.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-310-090 Game fish possession limits and size limits.

It is unlawful to retain or possess game fish taken in excess of the daily, possession, or license year possession limits, or game fish that do not conform to the size limits provided for in this section, unless otherwise provided for in WAC 220-312-010 through 220-312-060.

(1) Daily game fish possession and size limits:

| Species | Daily limit | Size limits | | --- | --- | --- | | Largemouth Bass | No limit for all rivers, streams and beaver ponds. | No size restriction. | | | 5 from lakes, ponds, reservoirs. | Release bass 12 to 17 inches in length. Not more than 1 largemouth bass 17 inches in length or greater may be retained. | | Smallmouth Bass | No limit for all rivers, streams and beaver ponds. | No size restriction. | | | 10 from lakes, ponds, reservoirs. | No minimum size. Not more than one smallmouth bass over 14 inches in length or greater may be retained. | | Burbot | 5 | No size restriction. | | Channel catfish | No limit for all rivers, streams and beaver ponds. | No size restriction. | | | 5 from lakes, ponds, reservoirs. | No size restriction. | | Eastern brook trout | No daily limit. | No size restriction. | | Grass carp | Unlawful to retain unless otherwise provided in WAC 220-312-020 and 220-312-040. | Not applicable. | | Tiger Muskellunge | 1 | Minimum size 50 inches in length. | | Kokanee | 10 | No size restriction. | | Lake trout | No daily limit. | No size restriction. | | Trout | 5 from lakes, ponds and reservoirs. | No size restriction. | | | 2 from rivers, streams, and beaver ponds. | Wild trout 8-inch minimum length. Hatchery trout no minimum length. | | | The daily trout limit is 5 trout, regardless of origin. | | | Hatchery steelhead | 2 | 20-inch minimum length. | | Walleye | No limit for all rivers, streams and beaver ponds. | No size restriction. | | | 8 from lakes, ponds, reservoirs. | 12-inch minimum size. Not more than 1 walleye greater than 22 inches in length may be retained. | | Whitefish | 15 | No size restriction. | | All other game fish | No limit. | No size restriction. |

(2) Possession limit: The game fish possession limit in the field or in transit is two daily limits in fresh, frozen or processed form.

(3) Wild steelhead, Dolly Varden, and bull trout: Except as provided for in this section and WAC 220-312-010 through 220-312-060, it is unlawful to retain wild steelhead, Dolly Varden, or bull trout.

(4) Saltwater game fish retention: Game fish taken in saltwater may not be retained, except that up to two hatchery steelhead per day may be retained.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-05-066 (Order 22-06), § 220-310-090, filed 2/11/22, effective 7/1/22
WSR 20-03-130 (Order 20-09), § 220-310-090, filed 1/17/20, effective 2/17/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 18-06-045 (Order 18-30), § 220-310-090, filed 3/1/18, effective 4/1/18. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-310-090, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012 and 77.12.047. WSR 16-06-073 (Order 16-30), § 220-56-510, filed 2/26/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-06-065 and 15-06-006 (Order 15-033), § 220-56-510, filed 3/4/15 and 2/20/15, effective 7/1/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 08-07-003, § 220-56-510, filed 3/5/08, effective 4/5/08
WSR 06-13-023 (Order 06-135), § 220-56-510, filed 6/13/06, effective 7/14/06.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-310-100 Fish handling rules—Removal from water.

In order to protect fish that are required to be released:

(1) It is unlawful to totally or partially remove six-gill shark from the water.

(2) In all freshwater areas, except the Columbia River downstream from a line between Rocky Point and Tongue Point, it is unlawful to totally remove salmon, steelhead, Dolly Varden or bull trout from the water if it is unlawful to retain those salmon, steelhead, Dolly Varden or bull trout or if the angler subsequently releases the salmon, steelhead, Dolly Varden or bull trout.

(3) In Marine Areas 5 through 13, it is unlawful to bring wild salmon or a species of salmon aboard a vessel if it is unlawful to retain that salmon. For purposes of this subsection, "aboard" means inside the gunnel of a vessel.

(4) In Marine Area 2-2 east of the Buoy 13 line, salmon required to be released may not be totally removed from the water, except anglers fishing from vessels thirty feet or longer as shown on their state registration or Coast Guard documentation are exempt from this subsection.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 20-05-022 (Order 20-23), § 220-310-100, filed 2/7/20, effective 3/9/20. 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 § 220-310-100, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-05-085 (Order 06-23), § 220-56-118, filed 2/14/06, effective 5/1/06
WSR 05-17-007 (Order 05-168), § 220-56-118, filed 8/3/05, effective 9/3/05
WSR 05-05-035 (Order 05-15), § 220-56-118, filed 2/10/05, effective 5/1/05
WSR 04-07-009 (Order 04-39), § 220-56-118, filed 3/4/04, effective 5/1/04.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-310-110 Angling gear—Lawful and unlawful acts.

(1) It is unlawful for any person to use more than one line while angling for personal use, except:

(a) Anglers in possession of a valid two-pole endorsement may use up to two lines while fishing in lakes, ponds, and reservoirs open to fishing unless listed as an exception in WAC 220-220-160. Anglers in possession of a valid two-pole endorsement may use up to two lines while fishing in rivers and marine areas as noted in WAC 220-220-160 and 220-312-010 through 220-312-060.

(b) A second line using forage fish jigger gear is permissible while fishing in Catch Record Card Areas 5, 6, 7, 8-1, 8-2, 9, 10, 11, and 13.

(c) When fishing outside 3 miles from shore in Pacific Ocean waters for tuna species, anglers are not restricted on the number of rods or lines fished per angler, provided that no other species are possessed onboard the vessel. A violation of this subsection is an infraction, punishable under RCW 77.15.160, Infractions.

(2) It is unlawful for any person to take, fish for, or possess fish taken for personal use by any means other than angling with a line attached to a pole held in hand while landing the fish or with a hand-operated line without rod or reel, except:

(a) It is unlawful to fish for or possess salmon taken for personal use with hand lines in marine waters of Puget Sound east of the mouth of the Sekiu River and in Washington waters at the mouth of the Columbia River east of a line projected true north and south through Buoy 10, Grays Harbor, and Willapa Bay.

(b) It is permissible to leave a pole in a pole holder while playing or landing the fish if the pole is capable of being readily removed from the pole holder.

(3) It is unlawful for any person while angling to fail to keep his angling gear under his or her direct and immediate physical control.

(4) In areas where a saltwater license is valid, each fisher aboard a vessel may continue to deploy angling gear or shellfish gear until the daily limit of food fish or shellfish for all licensed anglers and juvenile anglers aboard has been retained.

(5) In Catch Record Card Areas 1 through 13: It is unlawful for any person to take, fish for, or possess bottomfish or halibut taken for personal use, to fail to have onboard the vessel a fish descending or fish recompression device, rigged for immediate use, and capable of rapidly returning rockfish to depth of capture.

(6) A violation of this section is an infraction, punishable under RCW 77.15.160, unless the person has harvested fish or shellfish. If the person has harvested fish or shellfish, the violation is punishable under RCW 77.15.380, Unlawful recreational fishing in the second degree—Penalty, unless the fish or shellfish are taken in the amounts or manner to constitute a violation of RCW 77.15.370, Unlawful recreational fishing in the first degree—Penalty.

(7) It is unlawful to possess fish or shellfish taken with gear in violation of the provisions of this section. Possession of fish or shellfish while using gear in violation of the provisions of this section is a rebuttable presumption that the fish or shellfish were taken with such gear. Possession of such fish or shellfish is punishable under RCW 77.15.380, Unlawful recreational fishing in the second degree—Penalty, unless the fish or shellfish are taken in the amounts or manner to constitute a violation of RCW 77.15.370, Unlawful recreational fishing in the first degree—Penalty.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, 77.12.047 and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 660. WSR 18-23-070 (Order 18-302), § 220-310-110, filed 11/16/18, effective 12/17/18. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-310-115, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 17-01-085 (Order 16-322), § 220-56-115, filed 12/16/16, effective 1/16/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-11-042 (Order 15-126), § 220-56-115, filed 5/14/15, effective 6/14/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, 77.12.047 and 50 C.F.R. Part 660, Subpart K. WSR 13-06-070 (Order 13-27), § 220-56-115, filed 3/6/13, effective 4/6/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-18-006 (Order 12-190), § 220-56-115, filed 8/23/12, effective 9/23/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 10-07-105 (Order 10-64), § 220-56-115, filed 3/19/10, effective 5/1/10
WSR 06-09-021 (Order 06-67), § 220-56-115, filed 4/11/06, effective 5/12/06
WSR 06-05-085 (Order 06-23), § 220-56-115, filed 2/14/06, effective 5/1/06
WSR 05-05-035 (Order 05-15), § 220-56-115, filed 2/10/05, effective 5/1/05
WSR 04-07-009 (Order 04-39), § 220-56-115, filed 3/4/04, effective 5/1/04
WSR 02-09-001 (Order 02-53A), § 220-56-115, filed 4/3/02, effective 5/4/02
WSR 01-06-036 (Order 01-24), § 220-56-115, filed 3/5/01, effective 5/1/01. Statutory Authority: 2000 c 107 § 7. WSR 00-16-091 (Order 00-134), § 220-56-115, filed 7/31/00, effective 8/31/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 77.12.040. WSR 99-15-081 (Order 99-102), § 220-56-115, filed 7/20/99, effective 8/20/99
WSR 98-06-031, § 220-56-115, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 95-04-066 (Order 95-10), § 220-56-115, filed 1/30/95, effective 5/1/95
WSR 91-08-054 (Order 91-13), § 220-56-115, filed 4/2/91, effective 5/3/91
WSR 90-06-026, § 220-56-115, filed 2/28/90, effective 3/31/90
WSR 88-10-013 (Order 88-15), § 220-56-115, filed 4/26/88
WSR 87-09-066 (Order 87-16), § 220-56-115, filed 4/21/87
WSR 85-09-017 (Order 85-20), § 220-56-115, filed 4/9/85
WSR 84-09-026 (Order 84-22), § 220-56-115, filed 4/11/84
WSR 82-13-040 (Order 82-61), § 220-56-115, filed 6/9/82
WSR 82-07-047 (Order 82-19), § 220-56-115, filed 3/18/82
WSR 80-12-040 (Order 80-107), § 220-56-115, filed 8/29/80
WSR 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-56-115, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-310-120 Gaffing and use of other body-penetrating devices—Personal use.

(1) It is unlawful to club, gaff, snag, snare, dip net, harass, spear, stone, or otherwise molest, mutilate, injure, kill, destroy, or shoot with a firearm, crossbow, bow and arrow, or compressed air gun, any fish or shellfish or fish or shellfish parts for personal-use purposes, except:

(a) A person may use a dip net or club in the landing of fish taken by personal-use angling, unless otherwise provided; and a person may use a gaff in the landing of tuna, halibut, lingcod in Marine Areas 1 through 3 and 4, west of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line and dogfish, and a harpoon in the landing of halibut, in all catch record card areas;

(b) A person may use a spear in underwater spear fishing, as provided in WAC 220-310-130;

(d) A person may snag herring, smelt, anchovies, pilchard, sand lance, and squid when using forage fish jigger gear or squid jigs; and

(e) A person may shoot halibut when landing them with a dip net, harpoon or gaff for personal use only.

(2) It is unlawful to possess fish or shellfish or parts of fish or shellfish taken using the unlawful methods described in subsection (1) of this section.

(3) It is unlawful to use a device that penetrates the body of a sturgeon under any circumstance, whether the sturgeon is legal to retain or not.

(4) Violation of this section is a gross misdemeanor punishable under RCW 77.15.370, Unlawful recreational fishing in the first degree—Penalty.

(5) It is unlawful to attempt acts that violate this section. Violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.380, Unlawful recreational fishing in the second degree—Penalty.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, 77.12.047, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 660. WSR 17-17-045, § 220-310-120, filed 8/10/17, effective 9/10/17. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-310-120, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 13-03-153 (Order 13-16), § 220-20-117, filed 1/23/13, effective 2/23/13.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-310-130 Spearfishing.

It shall be lawful to take, fish for and possess food fish taken for personal use in saltwater, except salmon and sturgeon, if such food fish are taken with underwater spearfishing gear commonly used in the sport of "skin diving."

History

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 § 220-310-130, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 90-06-026, § 220-56-160, filed 2/28/90, effective 3/31/90
WSR 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-56-160, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-310-140 Bow and arrow fishing.

It shall be lawful to take, fish for and possess food fish, except salmon, shad, or sturgeon, for personal use by bow and arrow fishing.

History

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 § 220-310-140, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 90-06-026, § 220-56-165, filed 2/28/90, effective 3/31/90
WSR 80-07-017 (Order 80-45), § 220-56-165, filed 6/11/80
WSR 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-56-165, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-310-150 Fly fishing.

(1) It is unlawful to fish in waters restricted to "fly fishing only" with the use of:

(a) A fixed spool reel.

(b) Fishing line other than conventional fly line or conventional "Tenkara" fly line, except that other line may be used for backing and leader if it is attached to not less than 25 feet of conventional fly line.

(d) Not more than two flies each with a single-point barbless hook.

(e) Bait.

(f) Weight attached to the leader or line.

(2) Only knotless nets may be used to land fish in waters restricted to "fly fishing only."

(3)(a) A violation of gear restrictions in subsection (1) or (2) of this section is an infraction, punishable under RCW 77.15.160, unless the person possesses fish taken with prohibited gear.

(b) It is unlawful to possess fish taken with gear in violation of the provisions of this section. Possession of fish while using gear in violation of the provisions of this section is a rebuttable presumption that the fish were taken with such gear. Possession of such fish is punishable under RCW 77.15.380 Unlawful recreational fishing in the second degree—Penalty, unless the fish are taken in the amounts or manner to constitute a violation of RCW 77.15.370 Unlawful recreational fishing in the first degree—Penalty.

(4) "Fly" means a lure on which thread, feathers, hackle, foam, rubber, or yarn cover a minimum of half the shank of the hook. Metallic colored tape, metal wire, metal tape, tinsel, mylar, or beadeyes may be used as an integral part of the design of the fly pattern.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-05-066 (Order 22-06), § 220-310-150, filed 2/11/22, effective 7/1/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 17-17-109, § 220-310-150, filed 8/21/17, effective 9/21/17. 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 § 220-310-150, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012 and 77.12.047. WSR 16-06-073 (Order 16-30), § 220-56-210, filed 2/26/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-06-065 and 15-06-006 (Order 15-033), § 220-56-210, filed 3/4/15 and 2/20/15, effective 7/1/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 07-05-051 (Order 07-22), § 220-56-210, filed 2/16/07, effective 3/19/07
WSR 06-09-021 (Order 06-67), § 220-56-210, filed 4/11/06, effective 5/12/06
WSR 02-08-048 (Order 02-53), § 220-56-210, filed 3/29/02, effective 5/1/02
WSR 01-06-051 (Order 01-31), § 220-56-210, filed 3/6/01, effective 4/6/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 95-04-066 (Order 95-10), § 220-56-210, filed 1/30/95, effective 5/1/95
WSR 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-56-210, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-310-160 Daily limits other food fish not otherwise provided for.

It is unlawful for any person to retain more than the following quantities taken for personal use. Unless otherwise provided, other food fish fishing is open the entire year:

(1) Shiner perch: Daily limit 15 fish.

(2) All other marine food fish not otherwise provided for in this chapter except albacore tuna and all mackerel: Daily limit two fish.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, and 77.04.055. WSR 20-04-058 (Order 20-19), § 220-310-160, filed 1/30/20, effective 7/1/20. 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 § 220-310-160, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012 and 77.12.047. WSR 13-11-125 (Order 13-105), § 220-56-240, filed 5/21/13, effective 6/21/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020 and 77.12.047. WSR 11-16-103 (Order 11-184), § 220-56-240, filed 8/3/11, effective 9/3/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 10-07-105 (Order 10-64), § 220-56-240, filed 3/19/10, effective 5/1/10
WSR 01-06-036 (Order 01-24), § 220-56-240, filed 3/5/01, effective 5/1/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080, 77.12.040. WSR 00-08-038 (Order 00-29), § 220-56-240, filed 3/29/00, effective 5/1/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 1998 c 191 § 40. WSR 98-24-042 (Order 98-241), § 220-56-240, filed 11/24/98, effective 1/1/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 75.08.080. WSR 98-06-031, § 220-56-240, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 97-08-017 (Order 97-53), § 220-56-240, filed 3/25/97, effective 5/1/97
WSR 96-05-004 (Order 96-13), § 220-56-240, filed 2/9/96, effective 5/1/96
WSR 95-04-066 (Order 95-10), § 220-56-240, filed 1/30/95, effective 5/1/95
WSR 94-14-069, § 220-56-240, filed 7/1/94, effective 8/1/94
WSR 93-22-004 (Order 93-125), § 220-56-240, filed 10/20/93, effective 1/1/94
WSR 93-08-034 (Order 93-20), § 220-56-240, filed 3/31/93, effective 5/1/93
WSR 92-11-012 (Order 92-19), § 220-56-240, filed 5/12/92, effective 6/12/92
WSR 91-08-054 (Order 91-13), § 220-56-240, filed 4/2/91, effective 5/3/91
WSR 90-06-026, § 220-56-240, filed 2/28/90, effective 3/31/90
WSR 89-07-060 (Order 89-12), § 220-56-240, filed 3/16/89
WSR 88-10-012 (Order 88-14), § 220-56-240, filed 4/26/88
WSR 86-09-020 (Order 86-08), § 220-56-240, filed 4/9/86
WSR 85-09-017 (Order 85-20), § 220-56-240, filed 4/9/85
WSR 84-09-026 (Order 84-22), § 220-56-240, filed 4/11/84
WSR 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-56-240, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-310-170 Possession of gamefish, food fish or shellfish in unlawful condition—Possession aboard a vessel.

(1) Fish and shellfish may be cleaned and portioned in the field except sturgeon when sturgeon eggs are in possession. It is unlawful for a fisher to fail to retain proof of compliance with number, species, size, weight, sex, or wild or hatchery origin restrictions, if such restrictions apply, until the fisher is ashore and has finished fishing for the day. This subsection does not apply if the catch is in the process of being prepared for immediate consumption.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, it is unlawful to possess Dolly Varden/bull trout in the field in such condition that the species and total length cannot be determined.

(3) In Marine Areas 1 through 6 it is unlawful for any person to possess more than one daily limit of fish or shellfish in fresh form while aboard a vessel.

History

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 § 220-310-170, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 01-06-036 (Order 01-24), § 220-56-145, filed 3/5/01, effective 5/1/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080, 77.12.040. WSR 00-08-038 (Order 00-29), § 220-56-145, filed 3/29/00, effective 5/1/00
WSR 99-08-029 (Order 99-13), § 220-56-145, filed 3/30/99, effective 5/1/99
WSR 98-06-031, § 220-56-145, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 83-07-043 (Order 83-16), § 220-56-145, filed 3/17/83
WSR 82-13-040 (Order 82-61), § 220-56-145, filed 6/9/82
WSR 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-56-145, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-310-210 Possession and delivery of Canadian-origin food fish and shellfish.

(1) It is unlawful to possess in marine waters or deliver into Washington shellfish or food fish taken for personal use from Canadian waters unless the person also possesses a valid Canadian sport fishing license and catch record card, if one is required.

(2) Canadian-origin rockfish restrictions: It is unlawful to possess yelloweye or canary rockfish taken for personal use from Canadian waters.

(3) Canadian-origin halibut restrictions:

(a) The daily limit of halibut is one daily limit, regardless of the origin of the halibut.

(b) The possession limit is two halibut if at least one halibut was taken from Washington waters. It is unlawful to possess in excess of the Canadian possession limit of halibut for the time and area fished if all halibut were taken from Canadian waters.

(4) Canadian-origin salmon restrictions:

(a) It is unlawful to possess in marine waters or deliver into Washington any fresh salmon taken for personal use from Canadian waters unless:

(i) Such salmon are in compliance with current salmon regulations for the waters of the applicable department of fish and wildlife catch record card area; or

(ii) The vessel operator obtained a valid Canadian customs clearance number while the vessel was moored at a Canadian government dock in Ucluelet, Victoria, Sydney, White Rock, or Bedwell Harbor, British Columbia; or

(iii) The vessel operator has completed and submitted the trip report via the internet at http://wdfw/licensing/canadian_catch.php.; and

(iv) The salmon in possession are in compliance with Canadian fishing regulations.

(b) It is unlawful to fish for any species in state or offshore waters from a vessel having Canadian-origin salmon aboard that do not meet the current salmon regulations for the waters being fished.

(c) It is unlawful for a fisher to fish for any species in state or offshore waters if the fisher possesses in the field any salmon that do not meet the current salmon regulations for the waters being fished.

(5) "Delivery" of Canadian-origin fish into Washington defined. For the purposes of this section, "delivery" means transportation by a private or commercial recreational fishing vessel. Delivery in Washington is complete when, within the state, the vessel anchors, moors, ties to a float or pier, or is placed or attempted to be placed on a boat trailer. "Delivery" is also complete if the fish or shellfish are offloaded from the vessel within state waters.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515 and 77.65.520. WSR 18-15-047 (Order 18-161), § 220-310-210, filed 7/13/18, effective 8/13/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 17-16-109 (Order 17-147), § 220-310-210, filed 7/28/17, effective 8/28/17
WSR 17-05-112 (Order 17-04), recodified as § 220-310-210, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.04.020. WSR 08-15-090 (Order 08-172), § 220-56-156, filed 7/17/08, effective 8/17/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-05-085 (Order 06-23), § 220-56-156, filed 2/14/06, effective 5/1/06
WSR 05-05-046 (Order 05-22), § 220-56-156, filed 2/14/05, effective 3/17/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 92-11-012 (Order 92-19), § 220-56-156, filed 5/12/92, effective 6/12/92
WSR 90-08-001 (Order 90-22), § 220-56-156, filed 3/22/90, effective 4/22/90
WSR 85-09-017 (Order 85-20), § 220-56-156, filed 4/9/85.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-310-220 Juvenile fishing waters.

It is unlawful for a person fifteen years of age or older to fish any waters restricted to juvenile fishing only.

History

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 § 220-310-220, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 88-07-065 (Order 307), § 232-12-154, filed 3/16/88
WSR 81-22-002 (Order 174), § 232-12-154, filed 10/22/81
WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-154, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-355.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-310-230 Juvenile fishing events.

(1) Juvenile fishing events are restricted to persons under fifteen years of age. A juvenile fishing event exists when ten or more juveniles fish competitively and determine winners, regardless of prize value.

(2) It is unlawful for a juvenile fishing event sponsor to fail to notify the department regional office in the region in which the event will occur prior to holding a juvenile fishing event. The department shall approve or deny the juvenile fishing event. It is unlawful to sponsor a juvenile fishing event if the department has denied approval of the event. Violation of this subsection is an infraction, punishable under RCW 77.15.160.

(3) Juvenile fishing events that may adversely affect fish or wildlife resources or other recreational opportunity may be denied. Juvenile fishing events are not allowed on sea-run cutthroat trout, Dolly Varden, or bull trout.

(4) The daily limit for the juvenile fishing event shall not exceed the daily limit for the species being fished in the body of water where the event is being held, except that the event sponsor may set a daily limit lower than the daily limit for the body of water. Events are restricted to approved waters.

(5) Events may not exceed three consecutive days.

(6) Event participants may not restrict public access at boat launches.

(7) The total prizes awarded for any juvenile fishing event may not exceed $1,000.

(8) Juvenile fishing event sponsors requesting fish from the department are required to apply for fish by February 1st of the year in which the event is planned.

Sponsors who receive fish are required to report event information required by the department by February 1st of the year following the event. Failure to report event information will result in a denial of fish for the calendar year following the calendar year during which the event was held.

History

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 § 220-310-230, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-09-021 (Order 06-67), § 232-12-272, filed 4/11/06, effective 5/12/06
WSR 02-08-048 (Order 02-53), § 232-12-272, filed 3/29/02, effective 5/1/02.

Chapter 220-311 Personal-use fisheries—Marine specific rules.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-311-010 Marine area codes.

The term "marine area code numbers" is defined as the catch area for the catch record card. The following is a list of the catch areas:

(1) Area 1 (Ilwaco): Waters west of the Buoy 10 Line and north to Leadbetter Point.

(2)(a) Area 2 (Westport-Ocean Shores): From Leadbetter Point north to the Queets River. Area 2 excludes waters of Willapa Bay and Grays Harbor.

(b) Area 2-1: Willapa Bay east of a line from Leadbetter Point (46°39'12"N, 124°3'31"W) due west to 46°39'12"N, 124°5'20"W then due north to the westerly most landfall on Cape Shoalwater at 46°44'40"N, 124°5'20"W.

(c) Area 2-2: Grays Harbor east of a line from the outermost end of the north jetty to the outermost exposed end of the south jetty.

(3) Area 3 (La Push): From the Queets River north to Cape Alava.

(4) Area 4 (Neah Bay): From Cape Alava north and inside Juan de Fuca Strait to the Sekiu River.

(5) Area 5 (Sekiu and Pillar Point): From mouth of Sekiu River east to Low Point, mouth of the Lyre River.

(6) Area 6 (East Juan de Fuca Strait): From Low Point east to the Partridge Point-Point Wilson line north to the line from Trial Island (near Victoria, B.C.) - Rosario Strait Traffic Lane Entrance Lighted Buoy R (USCG Light List No. 16340, referenced as Y "R" on National Ocean Service Chart No. 18400-1 dated 1997-08-30) - Smith Island - the most northeasterly of the Lawson Reef lighted buoys (RB1 QK Fl Bell) - Northwest Island - the Initiative 77 marker on Fidalgo Island.

(7) Area 7 (San Juan Islands): All marine waters north of the line described under Area 6 to the United States-Canadian boundary.

(8)(a) Area 8 (Deception Pass, Hope and Camano Islands): Line projected from West Point on Whidbey Island to Reservation Head on Fidalgo Island east through Deception Pass, including all waters east of Whidbey Island to the Possession Point - Shipwreck Line.

(b) Area 8-1 (Deception Pass and Hope Island): East of a line projected from West Point on Whidbey Island to Reservation Head on Fidalgo Island, south of the Burlington Northern Railroad Bridge at the north end of Swinomish Slough, north of the Highway 532 Bridge between Camano Island and the mainland, and westerly of a line from the East Point Light on Whidbey Island to the Saratoga Pass Light #4 on Camano Island (Fl red 4 sec.).

(c) Area 8-2 (Port Susan and Port Gardner): East of a line from the East Point Light on Whidbey Island to the Saratoga Pass Light #4 on Camano Island (Fl red 4 sec.) and north of a line from the south tip of Possession Point 110 degrees true to a shipwreck on the opposite shore.

(9) Area 9 (Admiralty Inlet): All waters inside and south of the Partridge Point-Point Wilson Line and a line projected from the southerly tip of Possession Point 110 degrees true to a shipwreck on the opposite shore and northerly of the Hood Canal Bridge and the Apple Cove Point-Edwards Point Line.

(10) Area 10 (Seattle-Bremerton): From the Apple Cove Point-Edwards Point Line to a line projected true east-west through the northern tip of Vashon Island.

(11) Area 11 (Tacoma-Vashon Island): From the northern tip of Vashon Island to the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.

(12) Area 12 (Hood Canal): All contiguous waters south of the Hood Canal Bridge and adjacent waters north of the Hood Canal Bridge when fishing from the pontoon beneath the bridge.

(13) Area 13 (South Puget Sound): All contiguous waters south of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.

History

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 § 220-311-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17
WSR 16-14-045 (Order 16-160), § 220-56-185, filed 6/28/16, effective 7/29/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 10-07-105 (Order 10-64), § 220-56-185, filed 3/19/10, effective 5/1/10
WSR 07-05-051 (Order 07-22), § 220-56-185, filed 2/16/07, effective 3/19/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080, 77.12.040. WSR 00-08-038 (Order 00-29), § 220-56-185, filed 3/29/00, effective 5/1/00
WSR 99-15-081 (Order 99-102), § 220-56-185, filed 7/20/99, effective 8/20/99
WSR 99-08-029 (Order 99-13), § 220-56-185, filed 3/30/99, effective 5/1/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 95-04-066 (Order 95-10), § 220-56-185, filed 1/30/95, effective 5/1/95
WSR 91-08-054 (Order 91-13), § 220-56-185, filed 4/2/91, effective 5/3/91
WSR 89-07-060 (Order 89-12), § 220-56-185, filed 3/16/89
WSR 88-10-013 (Order 88-15), § 220-56-185, filed 4/26/88
WSR 85-18-026 (Order 85-111), § 220-56-185, filed 5/27/85
WSR 85-09-017 (Order 85-20), § 220-56-185, filed 4/9/85
WSR 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-56-185, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-311-020 Puget Sound public fishing piers—Restricted fishing areas.

(1) Des Moines public fishing pier: It is unlawful to take, fish for or possess food fish or shellfish taken within 100 yards of the Des Moines public fishing pier, except while fishing from the Des Moines public fishing pier.

(2) Edmonds public fishing pier:

(a) It is unlawful to take, fish for or possess food fish or shellfish taken from the following waters, except while fishing from the Edmonds public fishing pier: Waters inside a line from a boundary marker on the north breakwater to the southernmost marker buoy, then to the north end of the city of Edmonds public beach.

(b) It is unlawful to take, fish for or possess food fish or shellfish taken by any means from within the boundaries of the underwater artificial reef surrounding the Edmonds public fishing pier as defined in this subsection, except while fishing from the Edmonds public fishing pier. The underwater artificial reef area is defined as waters lying northerly and easterly of the north breakwater of the port of Edmonds marina inside of a line from a boundary marker on the north breakwater, northwesterly 275 feet to a marker buoy, thence northeasterly 1350 feet to a marker buoy, thence southeasterly to the northeastern end of the city of Edmonds public beach.

(3) Elliot Bay public fishing pier: It is unlawful to take, fish for or possess food fish or shellfish taken within 100 yards of the Elliot Bay public fishing pier, except while fishing from the Elliot Bay public fishing pier.

(4) Les Davis public fishing pier: It is unlawful to take, fish for or possess food fish or shellfish taken within 100 yards of the Les Davis public fishing pier, except while fishing from the Les Davis public fishing pier.

(5) A violation of this section is an infraction, punishable under RCW 77.15.160, unless the person has harvested fish. If the person has harvested fish, the violation is punishable under RCW 77.15.380, Unlawful recreational fishing in the second degree—Penalty, unless the fish are taken in the amounts or manner to constitute a violation of RCW 77.15.370, Unlawful recreational fishing in the first degree—Penalty.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 24-13-054 (Order 24-03), § 220-311-020, filed 6/14/24, effective 7/15/24. 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 § 220-311-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 13-20-021 (Order 13-210), § 220-56-136, filed 9/23/13, effective 10/24/13.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-311-030 Statewide saltwater hook rules.

(1) It is unlawful to use more than two hooks to fish in saltwater, except for forage fish jigger gear and squid jig gear, and when fishing from the north jetty of the Columbia River.

(2) It is unlawful to use barbed hooks in Marine Areas 5-13, except for forage fish jigger gear.

(3) It is unlawful to use other than one single-point barbless hook to fish for sturgeon.

(4) It is unlawful to use other than single-point barbless hooks to fish for salmon in Marine Areas 1-13.

(5) It is unlawful to fish for or possess salmon taken with terminal gear hooks in violation of anti-snagging rule in the following saltwater areas during the periods indicated: Budd Inlet waters south of a line projected true west from the KGY radio station to the mainland and north of the closed zone provided for in WAC 220-310-030 - July 16 through October 31.

(6) It is unlawful to use forage fish jig gear, and anti-snagging rule and night closure in effect, in the Duwamish Waterway downstream from the First Avenue South Bridge to an east-west line through Southwest Hanford Street on Harbor Island parallel to Southwest Spokane Street where it crosses Harbor Island - July 1 through October 31.

(7) Use of gear in violation of this section is an infraction, punishable under RCW 77.15.160.

(8) It is unlawful to possess fish or shellfish taken with gear in violation of the provisions of this section. Possession of fish or shellfish while using gear in violation of the provisions of this section is a rebuttable presumption that the fish or shellfish were taken with such gear. Possession of such fish or shellfish is punishable under RCW 77.15.380 Unlawful recreational fishing in the second degree—Penalty, unless the fish or shellfish are taken in the amounts or manner to constitute a violation of RCW 77.15.370 Unlawful recreational fishing in the first degree—Penalty.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-311-030, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 10-07-105 (Order 10-64), § 220-56-116, filed 3/19/10, effective 5/1/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.04.020. WSR 09-15-035 (Order 09-133), § 220-56-116, filed 7/8/09, effective 8/8/09
WSR 08-15-002 (Order 08-165), § 220-56-116, filed 7/3/08, effective 8/3/08
WSR 07-16-056, § 220-56-116, filed 7/26/07, effective 8/26/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-09-021 (Order 06-67), § 220-56-116, filed 4/11/06, effective 5/12/06
WSR 06-05-085 (Order 06-23), § 220-56-116, filed 2/14/06, effective 5/1/06
WSR 02-08-048 (Order 02-53), § 220-56-116, filed 3/29/02, effective 5/1/02. Statutory Authority: 2000 c 107 § 7. WSR 00-16-091 (Order 00-134), § 220-56-116, filed 7/31/00, effective 8/31/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 95-04-066 (Order 95-10), § 220-56-116, filed 1/30/95, effective 5/1/95
WSR 92-11-012 (Order 92-19), § 220-56-116, filed 5/12/92, effective 6/12/92
WSR 89-10-032 (Order 89-26), § 220-56-116, filed 4/27/89
WSR 88-10-012 (Order 88-14), § 220-56-116, filed 4/26/88
WSR 85-09-017 (Order 85-20), § 220-56-116, filed 4/9/85
WSR 83-07-043 (Order 83-16), § 220-56-116, filed 3/17/83
WSR 82-13-040 (Order 82-61), § 220-56-116, filed 6/9/82.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-311-040 Unclassified marine invertebrates and fish.

(1) "Unclassified marine invertebrates" and "unclassified marine fish" mean species existing in Washington state marine waters in a wild state that have not been classified as food fish, shellfish, game fish, protected wildlife, or endangered species.

(2) All Marine Areas are closed to the taking of unclassified marine invertebrates and unclassified marine fish.

(3) It is unlawful to take, fish for or possess Pacific lamprey or river lamprey.

(4) Violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.380 Unlawful recreational fishing in the second degree—Penalty, unless the fish or shellfish are taken in the amounts or manner to constitute a violation of RCW 77.15.370 Unlawful recreational fishing in the first degree—Penalty.

History

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 § 220-311-040, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 10-07-105 (Order 10-64), § 220-56-130, filed 3/19/10, effective 5/1/10
WSR 06-09-021 (Order 06-67), § 220-56-130, filed 4/11/06, effective 5/12/06
WSR 06-05-085 (Order 06-23), § 220-56-130, filed 2/14/06, effective 5/1/06
WSR 05-05-035 (Order 05-15), § 220-56-130, filed 2/10/05, effective 5/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080, 77.12.040. WSR 00-08-038 (Order 00-29), § 220-56-130, filed 3/29/00, effective 5/1/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 95-04-066 (Order 95-10), § 220-56-130, filed 1/30/95, effective 5/1/95
WSR 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-56-130, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-311-050 Shad—Areas and seasons.

It is lawful to fish for or possess shad taken for personal use concurrent with a salmon or gamefish opening, except Columbia River waters downstream from Bonneville Dam are closed to shad fishing April 1 through May 15.

History

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 § 220-311-050, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17.Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 02-08-048 (Order 02-53), § 220-56-285, filed 3/29/02, effective 5/1/02
WSR 01-06-036 (Order 01-24), § 220-56-285, filed 3/5/01, effective 5/1/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 75.08.080. WSR 98-06-031, § 220-56-285, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-56-285, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95
WSR 94-14-069, § 220-56-285, filed 7/1/94, effective 8/1/94
WSR 93-08-034 (Order 93-20), § 220-56-285, filed 3/31/93, effective 5/1/93
WSR 92-11-012 (Order 92-19), § 220-56-285, filed 5/12/92, effective 6/12/92
WSR 88-10-012 (Order 88-14), § 220-56-285, filed 4/26/88
WSR 83-07-043 (Order 83-16), § 220-56-285, filed 3/17/83
WSR 82-13-040 (Order 82-61), § 220-56-285, filed 6/9/82
WSR 81-05-027 (Order 81-13), § 220-56-285, filed 2/17/81, effective 4/1/81
WSR 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-56-285, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80. Formerly WAC 220-56-072.

Chapter 220-312 Personal-use fisheries—Freshwater specific rules.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-312-010 Freshwater exceptions to statewide rules—General rules.

The following provisions and definitions apply to this section through WAC 220-312-060.

(1) It is unlawful to fish for, take, or possess salmon from freshwater streams and lakes that are not specifically listed as open for salmon fishing.

(2) Waters listed as open during a specific date range that do not reference a particular species are open during the date range for game fish only.

(3) All limits are daily limits, unless otherwise provided.

(4) Beaver ponds located within or adjoining streams that are listed as open to trout and other game fish follow the same rules as the stream, except as otherwise provided.

(5) It is permissible to retain up to two hatchery steelhead in waters where the season is open for game fish or salmon in WAC 220-312-020 through 220-312-060, unless explicitly listed as closed to hatchery steelhead in WAC 220-312-020 through 220-312-060.

(6) A "float" or "bobber" means a hookless, floating device that is attached to or slides along the mainline or leader above the hook(s) for the purpose of suspending hook(s) (which are not part of the bait, lure, or fly) off the bottom of the stream or lake and visually signal (from the surface of the water) a fish's strike at the hook(s).

(7) "Lead jig" means a lure consisting of a hook permanently or temporarily attached directly to a lead weight by any method.

(8) "Lead weight" means material constructed of lead and applied to a fishing line or lure and designed to help keep the hook, bait, or lure underwater.

(9) "Unmarked salmon" means salmon without either a clipped ventral fin or a clipped adipose fin as evidenced by a healed scar.

(10) Kokanee/sockeye definition for Lake Washington and the Lake Washington Ship Canal in King County: Kokanee and sockeye less than fifteen inches in length are considered kokanee and kokanee and sockeye fifteen inches and over in length are considered sockeye salmon.

(11)(a) A violation of this section through WAC 220-312-060 is an infraction, punishable under RCW 77.15.160, unless the person has harvested fish. If the person has harvested fish, the violation is punishable under RCW 77.15.380 Unlawful recreational fishing in the second degree—Penalty, unless the fish are taken in the amounts or manner to constitute a violation of RCW 77.15.370 Unlawful recreational fishing in the first degree—Penalty.

(b) Freshwater terminal gear restrictions:

(i) Terminal gear restrictions apply to all species, including salmon, unless otherwise provided.

(ii) In all waters with freshwater terminal gear restrictions including, but not limited to, night closures, selective gear rules, whitefish gear rules, single-point barbless hooks required, fly-fishing only, and anti-snagging rules, violation of the gear rules is an infraction, punishable under RCW 77.15.160.

(iii) It is unlawful to possess fish taken with gear in violation of the freshwater terminal gear restrictions. Possession of fish while using gear in violation of the freshwater terminal gear restrictions is a rebuttable presumption that the fish were taken with such gear. Possession of such fish is punishable under RCW 77.15.380 Unlawful recreational fishing in the second degree—Penalty, unless the fish are taken in the amounts or manner to constitute a violation of RCW 77.15.370 Unlawful recreational fishing in the first degree—Penalty.

(12) For sturgeon fishing rules, see WAC 220-316-010 Sturgeon—Areas, seasons, limits and unlawful acts.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 20-03-130 (Order 20-09), § 220-312-010, filed 1/17/20, effective 2/17/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 18-06-045 (Order 18-30), § 220-312-010, filed 3/1/18, effective 4/1/18. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-312-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012 and 77.12.047. WSR 16-06-073 (Order 16-30), § 220-310-175, filed 2/26/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-13-081 (Order 15-177), § 220-310-175, filed 6/12/15, effective 7/13/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-06-065 and 15-06-006 (Order 15-033), § 220-310-175, filed 3/4/15 and 2/20/15, effective 7/1/15
WSR 14-04-120 (Order 14-26), § 220-310-175, filed 2/4/14, effective 3/7/14.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-312-020 Freshwater exceptions to statewide rules—Coast.

WAC 220-312-020

(1) Aberdeen Lake (Grays Harbor County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(2) Bear Creek (Clallam County) (Bogachiel River tributary):

(a) It is unlawful to use anything other than one single-point barbless hook.

(b) It is unlawful to use bait.

(3) Bear Creek (Clallam County) (Sol Duc River tributary):

(a) It is unlawful to use anything other than one single-point barbless hook.

(b) It is unlawful to use bait.

(4) Bear River (Pacific County):

(a) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31.

(b) August 16 through November 30: Night closure.

(d) From the mouth (Highway 101 Bridge) to Lime Quarry Road (approximately 2 river miles):

(i) August 16 through November 30.

(ii) Single-point barbless hooks required.

(iii) Anti-snagging rule.

(iv) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(v) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(vi) Salmon: Open September 1 through January 31:

(A) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(B) Release wild Chinook.

(e) From the Lime Quarry Road upstream to the Longview Fiber Bridge:

(i) Selective gear rules.

(ii) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(iii) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(5) Beaver Creek (Clallam County) (Sol Duc River tributary):

(a) From the mouth upstream to Beaver Falls:

(b) It is unlawful to use anything other than one single-point barbless hook.

(d) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(6) Beaver Lake (Clallam County): Selective gear rules.

(7) Big River (Clallam County), outside of Olympic National Park:

(a) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 15, and January 1 through the last day of February.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(c) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 15: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(d) January 1 through the last day in February: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(8) Big River tributaries (Clallam County), outside of Olympic National Park: Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 15.

(9) Black River (Grays Harbor/Thurston counties): From the mouth to the bridge on 128th Ave. S.W.:

(a) Anti-snagging rule.

(b) Night closure.

(d) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(e) Salmon:

(i) Open October 16 through October 31:

(A) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(B) Release Chinook.

(ii) Open November 1 through December 31:

(A) Daily limit 6; up to 1 may be an adult.

(B) Release Chinook.

(10) Bogachiel Hatchery Pond, South (Clallam County): Closed waters.

(11) Bogachiel River (Clallam County):

(a) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(b) It is unlawful to use anything other than one single-point barbless hook.

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31.

(ii) It is unlawful to use bait the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 31 and January 1 through March 31.

(iii) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Release wild rainbow trout.

(B) Cutthroat trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(iv) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(v) Salmon:

(A) Open July 1 through August 31:

(I) Daily limit 2.

(II) Release wild Chinook and wild coho.

(B) Open September 1 through September 15:

(I) Daily limit 3; up to 2 may be adults, up to 1 may be wild.

(II) Release wild coho and sockeye.

(I) Daily limit 3; up to 2 may be adults, up to 1 may be wild.

(II) Release sockeye.

(d) From Highway 101 Bridge to Olympic National Park boundary:

(i) It is unlawful to use bait.

(ii) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31.

(iii) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Release wild rainbow trout.

(B) Cutthroat trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(iv) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(12) Calawah River (Clallam County):

(a) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(b) It is unlawful to use anything other than one single-point barbless hook.

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31.

(ii) It is unlawful to use bait the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 31 and January 1 through March 31.

(iii) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Release wild rainbow trout.

(B) Cutthroat trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(iv) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(v) Salmon:

(A) Open July 1 through August 31:

(I) Daily limit 2.

(II) Release wild Chinook and wild coho.

(B) Open September 1 through September 15:

(I) Daily limit 3; up to 2 may be adults, up to 1 may be wild.

(II) Release wild coho and sockeye.

(I) Daily limit 3; up to 2 may be adults, up to 1 may be wild.

(II) Release sockeye.

(d) From the Highway 101 Bridge to the confluence of the north and south forks:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31.

(ii) It is unlawful to use bait.

(iii) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Release wild rainbow trout.

(B) Cutthroat trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(iv) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(13) Calawah River, North Fork (Clallam County):

(a) It is unlawful to use anything other than one single-point barbless hook.

(b) It is unlawful to use bait.

(i) Release wild rainbow trout.

(ii) Cutthroat trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(14) Calawah River, South Fork (Clallam County):

(a) From the mouth to the Olympic National Park boundary:

(b) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through the last day in February.

(d) It is unlawful to use anything other than one single-point barbless hook.

(e) It is unlawful to use bait.

(f) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Release wild rainbow trout.

(ii) Cutthroat trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(g) November 1 through the last day in February: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(15) Canyon River (Grays Harbor County): Closed waters.

(16) Cases Pond (Pacific County): Open to juvenile anglers, senior anglers, and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only.

(17) Cedar Creek (Jefferson County), outside Olympic National Park:

(a) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through the last day in February.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(c) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(d) November 1 through the last day in February: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(18) Chehalis River (Grays Harbor County), including all channels, sloughs, and interconnected waterways:

(a) From the mouth (Highway 101 Bridge in Aberdeen) to the Highway 107 Bridge (in Montesano) including all channels, sloughs, and interconnected waterways:

(i) August 1 through November 30:

(A) Single-point barbless hooks are required.

(B) Night closure.

(ii) January 1 through March 31: Selective gear rules.

(iii) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31.

(iv) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(v) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(vi) Salmon:

(A) Open August 1 through September 15.

(I) Daily limit 6.

(II) Release adult salmon.

(B) Open September 16 through October 31.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release adult Chinook.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release Chinook.

(b) From the Highway 107 Bridge (in Montesano) to the Fuller Bridge (Keys Road) including all channels, sloughs, and interconnected waterways:

(i) August 1 through November 30:

(A) Single-point barbless hooks are required.

(B) Night closure.

(ii) January 1 through March 31: Selective gear rules.

(iii) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31.

(iv) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(v) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(vi) Salmon:

(A) Open August 1 through September 15.

(I) Daily limit 6.

(II) Release adult salmon.

(B) Open September 16 through October 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release adult Chinook.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release Chinook.

(c) From Fuller Bridge (Keys Road) to South Elma Bridge (Wakefield Road) including all channels, sloughs, and interconnected waterways:

(i) August 1 through November 30: Single-point barbless hooks are required.

(ii) It is unlawful to use bait August 1 through September 15.

(iii) January 1 through March 31: Selective gear rules.

(iv) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31.

(v) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(vi) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(vii) Salmon:

(A) Open August 1 through September 15:

(I) Daily limit 6.

(II) Release adult salmon.

(B) September 16 through September 30: Closed.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release adult Chinook.

(D) Open November 1 through December 31.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release Chinook.

(d) From South Elma Bridge (Wakefield Road) to the confluence of Black River:

(i) August 16 through November 30: Single-point barbless hooks are required.

(ii) January 1 through March 31: Selective gear rules.

(iii) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31.

(iv) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(v) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(vi) Salmon:

(A) Open October 1 through October 31.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release adult Chinook.

(B) Open November 1 through December 31.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release Chinook.

(e) From the confluence of Black River to the mouth of Crim Creek:

(i) August 16 through November 30: Single-point barbless hooks are required.

(ii) January 1 through March 31: Selective gear rules.

(iii) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31.

(iv) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(v) Salmon:

(A) Open October 1 through October 31.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release adult Chinook.

(B) Open November 1 through December 31.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release Chinook.

(f) From the mouth of Crim Creek upstream including all forks:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.

(ii) Selective gear rules.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(19) Chehalis River, South Fork (Lewis County): From the mouth to County Highway Bridge near Boistfort School:

(a) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(c) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(20) Chimacum Creek (Jefferson County):

(a) From the mouth to Ness's Corner Road:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 31.

(ii) Selective gear rules.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(b) From Ness's Corner Road upstream:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.

(ii) Selective gear rules.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(21) Clallam River (Clallam County):

(a) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through September 30:

(i) Selective gear rules.

(ii) Release all fish.

(b) Open from January 1 through January 31:

(i) Selective gear rules.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(22) Clearwater River (Jefferson County):

(a) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(b) It is unlawful to use anything other than one barbless hook.

(d) From the mouth to Snahapish River:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31.

(ii) Bait is allowed September 1 through December 31.

(iii) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Release wild rainbow trout.

(B) Cutthroat trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(iv) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(v) Salmon:

(A) Open September 1 through November 30:

(B) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults, of which 1 may be a Chinook.

(e) From the Snahapish River upstream:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.

(ii) It is unlawful to use bait.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Release wild rainbow trout.

(B) Cutthroat trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(23) Cloquallum Creek (Grays Harbor County): From the mouth to the outlet at Stump Lake:

(a) November 1 through the last day in February: Selective gear rules.

(b) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through the last day in February.

(c) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(d) November 1 through the last day in February: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(24) Copalis River (Grays Harbor County):

(a) From the mouth to Carlisle Bridge:

(i) August 16 through November 30: Single-point barbless hooks required.

(ii) January 1 through the last day in February: Selective gear rules.

(iii) It is permissible to retain hatchery steelhead with a dorsal fin height of less than 2 1/8 inches or with an adipose or ventral fin clip.

(iv) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through last day in February.

(v) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(vi) November 1 through the last day in February: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(vii) Salmon:

(A) Open September 1 through October 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release adult Chinook.

(B) Open November 1 through December 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 1 may be an adult.

(II) Release Chinook.

(b) From Carlisle Bridge upstream:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through the last day in February.

(ii) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(iii) November 1 through the last day in February: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(25) Crim Creek (Lewis County) (Chehalis River tributary): Closed waters.

(26) Damon Lake (Grays Harbor County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(27) Deep Creek (Clallam County) (tributary to the straits):

(a) Open January 1 through January 31.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(28) Dickey Lake (Clallam County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(29) Dickey River (Clallam County):

(a) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(b) It is unlawful to use anything other than one single-point barbless hook.

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31.

(ii) It is unlawful to use bait the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 31 and January 1 through March 31.

(iii) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Release wild rainbow trout.

(B) Cutthroat trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(iv) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(v) Salmon:

(A) Open July 1 through August 31:

(I) Daily limit 2.

(II) Release wild Chinook and wild coho.

(B) Open September 1 through September 15:

(I) Daily limit 3; up to 2 may be adults, up to 1 may be wild.

(II) Release wild coho and sockeye.

(I) Daily limit 3; up to 2 may be adults, up to 1 may be wild.

(II) Release sockeye.

(d) From the confluence of the East and West forks upstream (for both forks):

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31.

(ii) It is unlawful to use bait.

(iii) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Release wild rainbow trout.

(B) Cutthroat trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(iv) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(30) Duck Lake (Grays Harbor County):

(a) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Crappie: No limit and no minimum length.

(b) Grass carp: No limit for anglers and bow and arrow fishing.

(31) Dungeness River (Clallam County): From the mouth to the forks at Dungeness Forks Campground:

(a) Open October 23 through January 31.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(i) Open October 23 through November 30.

(ii) Daily limit 4 coho only.

(iii) Release wild coho.

(32) East Twin River (Clallam County):

(a) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through September 30.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(33) Elk Creek (Lewis County) (Chehalis River tributary):

(a) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through September 30 and January 1 through March 31.

(b) January 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(34) Elk Lake (Clallam County):

(a) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 15.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(i) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(ii) Release kokanee.

(35) Elk River (Grays Harbor County):

(a) From the mouth (Highway 105 Bridge) to the confluence of the middle branch:

(i) January 1 through the last day in February: Selective gear rules.

(ii) August 16 through November 30: Single-point barbless hooks are required.

(iii) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through the last day in February.

(iv) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(v) November 1 through the last day in February: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(vi) Salmon:

(A) Open October 1 through October 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release adult Chinook.

(B) Open November 1 through December 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 1 may be an adult.

(II) Release Chinook.

(b) From confluence of the middle branch upstream:

(i) January 1 through the last day in February: Selective gear rules.

(ii) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through the last day in February.

(iii) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(iv) November 1 through the last day in February: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(36) Elwha River and all tributaries (Clallam County): Closed waters.

(37) Failor Lake (Grays Harbor County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through September 15.

(38) Fork Creek (Pacific County) (Willapa River tributary): Closed waters.

(39) Goodman Creek (Jefferson County), outside Olympic National Park:

(a) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through the last day in February.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(c) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(d) November 1 through the last day in February: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(40) Gray Wolf River (Clallam County):

(a) From the confluence with the Dungeness to the bridge at river mile 1.0: Closed waters.

(b) From the bridge at river mile 1.0, upstream:

(i) Selective gear rules.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(41) Hoh River (Jefferson County):

(a) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(b) It is unlawful to use anything other than one single-point barbless hook.

(i) It is unlawful to use bait from January 1 through March 31 and June 1 through August 31.

(ii) Open June 1 through August 31 and September 16 through March 31, except closed September 21 and 28 and October 5 and 12:

(iii) June 1 through August 31 and September 16 through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Release wild rainbow trout.

(B) Cutthroat trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(iv) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(v) Salmon:

(A) Open September 16 through November 30: Daily limit 3; up to 2 may be adults, up to 1 may be a Chinook.

(B) Open December 1 through December 15: Daily limit 1 coho only.

(d) From the DNR Oxbow Campground Boat Launch to Morgans Crossing Boat Launch:

(i) Open June 1 through August 31 and September 16 through March 31.

(ii) It is unlawful to use bait June 1 through October 15 and December 1 through March 31.

(iii) June 1 through August 31 and September 16 through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Release wild rainbow trout.

(B) Cutthroat trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(iv) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(v) Salmon:

(A) Open October 16 through November 30: Daily limit 3; up to 2 may be adults, up to 1 may be a Chinook.

(B) Open December 1 through December 15: Daily limit 1 coho only.

(e) From Morgan's Crossing Boat Launch upstream to the Olympic National Park boundary below mouth of South Fork Hoh River:

(i) Open June 1 through August 31 and September 16 through the last day of February.

(ii) It is unlawful to use bait.

(iii) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device.

(iv) June 1 through August 31 and September 16 through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Release wild rainbow trout.

(B) Cutthroat trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(v) November 1 through the last day in February: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(42) Hoh River, South Fork (Jefferson County), outside the Olympic National Park boundary:

(a) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(b) Open June 1 through August 31 and September 16 through the last day of February.

(d) It is unlawful to use bait.

(e) June 1 through August 31 and September 16 through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Release wild rainbow trout.

(ii) Cutthroat trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(f) November 1 through the last day in February: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(43) Hoko River (Clallam County):

(a) From the mouth to 100 feet downstream of the hatchery ladder:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 31 and January 1 through March 15.

(ii) The Saturday before Memorial Day through August 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(iii) January 1 through March 15: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(b) From 100 feet downstream of the hatchery ladder to the hatchery ladder: Closed waters.

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 15.

(ii) September 1 through November 15: Open to fly fishing only.

(iii) The Saturday before Memorial Day through November 15: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(iv) November 16 through March 15: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(d) From the upper Hoko Bridge to Ellis Creek Bridge (river mile 18.5):

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31 to fly fishing only.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(44) Hoquiam River, including West Fork (Grays Harbor County):

(a) From the mouth (Highway 101 Bridge on Simpson) to Dekay Road Bridge (West Fork):

(i) January 1 through the last day in February: Selective gear rules.

(ii) August 16 through November 30: Single-point barbless hooks are required.

(iii) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through the last day of February:

(iv) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(v) November 1 through the last day in February: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(vi) Salmon:

(A) Open October 1 through October 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release adult Chinook.

(B) Open November 1 through December 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 1 may be an adult.

(II) Release Chinook.

(b) From Dekay Road Bridge upstream:

(i) January 1 through the last day in February: Selective gear rules.

(ii) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through the last day of February.

(iii) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(iv) November 1 through the last day in February: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(45) Hoquiam River, East Fork (Grays Harbor County):

(a) From the mouth to the confluence of Berryman Creek:

(i) January 1 through the last day in February: Selective gear rules.

(ii) August 16 through November 30: Single-point barbless hooks are required.

(iii) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through the last day of February.

(iv) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(v) November 1 through the last day in February: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(vi) Salmon:

(A) Open October 1 through October 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release adult Chinook.

(B) Open November 1 through December 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 1 may be an adult.

(II) Release Chinook.

(b) From the confluence of Berryman Creek upstream:

(i) January 1 through the last day in February: Selective gear rules.

(ii) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through the last day of February.

(iii) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(iv) November 1 through the last day in February: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(46) Humptulips River (Grays Harbor County):

(a) From the mouth (Jessie Slough) to the Highway 101 Bridge, including all channels, sloughs, and interconnected waterways:

(i) August 16 through November 30:

(A) Night closure.

(B) Single-point barbless hooks are required.

(ii) January 1 through the last day of February: Selective gear rules.

(iii) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 31 and September 24 through the last day of February.

(iv) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(v) November 1 through the last day in February: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(vi) Salmon:

(A) Open September 24 through October 15:

(I) Daily limit 1; up to 1 may be an adult.

(II) Release wild coho and wild Chinook.

(B) Open October 16 through November 30:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release Chinook and wild coho.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 1 may be an adult.

(II) Release Chinook and wild coho.

(b) From the Highway 101 Bridge to the confluence of the East and West forks:

(i) December 1 through the last day of February:

(A) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(B) Selective gear rules.

(ii) August 16 through November 30:

(A) Night closure.

(B) Single-point barbless hooks are required.

(iii) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 31 and September 24 through the last day in February.

(iv) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(v) November 1 through the last day in February: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(vi) Salmon:

(A) Open September 24 through October 15:

(I) Daily limit 1; up to 1 may be an adult.

(II) Release wild coho and wild Chinook.

(B) Open October 16 through November 30:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release Chinook and wild coho.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 1 may be an adult.

(II) Release Chinook and wild coho.

(47) Humptulips River, East Fork (Grays Harbor County): August 16 through October 31:

(a) Anti-snagging rule.

(b) Night closure.

(48) Humptulips River, West Fork (Grays Harbor County): From the mouth to Donkey Creek:

(a) August 16 through November 30:

(i) Anti-snagging rule.

(ii) Night closure.

(b) December 1 through the last day of February: Selective gear rules.

(d) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(e) November 1 through the last day in February: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(49) Joe Creek (Grays Harbor County): From the mouth to Ocean Beach Road Bridge:

(a) August 16 through November 30: Single-point barbless hooks are required.

(b) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through December 31.

(c) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(d) November 1 through December 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(e) Salmon:

(i) Open September 1 through October 31:

(A) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(B) Release adult Chinook.

(ii) Open November 1 through December 31:

(A) Daily limit 6; up to 1 may be an adult.

(B) Release Chinook.

(50) Johns River (Grays Harbor County): From the mouth (Highway 105 Bridge) to Ballon Creek:

(a) August 16 through November 30: Single-point barbless hooks are required.

(b) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through the last day in February.

(c) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(d) November 1 through the last day in February: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(e) Salmon:

(i) Open October 1 through October 31:

(A) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(B) Release adult Chinook.

(ii) Open November 1 through December 31:

(A) Daily limit 6; up to 1 may be an adult.

(B) Release Chinook.

(51) Kalaloch Creek (Jefferson County), outside Olympic National Park:

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through the last day in February.

(c) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(d) November 1 through the last day in February: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(52) Lena Lake, Lower (Jefferson County): The inlet stream from the mouth upstream to the footbridge (about 100 feet): Closed waters.

(53) Lincoln Pond (Clallam County): Open to juvenile anglers, senior anglers, and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only.

(54) Little Hoko River (Clallam County):

(a) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 31.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(55) Loomis Lake (Pacific County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(56) Lyre River (Clallam County):

(a) From the mouth to falls near river mile 3:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through September 30 and January 1 through January 31.

(ii) September 1 through September 30 and January 1 through January 31: Selective gear rules.

(iii) The Saturday before Memorial Day through September 30: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(iv) January 1 through January 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(b) From the falls to the Olympic National Park boundary:

(i) Selective gear rules.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(57) Matheny Creek (Jefferson County) (Queets River tributary), outside the Olympic National Park:

(a) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.

(b) It is unlawful to use bait.

(d) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Release wild rainbow trout.

(ii) Cutthroat trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(58) McDonald Creek (Clallam County):

(a) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through September 30.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(59) Moclips River (Grays Harbor County):

(a) From the mouth to the Quinault Indian Reservation boundary.

(b) August 16 through November 30: Single-point barbless hooks are required.

(d) It is permissible to retain steelhead with a dorsal fin height of less than 2 1/8 inches or with an adipose or ventral fin clip.

(e) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through the last day in February.

(f) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(g) November 1 through the last day in February: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(h) Salmon:

(i) Open September 1 through October 31:

(A) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(B) Release adult Chinook.

(ii) Open November 1 through December 31:

(A) Daily limit 6; up to 1 may be an adult.

(B) Release Chinook.

(60) Morse Creek (Clallam County): From the mouth to Port Angeles Dam:

(a) Open from January 1 through January 31.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(61) Mosquito Creek (Jefferson County): From outside Olympic National Park upstream to the Goodman 3000 Mainline Bridge:

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through the last day in February.

(c) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(d) November 1 through the last day in February: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(62) Naselle River (Pacific/Wahkiakum counties):

(a) From the Highway 101 Bridge to the South Fork:

(i) August 1 through November 30:

(A) Night closure.

(B) Anti-snagging rule.

(ii) December 1 through March 31: Selective gear rules.

(iii) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31.

(iv) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(v) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(vi) Salmon:

(A) Open August 1 through January 31:

(B) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults, of which 1 may be a wild coho.

(b) From the confluence of the South Fork upstream to the Highway 4 Bridge:

(i) February 1 through March 31: Selective gear rules.

(ii) August 1 through November 30:

(A) Night closure.

(B) Anti-snagging rule.

(D) Stationary gear restriction.

(iii) August 1 through October 31: Bait or lure must be suspended below a float, except when trolling from a floating device.

(iv) December 1 through January 31:

(A) Night closure.

(B) Anti-snagging rule.

(v) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31.

(vi) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(vii) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(viii) Salmon:

(A) Open August 1 through January 31.

(B) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults, of which 1 may be a wild coho.

(i) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(ii) February 1 through March 31: Selective gear rules.

(iii) August 1 through October 31: Bait or lure must be suspended below a float.

(iv) October 16 through November 30:

(A) Night closure.

(B) Anti-snagging rule.

(D) Stationary gear restrictions.

(v) December 1 through January 31:

(A) Night closure.

(B) Anti-snagging rule.

(vi) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through July 31 and October 16 through March 31.

(vii) The Saturday before Memorial Day through July 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(viii) October 16 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(ix) Salmon:

(A) Open October 16 through January 31.

(B) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults, of which 1 may be a wild coho.

(d) From 300 feet below the upstream entrance of the Naselle Hatchery attraction channel to the upstream entrance of the Naselle Hatchery attraction channel: Closed waters.

(e) From the upstream entrance of the Naselle Hatchery attraction channel to the full spanning concrete diversion structure at the Naselle Hatchery:

(i) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(ii) August 1 through October 15: Closed waters.

(iii) October 16 through November 30:

(A) Night closure.

(B) Anti-snagging rule.

(D) Stationary gear rules.

(iv) December 1 through January 31:

(A) Night closure.

(B) Anti-snagging rule.

(v) February 1 through March 31: Selective gear rules.

(vi) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31.

(vii) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(viii) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(ix) Salmon:

(A) Open October 16 through January 31:

(B) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults, of which 1 may be a wild coho.

(f) From the full spanning concrete diversion structure at the Naselle Hatchery to 400 feet downstream of the falls in Sec. 6 T10N R8W:

(i) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(ii) August 1 through November 30:

(A) Night closure.

(B) Anti-snagging rule.

(D) Stationary gear rules.

(iii) December 1 through January 31:

(A) Night closure.

(B) Anti-snagging rule.

(iv) February 1 through March 31: Selective gear rules.

(v) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31.

(vi) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(vii) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(viii) Salmon:

(A) Open October 16 through January 31:

(B) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults, of which 1 may be a wild coho.

(g) From 400 feet downstream of the falls in Sec. 6, T10N, R8W to the falls in (Wahkiakum County): Closed waters.

(h) From the falls in Sec. 6, T10N, R8W to the Crown Mainline (Salme) Bridge:

(i) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(ii) August 1 through November 30:

(A) Night closure.

(B) Anti-snagging rule.

(D) Stationary gear rules.

(iii) December 1 through January 31:

(A) Night closure.

(B) Anti-snagging rule.

(iv) February 1 through March 31: Selective gear rules.

(v) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31.

(vi) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(vii) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(viii) Salmon:

(A) Open October 16 through January 31:

(B) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults, of which 1 may be a wild coho.

(i) From the Crown Mainline (Salme) Bridge to the mouth of the North Fork:

(i) The Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31; selective gear rules.

(ii) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31.

(iii) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(iv) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(j) Upstream from the mouth of the North Fork.

(i) Selective gear rules.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(63) Naselle River, South (Pacific County): From the mouth to Bean Creek: Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31.

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(c) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(64) Nemah River, Middle (Pacific County):

(a) From the mouth upstream to the department of natural resources decommissioned bridge on the Middle Nemah A-Line Road:

(i) December 1 through March 31: Selective gear rules.

(ii) August 1 through November 30:

(A) Night closure.

(B) Single-point barbless hooks are required.

(iii) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31.

(iv) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(v) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(vi) Salmon:

(A) Open September 1 through January 31.

(B) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults, of which 1 may be a wild coho.

(b) From the department of natural resources decommissioned bridge on the Middle Nemah A-Line Road upstream:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.

(ii) Selective gear rules.

(iii) Night closure.

(iv) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(65) Nemah River, North (Pacific County):

(a) From Highway 101 Bridge upstream to the bridge on Nemah Valley Road:

(i) August 1 through November 30:

(A) Night closure.

(B) Stationary gear restriction.

(D) Anti-snagging rule.

(ii) December 1 through March 31: Selective gear rules.

(iii) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31.

(iv) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(v) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(vi) Salmon:

(A) Open August 1 through January 31.

(B) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults, of which 1 may be a wild coho.

(b) From the bridge on Nemah Valley Road upstream to approximately 1.66 miles to the Hancock property line:

(i) The Saturday before Memorial Day through July 31:

(A) Anti-snagging rule.

(B) Night closure.

(ii) November 16 through March 31: Selective gear rules.

(iii) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through July 31 and November 16 through March 31.

(iv) The Saturday before Memorial Day through July 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(v) November 16 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(c) From the Hancock property line upstream to the fishing boundary sign (approximately 210 feet above the Nemah Hatchery Bridge):

(i) Open only for salmon for anglers that possess a senior's license from August 1 through September 15:

(A) Salmon: Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults, of which 1 may be a wild coho.

(B) Release wild Chinook.

(ii) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through July 31 and November 16 through March 31.

(iii) The Saturday before Memorial Day through July 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(iv) November 16 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(v) August 16 through September 15:

(A) Anti-snagging rule.

(B) Night closure.

(vi) December 1 through March 31: Selective gear rules.

(d) From the fishing boundary sign (approximately 210 feet above the Nemah Hatchery Bridge) upstream to the Nemah Hatchery Dam: Closed waters.

(e) From the Nemah Hatchery Dam upstream to N-700 Road (46°28.58N, 123°48.54W):

(i) October 1 through November 30:

(A) Night closure.

(B) Anti-snagging rule.

(ii) December 1 through March 31: Selective gear rules.

(iii) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31.

(iv) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(v) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(vi) Salmon: Open October 1 through January 31:

(A) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults, of which 1 may be a wild coho.

(B) Release wild Chinook.

(f) From the N-700 Road (46°28.58N, 123°48.54W) to Cruiser Creek:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(iii) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31:

(A) Night closure.

(B) Anti-snagging rule.

(66) Nemah River, South (Pacific County):

(a) September 1 through November 30:

(i) Night closure.

(ii) Single-point barbless hooks are required.

(iii) Anti-snagging rule.

(b) December 1 through March 31: Selective gear rules.

(d) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(e) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(f) Salmon:

(i) Open September 1 through January 31.

(ii) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults, of which 1 may be a wild coho.

(iii) Release wild Chinook.

(67) Newaukum River, including South Fork (Lewis County):

(a) From the mouth to Leonard Road near Onalaska:

(i) August 16 through November 30:

(A) Night closure.

(B) Single-point barbless hooks are required.

(ii) January 1 through March 31: Selective gear rules.

(iii) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31.

(iv) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(v) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(vi) Salmon:

(A) Open October 16 through October 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release adult Chinook.

(B) Open November 1 through December 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 1 may be an adult.

(II) Release Chinook.

(b) From Leonard Road near Onalaska to Highway 508 Bridge near Kearny Creek:

(i) August 16 through November 30:

(A) Night closure.

(B) Single-point barbless hooks are required.

(ii) December 1 through March 31: Selective gear rules.

(iii) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31.

(iv) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(v) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(68) Newaukum River, Middle Fork (Lewis County), from the mouth to Tauscher Road Bridge:

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31.

(c) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(d) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(69) Newaukum River, North Fork (Lewis County), from the mouth to 400 feet below the Chehalis city water intake:

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31.

(c) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(d) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(70) Niawiakum River (Pacific County): From Highway 101 Bridge to the South Bend/Palix Road Bridge:

(a) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.

(b) Night closure.

(71) North River (Grays Harbor/Pacific counties):

(a) From the Highway 105 Bridge to Fall River:

(i) August 16 through November 30:

(A) Night closure.

(B) Single-point barbless hooks are required.

(ii) December 1 through March 31: Selective gear rules.

(iii) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31.

(iv) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(v) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(vi) Salmon: Open October 1 through January 31:

(A) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(B) Release wild Chinook.

(b) From Fall River upstream to Raimie Creek:

(i) Selective gear rules.

(ii) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(72) Ozette Lake tributaries and their tributaries except Big River (Clallam County): Outside of Olympic National Park. Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 15.

(73) Palix River, including all forks (Pacific County):

(a) From the Highway 101 Bridge to the mouth of the Middle Fork:

(i) August 16 through November 30:

(A) Night closure.

(B) Single-point barbless hooks are required.

(ii) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31.

(iii) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(iv) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(v) Salmon: Open September 1 through January 31:

(A) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(B) Release wild Chinook.

(b) From the confluence with the Middle Fork upstream and all forks, including South Fork Palix and Canon rivers:

(i) The Saturday before Memorial Day through August 15, and December 16 through March 31: Selective gear rules.

(ii) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 15, and December 16 through March 31.

(iii) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 15: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(iv) December 16 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(74) Peabody Creek (Clallam County): Open to juvenile anglers, senior anglers, and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only.

(75) Pleasant Lake (Clallam County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Kokanee: Daily limit 5; minimum length 8 inches, maximum length 18 inches.

(b) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(d) Channel catfish: Daily limit 10; no size restriction.

(e) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(76) Pysht River (Clallam County):

(a) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through September 30 and January 1 through January 31.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(77) Quigg Lake (Grays Harbor County):

(a) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(b) Salmon:

(i) Open October 1 through January 31.

(ii) Daily limit 6 hatchery coho salmon; up to 4 may be adult hatchery coho.

(78) Quillayute River (Clallam County), outside of Olympic National Park:

(a) Open May 1 through March 31.

(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(d) It is unlawful to use bait from January 1 through March 31.

(e) Bait or lure must be suspended below a float July 16 through July 31.

(f) May 1 through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Release wild rainbow trout.

(ii) Cutthroat trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(g) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(h) Salmon:

(i) Open May 1 through August 31:

(A) Daily limit 2.

(B) Release sockeye, wild Chinook, and wild coho.

(ii) Open September 1 through September 15:

(A) Daily limit 4; up to 3 may be adults, of which only 1 may be wild.

(B) Release sockeye and wild coho.

(iii) Open September 16 through December 15:

(A) Daily limit 4; up to 3 may be adults, of which only 1 may be wild.

(B) Release sockeye.

(79) Quinault River (Grays Harbor County): From the mouth at the upper end of Quinault Lake upstream to the Olympic National Park boundary:

(a) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31.

(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(d) It is unlawful to use bait the Saturday before Memorial Day through September 30 and January 1 through March 31.

(e) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Release wild rainbow trout.

(ii) Cutthroat trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(f) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(g) It is permissible to retain steelhead with a dorsal fin height of less than 2 1/8 inches or with an adipose or ventral fin clip.

(h) Salmon:

(i) Open July 1 through September 30: Daily limit 6 jack salmon only.

(ii) Open October 1 through November 30:

(A) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(B) Release sockeye and chum.

(80) Rocky Brook (Jefferson County) (Dosewallips River tributary): From the mouth upstream: Closed waters.

(81) Salmon Creek (Pacific County) (tributary of Naselle River):

(a) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(c) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(d) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(82) Salmon River (Jefferson County), outside Olympic National Park and the Quinault Indian Reservation:

(a) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(b) It is unlawful to use anything other than one barbless hook.

(c) It is unlawful to use bait the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 31 and January 1 through the last day in February.

(d) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through September 30 and December 1 through the last day in February.

(e) The Saturday before Memorial Day through September 30: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Release wild rainbow trout.

(ii) Cutthroat trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(f) December 1 through the last day in February: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(g) The Saturday before Memorial Day through September 30 and December 1 through the last day in February: It is permissible to retain steelhead with a dorsal fin height of less than 2 1/8 inches or with an adipose or ventral fin clip.

(h) Salmon:

(i) Open September 1 through November 30:

(ii) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(iii) Release Chinook and wild coho.

(83) Salt Creek (Clallam County): From the mouth to the bridge on Highway 112:

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through September 30 and January 1 through January 31:

(i) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(ii) Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(84) Satsop River and East Fork (Grays Harbor County):

(a) From the mouth to the bridge at Schafer State Park:

(i) August 16 through November 30:

(A) Night closure.

(B) Single-point barbless hooks are required.

(ii) August 1 through September 30 and January 1 through March 31: Selective gear rules.

(iii) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31.

(iv) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(v) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(vi) Salmon:

(A) Open October 1 through October 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release adult Chinook.

(B) Open November 1 through December 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release Chinook.

(b) From the bridge at Schafer State Park upstream to 400 feet below Bingham Creek Hatchery barrier dam:

(i) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(ii) August 16 through October 31:

(A) Night closure.

(B) Single-point barbless hooks are required.

(i) Open within posted markers to anglers with disabilities who permanently use a wheelchair and possess a designated harvester companion card.

(ii) Night closure.

(iii) August 16 through November 30: Single-point barbless hooks are required.

(iv) January 1 through March 31: Selective gear rules.

(v) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31.

(vi) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(vii) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(viii) Salmon:

(A) Open October 1 through October 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release adult Chinook.

(B) Open November 1 through December 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release Chinook.

(85) Satsop River, Middle Fork (Turnow Branch) (Grays Harbor County):

(a) August 16 through November 30:

(i) Anti-snagging rule.

(ii) Night closure.

(b) December 1 through the last day of February: Selective gear rules.

(d) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(e) November 1 through the last day in February: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(86) Satsop River, West Fork (Grays Harbor County):

(a) August 16 through November 30:

(i) Anti-snagging rule.

(ii) Night closure.

(b) December 1 through the last day of February: Selective gear rules.

(d) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(e) November 1 through the last day in February: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(87) Sekiu River (Clallam County): From mouth to forks:

(a) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through September 30 and January 1 through January 31.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(c) The Saturday before Memorial Day through September 30: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(d) January 1 through January 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(88) Siebert Creek (Clallam County):

(a) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through September 30.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(89) Sitkum River (Clallam County) (Calawah River tributary):

(a) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(b) It is unlawful to use anything other than one single-point barbless hook.

(d) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Release wild rainbow trout.

(ii) Cutthroat trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(90) Skookumchuck River (Thurston County): From the mouth to 100 feet below the outlet of the TransAlta/WDFW steelhead rearing pond located at the base of the Skookumchuck Dam:

(a) August 16 through November 30:

(i) Night closure.

(ii) Single-point barbless hooks are required.

(iii) Anti-snagging rule.

(b) January 1 through March 31: Selective gear rules.

(d) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(e) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(f) Salmon:

(i) Open October 16 through October 31:

(A) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(B) Release adult Chinook.

(ii) Open November 1 through December 31:

(A) Daily limit 6; up to 1 may be an adult.

(B) Release Chinook.

(91) Smith Creek (near North River) (Pacific County):

(a) From the mouth to the Highway 101 Bridge:

(i) August 16 through November 30:

(A) Night closure.

(B) Single-point barbless hooks are required.

(ii) December 1 through March 31: Selective gear rules.

(iii) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31.

(iv) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(v) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(vi) Salmon: Open October 1 through January 31:

(A) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(B) Release wild Chinook.

(b) From the Highway 101 Bridge upstream:

(i) Selective gear rules.

(ii) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(92) Snahapish River (Jefferson County) (Clearwater River tributary):

(a) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.

(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(d) It is unlawful to use bait.

(e) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Release wild rainbow trout.

(ii) Cutthroat trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(93) Snow Creek and all tributaries (Jefferson County): Closed waters.

(94) Sol Duc River (Clallam County):

(a) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(b) It is unlawful to use anything other than one single-point barbless hook.

(i) It is unlawful to use bait August 1 through August 31 and January 1 through March 31.

(ii) Bait or lure must be suspended below a float July 16 through July 31.

(iii) Game fish: Open May 1 through March 31: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(iv) Salmon:

(A) Open May 1 through August 31:

(I) Daily limit 2.

(II) Release sockeye, wild Chinook and wild coho.

(B) Open September 1 through September 15:

(I) Daily limit 4; up to 3 may be adults, of which only 1 may be wild.

(II) Release sockeye and wild coho.

(I) Daily limit 4; up to 3 may be adults, of which only 1 may be wild.

(II) Release sockeye.

(d) From the concrete pump station at Sol Duc Hatchery to the Highway 101 Bridge upstream of Klahowya Campground:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31.

(ii) It is unlawful to use bait.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(e) From the Highway 101 Bridge upstream of Klahowya Campground to the Olympic National Park boundary:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.

(ii) It is unlawful to use bait.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(95) Sol Duc River tributaries unless otherwise listed (Clallam County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(96) Solleks River (Jefferson County) (Clearwater River tributary):

(a) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.

(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(d) It is unlawful to use bait.

(e) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Release wild rainbow trout.

(ii) Cutthroat trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(97) Sooes River (Tsoo-Yess River) (Clallam County), outside of Makah Indian Reservation: Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through the last day in February.

(98) Soules Pond (Pacific County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(99) South Bend Mill Pond (Pacific County): Open to juvenile anglers, senior anglers, and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only.

(100) Stevens Creek (Grays Harbor County): From the mouth to the Highway 101 Bridge:

(a) From the WDFW hatchery outlet downstream to the cable crossing: Closed waters.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(d) The Saturday before Memorial Day through September 30: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(e) December 1 through the last day in February: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(101) Sutherland Lake (Clallam County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Kokanee: Daily limit 5; minimum length 8 inches and maximum length 18 inches.

(102) Thrash Creek (Pacific/Lewis County): Closed waters.

(103) Thunder Creek (Clallam County) (Tributary to East Fork Dickey River):

(a) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(b) It is unlawful to use anything other than one single-point barbless hook.

(d) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Release wild rainbow trout.

(ii) Cutthroat trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(104) Thunder Lake (Clallam County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(105) Valley Creek (Clallam County): Open to juvenile anglers, senior anglers, and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only.

(106) Vance Creek/Elma Ponds (Grays Harbor County), Pond One (Bowers Lake) and Pond Two (Lake Ines): Pond One/Bowers Lake is open to juvenile anglers, senior anglers, and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only.

(107) Van Winkle Creek (Grays Harbor County):

(a) August 16 through November 30:

(i) Night closure.

(ii) Anti-snagging rule.

(b) From the mouth to 400 feet below the outlet of Lake Aberdeen Hatchery:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through the last day of February.

(ii) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(iii) November 1 through the last day in February: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(iv) Salmon:

(A) Open October 1 through October 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release adult Chinook.

(B) Open November 1 through December 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 1 may be an adult.

(II) Release Chinook.

(108) West Twin River (Clallam County):

(a) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through September 30.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(109) Willapa River (Pacific County):

(a) From the mouth (city of South Bend boat launch) to the WDFW access site at the mouth of Ward/Wilson creeks:

(i) August 1 through January 31:

(A) Night closure.

(B) Single-point barbless hooks are required.

(ii) February 1 through March 31: Selective gear rules.

(iii) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31.

(iv) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(v) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(vi) Salmon: Open August 1 through January 31:

(A) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults, of which 1 may be a wild coho.

(B) Release wild Chinook.

(b) From the WDFW access site at the mouth of Ward/Wilson creeks to the second bridge on Camp One Road:

(i) August 1 through November 30:

(A) Night closure.

(B) Single-point barbless hooks are required.

(D) Anti-snagging rule.

(ii) December 1 through January 31:

(A) Night closure.

(B) Single-point barbless hooks required.

(iii) February 1 through March 31: Selective gear rules.

(iv) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31.

(v) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(vi) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(vii) Salmon: Open August 1 through January 31:

(A) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults, of which 1 may be a wild coho.

(B) Release wild Chinook.

(c) From the second bridge on Camp One Road upstream to the Highway 6 Bridge (approximately 2 miles below the mouth of Trap Creek):

(i) August 1 through November 30:

(A) Night closure.

(B) Single-point barbless hooks are required.

(D) Anti-snagging rule.

(ii) December 1 through January 31:

(A) Night closure.

(B) Single-point barbless hooks required.

(iii) February 1 through March 31: Selective gear rules.

(iv) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31.

(v) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(vi) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(vii) Salmon: Open August 1 through January 31:

(A) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults, of which 1 may be a wild coho.

(B) Release wild Chinook.

(d) From Highway 6 Bridge (approximately 2 miles below the mouth of Trap Creek) to Fork Creek:

(i) August 16 through November 30:

(A) Night closure.

(B) Single-point barbless hooks are required.

(D) Anti-snagging rule.

(ii) December 1 through January 31:

(A) Night closure.

(B) Single-point barbless hooks required.

(iii) February 1 through March 31: Selective gear rules.

(iv) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31:

(v) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(vi) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(vii) Salmon: Open August 16 through January 31:

(A) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults, of which 1 may be a wild coho.

(B) Release wild Chinook.

(e) From Fork Creek upstream to the Highway 6 Bridge near the town of Lebam:

(i) August 16 through November 30:

(A) Night closure.

(B) Single-point barbless hooks are required.

(D) Anti-snagging rule.

(ii) December 1 through January 31:

(A) Night closure.

(B) Single-point barbless hooks required.

(iii) February 1 through March 31: Selective gear rules.

(iv) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31:

(v) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(vi) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(vii) Salmon: Open October 1 through January 31:

(A) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults, of which 1 may be a wild coho.

(B) Release wild Chinook.

(f) From the Highway 6 Bridge near the town of Lebam upstream:

(i) Selective gear rules.

(ii) Night closure.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(110) Willapa River, South Fork (Pacific County):

(a) From the mouth to the Pehl Road bridge:

(i) From the falls/fish ladder downstream 400 feet in Section 6, Township 13 North, and Range 8 West: Closed waters.

(ii) The Saturday before Memorial Day through July 31:

(A) Selective gear rules.

(B) Night closure.

(iii) August 1 through November 30:

(A) Night closure.

(B) Anti-snagging rule.

(iv) December 1 through March 31: Selective gear rules.

(v) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31.

(vi) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(vii) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(viii) Salmon: Open August 1 through January 31:

(A) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults, of which 1 may be a wild coho.

(B) Release wild Chinook.

(b) From Pehl Road bridge upstream:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31.

(ii) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(iii) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(111) Wirkkala Pond 1 (Pacific County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(112) Wishkah River (Grays Harbor County):

(a) August 16 through November 30: Single-point barbless hooks are required.

(b) January 1 through the last day of February: Selective gear rules.

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through the last day in February.

(ii) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(iii) November 1 through the last day in February: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(iv) Salmon:

(A) Open October 1 through October 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release adult Chinook.

(B) Open November 1 through December 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 1 may be an adult.

(II) Release Chinook.

(v) From 150 feet upstream to 150 feet downstream of the Wishkah adult attraction channel/outfall structure (within the posted fishing boundary): Open only to anglers with disabilities who permanently use a wheelchair and have a designated harvester companion card.

(113) Wynoochee River (Grays Harbor County):

(a) From the mouth to the WDFW White Bridge Access Site:

(i) October 1 through November 30:

(A) Single-point barbless hooks are required.

(B) Night closure.

(ii) September 1 through September 30: Selective gear rules.

(iii) January 1 through March 31: Selective gear rules.

(iv) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31:

(v) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(vi) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(vii) Salmon:

(A) Open October 1 through October 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release adult Chinook.

(B) Open November 1 through December 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 1 may be an adult.

(II) Release Chinook.

(b) From the WDFW White Bridge Access Site to the 7400 line bridge:

(i) August 16 through November 30: Single-point barbless hooks are required.

(ii) September 16 through November 30: It is unlawful to use bait.

(iii) January 1 through March 31: Selective gear rules.

(iv) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31:

(v) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(vi) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(i) From 400 feet downstream of Wynoochee Dam to the Wynoochee dam and from the barrier dam near Grisdale to the barrier dam: Closed waters.

(ii) Selective gear rules.

(iii) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31.

(iv) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(v) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(d) From the confluence of the Wynoochee Reservoir upstream to Wynoochee Falls:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31.

(ii) The Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(iii) November 1 through March 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(114) Wynoochee Reservoir (Grays Harbor County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(ii) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(iii) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(iv) Channel catfish: Daily limit 10; no size restriction.

(v) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 26-13-052 (Order 26-01), s 220-312-020, filed 6/11/26, effective 7/12/26
WSR 26-03-004 (Order 25-15), s 220-312-020, filed 1/8/26, effective 2/8/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-13-087 (Order 25-01), s 220-312-020, filed 6/16/25, effective 7/17/25
WSR 24-13-054 (Order 24-03), § 220-312-020, filed 6/14/24, effective 7/15/24
WSR 23-13-072 (Order 23-73), § 220-312-020, filed 6/14/23, effective 7/15/23
WSR 22-14-054 (Order 22-114), § 220-312-020, filed 6/29/22, effective 7/30/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-05-066 (Order 22-06), § 220-312-020, filed 2/11/22, effective 7/1/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 21-14-067 (Order 21-95), § 220-312-020, filed 7/2/21, effective 8/2/21
WSR 20-14-052 (Order 20-97), § 220-312-020, filed 6/25/20, effective 7/26/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 20-03-130 (Order 20-09), § 220-312-020, filed 1/17/20, effective 2/17/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 19-15-050 (Order 19-139), § 220-312-020, filed 7/12/19, effective 8/12/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.04.130. WSR 19-03-003 (Order 19-01), § 220-312-020, filed 1/2/19, effective 2/2/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 18-15-065 (Order 18-163), § 220-312-020, filed 7/16/18, effective 8/16/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 18-06-045 (Order 18-30), § 220-312-020, filed 3/1/18, effective 4/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 17-19-008 (Order 17-229), § 220-312-020, filed 9/7/17, effective 10/8/17
WSR 17-05-112 (Order 17-04), amended and recodified as § 220-312-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17
WSR 16-14-045 (Order 16-160), § 220-310-180, filed 6/28/16, effective 7/29/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012 and 77.12.047. WSR 16-06-073 (Order 16-30), § 220-310-180, filed 2/26/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-17-010 (Order 15-245), § 220-310-180, filed 8/6/15, effective 9/6/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-16-027 (Order 14-185), § 220-310-180, filed 7/25/14, effective 8/25/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-04-120 (Order 14-26), § 220-310-180, filed 2/4/14, effective 3/7/14.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-312-030 Freshwater exceptions to statewide rules—Southwest.

WAC 220-312-030

(1) Abernathy Creek and tributaries (Cowlitz County):

(a) From 200 feet above Abernathy Falls to posted markers 500 feet downstream from the Abernathy Fish Technology Center: Closed waters.

(b) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 31 and November 1 through March 15.

(d) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(ii) Steelhead: Daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(e) Salmon:

(i) Open November 1 through December 31.

(ii) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(iii) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(2) Beaver Creek (Wahkiakum County): Closed waters.

(3) Blue Creek (Lewis County), from the mouth to Spencer Road:

(a) From posted sign above rearing pond outlet to Spencer Road: Closed waters.

(b) Anti-snagging rule.

(d) Open Saturday before Memorial Day through April 15.

(e) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Trout: Daily limit 5; minimum length 8 inches.

(ii) Steelhead: Daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(f) Salmon:

(i) Open August 1 through December 31.

(ii) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(iii) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(4) Blue Lake (Cowlitz County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(5) Blue Lake Creek (Lewis County): Selective gear rules.

(6) Butter Creek (Lewis County): Selective gear rules.

(7) Canyon Creek (Clark County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Trout: Daily limit 5.

(8) Carlisle Lake (Lewis County):

(a) Open year-round.

(b) Landlocked salmon rules.

(9) Cedar Creek and tributaries (tributary of N.F. Lewis) (Clark County):

(a) From the Grist Mill Bridge to 100 feet upstream of the falls: Closed waters.

(b) Selective gear rules, except: Use of barbed hooks is allowed.

(d) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(ii) Steelhead: Daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(e) Salmon:

(i) Open November 1 through December 31.

(ii) Daily limit 6; up to 3 adults, of which 2 may be Chinook.

(iii) Release all salmon except hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.

(10) Chinook River (Pacific County): From the Highway 101 Bridge upstream:

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(11) Cispus River (Lewis County): From the mouth to the falls, not including the North Fork:

(a) Open year-round, except closed to all angling within posted "Closed Waters" signs around the adult fish release site.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release wild rainbow and wild cutthroat trout.

(i) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(ii) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(12) Cispus River, North Fork (Lewis County): Selective gear rules.

(13) Coal Creek (Cowlitz County):

(a) From the mouth to 400 feet below the falls:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 31 and November 1 through March 15.

(ii) Selective gear rules, except: Use of barbed hooks is allowed.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(B) Steelhead: Daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(iv) Salmon:

(A) Open November 1 through December 31.

(B) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(b) From 400 feet below the falls to the falls: Closed waters.

(14) Coldwater Lake (Cowlitz County):

(a) The Coldwater Lake inlet and outlet streams: Closed waters.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(15) Cougar Creek (tributary to Yale Reservoir) (Cowlitz County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 31.

(16) Coweeman River and tributaries (Cowlitz County):

(a) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 31 and November 1 through March 15.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(ii) Steelhead: Daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(i) Open November 1 through December 31.

(ii) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(iii) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(17) Cowlitz Falls Reservoir (Lake Scanewa) (Lewis County):

(a) The upstream boundary of the reservoir in the Cowlitz arm is at the posted Lewis County PUD sign on Peters Road.

(b) The upstream boundary of the reservoir in the Cispus arm is at the posted markers at the Lewis County PUD kayak launch, approximately 1.5 miles upstream from the confluence of the Cowlitz and Cispus arm.

(i) Release wild rainbow and wild cutthroat trout.

(ii) Trout: Daily limit 10; minimum length 8 inches.

(iii) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(iv) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(v) Channel catfish: Daily limit 10; no size restriction.

(vi) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(d) Salmon:

(i) Daily limit 6; minimum length 12 inches.

(ii) Up to 2 may be adults.

(iii) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(18) Cowlitz River (Lewis/Cowlitz counties):

(a) From the boundary markers at the mouth to Lexington Bridge:

(i) Game fish:

(A) Trout:

(I) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31: Daily limit 5; minimum length 8 inches. Release wild rainbow and wild cutthroat trout.

(II) Open April 1 through the Friday before Memorial Day: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release wild rainbow and wild cutthroat trout.

(B) Steelhead: Open year-round: Daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead, minimum length 20 inches.

(ii) Salmon:

(A) Open January 1 through July 31.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(B) Open August 1 through December 31.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 3 may be adults.

(II) Release all salmon other than hatchery coho.

(b) From the Lexington Bridge to the mouth of Mill Creek:

(i) Within a 100 foot radius of the new Cowlitz Trout Hatchery outfall structure, except open to anglers with disabilities who permanently use a wheelchair and possess a designated harvester companion card within posted markers when adjacent waters are open: Closed waters.

(ii) Game fish:

(A) Trout:

(I) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31: Daily limit 5; minimum length 8 inches. Release wild rainbow and wild cutthroat trout.

(II) Open April 1 through the Friday before Memorial Day: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release wild rainbow and wild cutthroat trout.

(B) Steelhead: Open year-round; daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(iii) Salmon:

(A) Open January 1 through July 31.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(B) Open August 1 through December 31.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 3 may be adults.

(II) Release all salmon other than hatchery coho.

(i) From 400 feet or posted markers below Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery barrier dam to boundary markers near the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery water intake approximately 1,700 feet upstream of the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery barrier dam: Closed waters.

(ii) Within a 100 foot radius of the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery wheelchair ramp (within the posted fishing boundary) except for anglers with disabilities and who have a designated harvester companion card: Closed waters.

(iii) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device.

(iv) April 1 through November 30:

(A) Anti-snagging rule.

(B) Night closure.

(v) May 1 through June 15: It is unlawful to fish from the south side of the river.

(vi) Game fish:

(A) Trout:

(I) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31: Daily limit 5; minimum length 8 inches. Release wild rainbow and wild cutthroat trout.

(II) Open April 1 through the Friday before Memorial Day: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release wild rainbow and wild cutthroat trout.

(B) Steelhead: Open year-round; daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(vii) Salmon:

(A) Open January 1 through July 31.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(B) Open August 1 through December 31.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 3 may be adults.

(II) Release all salmon other than hatchery coho.

(d) From 1,700 feet upstream of the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery barrier dam to Mayfield Dam.

(i) From 400 feet below the Mayfield powerhouse upstream to Mayfield Dam: Closed waters.

(ii) Game fish:

(A) Trout:

(I) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 31: Daily limit 5; minimum length 8 inches. Release wild rainbow and wild cutthroat trout.

(II) Open April 1 through the Friday before Memorial Day: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release wild rainbow and wild cutthroat trout.

(B) Steelhead: Open year-round; daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(iii) Salmon:

(A) Open January 1 through July 31.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(B) Open August 1 through December 31.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 3 may be adults.

(II) Release all salmon other than hatchery coho.

(e) From the posted PUD sign on Peters Road to the Forest Road 1270 (old Jody's Bridge):

(i) Closed to all angling within posted "Closed Waters" signs around the adult fish release site.

(ii) September 1 through October 31: Anti-snagging rule and night closure.

(iii) Open year-round.

(iv) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release wild rainbow and wild cutthroat trout.

(v) Salmon:

(A) Open year-round.

(B) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(f) From Forest Road 1270 (old Jody's Bridge) upstream and tributaries.

(i) Selective gear rules.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release wild rainbow and wild cutthroat trout.

(19) Deep River (Wahkiakum County):

(a) Open year-round.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(ii) Steelhead: Daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(i) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(ii) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(20) Delameter Creek (Cowlitz County):

(a) From 400 feet below to 200 feet above the temporary weir while the weir is installed in the creek: Closed waters.

(b) Selective gear rules, except: Use of barbed hooks is allowed.

(i) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(ii) Steelhead: Daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(d) Salmon:

(i) Open August 1 through October 31.

(ii) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(iii) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(21) Drano Lake (Skamania County): In the waters downstream of markers on point of land downstream and across from Little White Salmon National Fish Hatchery and upstream of the Highway 14 Bridge:

(a) Closed on Wednesdays beginning the second Wednesday in April through June 30.

(b) Closed from 6 p.m. Tuesdays through 6 p.m. Wednesdays during the month of October.

(d) August 1 through December 31: Anti-snagging rule.

(e) May 1 through June 30 and October 1 through December 31:

(i) Each angler aboard a vessel may deploy salmon/steelhead angling gear until the salmon/steelhead limit for all anglers aboard has been achieved.

(ii) Two-pole fishing for salmon/steelhead is permissible so long as the angler possesses a two-pole endorsement.

(f) April 16 through June 30: The area west of a line projected from the easternmost pillar of the Highway 14 Bridge to a posted marker on the north shore is open only to bank fishing.

(g) Open year-round.

(i) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Bass: No limit and no size restriction.

(B) Channel catfish: No limit.

(D) Release trout.

(E) Steelhead: From January 1 through March 15; daily limit 2 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(ii) Salmon and steelhead: Open March 16 through December 31:

(A) March 16 through June 30: Daily limit 2 hatchery steelhead or 2 hatchery Chinook, or one of each. Release all other salmon.

(B) July 1 through July 31:

(I) Daily limit 2 hatchery Chinook. Closed to fishing for or retaining steelhead.

(II) Release all other salmon.

(C) August 1 through October 31: Daily limit 6; no more than 1 adult salmon. Closed to fishing for or retaining steelhead.

(D) November 1 through December 31: Daily limit 6; up to 1 may be an adult salmon or hatchery steelhead.

(22) Elochoman River (Wahkiakum County):

(a) From the mouth to Foster (Risk) Road Bridge:

(i) August 1 through October 31:

(A) Anti-snagging rule.

(B) Night closure.

(ii) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 15.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(B) Steelhead: Daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(iv) Salmon: Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 15.

(A) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(B) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(v) Salmon and steelhead: Open April 16 through the Friday before Memorial Day: Daily limit 6; of which 3 may be adult hatchery Chinook or hatchery steelhead. Release wild Chinook.

(b) From Foster (Risk) Road Bridge upstream to 200 feet above the WDFW temporary weir:

(i) From Foster (Risk) Road Bridge to 200 feet above the WDFW temporary weir while the weir is installed in the river: Closed waters.

(ii) August 1 through October 31:

(A) Anti-snagging rule.

(B) Night closure.

(iii) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 15.

(iv) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(B) Steelhead: Daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(v) Salmon: Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 15.

(A) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(B) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(vi) Salmon and steelhead: Open April 16 through the Friday before Memorial Day: Daily limit 6; of which 3 may be adult hatchery Chinook or hatchery steelhead. Release wild Chinook.

(i) August 1 through October 31:

(A) Anti-snagging rule.

(B) Night closure.

(ii) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 15.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(B) Steelhead: Daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(iv) Salmon: Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 15.

(A) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(B) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(v) Salmon and steelhead:

(A) Open April 16 through the Friday before Memorial Day.

(B) Daily limit 6; up to 3 may be adult hatchery Chinook or hatchery steelhead. Release wild Chinook.

(d) From the Beaver Creek Road Bridge to the Elochoman Hatchery Bridge:

(i) August 1 through October 31:

(A) Anti-snagging rule.

(B) Night closure.

(ii) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 15.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(B) Steelhead: Daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(iv) Salmon: Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 15.

(A) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(B) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(v) Salmon and steelhead:

(A) Open April 16 through the Friday before Memorial Day.

(B) Daily limit 6; up to 3 may be adult hatchery Chinook or hatchery steelhead. Release wild Chinook.

(e) Elochoman Hatchery Bridge to West Fork:

(i) August 1 through October 31:

(A) Anti-snagging rule.

(B) Night closure.

(ii) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 15.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(B) Steelhead: Daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(iv) Salmon: Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 15.

(A) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(B) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(f) From West Fork upstream:

(i) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Steelhead: Daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(ii) Salmon:

(A) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(B) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(23) Franz Lake (Skamania County): Closed waters.

(24) Germany Creek (Cowlitz County) and all tributaries:

(a) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 31 and November 1 through March 15.

(b) Selective gear rules, except: Use of barbed hooks is allowed.

(d) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(ii) Steelhead: Daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(e) Salmon:

(i) Open November 1 through December 31.

(ii) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(iii) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(25) Grays River (Wahkiakum County): From the mouth to South Fork:

(a) From mouth to Barr Road Bridge:

(i) August 1 through November 15:

(A) Anti-snagging rule.

(B) Night closure.

(ii) January 1 through March 15: Selective gear rules, except: Use of barbed hooks is allowed.

(iii) Open Saturday before Memorial Day through March 15.

(iv) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(v) Salmon:

(A) Open Saturday before Memorial Day through July 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Only hatchery Chinook may be retained.

(B) Open August 1 through December 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Only hatchery coho and hatchery Chinook may be retained.

(III) All Chinook must be adipose and/or ventral fin clipped to be retained.

(b) From Barr Road Bridge to Highway 4 Bridge:

(i) August 1 through November 15:

(A) Anti-snagging rule.

(B) Night closure.

(ii) January 1 through March 15: Selective gear rules, except: Use of barbed hooks is allowed.

(iii) Open Saturday before Memorial Day through March 15.

(iv) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(v) Salmon:

(A) Open Saturday before Memorial Day through July 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Only hatchery Chinook may be retained.

(B) Open August 1 through December 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Only hatchery coho and hatchery Chinook may be retained.

(III) All Chinook must be adipose and/or ventral fin clipped to be retained.

(i) From 400 feet below to 200 feet above the temporary weir while the weir is installed in the river: Closed waters.

(ii) August 1 through November 15:

(A) Anti-snagging rule.

(B) Night closure.

(iii) January 1 through March 15: Selective gear rules, except: Use of barbed hooks is allowed.

(iv) Open Saturday before Memorial Day through March 15.

(v) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(vi) Salmon:

(A) Open Saturday before Memorial Day through July 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Only hatchery Chinook may be retained.

(B) Open August 1 through December 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(III) All Chinook must be adipose and/or ventral fin clipped to be retained.

(d) From South Fork upstream:

(i) Selective gear rules, except: Use of barbed hooks is allowed.

(ii) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 15.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(iv) Salmon:

(A) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through December 31.

(B) Daily limit 6; minimum length 12 inches. Up to 2 adults may be retained.

(C) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained. All Chinook must be adipose and/or ventral fin clipped to be retained.

(26) Grays River tributaries (unless otherwise listed) (Wahkiakum County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(27) Grays River, East Fork (Wahkiakum County):

(a) Selective gear rules, except: Use of barbed hooks is allowed.

(b) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.

(d) Salmon:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.

(ii) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(iii) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(iv) Effective August 1, all Chinook must be adipose and/or ventral fin clipped to be kept.

(28) Grays River, East Fork tributaries (unless otherwise listed) (Wahkiakum County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(29) Grays River, South Fork (Wahkiakum County):

(a) Selective gear rules, except: Use of barbed hooks is allowed.

(b) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.

(d) Salmon:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.

(ii) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(iii) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained; all Chinook must be adipose and/or ventral fin clipped to be kept.

(30) Grays River, South Fork tributaries (unless otherwise listed) (Wahkiakum County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(31) Grays River, West Fork (Wahkiakum County):

(a) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through December 31.

(b) August 1 through November 15: Anti-snagging rule, night closure and stationary gear restriction.

(d) Salmon: Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through December 31.

(i) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(ii) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained; all Chinook must be adipose and/or ventral fin clipped to be kept.

(32) Grays River, West Fork tributaries (unless otherwise listed) (Wahkiakum County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(33) Green River (Cowlitz County):

(a) From the mouth to Miner's Creek:

(i) From 400 feet above and 400 feet below the salmon hatchery rack (or from the posted signs above and below the salmon hatchery rack) when the rack is installed in the river: Closed waters.

(ii) From 400 feet below to 400 feet above the water intake at the upper end of the hatchery grounds from September 1 through November 30: Closed waters.

(iii) September 1 through October 31: Anti-snagging rule applies and night closure in effect from the mouth to 400 feet below the salmon hatchery rack.

(iv) Selective gear rules, except: Use of barbed hooks is allowed from the Saturday before Memorial Day through July 31 and December 1 through March 15.

(v) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 15. Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(vi) Salmon:

(A) From mouth to 400 feet or posted markers below Toutle Hatchery rack site:

(I) Open August 1 through November 30.

(II) Daily limit 6; up to 3 may be adults.

(III) Only hatchery coho may be retained.

(B) From 400 feet or posted markers below Toutle Hatchery rack site to Miner's Creek:

(I) Open August 1 through November 30.

(II) Daily limit 6; up to 3 may be adults, of which 1 may be a Chinook.

(III) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(b) From Miner's Creek upstream:

(i) Selective gear rules, except: Use of barbed hooks is allowed.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(34) Green River tributaries (Cowlitz County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(35) Grizzly Lake (Skamania County): Closed waters.

(36) Hamilton Creek (Skamania County):

(a) Tributaries downstream from the Highway 14 Bridge: Closed waters.

(b) Selective gear rules, except: Use of barbed hooks is allowed.

(i) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(ii) Steelhead: Daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(d) Salmon:

(i) Open August 1 through October 31.

(ii) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(iii) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(37) Horsethief Lake (Klickitat County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(38) Indian Heaven Wilderness Lakes (Skamania County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 8 inches.

(39) Johnson Creek (Lewis County) (Cowlitz River tributary): Selective gear rules.

(40) Kalama River (Cowlitz County):

(a) From the mouth to the railroad bridge below Interstate 5:

(i) Game fish: Open year-round.

(A) Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(B) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(ii) Steelhead: Open year-round: Daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(iii) Salmon:

(A) Open January 1 through July 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(B) Open August 1 through December 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 3 may be adults.

(II) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(b) From the railroad bridge below Interstate 5 to Modrow Bridge:

(i) From Modrow Bridge downstream to the markers approximately 1,000 feet below the temporary rack when the rack is installed below Modrow Bridge: Closed waters.

(ii) April 1 through October 31:

(A) Night closure.

(B) Anti-snagging rule.

(iii) Game fish: Open year-round.

(A) Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(B) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(iv) Salmon:

(A) Open January 1 through July 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(B) Open August 1 through December 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 3 may be adults.

(II) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(i) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(ii) April 1 through October 31:

(A) Night closure.

(B) Anti-snagging rule.

(iii) Game fish: Open year-round.

(A) Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(B) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(iv) Salmon:

(A) Open January 1 through July 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(B) Open August 1 through December 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 3 may be adults.

(II) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(d) From the natural gas pipeline crossing to the deadline at the intake to the lower salmon hatchery:

(i) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(ii) April 1 through October 31:

(A) Night closure.

(B) Anti-snagging rule.

(iii) Open September 1 through October 31 for fly fishing only, except: Use of barbed hooks is allowed.

(iv) Game fish: Open year-round.

(A) Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(B) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(v) Salmon:

(A) Open January 1 through July 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(B) Open August 1 through December 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 3 may be adults.

(II) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(e) From the Fallert Creek hatchery intake to posted markers approximately 1,400 feet below fishway entrance at the Kalama Falls hatchery:

(i) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(ii) Game fish: Open year-round.

(A) Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(B) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(iii) Salmon:

(A) Open January 1 through July 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(B) Open August 1 through December 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 3 may be adults.

(II) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(f) From the posted markers approximately 1,400 feet below the fishway entrance at Kalama Falls hatchery to 1,000 feet above the fishway: Closed waters.

(g) From 1,000 feet above the fishway at the Kalama Falls hatchery, upstream to Summers Creek:

(i) Open year-round.

(ii) Selective gear rules, except: Use of barbed hooks is allowed.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(B) Steelhead: Daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(h) From Summers Creek upstream to the intersection of 6000 and 6420 roads: Open year-round:

(i) Fly fishing only, except: Use of barbed hooks is allowed.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(B) Steelhead: Daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(i) From the intersection of 6000 and 6420 roads to the 6600 road bridge immediately downstream of Jacks Creek:

(i) Selective gear rules, except: Use of barbed hooks is allowed.

(ii) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through November 30.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(B) Steelhead: Daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(j) From the 6600 road bridge immediately downstream of Jacks Creek to Kalama Falls and tributaries: Closed waters.

(41) Klickitat River (Klickitat County):

(a) From the mouth (Burlington Northern Railroad Bridge) to Fisher Hill Bridge:

(i) April 1 through the Friday before Memorial Day:

(A) Anti-snagging rule.

(B) Night closure.

(ii) July 1 through July 31: Night closure.

(iii) August 1 through January 31:

(A) Anti-snagging rule.

(B) Night closure.

(iv) Game fish:

(A) Open Saturday before Memorial Day through January 31.

(B) Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(v) Steelhead:

(A) Open Saturday before Memorial Day through June 30: Daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead, minimum length 20 inches.

(B) July 1 through October 31: Closed.

(vi) Salmon:

(A) Open Saturday before Memorial Day through July 31: Daily limit 6; up to 2 adults may be retained. Release wild Chinook.

(B) Open August 1 through January 31: Daily limit 6; up to 2 adults may be retained.

(vii) Salmon and steelhead: Open April 1 to the Friday before Memorial Day for salmon and steelhead on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays only:

(A) Daily limit 2; no more than 2 hatchery steelhead, or 2 salmon, or one of each, may be retained.

(B) Release wild Chinook.

(b) From Fisher Hill Bridge to the boundary markers above Klickitat Salmon Hatchery, the following waters are closed: From Fisher Hill Bridge to 400 feet above #5 fishway (Lyle Falls fishway), tributaries except Bird, Blockhouse, Bowman, Spring, Outlet creeks and the Little Klickitat River, and the waters from the boundary markers above Klickitat Salmon Hatchery to the boundary markers below the hatchery.

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through November 30:

(A) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(B) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(ii) Whitefish:

(A) Open December 1 through the last day in February for Whitefish only.

(B) Whitefish gear rules.

(iii) Salmon:

(A) Saturday before Memorial Day through July 31:

(I) Daily limit 6 fish; no more than 2 adults may be retained.

(II) Release wild Chinook.

(B) August 1 through November 30: Daily limit 6 fish; no more than 2 may be adults.

(d) From the boundary markers above Klickitat Salmon Hatchery to the Yakama Indian Reservation boundary:

(i) Game fish open the Saturday before Memorial Day through November 30.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(B) Steelhead: Daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(iii) Whitefish:

(A) Open December 1 through the last day in February for whitefish only.

(B) Whitefish gear rules.

(42) Lacamas Creek (Clark County):

(a) From the mouth to the footbridge at the lower falls:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 31.

(ii) Selective gear rules, except: Use of barbed hooks is allowed.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(B) Steelhead: Daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(b) From the footbridge at the lower falls upstream: It is permissible to fish up to the base of Lacamas Lake Dam.

(43) Lacamas Creek, tributary of Cowlitz River (Lewis County):

(a) Selective gear rules, except: Use of barbed hooks is allowed.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(ii) Steelhead: Daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(i) Open August 1 through October 31.

(ii) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(iii) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(44) Lake River (Clark County):

(a) Open year-round.

(b) Chumming is permissible.

(i) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(ii) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(iii) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(iv) Channel catfish: Daily limit 10; no size restriction.

(v) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(45) Lewis River (Clark County):

(a) From the mouth to the mouth of the East Fork Lewis River:

(i) Game fish:

(A) Open year-round.

(B) Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(I) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(II) Steelhead: Daily limit 3 steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(ii) Salmon:

(A) Open January 1 through April 30: Daily limit 6 hatchery Chinook; up to 1 may be an adult.

(B) Open August 1 through September 30:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 3 adults.

(II) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 3 adults, of which 1 may be a Chinook.

(II) Only Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(b) From the mouth of the East Fork Lewis River to Johnson Creek.

(i) Game fish:

(A) Open year-round.

(B) Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(I) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(II) Steelhead: Daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(ii) Salmon:

(A) Open January 1 through April 30: Daily limit 6 hatchery Chinook; up to 1 may be an adult.

(B) Open August 1 through September 30:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 3 adults.

(II) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 3 adults, of which 1 may be a Chinook.

(II) Only Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(i) May 1 through May 31: Closed waters.

(ii) Those waters shoreward of the cable buoy and corkline at the mouth of the Lewis River Salmon Hatchery fish ladder: Closed waters.

(iii) June 1 through November 30 and April 1 through April 30: Anti-snagging rule and night closure.

(iv) Game fish:

(A) Open June 1 through April 30.

(B) Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(I) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(II) Steelhead: Daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(v) Salmon:

(A) Open January 1 through April 30: Daily limit 6 hatchery Chinook; up to 1 may be an adult.

(B) Open August 1 through September 30:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 3 adults.

(II) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 3 adults, of which 1 may be a Chinook.

(II) Only Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(d) From the mouth of Colvin Creek to the overhead powerlines at Merwin Dam:

(i) Open June 1 through October 31 and December 16 through April 30.

(ii) Anti-snagging rule and night closure April 1 through April 30 and June 1 through October 31.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(B) Steelhead: Daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(iv) Salmon:

(A) Open January 1 through April 30: Daily limit 6 hatchery Chinook; up to 1 may be an adult.

(B) Open August 1 through September 30:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 3 adults.

(II) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 3 adults, of which 1 may be a Chinook.

(II) Only Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(D) Open December 16 through December 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 3 adults, of which 1 may be a Chinook.

(II) Only Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(e) From the overhead powerlines below Merwin Dam to Merwin Dam: Closed waters.

(f) From the cable crossing 1,300 yards below Yale Dam to Yale Dam: Closed waters.

(g) From the old Lewis River streambed between Swift No. 1 Powerhouse and Swift No. 2 Powerhouse: Closed waters.

(h) Lewis River Power Canal:

(i) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(ii) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(iv) Trout: Daily limit 5; no minimum length.

(i) From Eagle Cliff Bridge to Muddy River, including all tributaries except Muddy River:

(i) Selective gear rules.

(ii) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through July 15.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Trout: Daily limit 10; minimum length 8 inches.

(B) Release wild trout.

(j) From the Muddy River to the lower falls and tributaries (including the Muddy River):

(i) Selective gear rules.

(ii) Release all fish.

(46) Lewis River, East Fork (Clark/Skamania counties):

(a) From the posted markers at the lower end of Big Eddy to 100 feet above Lucia Falls: Closed waters.

(b) From 400 feet below to 400 feet above Moulton Falls: Closed waters.

(d) From the mouth to 400 feet below Horseshoe Falls:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through July 15 and September 16 through March 15.

(ii) Selective gear rules, except: Use of barbed hooks is allowed.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(iv) Salmon:

(A) Open September 16 through December 31.

(B) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(e) Tributaries from the mouth to 400 feet below Horseshoe Falls:

(i) Selective gear rules.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(47) Little Klickitat River (Klickitat County): Within Goldendale city limits:

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through the Friday before Memorial Day to juvenile anglers, senior anglers, and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only.

(b) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31 to all anglers.

(48) Little Washougal River (Clark County):

(a) Selective gear rules, except: Use of barbed hooks is allowed.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(ii) Steelhead: Daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(i) Open August 1 through October 31.

(ii) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(iii) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(49) Little White Salmon River (Skamania County):

(a) From the orange fishing boundary markers at Drano Lake upstream to the intake near the north boundary of the Little White Salmon National Fish Hatchery: Closed waters.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Trout: Daily limit 5; minimum length 8 inches.

(50) Love Lake (Clark County): Closed waters.

(51) Mayfield Lake (Reservoir) (Lewis County):

(a) Open from the Mayfield Dam to Onion Rock Bridge.

(b) From the Tacoma Power safety signs at Onion Rock Bridge to Mossyrock Dam: Closed waters.

(i) Trout: Daily limit 10; minimum length 8 inches.

(ii) Release wild rainbow trout and wild cutthroat trout.

(iii) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(iv) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(v) Channel catfish: Daily limit 10; no size restriction.

(vi) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(d) Salmon:

(i) Open September 1 through December 31:

(ii) Daily limit 6; minimum length 12 inches.

(iii) Up to 2 may be adults.

(iv) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(52) Merrill Lake (Cowlitz County):

(a) Fly fishing only.

(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(53) Merwin Lake (Reservoir) (Clark/Cowlitz counties): Landlocked salmon rules.

(54) Mill Creek (Cowlitz County):

(a) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 31 and November 1 through March 15.

(b) Selective gear rules, except: Use of barbed hooks is allowed.

(i) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(ii) Steelhead: Daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(d) Salmon:

(i) Open November 1 through December 31.

(ii) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(iii) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(55) Mill Creek (Lewis County): From the mouth to the hatchery road crossing culvert.

(a) Selective gear rules, except: Use of barbed hooks is allowed.

(b) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31 and December 1 through December 31.

(d) Night closure from December 1 through December 31.

(e) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(ii) Steelhead: Daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(f) Salmon:

(i) Open August 1 through October 31 and December 1 through December 31.

(ii) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(iii) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(56) Mineral Lake (Lewis County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through September 30.

(57) Olequa Creek (Lewis/Cowlitz counties):

(a) From 400 feet below to 200 feet above the temporary weir while the weir is installed in the creek: Closed waters.

(b) Selective gear rules, except: Use of barbed hooks is allowed.

(i) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(ii) Steelhead: Daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(d) Salmon:

(i) Open August 1 through October 31.

(ii) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(iii) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(58) Ostrander Creek (Cowlitz County):

(a) Selective gear rules, except: Use of barbed hooks is allowed.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(ii) Steelhead: Daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(59) Outlet Creek (Silver Lake) (Cowlitz County):

(a) From the Saturday before Memorial Day through November 30.

(b) Selective gear rules, except: Use of barbed hooks is allowed.

(i) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(ii) Steelhead: Daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(d) Salmon:

(i) Open August 1 through November 30.

(ii) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(iii) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(60) Rainey Creek (Lewis County):

(a) From mouth to Highway 12.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Trout: Daily limit 5; minimum length 8 inches.

(ii) Release wild rainbow and cutthroat trout.

(61) Riffe Lake (Reservoir) (Lewis County):

(a) Open from Mossyrock Dam to Cowlitz Falls Dam:

(b) From Cowlitz Falls Dam downstream to the Lewis County PUD safety signs located approximately 800 feet below the dam: Closed waters.

(d) Landlocked salmon rules.

(62) Rock Creek (Klickitat County):

(a) From Army Corps of Engineers Park upstream to the source: Closed waters.

(b) Open year-round from the mouth to the Army Corps of Engineers Park. Limits, size restrictions, and gear restrictions are the same as those in the adjacent portion of the Columbia River.

(63) Rock Creek (Skamania County): From the mouth to the falls at approximately river mile one:

(a) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 15.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(ii) Steelhead: Daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(i) Open August 1 through December 31.

(ii) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(iii) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(64) Rowland Lake, North (Klickitat County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through March 31.

(65) Salmon Creek (Clark County): From the mouth to 182nd Avenue Bridge:

(a) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 15.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(ii) Steelhead: Daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(i) Open August 1 through December 31.

(ii) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(iii) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(66) Salmon Creek (Lewis County):

(a) Selective gear rules, except: Use of barbed hooks is allowed.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(ii) Steelhead: Daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(i) Open August 1 through October 31.

(ii) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(iii) Only hatchery Chinook or hatchery coho may be retained.

(67) Silver Lake (Cowlitz County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Crappie: Daily limit 10; minimum length 9 inches.

(b) Grass carp: No limit and no minimum length.

(c) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(d) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(e) Channel catfish: Daily limit 10; no size restriction.

(f) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(68) Silver Creek (tributary to Cowlitz River) (Lewis County): From the mouth to USFS Road 4778. Selective gear rules.

(69) Skamokawa Creek (Wahkiakum County):

(a) Selective gear rules, except: Use of barbed hooks is allowed.

(b) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 31 and November 1 through March 15.

(i) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(ii) Steelhead: Daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(d) Salmon:

(i) Open November 1 through December 31.

(ii) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(iii) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(70) Skate Creek (tributary to Cowlitz River) (Lewis County): Selective gear rules.

(71) Spearfish Lake (Klickitat County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through March 31.

(72) Spirit Lake (Skamania County): Closed waters.

(73) Spring Creek (Klickitat County): From Hill Road upstream to the Goldendale Hatchery: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Trout: Limit 5; minimum length 8 inches.

(74) Stillwater Creek (Lewis County):

(a) Selective gear rules, except: Use of barbed hooks is allowed.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(ii) Steelhead: Daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(i) Open August 1 through October 31.

(ii) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(iii) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(75) Swift Reservoir (Skamania County):

(a) From dam to posted markers approximately 3/8 mile below Eagle Cliff Bridge:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through November 30.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Trout: Daily limit 10; minimum length 8 inches.

(B) Release wild trout.

(iii) Salmon:

(A) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through November 30.

(B) Salmon count toward trout daily limit.

(D) Maximum length 15 inches.

(E) No catch record card required.

(b) From the posted markers approximately 3/8 mile below Eagle Cliff Bridge to the bridge:

(i) Selective gear rules.

(ii) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through July 15.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Trout: Daily limit 10; minimum length 8 inches.

(B) Release wild trout.

(iv) Salmon:

(A) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through July 15.

(B) Landlocked salmon rules.

(76) Tilton River (Lewis County): From the mouth to the West Fork:

(a) Within posted "Closed Waters" signs around the adult fish release sites: Closed waters.

(b) Anti-snagging rule from September 1 through October 31.

(d) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release wild rainbow and wild cutthroat trout. Open year-round.

(e) Salmon:

(i) Open year-round.

(ii) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(iii) Only hatchery coho may be retained.

(77) Tilton River, East, North, South and West Forks (Lewis County): Selective gear rules.

(78) Toutle River (Cowlitz County): From the mouth to the forks:

(a) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 15.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(i) Daily limit 6; up to 3 may be adults.

(ii) Only hatchery coho may be retained.

(79) Toutle River tributaries (unless otherwise listed) (Cowlitz County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release wild trout.

(80) Toutle River, North Fork (Cowlitz County):

(a) From the mouth to the posted deadline below the fish collection facility:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 15.

(ii) September 1 through October 15: Anti-snagging rule and night closure on the North Fork from the confluence with the South Fork to the mouth of Green River.

(iii) Selective gear rules, except: Use of barbed hooks is allowed the Saturday before Memorial Day through July 31 and December 1 through March 15.

(iv) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(v) Salmon open August 1 through Nov 30:

(A) Daily limit 6; up to 3 adults.

(B) Only hatchery coho may be retained.

(b) From the posted deadline downstream of the fish collection facility upstream and tributaries: Closed waters.

(81) Toutle River, North Fork tributaries from the mouth to the posted deadline below the fish collection facility (unless otherwise listed) (Cowlitz County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(82) Toutle River, South Fork (Cowlitz County):

(a) From the mouth to 4700 Road Bridge:

(i) Open April 16 through the Friday before Memorial Day:

(A) Selective gear rules, except: Use of barbed hooks is allowed.

(B) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(I) Release trout.

(II) Steelhead: Daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(ii) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through November 30:

Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(B) Steelhead: Daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(iii) Open December 1 through March 15:

(A) Selective gear rules, except: Use of barbed hooks is allowed.

(B) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(I) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(II) Steelhead: Daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(I) Open August 1 through November 30.

(II) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(III) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(b) From 4700 Road Bridge upstream:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 15.

(ii) From December 1 through March 15: Selective gear rules, except: Use of barbed hooks is allowed.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(B) Steelhead: Daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(iv) Salmon:

(A) Open August 1 through November 30.

(B) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(83) Vancouver Lake (Clark County):

(a) Open year-round, except Vancouver Lake shoreline 400 feet north and south of the flushing channel exit: Closed April 1 through May 31.

(b) Chumming is permissible.

(i) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(ii) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(iii) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(iv) Channel catfish: Daily limit 10; no size restriction.

(v) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(84) Walupt Lake (Lewis County): All inlet streams: Closed waters.

(85) Washougal River (Clark County):

(a) From the mouth to the boat ramp at the WDFW county line access site:

(i) From 1,000 feet (or posted markers) below to 200 feet above the temporary weir when the weir is installed in the river: Closed waters.

(ii) Night closure.

(iii) July 1 through October 31: Anti-snagging rule.

(iv) Open April 16 through the Friday before Memorial Day:

(A) Selective gear rules, except: Use of barbed hooks is allowed.

(B) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release all trout.

(v) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 15.

(A) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(B) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(vi) March 16 through April 15: Closed.

(vii) Steelhead:

(A) Open April 16 through March 15: Daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(B) March 16 through April 15: Closed.

(viii) Salmon:

(A) Open August 1 through December 31.

(B) Daily limit 6; up to 3 adults may be retained, of which 2 may be Chinook.

(b) From the boat ramp at the WDFW county line access site to the bridge at Salmon Falls:

(i) From 1,000 feet (or posted markers) below to 200 feet above the temporary weir when the weir is installed in the river: Closed waters.

(ii) August 1 through October 31:

(A) Anti-snagging rule.

(B) Night closure.

(iii) Game fish:

(A) Open from the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 15.

(B) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(D) Steelhead: Daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(iv) Salmon:

(A) Open August 1 through December 31.

(B) Daily limit 6; up to 3 adults may be retained, of which 2 may be Chinook.

(86) Washougal River, West (North) Fork (Clark/Skamania counties):

(a) From the mouth to the water intake at the department hatchery: Closed waters.

(b) From the intake at the department hatchery upstream:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 15.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(B) Steelhead: Daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(iii) Salmon:

(A) Open August 1 through December 31.

(B) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(87) White Salmon River (Klickitat/Skamania counties):

(a) From the mouth (Burlington Northern Railroad Bridge) to the county road bridge below the former location of the powerhouse:

(i) Open year-round.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release wild rainbow and wild cutthroat.

(iii) July 1 through October 31: Night closure for salmon and steelhead.

(iv) August 1 through December 31: Anti-snagging rule.

(v) Salmon and steelhead:

(A) Open April 1 through June 30:

(I) Daily limit 2; up to 2 salmon, or 2 hatchery steelhead, or one of each, may be retained.

(II) Release wild Chinook.

(B) Open July 1 through July 31:

(I) Daily limit 2; up to 2 salmon.

(II) Release wild Chinook. Closed to fishing for or retaining steelhead.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon. Closed to fishing for or retaining steelhead.

(II) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(D) Open November 1 through March 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 salmon, or 2 hatchery steelhead, or one of each, may be retained.

(II) Only hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho may be retained.

(b) From the county road bridge below the former location of the powerhouse upstream to Big Brother Falls (river mile 16):

(i) From Big Brother Falls downstream 400 feet: Closed waters.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release wild rainbow and wild cutthroat trout.

(iii) Selective gear rules, except: Use of barbed hooks is allowed.

(iv) Salmon and steelhead:

(A) Open Saturday before Memorial Day through July 31:

(I) Daily limit 2 fish, up to 2 salmon, or 2 steelhead, or one of each may be retained.

(II) Only hatchery salmon and hatchery steelhead may be retained.

(B) Open August 1 through October 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon, or 2 steelhead, or one of each may be retained.

(II) Only hatchery salmon and hatchery steelhead may be retained.

(88) Wind River (Skamania County):

(a) From the mouth to the Highway 14 Bridge:

(i) Open year-round.

(ii) March 16 through June 30: Night closure.

(iii) March 16 through June 30: Each angler aboard a vessel may deploy salmon/steelhead angling gear until the salmon/steelhead limit for all anglers aboard has been achieved.

(iv) March 16 through June 30: Two-pole fishing for salmon/steelhead is permissible so long as the angler possesses a two-pole endorsement.

(v) July 1 through October 31: Night closure for salmon and steelhead fishing.

(vi) August 1 through October 31: Anti-snagging rule applies.

(vii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(B) Steelhead: Open November 1 through March 15; daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(viii) Salmon and steelhead:

(A) Open March 16 through June 30: Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon, or 2 hatchery steelhead, or one of each, may be retained. Release wild Chinook and wild coho.

(B) Open July 1 through September 30:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon may be retained. Closed to fishing for or retaining steelhead.

(II) Release wild Chinook and wild coho.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults. Closed to fishing for or retaining steelhead.

(II) Release wild coho.

(b) From the Highway 14 Bridge to 400 feet below Shipherd Falls:

(i) Open year-round.

(ii) March 16 through June 30: Night closure.

(iii) July 1 through October 31: Night closure for salmon and steelhead fishing.

(iv) Anti-snagging rule from May 1 through June 30 and August 1 through October 31.

(v) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(B) Steelhead: Open November 1 through March 15; daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(vi) Salmon and steelhead:

(A) Open March 16 through June 30: Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon, or 2 hatchery steelhead, or one of each, may be retained. Release wild Chinook and wild coho.

(B) Open July 1 through July 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon may be retained. Closed to fishing for or retaining steelhead.

(II) Release wild Chinook and wild coho.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon may be retained. Closed to fishing for or retaining steelhead.

(II) Release wild Chinook and wild coho.

(d) From 100 feet above Shipherd Falls fish ladder to 400 feet below the Coffer Dam:

(i) Anti-snagging rule.

(ii) Night closure.

(iii) Open September 16 through November 30:

(A) Release all fish.

(B) Selective gear rules, except: Use of barbed hooks is allowed.

(iv) Salmon and steelhead:

(A) Open May 1 through June 30.

(B) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon, or 2 hatchery steelhead, or one of each, may be retained.

(e) From 400 feet below the Coffer Dam to 100 feet above the Coffer Dam: Closed waters.

(f) From 100 feet above the Coffer Dam to 800 yards downstream from Carson National Fish Hatchery:

(i) Anti-snagging rule.

(ii) Night closure.

(iii) Open September 16 through November 30:

(A) Release all fish.

(B) Selective gear rules, except: Use of barbed hooks is allowed.

(iv) Salmon and steelhead open May 1 through June 30: Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon, or 2 hatchery steelhead, or one of each, may be retained.

(g) From 800 yards downstream from Carson National Fish Hatchery upstream to Moore Bridge:

(i) Open September 16 through November 30.

(ii) Release all fish.

(iii) Selective gear rules, except: Use of barbed hooks is allowed.

(h) From Moore Bridge upstream: Closed waters.

(89) Wind River tributaries (Skamania County): Closed waters.

(90) Yale Reservoir (Cowlitz County): Landlocked salmon rules.

(91) Yellowjacket Creek (tributary to Cispus River) (Lewis County): Selective gear rules.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 26-13-052 (Order 26-01), s 220-312-030, filed 6/11/26, effective 7/12/26
WSR 26-01-011 (Order 25-08), s 220-312-030, filed 12/4/25, effective 1/4/26
WSR 25-13-087 (Order 25-01), s 220-312-030, filed 6/16/25, effective 7/17/25
WSR 24-13-054 (Order 24-03), § 220-312-030, filed 6/14/24, effective 7/15/24
WSR 23-13-072 (Order 23-73), § 220-312-030, filed 6/14/23, effective 7/15/23
WSR 22-14-054 (Order 22-114), § 220-312-030, filed 6/29/22, effective 7/30/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-05-066 (Order 22-06), § 220-312-030, filed 2/11/22, effective 7/1/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 21-14-067 (Order 21-95), § 220-312-030, filed 7/2/21, effective 8/2/21
WSR 20-14-052 (Order 20-97), § 220-312-030, filed 6/25/20, effective 7/26/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 20-03-130 (Order 20-09), § 220-312-030, filed 1/17/20, effective 2/17/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 19-15-050 (Order 19-139), § 220-312-030, filed 7/12/19, effective 8/12/19
WSR 18-15-065 (Order 18-163), § 220-312-030, filed 7/16/18, effective 8/16/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 18-06-045 (Order 18-30), § 220-312-030, filed 3/1/18, effective 4/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 17-17-029, § 220-312-030, filed 8/8/17, effective 9/8/17
WSR 17-05-112 (Order 17-04), recodified as § 220-312-030, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17
WSR 16-14-038 (Order 16-158), § 220-310-185, filed 6/28/16, effective 7/29/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012 and 77.12.047. WSR 16-06-073 (Order 16-30), § 220-310-185, filed 2/26/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-13-081 (Order 15-177), § 220-310-185, filed 6/12/15, effective 7/13/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-06-065 and 15-06-006 (Order 15-033), § 220-310-185, filed 3/4/15 and 2/20/15, effective 7/1/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-16-027 (Order 14-185), § 220-310-185, filed 7/25/14, effective 8/25/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-04-120 (Order 14-26), § 220-310-185, filed 2/4/14, effective 3/7/14.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-312-040 Freshwater exceptions to statewide rules—Puget Sound.

WAC 220-312-040

(1) Beaver ponds located within or adjacent to streams that drain into Puget Sound listed as open to trout and other game fish follow the same rules as the adjacent stream.

(2) County-wide freshwater exceptions to statewide rules:

(a) Beaver ponds in Kitsap County and Mason County on Tahuya Peninsula west of Belfair-Bremerton Highway (S.R. 3):

(i) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(ii) Trout: No minimum length.

(b) Beaver ponds in Kitsap County and Mason County east of Belfair-Bremerton Highway (S.R. 3):

(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.

(ii) Trout: No minimum length.

(3) AKL Pond (King County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(4) Aldrich Lake (Mason County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(5) Alexander Lake (Kitsap County): Closed waters.

(6) American Lake (Pierce County):

(a) Chumming is permissible.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Combined daily limit of trout and kokanee is 5, any length.

(7) Anderson Creek (Kitsap County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(8) Armstrong Lake (Snohomish County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(9) Bainbridge Island - All streams (Kitsap County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(10) Baker Lake (Whatcom County):

(a) Closed waters within a 200-foot radius around the pump discharge at the south end of the lake.

(b) Chumming is permissible.

(d) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Kokanee: Minimum length 8 inches and maximum length 12 inches.

(e) Salmon: Open July 11 through August 31:

(i) Daily limit 4 sockeye only.

(ii) Release all other salmon.

(iii) Minimum size 12 inches.

(iv) Each angler aboard a vessel may deploy salmon angling gear until the salmon limit for all anglers aboard has been achieved.

(11) Baker River (Skagit/Whatcom County): From the mouth to the Lower Baker Dam: Closed waters.

(12) Ballinger Lake (Snohomish County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(13) Beaver Lake (Skagit County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(14) Beecher, Lake (Snohomish County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(15) Benson Lake (Mason County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(16) Big Beaver Creek (Whatcom County), from 1/4 mile upstream of the closed water markers on Ross Lake upstream, including tributary streams and beaver ponds:

(a) Open July 1 through October 31.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(17) Big Beef Creek (Kitsap County):

(a) From Seabeck Highway Bridge to Lake Symington:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 31.

(ii) Selective gear rules.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(iv) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(v) From August 1 through August 31: Closed waters within 100 feet of the Seabeck Highway N.W. Bridge.

(b) From Lake Symington upstream:

(i) Selective gear rules.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(18) Big Lake (Skagit County):

(a) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(ii) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(iii) Channel catfish: Daily limit 10; no size restriction.

(iv) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(b) Landlocked salmon rules.

(19) Big Mission Creek (Mason County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(20) Big Quilcene River (Jefferson County):

(a) From the mouth to the downstream terminus of the Washington department of fish and wildlife public access easement (47.81675 lat., -122.89056 long.):

(i) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(ii) Game fish:

(A) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 15.

(B) Selective gear rules.

(iii) Salmon: Closed.

(b) From the downstream terminus of the Washington department of fish and wildlife public access easement (47.81675 lat., -122.89056 long.) to the Highway 101 Bridge:

(i) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(ii) Game fish:

(A) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 15.

(B) Selective gear rules.

(iii) Salmon: Closed.

(d) From the weir at Quilcene National Fish Hatchery to the upper boundary of Falls View campground:

(i) Selective gear rules.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(21) Big Soos Creek (King County): From the mouth to the hatchery rack:

(a) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 31.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(22) Black Lake (Thurston County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Crappie: Daily limit 10; minimum length 9 inches.

(23) Blackjack Creek (Kitsap County):

(a) Open Saturday before Memorial Day through August 31.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(24) Blacksmith Pond (Mason County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(25) Boise Creek (King County) (White River tributary): From the mouth to the Highway 410 crossing: Closed waters.

(26) Bosworth Lake (Snohomish County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(ii) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(iii) Channel catfish: Daily limit 10; no size restriction.

(iv) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(27) Boulder River (Snohomish County) (N.F. Stillaguamish River tributary): From the mouth to Boulder Falls:

(a) Open November 1 through November 30.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(28) Bradley Lake (Pierce County): Open to juvenile anglers, senior anglers, and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only.

(29) Buck Lake (Kitsap County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(30) Buffington Pond (Kitsap County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(31) Burley Creek (Kitsap County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(32) Cady Lake (Mason County):

(a) Fly fishing only.

(b) Release all fish.

(33) Cain Lake (Whatcom County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(34) Calligan Lake (King County): It is unlawful to use lead weights or lead jigs that measure 1 1/2 inch or less along the longest axis.

(35) Campbell Creek (Mason County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(36) Campbell Lake (Skagit County): Grass carp: No daily limit for anglers and bow and arrow fishing allowed.

(37) Canyon Creek (Snohomish County) (S.F. Stillaguamish River):

(a) From the mouth to the forks (North Fork and South Fork):

(i) Open November 1 through January 31.

(ii) Selective gear rules.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(b) From the forks (North Fork and South Fork) upstream: Closed waters.

(38) Capitol Lake (Thurston County): Closed waters.

(39) Carbon River (Pierce County):

(a) From the mouth to Voight Creek:

(i) From September 1 through October 31:

(A) Night closure.

(B) Anti-snagging rules.

(ii) Open September 1 through September 30: Wednesdays through Saturdays only.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(iv) Open October 1 through October 31.

(v) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(vi) Salmon:

(A) Open September 1 through September 30, Wednesdays through Saturdays only.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults, minimum length 12 inches.

(II) Release wild Chinook and chum.

(B) Open October 1 through October 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release wild Chinook and chum.

(b) From Voight Creek to the Highway 162 Bridge: Closed waters.

(40) Carney Lake (Pierce County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) Salmon: Landlocked salmon rules.

(41) Carpenter Lake (Kitsap County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(42) Cascade Creek (San Juan County):

(a) From the mouth to Mountain Lake.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(43) Cascade Lake (San Juan County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(44) Cascade River (Skagit County):

(a) From the mouth to the Rockport-Cascade Road Bridge:

(i) Open July 1 through July 15: Wednesdays through Saturdays only:

(A) Anti-snagging rules and night closure.

(B) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(I) Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(II) Dolly Varden/Bull trout: Minimum length of 20 inches as part of the trout limit, except release all Dolly Varden/Bull trout when salmon retention is allowed.

(I) Release all other salmon.

(II) Minimum length 12 inches.

(ii) Open September 16 through September 30: Wednesdays through Saturdays only:

(A) Anti-snagging rules.

(B) Barbless hooks are required.

(D) Salmon: Daily limit 4 coho.

(E) Release all other salmon.

(F) Game fish: Statewide length/daily limit, except:

(I) Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow: Minimum length 14 inches.

(II) Dolly Varden/Bull trout: Minimum length of 20 inches as part of the trout limit, except release all Dolly Varden/Bull trout when salmon retention is allowed.

(iii) Open October 1 through October 31: Wednesdays through Saturdays only:

(A) Anti-snagging rules.

(B) Night closure.

(D) Game fish: Statewide length/daily limit, except:

(I) Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(II) Dolly Varden/Bull trout: Minimum length of 20 inches as part of the trout limit, except release all Dolly Varden/Bull trout when salmon retention is allowed.

(iv) Open December 1 through January 31:

(A) Game fish: Statewide length/daily limit, except:

(I) Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(II) Dolly Varden/Bull trout: Minimum length of 20 inches as part of the trout limit.

(B) Salmon: Closed.

(b) From the Rockport-Cascade Road Bridge upstream:

(i) From the Rockport-Cascade Road Bridge upstream 300 feet: Closed February 1 through December 31.

(ii) Open June 1 through January 31.

(iii) Selective gear rules.

(iv) Release all fish except hatchery steelhead.

(45) Cass Pond (King County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(46) Cavanaugh Lake (Skagit County): Chumming is permissible.

(47) Cedar River (King County):

(a) From the mouth to Landsburg Road:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 31.

(ii) Selective gear rules.

(iii) Night closure.

(iv) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(v) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(b) From Landsburg Bridge upstream to the falls: Closed waters.

(48) Chain Lake (Snohomish County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(ii) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(iii) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(iv) Channel catfish: Daily limit 10; no size restriction.

(v) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(49) Chambers Creek (Pierce County):

(a) From the mouth (Burlington Northern Bridge) to the markers 400 feet below the Boise-Cascade Dam:

(i) Selective gear rules.

(ii) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through November 15 for game fish.

(iii) Night closure.

(iv) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(v) Salmon: Open July 1 through November 15:

(A) Daily limit 6; up to 4 may be adults; minimum length 12 inches.

(B) Release chum, wild Chinook, and wild coho.

(b) From Boise-Cascade Dam to Steilacoom Lake:

(i) Selective gear rules.

(ii) Night closure.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(50) Chambers Lake (within Ft. Lewis Military Reservation) (Pierce County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(i) Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(ii) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(iii) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(iv) Channel catfish: Daily limit 10; no size restriction.

(v) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(51) Channel Creek (Whatcom County) (Baker River tributary): Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 31.

(52) Chaplain Creek (Snohomish County) (Sultan River tributary): Waters adjacent to the water filtration plant, from the inlet to the beaver pond (Grass Lake) below the water filtration plant gate to the waterfall approximately .4 miles upstream: Closed waters.

(53) Cherry Creek (King/Snohomish County) (tributary to the Snoqualmie River): From the mouth to Cherry Creek Falls:

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through September 30.

(54) Chico Creek (Kitsap County):

(a) Open Saturday before Memorial Day through August 31.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(55) Christine, Lake (Mason County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(56) Church Creek (Mason County): From the mouth to the bridge on U.S. Forest Service Road #2361: Closed waters.

(57) Clarks Creek (Pierce County): Closed waters.

(58) Clear Creek (Kitsap County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(59) Clear Lake (Pierce County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) Chumming is permissible.

(60) Clear Lake (Skagit County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(61) Clear Lake (Thurston County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(62) Clearwater River (Pierce County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(63) Clover Creek (Pierce County): From the mouth upstream to Steilacoom Lake: Closed waters.

(64) Cottage Creek South Pond (King County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(65) Cottage Lake (King County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(ii) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(iii) Channel catfish: Daily limit 10; no size restriction.

(iv) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(66) Coulter Creek (Kitsap/Mason counties):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(67) County Line Ponds (Skagit County): Closed waters.

(68) Crabapple Lake (Snohomish County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(69) Cranberry Creek (Mason County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(70) Cranberry Lake (Mason County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(71) Crescent Creek (Kitsap County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(72) Crescent Lake (Pierce County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(73) Crocker Lake (Jefferson County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Closed to trout fishing.

(74) Cushman Lake (Mason County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Kokanee: Minimum length 8 inches and maximum length 18 inches.

(b) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(d) Channel catfish: Daily limit 10; no size restriction.

(e) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(75) Dakota Creek (Whatcom County): From the mouth to Giles Road Bridge.

(a) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through December 31.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(76) De Coursey Pond (Pierce County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31 to juvenile anglers, senior anglers, and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only.

(77) Deer Creek (Mason County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(78) Deer Creek (Snohomish/Skagit counties) (Tributary to the N.F. Stillaguamish) and all tributaries: Closed waters.

(79) Deer Lake (Island County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(80) Deer Lake (Mason County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(81) Deschutes River (Thurston County): From Old Highway 99 Bridge upstream:

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish:

(i) Open year-round.

(ii) Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(i) Open year-round.

(ii) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(iii) Release coho.

(82) Devereaux Lake (Mason County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(83) Dewatto River (Mason County):

(a) From the mouth to Dewatto-Holly Road Bridge:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 15.

(ii) Selective gear rules.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(b) From Dewatto-Holly Road Bridge upstream:

(i) Selective gear rules.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(84) Dogfish Creek (Kitsap County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(85) Don Lake (also known as "Clara Lake") (Mason County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(86) Dosewallips River (Jefferson County):

(a) From the mouth to the BPA overhead distribution lines:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 31.

(ii) Selective gear rules.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(iv) Salmon:

(A) Open November 1 through December 15.

(B) Limit 2 chum only.

(b) From the BPA overhead distribution lines to Olympic National Park boundary about three-quarters of a mile downstream of the falls:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 31.

(ii) Selective gear rules.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(87) Duckabush River (Jefferson County):

(a) From the mouth to BPA #1 overhead distribution line:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 31.

(ii) Selective gear rules.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(iv) Salmon:

(A) Open November 1 through December 15.

(B) Daily limit 2 chum only.

(b) From BPA #1 overhead distribution line to the Olympic National Park boundary:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 31.

(ii) Selective gear rules.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(88) Echo Lake (Snohomish County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(89) Eglon Creek (Kitsap County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(90) Elson Creek (Thurston County): Closed waters.

(91) Erdman Lake (Mason County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(92) Erickson Pond (Kitsap County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(93) Erickson Reservoir (Kitsap County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(94) Erie Lake (Skagit County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(95) Fawn Lake (Upper and Lower) (Mason County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(96) Fazon Lake (Whatcom County): It is unlawful to fish from any floating device from the first Friday in October through January 27.

(97) Finch Creek (Mason County): Anglers with disabilities who permanently use a wheelchair and possess a designated harvester companion card may fish from the ADA accessible site at the Hoodsport Salmon Hatchery, so long as those anglers follow all applicable rules of the adjoining waters of Marine Area 12.

(98) Finney Creek (Skagit County): From the mouth up to the USFS 17 road bridge: Closed waters.

(99) Fisher Creek Slough (Skagit County): From the mouth to the I-5 Bridge: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(100) Fortson Mill Pond #1 (Snohomish County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(101) Fortson Mill Pond #2 (Snohomish County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31 for juvenile anglers only.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(ii) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(iii) Channel catfish: Daily limit 10; no size restriction.

(iv) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(102) Fulton Creek (Mason County): From the mouth to falls at river mile 0.8:

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(103) Geneva Lake (King County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(104) Gibbs Lake (Jefferson County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(i) Trout: Daily limit 1; minimum length 18 inches.

(ii) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(iii) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(iv) Channel catfish: Daily limit 10; no size restriction.

(v) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(105) Gissberg Pond, North (Snohomish County): Open for juvenile anglers only.

(106) Goat Ranch Pond (Mason County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(107) Goldsborough Creek and tributaries (Mason County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(108) Goodwin Lake (Snohomish County): Chumming is permissible.

(109) Goss Lake (Island County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(110) Gorst Creek (Kitsap County):

(a) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 31.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(111) Grandy Lake (Skagit County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(112) Granite Lakes (near Marblemount) (Skagit County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release Grayling.

(113) Grass Lake (Mason County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(114) Green (Duwamish) River (King County):

(a) From an east-west line extending through the southernmost tip of Harbor Island to Tukwila International Boulevard/Old Highway 99:

(i) Open for game fish the Saturday before Memorial Day through December 31.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(iii) Salmon: Open August 20 through December 31:

(A) Anti-snagging rules.

(B) Night closure.

(I) Release Chinook.

(II) Salmon minimum length 12 inches.

(b) From Tukwila International Boulevard/Old Highway 99 to the South 212th Street Bridge:

(i) Open for game fish the Saturday before Memorial Day through December 31.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(iii) Salmon: Open August 20 through December 31:

(A) Anti-snagging rules.

(B) Night closure.

(C) Salmon: Daily limit 6; up to 3 may be any combination of adult coho, chum, or Chinook. Up to 2 of the daily limit may be Chinook, anglers must keep the first 2 Chinook caught.

(i) Open for game fish the Saturday before Memorial Day through December 31.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(iii) Salmon: Open September 16 through December 31:

(A) Anti-snagging rules.

(B) Night closure.

(d) From Highway 18 Eastbound Bridge to the Auburn-Black Diamond Road Bridge: Closed waters.

(e) From the Auburn-Black Diamond Road Bridge to Tacoma Municipal Watershed Boundary Marker (1.3 miles downstream of Tacoma Headworks Dam):

(i) From 150 feet upstream and 150 feet downstream from a point directly across the river from the mouth of Keta Creek (Crisp) including both banks of the river: Closed waters.

(ii) Open for game fish the Saturday before Memorial Day through December 31.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(iv) Salmon: Open November 1 through December 31:

(A) Anti-snagging rules.

(B) Night closure.

(f) From Tacoma Municipal Watershed Boundary Marker (1.3 miles downstream of Tacoma Headworks Dam) to Friday Creek: Closed waters.

(115) Greenwater River (King County): From the mouth to Greenwater Lakes:

(a) Open December 1 through last day in February for whitefish only.

(b) Whitefish gear rules.

(116) Grovers Creek (Kitsap County):

(a) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 31.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(117) Hamma Hamma River (Mason County): From the mouth to 400 feet below the falls:

(a) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 31.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(118) Hancock Lake (King County): It is unlawful to use lead weights or lead jigs that measure 1 1/2 inch or less along the longest axis.

(119) Harvey Creek (Snohomish County): Closed waters.

(120) Haven Lake (Mason County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(ii) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(iii) Channel catfish: Daily limit 10; no size restriction.

(iv) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(121) Heart Lake (near Anacortes) (Skagit County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(122) Heins Lake (Kitsap County): Closed waters.

(123) Hicks Lake (Thurston County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(124) Horseshoe Lake (Jefferson County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(125) Horseshoe Lake (King County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(126) Horseshoe Lake (Kitsap County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(127) Howard Lake (Snohomish County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(128) Howell Lake (Mason County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(129) Hozomeen Lake (Whatcom County): It is unlawful to use lead weights or lead jigs that measure 1 1/2 inch or less along the longest axis.

(130) Illahee Creek (Kitsap County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(131) Isabella Lake (Mason County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(132) Issaquah Creek (King County): Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 31.

(133) Jackson Lake (Pierce County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(134) Jennings Park Pond (Snohomish County): Open for juvenile anglers, senior anglers and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card.

(135) Jimmy-come-lately Creek (Clallam County): From the mouth to the confluence with East Fork. Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 31.

(136) Johns Creek (Mason County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(137) Joy, Lake (King County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(138) Kapowsin, Lake (Pierce County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(139) Keefe Lake (Whatcom County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(140) Kendall Creek (Whatcom County) (N.F. Nooksack tributary): From the mouth through the hatchery to the hatchery boundary fence: Closed waters.

(141) Kennedy Creek (Mason County):

(a) From the mouth to Highway 101 Bridge:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through September 30.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(iii) Salmon: Closed.

(b) From Highway 101 Bridge upstream:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through September 30.

(ii) Selective gear rules.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(142) Ki Lake (Snohomish County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(143) Kings Lake Bog (King County): Closed waters.

(144) Kitsap Creek (Kitsap County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(145) Kitsap Lake (Kitsap County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(146) Koeneman Lake (Fern Lake) (Kitsap County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(d) Release all fish.

(147) Langlois Lake (King County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(148) Larsen Lake (King County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(149) LeBar Creek (Mason County): From the mouth to the falls at river mile 1: Closed waters.

(150) Lilliwaup River (Mason County): From the mouth to 200 feet below the falls:

(a) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 31.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(151) Limerick Lake (Mason County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(ii) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(iii) Channel catfish: Daily limit 10; no size restriction.

(iv) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(152) Little Menzel Lake (Snohomish County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(153) Little Quilcene River (Jefferson County): From the mouth to the Little Quilcene River Bridge on Penny Creek Road:

(a) From the mouth to the Highway 101 Bridge: Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 31.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(154) Little Scandia Creek (Kitsap County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(155) Lois Lakes (Thurston County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(156) Lone Lake (Island County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(i) Trout: Daily limit 1; minimum length 18 inches.

(ii) Grass carp: No limit for anglers and bow and arrow fishing.

(157) Long Lake (Kitsap County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(158) Long's Pond (Thurston County): Open for juvenile anglers, senior anglers and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only.

(159) Maggie Lake (Mason County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(160) Malaney Creek (Mason County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(161) Margaret Lake (King County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(162) Martha Lake (Alderwood Manor) (Snohomish County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(163) Martha Lake (Warm Beach) (Snohomish County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(164) Mashel River (Pierce County): Closed waters.

(165) Mason Lake (Mason County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(166) McAllister Creek (Thurston County):

(a) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through November 15.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(d) Salmon:

(i) Open July 1 through November 15.

(ii) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(iii) Release chum, wild coho, and wild Chinook.

(167) McLane Creek (Thurston County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(168) McMurray Lake (Skagit County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(ii) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(iii) Channel catfish: Daily limit 10; no size restriction.

(iv) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(169) Melbourne Lake (Mason County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(170) Mill Creek (Mason County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(171) Mill Pond (Auburn) (King County): Open for juvenile anglers, senior anglers, and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only.

(172) Millers Pond (King County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(173) Minter Creek (Pierce/Kitsap counties):

(a) From the mouth to Creviston Drive:

(i) September 1 through December 31: All waters within channels created by exposed tidelands are closed to fishing.

(ii) Open for salmon September 1 through December 31.

(iii) Night closure.

(iv) Anti-snagging rules.

(v) Daily limit 6; up to 4 may be adults, of which only 2 may be coho or Chinook. Release wild coho.

(vi) Game fish: Closed.

(b) From Creviston Drive to the fishing boundary markers approximately 50 feet downstream of the hatchery rack:

(i) Open for salmon October 1 through December 31.

(ii) Night closure.

(iii) Anti-snagging rules.

(iv) Daily limit 6; up to 4 may be adults, of which only 2 may be coho. Release Chinook and wild coho.

(v) Game fish: Closed.

(174) Mission Lake (Kitsap County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(ii) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(iii) Channel catfish: Daily limit 10; no size restriction.

(iv) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(175) Mission Lower Pond (Kitsap County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(176) Monte Cristo Lake (Snohomish County):

(a) Open June 1 through August 31.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(177) Muck Lake (Pierce County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(178) Mud Lake (Mason County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(179) Munn Lake (Thurston County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(180) Nisqually River (Pierce County):

(a) From the mouth to Clear Creek:

(i) Anti-snagging rules.

(ii) Night closure.

(iii) Barbless hooks are required.

(iv) Open July 1 through November 15. From August 2 through September 30, Wednesdays through Saturdays only. From October 1 through November 15, Tuesdays through Saturdays only.

(A) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(B) Salmon:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release chum, wild coho, and wild Chinook.

(b) From Clear Creek to Kalama Creek:

(i) Anti-snagging rules.

(ii) Night closure.

(iii) Barbless hooks are required.

(iv) Open October 26 through November 15, Tuesdays through Saturdays only.

(A) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(B) Salmon:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release chum, wild coho, and wild Chinook.

(i) Open July 1 through July 31.

(ii) Selective gear rules.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(181) Nisqually River tributaries downstream of Alder Dam not otherwise listed (Pierce County):

(a) Open July 1 through October 31.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(182) Nooksack River (Whatcom County):

(a) From the Lummi Indian Reservation boundary to the yellow marker approximately 0.65 miles upstream of the Slater Road Bridge:

(i) August 1 through October 26.

(A) Anti-snagging rules.

(B) Night closure.

(ii) Game fish: Open August 1 through October 26: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(iii) Steelhead: Closed.

(iv) Salmon:

(A) Open August 1 through September 30:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be wild coho, up to 2 may be hatchery Chinook, up to 2 may be chum.

(II) Release wild Chinook.

(B) Open October 1 through October 26: Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be wild coho, up to 2 may be Chinook, up to 2 may be chum.

(b) From the yellow marker approximately 0.65 miles upstream of the Slater Road Bridge to the yellow marker at the FFA High School barn in Deming:

(i) August 1 through December 31.

(A) Anti-snagging rules.

(B) Night closure.

(ii) Game fish: Open August 1 through December 31: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(iii) Steelhead: Closed.

(iv) Salmon:

(A) Open August 1 through September 30:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be wild coho, up to 2 may be hatchery Chinook, up to 2 may be chum.

(II) Release wild Chinook.

(B) Open October 1 through December 31: Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be wild coho, up to 2 may be Chinook, up to 2 may be chum.

(i) Open October 1 through December 31.

(A) Anti-snagging rules.

(B) Night closure.

(ii) Game fish: Open October 1 through December 31: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(iii) Steelhead: Closed.

(iv) Salmon: Open October 1 through December 31: Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be wild coho, up to 2 may be Chinook, up to 2 may be chum.

(183) Nooksack River, North Fork (Whatcom County):

(a) From the mouth to the Highway 9 Bridge: Closed waters.

(b) From the Highway 9 Bridge to Maple Creek:

(i) October 1 through November 30.

(A) Anti-snagging rules.

(B) Night closure.

(ii) November 1 through January 31: It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with a motor.

(iii) Game fish: Open October 1 through November 30: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(iv) Steelhead: October 1 through November 30: Closed.

(v) Salmon:

(A) Open October 1 through October 15.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be wild coho and up to 2 may be hatchery Chinook.

(II) Release chum and wild Chinook.

(B) Open October 16 through November 30.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be wild coho and up to 2 may be Chinook.

(II) Release chum.

(i) Open October 1 through November 30.

(ii) Selective gear rules.

(iii) November 1 through January 31: It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with a motor.

(iv) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(184) Nooksack River, Middle Fork (Whatcom County): From the mouth to the former city of Bellingham diversion dam:

(a) November 1 through January 31: It is unlawful to use motors.

(b) Open August 1 through December 31.

(d) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(e) Steelhead: Closed.

(185) Nooksack River, South Fork (Skagit/Whatcom counties):

(a) From the mouth to Skookum Creek:

(i) October 1 through December 31.

(A) Only one single-point hook allowed.

(B) Night closure.

(ii) Game fish: Open October 1 through December 31. Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(iii) Steelhead: Closed.

(iv) Salmon:

(A) Open October 1 through October 15:

(I) Daily limit 6; of which up to 2 may be wild coho and 2 hatchery Chinook.

(II) Release chum and wild Chinook.

(B) Open October 16 through December 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; of which up to 2 may be wild coho and 2 Chinook.

(II) Release chum.

(b) From Skookum Creek upstream to Wanlick Creek: Closed waters.

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31 for fly fishing only.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(186) North Lake (King County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(187) Northern State Hospital Pond (Skagit County): Open for juvenile anglers only.

(188) Ohop Lake (Pierce County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(189) Olalla Creek (Kitsap County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(190) Old Fishing Hole Pond (Kent, King County): Open to juvenile anglers, senior anglers, and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card.

(191) Osborne Lake (Mason County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(192) Padden Lake (Whatcom County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(193) Panther Lake (Kitsap/Mason counties): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(194) Panther Lake (Snohomish County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(195) Pass Lake (Skagit County):

(a) Fly fishing only.

(b) All motors prohibited.

(196) Perry Creek (Thurston County): From the mouth to the falls:

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(197) Phillips Lake (Mason County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(198) Pilchuck Creek (Snohomish County):

(a) From the mouth to the Highway 9 Bridge:

(i) Open September 19 through January 31.

(ii) Selective gear rules.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(b) From the Highway 9 Bridge to Pilchuck Falls:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through January 31.

(ii) From the Saturday before Memorial Day through November 30; selective gear rules.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(199) Pilchuck River (Snohomish County):

(a) From the mouth to the concrete wall remnant of the Snohomish City diversion dam site:

(i) Open from December 1 through January 31.

(ii) It is unlawful to fish from any floating device.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(b) From the concrete wall remnant of the Snohomish City diversion dam site upstream: Closed waters.

(200) Pine Lake (King County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(201) Pioneer Ponds (tributary to Stillaguamish River) (Snohomish County): Closed waters.

(202) Pipers Creek (King County) and tributaries: Closed waters.

(203) Portage Creek (Snohomish County): Closed waters.

(204) Prices Lake (Mason County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(205) Puyallup River (Pierce County):

(a) From the 11th Street Bridge to 400 feet downstream of Clarks Creek:

(i) From August 19 through September 30 all waters open Wednesdays through Saturdays.

(A) Anti-snagging rules.

(B) Night closure.

(ii) Open August 19 through September 30.

(A) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(B) Salmon: Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(iii) From October 1 through October 31:

(A) Anti-snagging rules.

(B) Night closure.

(iv) Open October 1 through October 31.

(A) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(B) Salmon: Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(b) From 400 feet downstream to 400 feet upstream of Clarks Creek: Closed waters.

(i) From August 19 through September 30 all waters open Wednesdays through Saturdays.

(A) Anti-snagging rules.

(B) Night closure.

(ii) Open August 19 through September 30:

(A) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(B) Salmon: Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults. Release chum and wild Chinook.

(iii) From October 1 through October 31:

(A) Anti-snagging rules.

(B) Night closure.

(iv) Open October 1 through October 31.

(A) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(B) Salmon: Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults. Release chum and wild Chinook.

(d) From East Main Bridge to Carbon River:

(i) From August 19 through September 30 open Wednesdays through Saturdays:

(A) Anti-snagging rules.

(B) Night closure.

(ii) Open August 19 through September 30.

(A) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(B) Salmon: Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults. Release chum and wild Chinook.

(iii) From October 1 through October 31:

(A) Anti-snagging rules.

(B) Night closure.

(iv) Open October 1 through October 31:

(A) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(B) Salmon: Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults. Release chum and wild Chinook.

(e) From Carbon River upstream:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through January 15.

(ii) Selective gear rules.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(206) Raging River (King County): From the mouth to the Highway 18 Bridge:

(a) Open November 1 through January 31.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(c) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(207) Rapjohn Lake (Pierce County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(208) Rattlesnake Lake (King County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(209) Ravensdale Lake (King County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(ii) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(iii) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(iv) Channel catfish: Daily limit 10; no size restriction.

(v) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(210) Riley Lake (Snohomish County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(211) Robbins Lake (Mason County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(212) Rocky Creek (Mason County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat and wild rainbow trout.

(213) Roesiger Lake (Snohomish County): Game fish: statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Crappie: Daily limit 10; minimum length 9 inches.

(214) Ross Lake (Reservoir) (Whatcom County):

(a) Open July 1 through October 31.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(i) Trout except eastern brook trout: Daily limit 1; minimum length 16 inches.

(ii) Eastern brook trout: Daily limit 5; no minimum size.

(215) Ross Lake tributary streams, and their tributaries, except Big Beaver Creek and Ruby Creek (Whatcom County):

(a) From mouth to one mile upstream: Closed waters.

(b) From one mile above the mouths to the headwaters: Open July 1 through October 31.

(216) Ruby Creek (Whatcom County): Closed waters.

(217) Ruby Creek tributaries (Whatcom County): Open July 1 through October 31.

(218) Salmon Creek and all forks (Jefferson/Clallam counties): Closed waters.

(219) Salmonberry Creek (Kitsap County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(220) Samish Lake (Whatcom County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Cutthroat trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(b) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(d) Channel catfish: Daily limit 10; no size restriction.

(e) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(221) Samish River (Skagit County):

(a) From the mouth to the Yellow Marker at wing wall (approximately 1,000 feet upstream):

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through September 30 and November 1 through November 30.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(iii) From August 1 through September 30:

(A) Night closure.

(B) Eggs for bait only.

(C) Anglers may not have any weight attached or molded directly to the hook such as twitching jigs, swim jigs, or lead headed casting jigs. Other than a swivel, anglers may not add any weight to their line.

(D) Anglers may not use anything other than one single-point hook. Maximum hook gap 1/2 inch point to shank.

(E) Anglers may only retain fish hooked inside the mouth.

(F) Stationary gear rules apply.

(iv) From November 1 through November 30:

(A) Night closure.

(B) Anglers may not use anything other than one single-point hook.

(v) Salmon:

(A) Open August 1 through September 4.

(I) Daily limit 2.

(II) Release chum and wild coho.

(B) Open September 5 for active and veteran military only.

(I) Daily limit 2.

(II) Release chum, pink, and wild coho.

(I) Daily limit 2.

(II) Release chum and wild coho.

(D) Open September 7 through September 30.

(I) Daily limit 2.

(II) Release chum and wild coho.

(b) From Yellow Marker at wing wall (approximately 1,000 feet up stream) to the Thomas Road Bridge:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through September 30 and November 1 through November 30.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(iii) From August 1 through September 30:

(A) Night closure.

(B) Eggs for bait only.

(D) Anglers may not use anything other than one single-point hook. Maximum hook gap 1/2 inch point to shank.

(E) Anglers may only retain fish hooked inside the mouth.

(F) Stationary gear rules apply.

(iv) From November 1 through November 30:

(A) Night closure.

(B) Anglers may not use anything other than one single-point hook.

(v) Salmon:

(A) Open August 1 through September 30.

(B) Daily limit 2.

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through July 31 and November 1 through November 30.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(iii) November 1 through November 30:

(A) Night closure.

(B) It is unlawful to use anything other than one single-point hook.

(d) From the I-5 Bridge to the Old Highway 99 Bridge:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through July 31.

(ii) Selective gear rules.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(e) From the Old Highway 99 Bridge to the Samish hatchery salmon rack: Closed waters.

(f) From upstream of the Samish hatchery rack to Hickson Bridge:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through November 30.

(ii) Selective gear rules.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(222) Sammamish Lake (King County):

(a) Closed waters within 100 yards of the mouth of Issaquah Creek August 16 through November 30.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Release all kokanee.

(ii) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(iii) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(iv) Channel catfish: Daily limit 10; no size restriction.

(v) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(d) Landlocked salmon rules apply for December 1 through May 31. Hatchery coho only may be retained as part of the trout daily limit under the landlocked salmon rules, minimum length 12 inches.

(e) Salmon: Open October 1 through November 30: Daily limit 4 coho only. Release all other salmon.

(223) Sammamish River (Slough) (King County): From the 68th Avenue N.E. Bridge to Lake Sammamish:

(a) Open from January 1 through August 31.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(224) Sandyshore Lake (Jefferson County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(225) Sauk River (Skagit/Snohomish counties):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Release all fish except hatchery steelhead.

(i) Open June 1 through January 31.

(ii) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(d) From Darrington Bridge to the mouth of the White Chuck River: Open June 1 through January 31.

(e) From the Whitechuck River to the headwaters, including the North Fork from mouth to North Forks Falls and the South Fork from mouth to Elliot Creek: Open June 1 through October 31.

(f) In the South Fork upstream from Elliot Creek: Open June 1 through August 31.

(226) Sawyer Lake (King County):

(a) Chumming is permissible.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(ii) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(iii) Channel catfish: Daily limit 10; no size restriction.

(iv) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(227) Schneider Creek (Thurston County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(228) Serene Lake (Snohomish County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(229) Shady Lake (King County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(230) Shannon, Lake (Skagit County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) Chumming is permissible.

(231) Shelton Creek (Mason County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(232) Sherwood Creek (Mason County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(233) Sherwood Creek Mill Pond (Mason County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(b) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(d) Channel catfish: Daily limit 10; no size restriction.

(e) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(234) Shoe Lake (Mason County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(235) Silent Lake (Jefferson County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(236) Silver Lake (Pierce County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(237) Silver Lake (Whatcom County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(238) Sixteen Lake (Skagit County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(239) Skagit River (Skagit/Whatcom counties):

(a) From the mouth to the Memorial Highway Bridge (Highway 536 at Mt. Vernon):

(i) Open March 1 through January 31.

(ii) From March 1 through August 15:

(A) Selective gear rule except anglers fishing for sturgeon must use bait.

(B) It is unlawful to use hooks other than those measuring 1/2 inch or less from point to shank, except anglers fishing for sturgeon may use single-point barbless hooks of any size.

(iii) From August 16 through October 31: Night closure.

(iv) Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(v) Dolly Varden/Bull Trout: Minimum length of 20 inches as part of the trout limit; except release all Dolly Varden/Bull Trout when salmon retention is allowed.

(vi) Salmon:

(A) Open August 16 through September 30:

(I) Daily limit 4 salmon, of which only 2 may be wild.

(II) Release Chinook, sockeye, pink, and chum.

(B) Open October 1 through October 31:

(I) Daily limit 2 salmon.

(II) Release Chinook, sockeye, pink, and chum.

(b) From Memorial Highway Bridge (Highway 536 at Mt. Vernon) upstream to Gilligan Creek:

(i) Open June 1 through January 31.

(ii) From July 1 through July 31, August 16 through August 31, and September 1 through October 31: Night closure.

(iii) From June 1 through June 30:

(A) Selective gear rules except for sturgeon.

(B) It is unlawful to use hooks other than those measuring 1/2 inch or less from point to shank, except anglers fishing for sturgeon may use single-point barbless hooks of any size.

(iv) Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(v) Dolly Varden/Bull Trout: Minimum length of 20 inches as part of the trout limit; except release all Dolly Varden/Bull Trout when salmon retention is allowed.

(vi) Salmon:

(A) Open July 1 through July 31:

(I) Daily limit 4 sockeye only.

(II) Release all other salmon.

(B) Open August 16 through September 30:

(I) Daily limit 4 salmon, of which only 2 may be wild coho.

(II) Release Chinook, sockeye, pink, and chum.

(I) Daily limit 2 salmon.

(II) Release Chinook, sockeye, pink, and chum.

(i) Open June 1 through January 31.

(ii) From June 1 through June 30:

(A) Selective gear rules.

(B) Only one single-point barbless hook allowed.

(iii) From June 1 through October 31: Night closure.

(iv) From September 1 through September 30: Single-point barbless hooks only.

(v) Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(vi) Dolly Varden/Bull Trout: Minimum length of 20 inches as part of the trout limit; except release all Dolly Varden/Bull Trout when salmon retention is allowed.

(vii) Salmon:

(A) Open July 1 through July 31:

(I) Daily limit 4 sockeye only.

(II) Release all other salmon.

(B) Open September 1 through September 30:

(I) Daily limit 4 salmon, of which only 2 may be wild coho.

(II) Release Chinook, sockeye, pink, and chum.

(I) Daily limit 2 salmon.

(II) Release Chinook, sockeye, pink, and chum.

(d) From The Dalles Bridge at Concrete to the Highway 530 Bridge at Rockport:

(i) Open June 1 through January 31.

(ii) June 1 through September 15: Closed waters between a line projected across the thread of the river 200 feet above the east bank of the Baker River to a line projected across the thread of the river 200 feet below the west bank of the Baker River.

(iii) From June 1 through September 15:

(A) Selective gear rules.

(B) Only one single-point barbless hook allowed.

(iv) From June 1 through October 31: Night closure.

(v) From September 16 through September 30: Single-point barbless hooks are required.

(vi) Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(vii) Dolly Varden/Bull Trout: Minimum length of 20 inches as part of the trout limit; except release all Dolly Varden/Bull Trout when salmon retention is allowed.

(viii) Salmon:

(A) Open September 16 through September 30:

(I) Daily limit 4 salmon, of which only 2 may be wild coho.

(II) Release Chinook, sockeye, pink, and chum.

(B) Open October 1 through October 31:

(I) Daily limit 2 salmon.

(II) Release Chinook, sockeye, pink, and chum.

(e) From the Highway 530 Bridge at Rockport to the Cascade River Road (Marblemount Bridge):

(i) Open June 1 through January 31:

(ii) From June 1 through July 15; anti-snagging rules.

(iii) From June 1 through October 31: Night closure.

(iv) From July 16 through September 15:

(A) Selective gear rules and it is unlawful to use hooks other than those measuring 1/2 inch or less from point to shank.

(B) Only one single-point barbless hook allowed.

(v) From September 16 through September 30: Single-point barbless hooks are required.

(vi) Salmon:

(A) Open July 1 through July 15: Daily limit 4 hatchery Chinook only; up to 2 may be adults.

(B) Open September 16 through October 31: Daily limit 4, of which up to 2 may be wild coho. Release Chinook, sockeye, pink, and chum.

(f) From Cascade River Road to the Gorge Powerhouse:

(i) Open June 1 through January 31.

(ii) Selective gear rules.

(iii) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(iv) Release all fish except hatchery steelhead.

(240) Skokomish River (Mason County):

(a) From the mouth to the city of Tacoma PUD overhead distribution lines: Closed waters.

(b) From the city of Tacoma PUD overhead distribution lines to the Bonneville Transmission lines west of Highway 101: Closed waters.

(i) Selective gear rules.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release steelhead, cutthroat trout, and wild rainbow trout.

(241) Skokomish River, North Fork (Mason County):

(a) From the mouth to the lower dam:

(i) Selective gear rules.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release steelhead, cutthroat trout, and wild rainbow trout.

(b) Above Lake Cushman, from the mouth to Olympic National Park boundary:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 31.

(ii) Selective gear rules.

(iii) Release all fish.

(242) Skokomish River, South Fork (Mason County):

(a) From the mouth to the mouth of LeBar Creek:

(i) Selective gear rules.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release steelhead, cutthroat trout, and wild rainbow trout.

(b) From LeBar Creek to Rule Creek: Closed waters.

(243) Skookum Creek (Mason County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(244) Skykomish River (Snohomish County):

(a) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(ii) Dolly Varden/Bull trout: Minimum length of 20 inches as part of the trout limit.

(b) From the mouth to the mouth of Wallace River:

(i) Open November 1 through January 31.

(ii) From November 1 through November 30:

(A) Anti-snagging rules.

(B) Night closure.

(iii) Salmon: Open November 1 through November 30:

(A) Daily limit 2.

(B) Release Chinook and chum.

(iv) From November 1 through January 31: It is unlawful to fish from any floating device from the boat ramp below Lewis Street Bridge at Monroe downstream 2,500 feet.

(i) Open November 1 through January 31 for game fish only.

(ii) From November 1 through November 30:

(A) Anti-snagging rules.

(B) Night closure.

(iii) Salmon: Open November 1 through November 30:

(A) Daily limit 2.

(B) Release Chinook and chum.

(d) From the Railroad Bridge at Big Eddy to the forks:

(i) Open November 1 through February 15.

(ii) From November 1 through February 15: It is unlawful to fish from any floating device in the area 1,500 feet upstream and 1,000 feet downstream of the outlet at Reiter Ponds.

(245) Skykomish River, North Fork (Snohomish County):

(a) From the mouth to 1,000 feet downstream of Bear Creek Falls:

(i) Open November 1 through January 31.

(ii) Selective gear rules.

(iii) Release all fish except hatchery steelhead.

(b) From 1000 feet downstream of Bear Creek Falls to Deer Falls and all tributaries: Closed waters.

(246) Skykomish River, South Fork (King/Snohomish counties):

(a) From the mouth to 600 feet downstream from the Sunset Falls fishway:

(i) Open November 1 through January 31.

(ii) From November 1 through November 30:

(A) Anti-snagging rules.

(B) Night closure.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(b) From 600 feet downstream of Sunset Falls fishway to Sunset Falls: Closed waters.

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through June 30 and November 1 through the last day in February.

(ii) Selective gear rules.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(d) All tributaries and their tributaries above Sunset Falls:

(i) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(ii) Selective gear rules.

(247) Snohomish River (Snohomish County):

(a) From the mouth (Burlington-Northern Railroad bridges) to the Highway 9 Bridge, including all channels, sloughs, and interconnected waterways, but excluding all tributaries:

(i) Sturgeon catch and release is permissible year-round.

(ii) From September 26 through November 1:

(A) Anti-snagging rules; except anglers fishing for sturgeon may use single-point barbless hooks of any size.

(B) Night closure.

(iii) From September 26 through November 1: Single-point barbless hooks are required.

(iv) Open September 26 through January 31.

(A) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(B) Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(v) Salmon: Open September 26 through November 1:

(A) Daily limit 2.

(B) Release Chinook and chum.

(b) From the Highway 9 Bridge to the confluence of the Skykomish and Snoqualmie rivers and all channels:

(i) From September 26 through November 1:

(A) Anti-snagging rules.

(B) Night closure.

(ii) From September 26 through November 1: Single-point barbless hooks are required.

(iii) Open September 26 through January 31: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(B) Dolly Varden/Bull trout: Minimum length of 20 inches as part of the trout daily limit.

(iv) Salmon: Open September 26 through November 1:

(A) Daily limit 2.

(B) Release Chinook and chum.

(248) Snoqualmie River (King County):

(a) From the mouth to Snoqualmie Falls:

(i) From the mouth to the boat ramp at the Plum access: Open December 1 through January 31.

(ii) From the boat ramp at the Plum access to the falls: Open December 1 through February 15.

(iii) From December 1 through February 15: It is unlawful to fish from any floating device in the waters from the boat ramp at the Plum access to the mouth of Tokul Creek (about 1/4 mile).

(iv) Open December 1 through February 15: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(b) From Snoqualmie Falls upstream, including the North Fork, South Fork, all tributaries except Middle Fork and tributaries to the Middle Fork:

(i) Selective gear rules.

(ii) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(iii) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.

(iv) Open November 1 through the Friday before Memorial Day: Release all fish.

(i) Open year-round.

(ii) Selective gear rules.

(iii) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(iv) Release all fish.

(249) South Prairie Creek (Pierce County): From the mouth to the city of Buckley diversion dam: Closed waters.

(250) Spada Lake (Reservoir) (Snohomish County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(d) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Trout: Daily limit 5; maximum length 12 inches.

(251) Spada Lake (Reservoir) tributaries (Snohomish County): Closed waters.

(252) Spanaway Lake and Spanaway Lake outlet downstream to the dam (approximately 800 feet) (Pierce County): Open year-round.

(253) Sprague Pond (Kitsap County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(254) Squalicum Lake (Whatcom County):

(a) Fly fishing only.

(b) All motors prohibited.

(255) Squire Creek (Snohomish County) (N.F. Stillaguamish River tributary):

(a) Open November 1 through November 30.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(256) Steel Lake (King County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(257) Stetattle Creek (Whatcom County): From the mouth to Bucket Creek: Closed waters.

(258) Stevens, Lake (Snohomish County):

(a) Chumming is permissible.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(ii) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(iii) Channel catfish: Daily limit 10; no size restriction.

(iv) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(259) Steilacoom Lake (Pierce County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(260) Steves Lake (Stevens Lake) (Mason County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(261) Stickney Lake (Snohomish County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(262) Stillaguamish River (Snohomish County):

(a) From the mouth to Marine Drive, including all sloughs:

(i) Open year-round.

(ii) Night closure.

(iii) From September 19 through November 1: Anti-snagging rules, except anglers fishing for sturgeon may use single-point barbless hooks of any size.

(iv) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(b) From Marine Drive to the forks:

(i) From the barrier dam (downstream of I-5) downstream 200 feet: Closed waters.

(ii) Open September 19 through November 1:

(A) Selective gear rules.

(B) Night closure.

(iii) Open from December 1 through January 31. Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(iv) Salmon: Open September 19 through November 1: Daily limit 2. Release Chinook and chum.

(263) Stillaguamish River, North Fork (Snohomish County):

(a) From the North Fork mouth to Highway 530 Bridge at mile post 28.8 (Cicero Bridge):

(i) It is unlawful to fish from any floating device equipped with a motor downstream from the Highway 530 Bridge.

(ii) Open August 29 through November 30:

(A) Fly fishing only.

(B) Night closure.

(iii) Open from December 1 through January 31. Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(b) From Highway 530 Bridge at mile post 28.8 (Cicero Bridge) to the mouth of French Creek:

(i) It is unlawful to fish from any floating device upstream of the Highway 530 Bridge at mile post 28.8 (Cicero Bridge).

(ii) From November 1 through November 30:

(A) Night closure.

(B) Anti-snagging rules.

(iii) Open November 1 through November 30:

(A) Fly fishing only.

(B) Release all fish except hatchery steelhead.

(iv) Open from December 1 through February 15. Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(i) Open November 1 through November 30.

(A) Fly fishing only.

(B) Release all fish except hatchery steelhead.

(ii) Open from December 1 through February 15. Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(d) From Swede Heaven Bridge to North Forks Falls approximately one mile upstream of Cascade Creek:

(i) Open November 1 through January 31.

(ii) Selective gear rules.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(264) Stillaguamish River, South Fork (Snohomish County):

(a) From the mouth to 400 feet downstream of the outlet to Granite Falls fishway:

(i) Open November 1 through January 31.

(ii) From November 1 through November 30:

(A) Anti-snagging rules.

(B) Night closure.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(b) From 400 feet below the Granite Falls Fishway to the Mountain Loop Highway Bridge above Granite Falls: Closed waters.

(i) Open Saturday before Memorial Day through November 30.

(ii) From August 1 through November 30:

(A) Anti-snagging rules.

(B) Night closure.

(265) Stitch Lake (Snohomish County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(266) Storm Lake (Snohomish County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(267) Suiattle River (Skagit/Snohomish County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Dolly Varden/Bull trout: Minimum length of 20 inches as part of trout limit.

(268) Sultan River (Snohomish County): From the mouth to a point 400 feet downstream from the diversion dam at river mile 9.7:

(a) Open November 1 through January 31.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(ii) Dolly Varden/Bull trout: Minimum length of 20 inches as part of the trout limit.

(269) Sultan River; North Fork (Snohomish County): Closed waters.

(270) Sultan River; South Fork (Snohomish County): Closed waters.

(271) Summit Lake (Thurston County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(272) Sunset Lake (Whatcom County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(273) Susan Lake (Thurston County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Release all fish.

(274) Swan's Mill Pond (Stossel Creek) (King County): Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.

(275) Symington Lake (Kitsap County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(i) Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(ii) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(iii) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(iv) Channel catfish: Daily limit 10; no size restriction.

(v) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(276) Tahuya Lake (Kitsap County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(277) Tahuya River (Mason County):

(a) From the mouth to the Belfair Tahuya Road Bridge:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 15.

(ii) Selective gear rules.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(b) From the Belfair Tahuya Road Bridge upstream:

(i) Selective gear rules.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(278) Tanwax Lake (Pierce County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Crappie: Daily limit 10; minimum length 9 inches.

(279) Tapps Lake (Reservoir) and Tapps Lake (Reservoir) intake canal (Pierce County), to within 400 feet of the screen at Dingle Basin: Open year-round.

(280) Tarboo Creek (Jefferson County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(281) Tarboo Lake (Jefferson County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(282) Teal Lake (Jefferson County):

(a) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(283) Tenas Lake (Mason County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(284) Tennant Lake (Whatcom County): It is unlawful to fish from any floating device from the first Friday in October through January 27.

(285) Terrell, Lake (Whatcom County): It is unlawful to fish from any floating device from the first Saturday after Labor Day through the following Friday and from October 1 through January 31, except fishing from a floating dock is permissible.

(286) Thornton Creek (Whatcom County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout: No daily limit; no minimum length.

(287) Thornton Lake, lower (Whatcom County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout: No daily limit; no minimum length.

(288) Tiger Lake (Kitsap/Mason counties): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(289) Toad Lake (Whatcom County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(290) Tokul Creek (King County) (Snoqualmie River tributary):

(a) From the mouth to the Fish Hatchery Road Bridge:

(i) Open December 1 through February 15, except closed waters from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

(ii) Anti-snagging rules.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(b) From Fish Hatchery Road Bridge to the posted boundary marker located downstream of the diversion dam:

(i) Open January 15 through February 15, except closed waters from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

(ii) Anti-snagging rules.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(291) Tolt River (King County):

(a) From the mouth to the USGS trolley cable near the confluence of the North and South Forks:

(i) Open November 1 through January 31.

(ii) Selective gear rules.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(b) From the USGS trolley cable just below the confluence of the North Fork and South Forks to the forks: Closed waters.

(292) Tolt River, North Fork (King County):

(a) From the mouth upstream to the falls approximately 1/3 miles above the Northeast North Fork Road Bridge (Pipeline Bridge): Closed waters.

(b) From the falls approximately 1/3 mile above the Northeast North Fork Road Bridge (Pipeline Bridge) upstream, including all tributaries:

(i) Selective gear rules.

(ii) Release all fish.

(293) Tolt River, South Fork (King County): From the mouth upstream to the dam: Closed waters.

(294) U Lake (Mason County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(295) Uncle John Creek (Mason County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(296) Union River (Mason County):

(a) From the mouth to the lower bridge on Old Belfair Highway:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 15.

(ii) Selective gear rules.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(b) From the lower bridge on Old Belfair Highway upstream:

(i) Selective gear rules.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(297) Vogler Lake (Skagit County):

(a) Fly fishing only.

(b) Release all fish.

(298) Voight Creek (Pierce County): From the mouth to the Highway 162 Bridge: Closed waters.

(299) Wagners Lake (Snohomish County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(300) Walker Lake (King County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(301) Wallace River (Snohomish County):

(a) From the mouth to 363rd Ave. S.E./Reece Rd:

(i) Open from October 17 through February 15.

(ii) From October 17 through November 30:

(A) Anti-snagging rules.

(B) Night closure.

(iii) From November 1 through February 15: It is unlawful to fish from any floating device.

(iv) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(B) Dolly Varden/Bull trout: Minimum length of 20 inches as part of the trout limit.

(v) Salmon:

(A) Open October 17 through November 30.

(B) Daily limit 4 salmon, of which up to 2 may be wild coho.

(b) From 363rd Avenue S.E./Reece Road to 200 feet upstream of the water intake of the Wallace salmon hatchery:

(i) Open October 17 through February 15.

(ii) October 17 through November 30:

(A) Anti-snagging rules.

(B) Night closure.

(iii) From November 1 through February 15: It is unlawful to fish from any floating device.

(iv) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(B) Dolly Varden/Bull trout: Minimum length of 20 inches as part of the trout limit.

(v) Salmon:

(A) Open October 17 through November 30.

(B) Daily limit 4 salmon, of which up to 2 may be wild coho.

(c) From 200 feet downstream of the water intake to 200 feet upstream of the water intake: Closed waters when the hatchery weir is in operation.

(d) From 200 feet upstream of the water intake of the salmon hatchery to Wallace Falls:

(i) Open November 1 through January 31.

(ii) It is unlawful to fish from any floating device.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(B) Dolly Varden/Bull trout: Minimum length of 20 inches as part of the trout limit.

(302) Walsh Lake (King County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(303) Wapato Lake (Pierce County): Open to juvenile anglers, senior anglers and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card.

(304) Washington Lake, including that portion of the Sammamish River from the 68th Avenue N.E. Bridge downstream and Mercer slough (King County):

(a) Open year-round.

(b) Chumming is permissible.

(i) Kokanee: Daily limit 5; minimum length 8 inches; maximum length 18 inches.

(ii) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(iii) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(iv) Channel catfish: Daily limit 10; no size restriction.

(v) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(d) December 1 through the last day in February:

(i) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release steelhead and rainbow trout over 20 inches in length.

(ii) Kokanee: Daily limit 5; minimum length 8 inches; maximum length 18 inches.

(iii) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(iv) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(v) Channel catfish: Daily limit 10; no size restriction.

(vi) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(e) March 1 through June 30: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Kokanee: Daily limit 5; minimum length 8 inches; maximum length 18 inches.

(ii) Trout: Minimum length 12 inches.

(iii) Release steelhead and rainbow trout over 20 inches in length.

(iv) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(v) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(vi) Channel catfish: Daily limit 10; no size restriction.

(vii) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(f) Salmon: Open September 11 through October 31: North of Highway 520 Bridge and east of Montlake Bridge. Daily limit 4 coho only. Release all other salmon.

(305) Washington Lake, Ship Canal (King County) (waters east of a north-south line 400 feet west of the fish ladder at the Chittenden Locks and west of a north-south line at the eastern ends of the concrete abutments east of the Montlake Bridge):

(a) East of the Fremont Bridge: Chumming is permissible.

(b) From the west boundary to a north-south line 400 feet east of the eastern end of the northern wing wall of Chittenden Locks: Closed waters.

(i) From July 1 through November 30: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Kokanee: Daily limit 5; minimum length 8 inches; maximum length 18 inches.

(B) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(D) Channel catfish: Daily limit 10; no size restriction.

(E) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(ii) From December 1 through the last day in February: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Release steelhead and rainbow trout over 20 inches in length.

(B) Kokanee: Daily limit 5; minimum length 8 inches; maximum length 18 inches.

(C) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(D) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(E) Channel catfish: Daily limit 10; no size restriction.

(F) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(iii) March 1 through June 30: Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Kokanee: Daily limit 5; minimum length 8 inches; maximum length 18 inches.

(B) Trout: Minimum length 12 inches.

(D) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(E) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(F) Channel catfish: Daily limit 10; no size restriction.

(G) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(306) Whatcom Creek (Whatcom County):

(a) From the mouth to the footbridge below Dupont Street in Bellingham:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through July 31.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(iii) Anglers fishing lawfully within 50 yards of the Bellingham Technical College Hatchery Collection Tube and on the hatchery side of the creek that hook and land chum salmon may remove those chum salmon from the water and immediately place them unharmed into the Hatchery Collection Tube.

(iv) From October 1 through October 31: Closed waters.

(v) Salmon: Open August 2 through September 27 Saturdays and Sundays only.

(A) Daily limit 2 hatchery Chinook only.

(B) Release all other salmon.

(vi) Night closure.

(b) From the footbridge below Dupont Street in Bellingham to the stone bridge at Whatcom Falls Park:

(i) From August 1 through October 31:

(A) Anti-snagging rules.

(B) Night closure.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(c) From the stone bridge at Whatcom Falls Park upstream to Lake Whatcom: Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31 for juvenile anglers only.

(d) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Trout: No minimum length.

(307) Whatcom, Lake (Whatcom County):

(a) The waters between the Electric Avenue Bridge and the outlet dam: Closed waters.

(b) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(308) Whatcom, Lake, tributaries (Whatcom County): Closed waters.

(309) White (Stuck) River (Pierce County):

(a) From October 1 through October 31:

(i) Night closure.

(ii) Selective gear rules.

(b) Release all fish.

(d) Whitefish: Open December 1 through the last day in February: Whitefish gear rules.

(310) White Chuck River (Snohomish County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Dolly Varden/Bull trout: Minimum length of 20 inches as part of the trout limit.

(311) Wildcat Creek (Kitsap County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(312) Wildcat Lake (Kitsap County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(313) Wilderness Lake (King County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) Landlocked salmon rules.

(314) Wilkeson Creek (Pierce County) (South Prairie Creek tributary): From the mouth to the confluence with Gale Creek: Closed waters.

(315) Woodard Creek (Thurston County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(316) Wood Lake (Mason County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(317) Woodland Creek (Thurston County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout.

(318) Woodland Farm Reservoir (Snohomish County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(319) Wooten Lake (Mason County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 26-13-052 (Order 26-01), s 220-312-040, filed 6/11/26, effective 7/12/26
WSR 25-13-087 (Order 25-01), s 220-312-040, filed 6/16/25, effective 7/17/25
WSR 24-13-054 (Order 24-03), § 220-312-040, filed 6/14/24, effective 7/15/24
WSR 23-13-072 (Order 23-73), § 220-312-040, filed 6/14/23, effective 7/15/23
WSR 22-14-054 (Order 22-114), § 220-312-040, filed 6/29/22, effective 7/30/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-05-066 (Order 22-06), § 220-312-040, filed 2/11/22, effective 7/1/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 21-14-067 (Order 21-95), § 220-312-040, filed 7/2/21, effective 8/2/21
WSR 20-14-052 (Order 20-97), § 220-312-040, filed 6/25/20, effective 7/26/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 20-03-130 (Order 20-09), § 220-312-040, filed 1/17/20, effective 2/17/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 19-15-050 (Order 19-139), § 220-312-040, filed 7/12/19, effective 8/12/19
WSR 18-15-065 (Order 18-163), § 220-312-040, filed 7/16/18, effective 8/16/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 18-06-045 (Order 18-30), § 220-312-040, filed 3/1/18, effective 4/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 17-16-109 (Order 17-147), § 220-312-040, filed 7/28/17, effective 8/28/17
WSR 17-05-112 (Order 17-04), amended and recodified as § 220-312-040, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17
WSR 16-17-008 (Order 16-201), § 220-310-190, filed 8/4/16, effective 9/4/16
WSR 16-14-038 (Order 16-158), § 220-310-190, filed 6/28/16, effective 7/29/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012 and 77.12.047. WSR 16-06-073 (Order 16-30), § 220-310-190, filed 2/26/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-13-081 (Order 15-177), § 220-310-190, filed 6/12/15, effective 7/13/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-16-027 (Order 14-185), § 220-310-190, filed 7/25/14, effective 8/25/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-04-120 (Order 14-26), § 220-310-190, filed 2/4/14, effective 3/7/14.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-312-050 Freshwater exceptions to statewide rules—Eastside.

WAC 220-312-050

(1) Countywide freshwater exceptions to statewide rules:

(a) Irrigation canals, wasteways, drains and the inlets and outlets of all lakes, ponds, and reservoirs in Grant and Adams counties (except Crab Creek, Rocky Ford Creek and Ponds, Columbia Basin Hatchery Creek, Bobcat Creek, Coyote Creek, Frenchman Hills Wasteway and Drains, Hays Creek, Red Rock Creek, Sand Hollow Creek, and Lake Lenore inlet and outlet) are open year-round, statewide lake rules apply to all species.

(b) In Adams, Douglas, Franklin, Grant, and Okanogan counties, except Zosel Dam (Okanogan River) and Enloe Dam (Similkameen River): It is permissible to fish up to the base of all dams.

(2) Aeneas Lake (Okanogan County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) Fly fishing only.

(d) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Trout: Daily limit 1; minimum length 18 inches.

(3) Ahtanum Creek (Yakima County): Selective gear rules.

(4) Ahtanum Creek, North Fork (Yakima County):

(a) From the Grey Rock Trailhead Bridge crossing upstream to Shellneck Creek: Closed waters.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(5) Ahtanum Creek, Middle Fork (Yakima County):

(a) From the A2000 Spur Road Bridge in NE 1/4 of Section 34 upstream to the A2800 Road Bridge at Tree Phones Campground: Closed waters.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(6) Alta Lake (Okanogan County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(7) Amber Lake (Spokane County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(d) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Trout: Daily limit 1; minimum length 18 inches.

(8) American River (Yakima County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) From the Highway 410 Bridge at river mile 5.4 to the Mesatchee Creek Trail crossing at river mile 15.8: Closed waters from July 16 through September 15.

(9) Amon Wasteway (Benton County): Selective gear rules.

(10) Andrews Creek (tributary to Chewuch River) (Okanogan County): From the mouth to the falls approximately 0.5 miles upstream: Closed waters.

(11) Asotin Creek, mainstem and forks (Asotin County):

(a) Closed waters:

(i) South Fork from mouth upstream.

(ii) North Fork from USFS border upstream.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: It is unlawful to fish for steelhead.

(12) Aspen Lake (Okanogan County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.

(13) Badger Lake (Spokane County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(14) Banks Lake (Grant County):

(a) Chumming is permissible.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Crappie: Daily limit 10; minimum length 9 inches.

(ii) Yellow perch: Daily limit 25.

(15) Bayley Lake (Stevens County):

(a) Inlet stream: Closed waters.

(b) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(d) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with a motor.

(e) Release all fish.

(16) Bear Creek (tributary to South Fork Tieton River) (Yakima County): From the mouth to the falls (approximately 0.75 mile): Closed waters.

(17) Bear Lake (Spokane County): Open to juvenile anglers, senior anglers, and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only.

(18) Beaver Creek (tributary to Methow River) (Okanogan County): Closed waters.

(19) Beaver Lake (Big) (Okanogan County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(20) Beaver Lake, (Little): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.

(21) Beda Lake (Grant County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(22) Beehive (Lake) Reservoir (Chelan County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.

(23) Beth Lake (Okanogan County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(24) Big Four Lake (Columbia County):

(a) Fly fishing only.

(b) It is unlawful to fish from any floating device.

(25) Big Meadow Lake (Pend Oreille County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) It is unlawful to use lead weights or lead jigs that measure 1 1/2 inch or less along the longest axis.

(26) Big Twin Lake (Okanogan County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(d) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Trout: Daily limit 1; minimum length 18 inches.

(27) Blackbird Island Pond (Chelan County): Open July 1 through September 30 for juvenile anglers, senior anglers, and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only.

(28) Black Canyon Creek (tributary to Methow River) (Okanogan County): Closed waters.

(29) Black Lake (Chelan County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.

(30) Black Lake (Okanogan County): Selective gear rules.

(31) Black Lake (Stevens County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(32) Blue Lake (Columbia County): It is unlawful to fish from any floating device.

(33) Blue Lake (Grant County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(34) Blue Lake (near Sinlahekin) (Okanogan County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(d) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(e) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Trout: Daily limit 1; minimum length 18 inches.

(35) Blue Lake (near Wannacut Lake) (Okanogan County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(d) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Trout: Daily limit 1, minimum length 18 inches.

(36) Bobcat Creek and Ponds (Adams County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through September 30.

(37) Bonaparte Creek (Okanogan County): From the mouth to the falls approximately river mile 1.0: Closed waters.

(38) Bonaparte Lake (Okanogan County):

(a) It is unlawful to use lead weights or lead jigs that measure 1 1/2 inch or less along the longest axis.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.

(39) Boulder Creek and tributaries (Okanogan County): From the mouth to the barrier falls at river mile 1.0: Closed waters.

(40) Box Canyon Creek and tributaries (Kittitas County): From mouth (Kachess Reservoir) upstream approximately 2 miles to the 20 foot high waterfall, including that portion of the creek that flows through the dry lake bed: Closed waters.

(41) Browns Lake (Pend Oreille County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) Fly fishing only.

(42) Bumping Lake (Reservoir) (Yakima County): Chumming is permissible.

(43) Buckskin Creek and tributaries (Yakima County): From the mouth to the west boundary of Suntides Golf Course: Closed waters.

(44) Bumping River (Yakima County):

(a) It is permissible to fish up to the base of Bumping Dam.

(b) From the mouth to Bumping Reservoir; selective gear rules.

(45) Burke Lake (Grant County): Open March 1 through September 30.

(46) Buttermilk Creek (tributary to Twisp River) (Okanogan County), including tributaries:

(a) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 15.

(b) Release all fish.

(47) Buzzard Lake (Okanogan County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(d) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Trout: Daily limit 1; minimum length 18 inches.

(48) Caldwell Lake (Pend Oreille County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.

(49) Caliche Lakes, Upper (Grant County): Open March 1 through September 30.

(50) Calispell Creek (Calispell River) (Pend Oreille County): From the mouth to Calispell Lake: Open year-round.

(51) Campbell Lake (Okanogan County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(52) Carl's Lake (Pend Oreille County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(53) Cascade Lake (Grant County): Open March 1 through September 30.

(54) Cattail Lake (Grant County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through September 30.

(55) Cedar Creek (tributary to Early Winters Creek) (Okanogan County):

(a) From the mouth to Cedar Falls:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 15.

(ii) Selective gear rules.

(iii) Release all fish.

(b) From Cedar Falls upstream including tributaries: Selective gear rules.

(56) Cedar Lake (Stevens County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(57) Chain Lake (Pend Oreille County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release kokanee.

(58) Chapman Lake (Spokane County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) Chumming is permissible.

(59) Chelan Hatchery Creek (Chelan County): Closed waters.

(60) Chelan Lake (Chelan County):

(a) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Release wild cutthroat trout.

(ii) Lake trout: No limit and no size restriction.

(b) Salmon: Daily limit 1; minimum length 15 inches.

(61) Chelan Lake tributaries (Chelan County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release wild cutthroat trout.

(62) Chelan River (Chelan County): From the railroad bridge to the Chelan PUD safety barrier below the power house:

(a) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Release trout.

(ii) Steelhead: Closed to fishing.

(b) From the Chelan PUD safety barrier below the power house upstream to Chelan Lake: Closed waters.

(63) Chewuch River (Okanogan County):

(a) From the mouth to Eight Mile Creek:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 15.

(ii) Selective gear rules.

(iii) Release all fish.

(b) From the mouth to Pasayten Wilderness boundary falls: Whitefish:

(i) Open December 1 through the last day in February for whitefish only.

(ii) Whitefish gear rules.

(64) Chiwaukum Creek (Chelan County):

(a) From the mouth to Fool Hen Creek, including Fool Hen Creek and tributaries: Closed waters.

(b) From Fool Hen Creek upstream and tributaries: Selective gear rules.

(65) Chiwawa River (Chelan County):

(a) From the mouth to Buck Creek and tributaries not including Buck Creek: Closed waters.

(b) From Buck Creek upstream and tributaries (including Buck Creek): Selective gear rules.

(66) Chopaka Lake (Okanogan County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) Fly fishing only.

(d) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Trout: Daily limit 1; minimum length 18 inches.

(67) Chumstick Creek (Chelan County): Closed waters.

(68) Clear Lake (Chelan County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.

(69) Clear Lake (Spokane County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(70) Cle Elum Lake (Reservoir) (Kittitas County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Closed to fishing for and retaining Kokanee.

(71) Cle Elum River (Kittitas County):

(a) From the mouth to the Green Bridge located approximately 2,000 feet below Cle Elum Dam:

(i) Open year-round.

(ii) Selective gear rules.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release rainbow trout and cutthroat trout.

(iv) It is permissible to fish up to the base of Cle Elum Dam.

(v) Whitefish:

(A) Open December 1 through last day in February for whitefish only.

(B) Whitefish gear rules.

(b) From the Green Bridge located approximately 2,000 feet below Cle Elum Dam upstream to the dam: Closed waters.

(72) Cliff Lake (Grant County): Open March 1 through September 30.

(73) Coffee Pot Lake (Lincoln County):

(a) Open March 1 through September 30.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(i) Trout: Daily limit 1; minimum length 18 inches.

(ii) Crappie: Daily limit 10; minimum length 9 inches.

(74) Columbia Basin Hatchery Creek (Grant County):

(a) Open April 1 through September 30 from the hatchery outflow to the confluence with Rocky Coulee Wasteway.

(b) Open to juvenile anglers, senior anglers, and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only.

(75) Columbia Park Pond (Benton County): Open to juvenile anglers, senior anglers, and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only.

(76) Colville River (Stevens County): From the mouth to bridge at the town of Valley including Meyers Falls Reservoir: Open year-round.

(77) Conconully Lake (Okanogan County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(78) Conconully Reservoir (Okanogan County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(79) Conger Pond (Pend Oreille County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(80) Conner Lake (Okanogan County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.

(81) Cooper River (Kittitas County): From the mouth to Cooper Lake: Selective gear rules.

(82) Coot Lake (Grant County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through September 30.

(83) Corral Creek (Benton County): Selective gear rules.

(84) Cougar Lake (Pasayten Wilderness) (Okanogan County): Selective gear rules.

(85) Cougar Lake (near Winthrop) (Okanogan County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(86) Cowiche Creek (Yakima County): Selective gear rules.

(87) Coyote Creek and Ponds (Adams County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through September 30.

(88) Crab Creek (Adams/Grant/Lincoln counties):

(a) From the mouth to Morgan Lake Road: Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through September 30.

(b) From Morgan Lake Road to O'Sullivan Dam (including Marsh Unit I and II impoundments): Closed waters.

(i) Open year-round.

(ii) Statewide lake rules apply to all species, except:

(A) Crappie: Minimum length 9 inches.

(B) Crappie and bluegill: Combined limit of 25 fish.

(d) From the fountain buoy and shoreline markers of 150 feet down stream of the Alder Street fill to Grant County Road 7 NE:

(i) Open year-round.

(ii) Statewide lake rules apply to all species, except:

(A) Crappie: Daily limit 10; minimum length 9 inches.

(B) Bluegill: Daily limit 5; minimum length 8 inches.

(e) From Grant County Road 7 NE upstream (including all tributaries, except Goose Creek in the city of Wilbur): Open year-round.

(89) Crawfish Lake (Okanogan County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(90) Crescent Lake (Pend Oreille County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(91) Crystal Lake (Grant County): Open March 1 through September 30.

(92) Cub Creek (tributary to Chewuch River) (Okanogan County): From mouth upstream to West Chewuch Road Bridge: Closed waters.

(93) Cup Lake (Grant County): Open March 1 through September 30.

(94) Curl Lake (Columbia County):

(a) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.

(b) It is unlawful to fish from any floating device.

(95) Davis Lake (Ferry County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(96) Davis Lake (Okanogan County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(97) Dayton Pond (Columbia County): Open to juvenile anglers, senior anglers, and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only.

(98) Deadman Lake (Adams County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through September 30.

(99) Deep Creek (tributary to Bumping Lake) (Yakima County): From the mouth to the waterfall approximately 0.33 mile above the second bridge crossing on USFS Road 1808 (approximately 3.7 miles from the junction of USFS Roads 1800 and 1808): Closed waters.

(100) Deep Lake (Grant County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(101) Deep Lake (Stevens County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(102) Deer Lake (Columbia County):

(a) Open March 1 through November 30.

(b) It is unlawful to fish from any floating device.

(103) Deer (Deer Springs) Lake (Lincoln County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through September 30.

(104) Deer Lake (Stevens County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.

(b) Lake trout: Daily limit 5, no more than 1 over 26 inches may be retained.

(105) Delaney Springs (Grant County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.

(106) De Roux Creek (Kittitas County): From the mouth to the USFS trail 1392 (De Roux Creek Trail) stream crossing (approximately 1 river mile): Closed waters.

(107) Dog Creek (tributary to Chewuch) (Okanogan County): From mouth upstream to falls approximately 1.5 miles: Closed waters.

(108) Domerie Creek (Kittitas County): Selective gear rules.

(109) Downs Lake (Lincoln/Spokane counties):

(a) Open March 1 through September 30.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Crappie: Daily limit 10; minimum length 9 inches.

(110) Dry Falls Lake (Grant County):

(a) Open March 1 through November 30.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(d) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Trout: Daily limit 1; minimum length 18 inches.

(111) Dune Lake (Grant County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Trout: Daily limit 1; minimum length 18 inches.

(112) Dusty Lake (Grant County):

(a) Open March 1 through November 30.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(d) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Trout: Daily limit 1; minimum length 18 inches.

(113) Eagle Creek (tributary to Twisp River) (Okanogan County): From mouth upstream to the falls approximately 0.5 miles: Closed waters.

(114) Early Winters Creek (tributary to Methow River) (Okanogan County):

(a) From the mouth upstream to Forest Road 300: Closed waters.

(b) From Forest Road 300 upstream; including tributaries except Cedar Creek:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 15.

(ii) Selective gear rules.

(iii) Release all fish.

(115) Eightmile Creek (tributary to Chewuch River) (Okanogan County): From the mouth upstream to Forest Road 5130 Bridge: Closed waters.

(116) Elbow Lake (Stevens County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.

(117) Ell Lake (Okanogan County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(118) Eloika Lake (Spokane County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Crappie: Daily limit 10; minimum length 9 inches.

(119) Empire Lake (Ferry County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.

(120) Entiat River (Chelan County):

(a) From mouth (railroad bridge) to the boundary marker/markers located approximately 1,500 feet upstream of the upper Roaring Creek Road Bridge (immediately downstream of the Entiat National Fish Hatchery):

(i) Open December 1 through the last day in February for whitefish only.

(ii) Whitefish gear rules.

(b) From the boundary marker/markers located approximately 1,500 feet upstream of the upper Roaring Creek Road Bridge (immediately downstream of the Entiat National Fish Hatchery) to Entiat Falls:

(i) Whitefish:

(ii) Open December 1 through the last day in February for whitefish only.

(iii) Whitefish gear rules.

(121) Ephrata Lake (Grant County): Closed waters.

(122) Esquatzel Coulee (Franklin County): Open year-round.

(123) Esquatzel Coulee, West Branch (Franklin County): Open year-round.

(124) Falls Creek (tributary to Chewuch River) (Okanogan County): From mouth upstream to the falls approximately .15 miles: Closed waters.

(125) Fan Lake (Pend Oreille County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(126) Ferry Lake (Ferry County): It is unlawful to use lead weights or lead jigs that measure 1 1/2 inch or less along the longest axis.

(127) Fiorito Lakes (Kittitas County): It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(128) Fish Lake (Okanogan County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(129) Fish Lake (Spokane County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through September 30.

(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(130) Fishhook Pond (Walla Walla County): It is unlawful to fish from a floating device.

(131) Fishtrap Lake (Lincoln/Spokane counties): Open the fourth Saturday in April through September 30.

(132) Forde Lake (Okanogan County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.

(133) Fourth of July Lake (Adams/Lincoln counties):

(a) Open the Friday after Thanksgiving through March 31.

(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(134) Frank's Pond (Chelan County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) Open to juvenile anglers only.

(135) Frater Lake (Pend Oreille County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(136) Frenchman Hills Wasteway and Drains (Grant County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.

(137) Gadwall Lake (Grant County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through September 30.

(138) Garfield Juvenile Pond (Whitman County): Open to juvenile anglers only.

(139) Goat Creek (tributary to Methow River) (Okanogan County): Closed waters.

(140) Gold Creek, Gold Creek Pond and outlet channel (tributary to Keechelus Lake): Including that portion of Gold Creek that flows through the dry Keechelus Reservoir lakebed: Closed waters.

(141) Gold Creek (tributary to Methow River) (Okanogan County): Closed waters.

(142) Goose Creek (Lincoln County), within the city limits of Wilbur: Open to juvenile anglers, senior anglers, and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only.

(143) Goose Lake, Lower (Grant County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Crappie: Daily limit 10; minimum length 9 inches.

(b) Bluegill: It is unlawful to retain more than 5 fish over 6 inches in length.

(144) Grande Ronde River (Asotin County):

(a) From the mouth to County Road Bridge, about 2.5 miles upstream:

(i) Open year-round for game fish other than trout and steelhead.

(ii) From August 1 through April 15: Selective gear rules.

(iii) Trout: Open from the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.

(iv) Steelhead:

(A) Open January 1 through April 15; daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(B) August 1 through December 31; release steelhead.

(b) From the County Road Bridge upstream to the Oregon state line:

(i) Open year-round for game fish other than trout and steelhead.

(ii) From August 1 through April 15: Barbless hooks required.

(iii) Trout: Open from the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.

(iv) Steelhead: Open August 1 through April 15; daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(145) Green Lakes (Lower and Upper) (Okanogan County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(i) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(ii) Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.

(146) Grimes Lake (Douglas County):

(a) Open June 1 through August 31.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(d) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Trout: Daily limit 1; minimum length 18 inches.

(147) Halfmoon Lake (Adams County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through September 30.

(148) Hampton Lakes (Lower and Upper) (Grant County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through September 30.

(149) H and H Reservoir Number One (Pascal's Pond) (Chelan County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.

(150) Harris Lake (Grant County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Trout: Daily limit 1; minimum length 18 inches.

(151) Hatch Lake (Stevens County): Open the Friday after Thanksgiving through March 31.

(152) Hays Creek and Ponds (Adams County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through September 30.

(153) Headgate Pond (Asotin County): Open to juvenile anglers, senior anglers, and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only.

(154) Hen Lake (Grant County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through September 30.

(155) Hog Canyon Creek (Spokane County): From the mouth to Scroggie Road: Closed waters.

(156) Hog Canyon Lake (Spokane County): Open the Friday after Thanksgiving through March 31.

(157) Homestead Lake (Grant County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(158) Hourglass Lake (Grant County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through September 30.

(159) Hutchinson Lake (Adams County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through September 30.

(160) I-82 Ponds, 1 through 7 (Yakima County): It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(161) Icicle River and tributaries (Creek) (Chelan County):

(a) From the mouth upstream 800 feet to posted signs: Closed waters.

(b) From posted signs 800 feet upstream of the mouth to 500 feet below Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery: Closed waters.

(c) From 500 feet below Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery to shoreline markers where Cyo Road would intersect the Icicle River at the Sleeping Lady Resort: Closed waters.

(d) From shoreline markers where Cyo Road would intersect the Icicle River at the Sleeping Lady Resort to the Icicle Peshastin Irrigation District footbridge (approximately 750 feet upstream of the "Snow Lakes Trailhead" parking lot): Closed waters.

(e) From the Icicle Irrigation Peshastin District footbridge upstream, and tributaries: Selective gear rules.

(162) Indian Creek (Yakima County): From the mouth to the waterfall approximately six miles upstream including that portion that flows through the dry lake bed of Rimrock Reservoir: Closed waters.

(163) Ingalls Creek (Chelan County): From the mouth to Alpine Lakes Wilderness boundary and tributaries: Closed waters.

(164) Jameson Lake (Douglas County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(165) Jasmine Creek (Okanogan County):

(a) Open year-round to juvenile anglers, senior anglers, and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Steelhead: Closed to fishing.

(166) Jefferson Park Pond (Walla Walla County): Open to juvenile anglers, senior anglers, and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only.

(167) Jolanda, Lake (Chelan County): Closed waters.

(168) Kachess Lake (Reservoir) (Kittitas County):

(a) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(b) Chumming is permissible.

(169) Kachess River (Kittitas County):

(a) From Kachess Lake (Reservoir) upstream to the waterfall approximately 0.5 miles above Mineral Creek: Closed waters.

(b) It is permissible to fish up to the base of Kachess Dam.

(170) Keechelus Lake (Reservoir) (Kittitas County):

(a) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(b) Chumming is permissible.

(171) Kettle Creek (tributary to American River) (Yakima County): Closed waters.

(172) Kettle River (Stevens County): From Barstow Bridge upstream:

(a) Selective gear rules, except for juvenile anglers, from the Canadian border upstream to Highway 21 Bridge at Curlew.

(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(d) Whitefish:

(i) Open December 1 through the last day in February for whitefish only.

(ii) Whitefish gear rules.

(173) Kings Lake and tributaries (Pend Oreille County): Closed waters.

(174) Kiwanis Pond (Kittitas County): Open to juvenile anglers, senior anglers, and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only.

(175) Lake Creek (Okanogan County):

(a) From the mouth to Black Lake: Closed waters.

(b) From Black Lake to Three Prong Creek: Closed waters.

(176) Ledbetter Lake (Pend Oreille County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(177) Ledking Lake (Pend Oreille County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(178) Leech Lake (Yakima County):

(a) Fly fishing only.

(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with a motor.

(179) Lemna Lake (Grant County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through September 30.

(180) Lenice Lake (Grant County):

(a) Open March 1 through November 30.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(d) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Trout: Daily limit 1; minimum length 18 inches.

(181) Lenore Lake (Grant County):

(a) The waters within a 200 yard radius of the trash rack leading to the irrigation pumping station (on the south end of the lake) and the area approximately 100 yards beyond the mouth of inlet stream to State Highway 17: Closed waters.

(b) Open March 1 through November 30.

(d) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Trout: Daily limit 1; minimum length 18 inches.

(182) Libby Creek (tributary to Methow River) (Okanogan County): Closed waters.

(183) Liberty Lake (Spokane County): Open March 1 through October 31.

(184) Lilly Lake (Chelan County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.

(185) Lions Park Pond (Walla Walla County): Open to juvenile anglers, senior anglers, and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only.

(186) Little Bridge Creek (tributary of Twisp River) (Okanogan County):

(a) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 15.

(b) Release all fish.

(187) Little Falls Reservoir (Spokane River) (Lincoln County): From Little Falls Dam to Long Lake Dam: Landlocked salmon rules.

(188) Little Lost Lake (Pend Oreille County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(189) Little Naches River including tributaries (Yakima County): Selective gear rules.

(190) Little Pend Oreille River and tributaries (Stevens County): Selective gear rules.

(191) Little Spokane River and tributaries (Spokane County):

(a) From the inlet of Chain Lake upstream 0.25 mile to the railroad crossing culvert: Closed waters.

(b) From the SR 291 Bridge upstream:

(i) Open Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.

(ii) Whitefish:

(A) Open December 1 through the last day in February for whitefish only.

(B) Whitefish gear rules.

(192) Little Twin Lake (Okanogan County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(d) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Trout: Daily limit 1; minimum length 18 inches.

(ii) Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.

(193) Little Twin Lake (Stevens County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(194) Little Wenatchee River (Chelan County):

(a) From the mouth to USFS road 6700 Bridge and tributaries: Closed waters.

(b) From the USFS road 6700 Bridge upstream including tributaries: Selective gear rules.

(195) Long Lake (Ferry County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) Fly fishing only.

(d) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with a motor.

(196) Long Lake (Okanogan County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(197) Long Lake (Lake Spokane) (Spokane County): From Long Lake Dam to Nine Mile Dam, including Little Spokane River from the mouth to the SR 291 Bridge: Landlocked salmon rules.

(198) Loon Lake (Stevens County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(199) Lost Lake (Kittitas County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Rainbow trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(200) Lost Lake (Okanogan County):

(a) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(b) It is unlawful to use lead weights or lead jigs that measure 1 1/2 inch or less along the longest axis.

(201) Lost River (tributary to Methow River) (Okanogan County):

(a) From the mouth to the mouth of Monument Creek: Closed waters.

(b) From the mouth of Monument Creek including tributaries upstream to Deception Creek:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 15.

(ii) Selective gear rules.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches; daily limit 2.

(B) Dolly Varden/bull trout may be retained as part of trout daily limit.

(202) Lyman Lake (Okanogan County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.

(203) Mad River (Chelan County):

(a) From the mouth to Windy Creek, including Windy Creek and tributaries except Tillicum Creek: Closed waters.

(b) From Windy Creek upstream and tributaries: Selective gear rules.

(204) Manastash Creek (Kittitas County): Selective gear rules.

(205) Marshall Lake (Pend Oreille County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(206) Martha Lake (Grant County): Open March 1 through September 30.

(207) Mary Ann Lake (Okanogan County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.

(208) Mattoon Lake (Kittitas County): It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(209) McCabe Pond (Kittitas County): It is unlawful to fish from any floating device equipped with a motor.

(210) McDowell Lake (Stevens County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) Fly fishing only.

(d) Release all fish.

(211) McManaman Lake (Adams County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through September 30.

(212) Medical Lake (Spokane County):

(a) Open March 1 through November 30.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(d) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(213) Medical Lake, West (Spokane County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(214) Mercer Creek (Kittitas County): Selective gear rules.

(215) Merry Lake (Grant County):

(a) Open March 1 through November 30.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(d) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Trout: Daily limit 1; minimum length 18 inches.

(216) Methow River (Okanogan County):

(a) From mouth to County Road 1535 (Burma Road) Bridge: Closed waters.

(b) Tributaries from mouth to County Road 1535 (Burma Road) Bridge except Black Canyon Creek:

(i) Release all fish, except: Eastern brook trout: No minimum length/daily limit.

(ii) Steelhead: Closed to fishing.

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through September 15.

(ii) Selective gear rules.

(iii) Release all fish.

(iv) Steelhead: Closed to fishing.

(d) All tributaries from the County Road 1535 (Burma Road) to Gold Creek except Gold Creek:

(i) Selective gear rules.

(ii) Release all fish, except: Eastern brook trout: No minimum length/daily limit.

(iii) Steelhead: Closed to fishing.

(e) From Gold Creek to Foghorn Dam:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through September 30.

(ii) Selective gear rules.

(iii) Release all fish.

(iv) Steelhead: Closed to fishing.

(v) Whitefish:

(A) Open December 1 through the last day in February for whitefish only.

(B) Whitefish gear rules.

(f) Methow River tributaries from Gold Creek to Foghorn Dam; except Twisp River, Chewuch River, Libby Creek, and Beaver Creek:

(i) Release all fish, except: Eastern brook trout: No minimum length/daily limit.

(ii) Steelhead: Closed to fishing.

(g) From Foghorn Dam to Weeman Bridge including tributaries:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 15:

(A) Release all fish.

(B) Selective gear rules.

(ii) Whitefish:

(A) Open December 1 through the last day in February for Whitefish only.

(B) Whitefish gear rules.

(h) From Weeman Bridge to the falls above Brush Creek: Whitefish:

(i) Open December 1 through the last day in February for whitefish only.

(ii) Whitefish gear rules.

(i) Methow River tributaries from Weeman Bridge to the falls above Brush Creek; excluding Lost River, Goat Creek, Early Winters Creek, and Wolf Creek:

(i) Selective gear rules.

(ii) Release all fish.

(iii) Steelhead: Closed to fishing.

(217) Mill Creek (tributary to the Walla Walla River) (Walla Walla County):

(a) From the mouth to Bennington Dam, including tributaries: Closed waters.

(b) From Bennington Dam upstream excluding tributaries: Selective gear rules.

(218) Mineral Creek (tributary to upper Kachess River) (Kittitas County): From the mouth to the Wilderness Boundary: Closed waters.

(219) Molson Lake (Okanogan County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.

(220) Monument Creek (Okanogan County), including tributaries: Selective gear rules.

(221) Morgan Lake (Adams County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through September 30.

(222) Moses Lake (Grant County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Crappie: Daily limit 10; minimum length 9 inches.

(b) Bluegill: Daily limit 5; minimum length 8 inches.

(223) Mud Lake (Yakima County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with a motor.

(224) Mudgett Lake (Stevens County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(225) Muskegon Lake (Pend Oreille County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(d) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(226) Myron Lake (Yakima County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(227) Mystic Lake (Pend Oreille County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(228) Naches River (Yakima/Kittitas counties):

(a) From the mouth to Little Naches River:

(i) Selective gear rules.

(ii) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(B) Release trout from the confluence with Tieton River to the confluence of the Little Naches River and Bumping River (origin of Naches River).

(b) From the mouth to the Tieton River:

(i) Whitefish: December 1 through the last day in February for whitefish only.

(ii) Whitefish gear rules.

(229) Naneum Creek and tributaries (Kittitas County): Selective gear rules.

(230) Naneum Pond (Kittitas County): Open to juvenile anglers, senior anglers, and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only.

(231) Napeequa River (Chelan County): From mouth to Twin Lakes Creek (including Twin Lakes Creek and all tributaries: Closed waters.

(232) Nason Creek (Chelan County):

(a) From the mouth to Gaynor Falls and tributaries except Whitepine Creek: Closed waters.

(b) From Gaynor Falls (approximately 0.7 miles upstream of Whitepine Creek) upstream and tributaries: Selective gear rules.

(233) Nile Creek and tributaries (Yakima County): Selective gear rules.

(234) No Name Lake (Pend Oreille County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(235) North Creek (tributary to Twisp River) (Okanogan County): From the mouth upstream to Twisp River Road Bridge: Closed waters.

(236) North Elton Pond (Yakima County):

(a) Open the Friday after Thanksgiving through March 31.

(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(237) North Potholes Reserve Ponds (Grant County): Open March 1 through the day before waterfowl season begins.

(238) Nunnally Lake (Grant County):

(a) The outlet stream of Nunnally Lake is closed waters.

(b) Open March 1 through November 30.

(d) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(e) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Trout: Daily limit 1; minimum length 18 inches.

(239) Oak Creek and tributaries (Yakima County): Selective gear rules.

(240) Okanogan River (Okanogan County):

(a) From the mouth to Highway 97 Bridge immediately upstream of the mouth: Game fish: Open year-round. Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Release trout.

(ii) Steelhead: Closed to fishing.

(b) From Highway 97 Bridge immediately upstream of the mouth to the highway bridge at Malott: Game fish: Open year-round. Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Release trout.

(ii) Steelhead: Closed to fishing.

(c) From the highway bridge at Malott to the Highway 97 Bridge at Oroville: Game fish: Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through September 15. Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Release trout.

(ii) Steelhead: Closed to fishing.

(d) From the Highway 97 Bridge at Oroville upstream to the Zosel Dam: Closed waters.

(e) All Okanogan River tributaries, except Salmon Creek, Jasmine Creek, Bonaparte Creek, and the Similkameen River:

(i) Selective gear rules.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Release trout.

(B) Steelhead: Closed to fishing.

(241) Osoyoos Lake (Okanogan County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(b) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 15; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(d) Walleye: Daily limit 16; only 1 walleye over 22 inches may be retained.

(242) Palouse River (Whitman County): From the mouth to the base of Palouse Falls:

(a) Open year-round for game fish except trout and steelhead.

(b) Trout: Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.

(i) Open August 1 through April 15.

(ii) Daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; minimum length 20 inches.

(d) It is permissible to fish with two poles so long as the angler possesses a valid two-pole endorsement, except for steelhead.

(243) Palouse River (Whitman County) mainstem above Palouse Falls and tributaries (Washington waters only), except Rock Creek and Hog Canyon Creek: Open year-round.

(244) Pampa Pond (Whitman County):

(a) Open March 1 through September 30.

(b) It is unlawful to fish from any floating device.

(245) Park Lake (Grant County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(246) Parker Lake (Pend Oreille County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(247) Pataha Creek (Garfield County):

(a) Within the city limits of Pomeroy: Open to juvenile anglers, senior angler, and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only.

(b) From the city limits of Pomeroy upstream: Selective gear rules.

(248) Pearrygin Lake (Okanogan County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(249) Pend Oreille River (Pend Oreille County):

(a) Open year-round.

(b) Game fish: Statewide lake rules.

(250) Perch Lake (Grant County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through September 30.

(251) Peshastin Creek and all tributaries except Ingalls Creek (Chelan County): Closed waters.

(252) Petit Lake (Pend Oreille County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(253) Phalon Lake (Stevens County): Closed waters.

(254) Phillips Lake (Stevens County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.

(255) Pierre Lake (Stevens County): It is unlawful to use lead weights or lead jigs that measure 1 1/2 inch or less along the longest axis.

(256) Pillar Lake (Grant County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through September 30.

(257) Ping Pond (Oasis Park Pond) (Grant County): Open to juvenile anglers, senior anglers, and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only.

(258) Pit Lake (Douglas County): Open to juvenile anglers, senior anglers, and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only.

(259) Poacher Lake (Grant County): Open the fourth Saturday before April through September 30.

(260) Potholes Reservoir (Grant County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(a) Crappie: Minimum length 9 inches.

(b) Crappie and bluegill: Combined limit of 25 fish.

(261) Potter's Pond (Stevens County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(262) Powerline Lake (Franklin County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(263) Quail Lake (Adams County):

(a) Fly fishing only.

(b) It is unlawful to fish from any floating device equipped with a motor.

(264) Quarry Pond (Walla Walla County): It is unlawful to fish from any floating device.

(265) Quincy Lake (Grant County): Open March 1 through September 30.

(266) Rainbow Lake (Columbia County):

(a) Open March 1 through November 30.

(b) It is unlawful to fish from any floating device.

(267) Rat Lake (Okanogan County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(268) Rattlesnake Creek and tributaries (Yakima County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Release all fish.

(269) Red Rock Creek (Grant County): Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through September 30.

(270) Reflection Pond (Okanogan County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.

(271) Renner Lake (Ferry County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.

(272) Rigley Lake (Stevens County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(d) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Trout: Daily limit 2, minimum length 14 inches.

(273) Rimrock Lake (Reservoir) (Yakima County): Chumming is permissible.

(274) Ringold Springs Hatchery Creek (Franklin County): Closed waters.

(275) Roaring Creek (Entiat River tributary) (Chelan County): Closed waters.

(276) Rock Creek (Adams/Whitman counties):

(a) From the mouth to the bridge on Jordan Knott Road at Revere:

(i) Selective gear rules.

(ii) Release all fish.

(b) From the bridge on Jordan Knott Road upstream: Open year-round.

(277) Rocky Ford Creek and Ponds (Grant County):

(a) Open to fly fishing and fishing from the bank only (no wading).

(b) Release all fish.

(278) Rocky Lake (Stevens County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(279) Roosevelt Lake (Grant/Ferry/Lincoln/Stevens counties): Columbia River from Grand Coulee Dam to U.S. Canadian border including Hawk Creek downstream of the falls at Hawk Creek Campground, Spokane River from 400 feet downstream of Little Falls Dam, Kettle River downstream of Barstow Bridge, and Colville River downstream of S.R. 25 Bridge.

(a) The following areas are closed waters:

(i) From the Little Dalles power line crossing upstream approximately one mile to the marked rock point from March 1 through the Friday before Memorial Day.

(ii) Northport power line crossing upstream to the most upstream point of Steamboat Rock, from March 1 through the Friday before Memorial Day.

(iii) The Kettle River upstream to Barstow Bridge from March 1 through the Friday before Memorial Day.

(b) From Grand Coulee Dam to the Little Dalles power line crossing:

(i) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Kokanee: Daily limit 6; no more than 2 with intact adipose fins.

(B) Trout (except kokanee): Daily limit 5; it is unlawful to retain trout with an intact adipose fin.

(ii) Salmon:

(A) Salmon count toward trout daily limit.

(B) No catch record card required.

(i) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Kokanee: Daily limit 6; no more than 2 with intact adipose fins.

(B) Trout (except kokanee): Daily limit 2; minimum size 18 inches.

(ii) Salmon:

(A) Salmon count toward trout daily limit.

(B) No catch record card required.

(280) Round Lake (Okanogan County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(281) Royal Lake (Adams County): Closed waters.

(282) Royal Slough (including Marsh Unit IV impoundments) (Adams County): Closed waters.

(283) Rufus Woods Lake (Douglas/Okanogan counties):

(a) From Grand Coulee Dam downstream to State Route 155 Bridge: Closed waters.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Trout: Daily limit 2.

(d) A nonmember fishing permit issued by the Colville Tribes shall satisfy the license requirement of RCW 77.32.010 on the waters of Lake Rufus Woods and on the north shore of Lake Rufus Woods.

(e) A Colville tribal member identification card satisfies the license requirement of RCW 77.32.010 on all waters of Lake Rufus Woods.

(284) Sacheen Lake (Pend Oreille County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.

(285) Saddle Mountain Lake (Grant County): Closed waters.

(286) Sago Lake (Grant County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through September 30.

(287) Salmon Creek (Okanogan County):

(a) From the mouth to Conconully Reservoir:

(i) Selective gear rules.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Release trout other than eastern brook trout.

(B) Steelhead: Closed to fishing.

(b) From Conconully Reservoir upstream including tributaries: Selective gear rules.

(288) San Poil River (Ferry County):

(a) From the western shoreline at the mouth of the San Poil Arm (as marked by a regulatory buoy) directly eastward across the San Poil Arm to the eastern shoreline of the San Poil Arm (as marked by a regulatory buoy) upstream to the north shore of the outlet of French Johns Lake (Manila Creek) northeast across the San Poil Arm to the north shore of the outlet of Dick Creek:

(i) Game fish: Open year-round; statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Open June 1 through January 31 for kokanee, smallmouth bass, trout, and walleye:

(I) Kokanee: Daily limit 2.

(II) Trout: Daily limit 5; it is unlawful to retain trout with an intact adipose fin.

(III) Walleye: Daily limit 16; no size restrictions.

(IV) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(B) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 5; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(ii) Salmon: Open year-round:

(A) Salmon count toward trout daily limit.

(B) No catch record card required.

(iii) Carp: Open year-round.

(b) From the north shore of the outlet of French Johns Lake (Manila Creek) northeast across the San Poil Arm to the north shore of the outlet of Dick Creek to approximately 5 miles upstream from the outlet of French Johns Lake, as marked by regulatory buoys:

(i) Game fish: Open year-round; statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Kokanee: Unlawful to fish for or retain.

(B) Trout: Unlawful to fish for or retain.

(I) Walleye: Daily limit 16; no size restrictions.

(II) Smallmouth bass: Daily limit 10; no minimum length; only 1 smallmouth bass over 14 inches may be retained.

(D) Largemouth bass: Daily limit 5; no minimum length; only largemouth bass under 12 inches may be retained, except 1 over 17 inches may be retained.

(ii) Salmon: Open year-round; landlocked salmon rules apply.

(iii) Carp: Open year-round; unlawful to fish for carp with bow and arrow.

(c) The waters from approximately 5 miles upstream from the outlet of French Johns Lake, as marked by regulatory buoys, to all waters north of the regulatory buoy line at or above 1,310 feet mean sea level elevation upstream to the northern reservation boundary are managed under the regulatory authority of the Colville Confederated Tribes.

(289) Sand Hollow Creek (Grant County) including tributaries: From the mouth (State Route 243) upstream: Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through September 30.

(290) Sarg Hubbard Park Pond (Reflection Pond) (Yakima County): Open to juvenile anglers, senior anglers, and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only.

(291) Schallow Pond (Okanogan County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.

(292) Sedge Lake (Grant County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Trout: Daily limit 1; minimum length 18 inches.

(293) Shellneck Creek (Yakima County): Closed waters.

(294) Sherman Creek (Ferry County) and tributaries: From the hatchery boat dock to 400 feet upstream of hatchery water diversion dam: Closed waters.

(295) Shiner Lake (Adams County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through September 30.

(296) Shoveler Lake (Grant County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through September 30.

(297) Silver Lake (Spokane County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Crappie: Daily limit 10; minimum length 9 inches.

(298) Silver Nail Lake (Okanogan County): Open to juvenile anglers, senior anglers, and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only.

(299) Similkameen River (Okanogan County):

(a) From Enloe Dam downstream 400 feet: Closed waters.

(b) From the mouth to Enloe Dam:

(i) Open July 1 through September 15.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) Release trout.

(B) Steelhead: Closed to fishing.

(iii) Whitefish:

(A) Open December 1 through the last day in February for whitefish only.

(B) Whitefish gear rules.

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.

(ii) Whitefish:

(A) Open December 1 through the last day in February for whitefish only.

(B) Whitefish gear rules.

(300) Sinlahekin Creek (Okanogan County): From Palmer Lake to Cecile Creek Bridge:

(a) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 31.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(i) Open December 1 through the last day in February for whitefish only.

(ii) Whitefish gear rules.

(301) Skookum Lake, North (Pend Oreille County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(302) Skookum Lake, South (Pend Oreille County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) It is unlawful to use lead weights or lead jigs that measure 1 1/2 inch or less along the longest axis.

(303) Snake River:

(a) Tributaries except Palouse River, Tucannon River, Asotin Creek, and Grande Ronde River: Closed waters.

(b) Columbia River rules apply downstream of the Burbank-to-Pasco railroad bridge at Snake River mile 1.5.

(d) Within a 400 foot radius around the fish ladder entrance at Lyons Ferry Hatchery: Closed waters.

(e) Within a 200 foot radius upstream of the fish ladder exit above Lower Granite Dam: Closed waters.

(f) Within an area 1,200 feet downstream from the base of the west lock gate at Little Goose Dam on the south bank of the Snake River and 100 feet out into the river from the south river bank: Closed waters.

(g) Game fish: Open year-round; statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Trout: Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.

(ii) Steelhead:

(A) Open July 1 through August 31; catch and release only. Barbless hooks required.

(B) Open September 1 through March 31; Daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead; barbless hooks required.

(304) Snipe Lake (Grant County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through September 30.

(305) Snipes Creek (Benton County): Selective gear rules.

(306) South Columbia Basin Irrigation PE16.4 spillway at the Ringold Springs access downstream 400' towards the Columbia River. (46°30'20.0"N 119°15'28.7"W) (Franklin County): Closed waters.

(307) Spectacle Lake (Okanogan County): Open April 1 through September 30.

(308) Spokane River (Spokane County): From Nine Mile Dam upstream to the Idaho/Washington state line:

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through March 15.

(309) Sprague Lake (Adams/Lincoln counties):

(a) The following waters are closed waters:

(i) Cow Creek.

(ii) The marsh at the southwest end of the lake from the lakeside edge of the reeds, including Cow Creek, to Danekas Road.

(iii) The small bay at the southeast end of the lake.

(b) All other waters southwest of the southwest tip of Harper Island: Closed from October 1 through April 30.

(i) Crappie: Minimum length 9 inches.

(ii) Crappie and bluegill: Combined limit of 25 fish.

(310) Spring Creek (Benton County): Selective gear rules.

(311) Spring Hill Reservoir (Black Lake, Lower Wheeler Reservoir) (Chelan County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(d) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Trout: Daily limit 1, minimum length 18 inches.

(312) Spring Lake (Columbia County): It is unlawful to fish from any floating device.

(313) Spring Lakes (Upper and Lower) (Grant County): Open March 1 through September 30.

(314) Springdale Pond (Lucky Duck Pond) (Stevens County): Open to juvenile anglers, senior anglers, and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only.

(315) Spruce Creek (tributary to South Fork Tieton River) (Yakima County): Closed waters.

(316) Starvation Lake (Stevens County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(317) Starzman Lakes (Okanogan County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.

(318) Stehekin River (Chelan County): From the mouth (Powerline crossing) upstream and tributaries:

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release wild cutthroat.

(319) Stratford/Brook Lake (Grant County): Open March 1 through September 30.

(320) Sugarloaf Lake (Okanogan County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.

(321) Sullivan Creek and tributaries (Pend Oreille County):

(a) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release cutthroat trout.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(322) Sullivan Lake (Pend Oreille County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Trout: Daily limit 2; minimum length 14 inches.

(323) Summit Lake (Okanogan County): Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.

(324) Summit Lake (Stevens County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(325) Swan Lake (Ferry County): It is unlawful to use lead weights or lead jigs that measure 1 1/2 inch or less along the longest axis.

(326) Swauk Creek and tributaries (Kittitas County): Selective gear rules.

(327) Taneum Creek and tributaries (Kittitas County): Selective gear rules.

(328) Teal Lakes (North and South) (Grant/Adams counties): Open the fourth Saturday in April through September 30.

(329) Teanaway River (Kittitas County), and tributaries except North Fork: Selective gear rules.

(330) Teanaway River, North Fork (Kittitas County):

(a) From the mouth to Beverly Creek and tributaries; including Beverly Creek:

(i) Selective gear rules.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release trout.

(b) From Beverly Creek to the impassable waterfall at the end of USFS Road 9737: Closed waters.

(331) Tern Lake (Grant County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Trout: Daily limit 1; minimum length 18 inches.

(332) Thirtymile Creek (tributary to Chewuch River) (Okanogan County): From mouth upstream to falls (approximately 700 feet): Closed waters.

(333) Tieton River (Yakima County):

(a) It is permissible to fish up to the base of Tieton (Rimrock) Dam.

(b) Selective gear rules apply.

(334) Tieton River, North Fork (Yakima County):

(a) From mouth to USFS Road 740 Bridge:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 15.

(ii) Selective gear rules.

(b) The Clear Lake spillway channel: Closed waters.

(d) The mainstem and tributaries including that portion of the river that flows through the dry lakebed of Rimrock Reservoir, upstream of Clear Lake:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 15.

(ii) Selective gear rules.

(335) Tieton River, South Fork (Yakima County): From the bridge on USFS Road 1200 to bridge on USFS road 1070: Closed waters.

(336) Tillicum Creek (tributary to Mad River) (Chelan River):

(a) From mouth to the intersection of USFS 5800 and USFS 5808: Closed waters.

(b) From the intersection of USFS 5800 and USFS 5808 upstream (upstream 2.25 miles) including tributaries: Selective gear rules.

(337) Touchet River and tributaries (Columbia/Walla Walla counties):

(a) From the mouth to the confluence of the North and South Forks:

(i) All tributaries: Closed waters.

(ii) Game fish: Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through April 15; statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(A) November 1 through April 15: Release all fish except steelhead.

(B) August 1 through April 15: Hatchery steelhead daily limit 3, barbless hooks required.

(b) From the confluence of the North and South Forks upstream including both forks, Robinson Fork, and Wolf Fork:

(i) All other tributaries: Closed waters.

(ii) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 31.

(iii) Selective gear rules.

(338) Trout Lake (Ferry County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(339) Tucannon River (Columbia County):

(a) All tributaries are closed waters, except Pataha Creek.

(b) Mouth upstream to Tucannon Hatchery Road Bridge:

(i) November 1 through April 15: Release all fish except steelhead.

(ii) August 1 through April 15: Hatchery steelhead daily limit 3, barbless hooks required.

(d) Tucannon Hatchery Bridge to 500 feet above intake for Rainbow Lake: Closed waters.

(e) 500 feet above intake for Rainbow Lake to Cow Camp Bridge:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 31.

(ii) Selective gear rules.

(f) Cow Camp Bridge upstream: Closed waters.

(340) Tucquala Lake (Kittitas County):

(a) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.

(b) Statewide stream rules apply.

(341) Twentymile Creek (tributary to Chewuch River) (Okanogan County): From the mouth upstream to falls (approximately 0.75 miles): Closed waters.

(342) Twin Lakes, tributaries, and Twin Lakes Creek (outlet stream) to the confluence with the Napeequa River (Chelan County): Closed waters.

(343) Twisp River (Okanogan County):

(a) Mouth to War Creek:

(i) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 15.

(ii) Selective gear rules.

(iii) Release all fish.

(b) Twisp River tributaries from War Creek upstream except North Creek and North Fork Twisp River:

(i) Selective gear rules.

(ii) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(iii) Release all fish.

(344) Twisp River, North Fork (Okanogan County): From mouth to falls including tributaries: Closed waters.

(345) Umtanum Creek (Kittitas County): Selective gear rules.

(346) Union Creek (Yakima County): From the mouth to the falls: Closed waters.

(347) Upper Wheeler Reservoir (Chelan County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) Fly fishing only.

(d) Release all fish.

(348) Vic Meyers (Rainbow) Lake (Grant County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through September 30.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.

(349) Walla Walla River (Walla Walla County): From mouth to Washington/Oregon stateline:

(a) All tributaries except Touchet River and Mill Creek: Closed waters.

(b) Game fish: Open year-round; statewide minimum length/daily limit, except for trout and steelhead:

(i) Trout: Open the Saturday before Memorial day through October 31; statewide minimum length/daily limit.

(ii) Steelhead:

(A) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through July 31; daily limit 2 hatchery steelhead.

(B) Open August 1 through April 15; daily limit 3 hatchery steelhead, barbless hooks required.

(350) Wannacut Lake (Okanogan County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(351) Wapato Lake (Chelan County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(352) Ward Lake (Ferry County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit.

(353) Warden Lake (Grant County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through September 30.

(354) Warden Lake, South (Grant County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through September 30.

(355) Washburn Island Pond (Okanogan County):

(a) Open April 1 through September 30.

(b) An internal combustion motor may be attached to a floating device, but cannot be used.

(356) Washburn Lake (Okanogan County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Trout: Daily limit 1; minimum length 18 inches.

(d) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.

(357) Watson Lake (Columbia County):

(a) Open March 1 through November 30.

(b) It is unlawful to fish from any floating device.

(358) Wenaha River tributaries:

(a) Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through August 31.

(b) Selective gear rules.

(359) Wenas Creek (Yakima County): From the mouth to Wenas Lake, including tributaries: Selective gear rules.

(360) Wenatchee Lake (Chelan County):

(a) Selective gear rules.

(b) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except:

(i) Release trout.

(ii) Steelhead: Closed to fishing.

(iii) Kokanee: Closed to fishing.

(361) Wenatchee River (Chelan County):

(a) From the mouth to the Icicle Road Bridge: Game fish: Closed to fishing.

(b) From Icicle Road Bridge upstream to Lake Wenatchee: Closed waters.

(362) Whitepine Creek (Chelan County): From the mouth to Whitepine Creek Falls (1 mile upstream of mouth) and tributaries: Closed waters.

(363) White River (Chelan County): From the mouth to White River Falls and tributaries, except Napeequa River: Closed waters.

(364) Widgeon Lake (Grant County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through September 30.

(365) Williams Lake (Spokane County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(366) Williams Lake (Stevens County): Open the Friday after Thanksgiving through March 31.

(367) Wilson Creek (Kittitas County): From BNSF railroad bridge upstream: Selective gear rules.

(368) Winchester Wasteway (Grant County) (that portion within the Winchester Game Reserve): Open March 1 through September 30.

(369) Wolf Creek (Methow River tributary) (Okanogan County): Closed waters.

(370) Yakima River (Yakima County):

(a) Downstream of Highway 240 Bridge: Columbia River rules apply.

(b) From the Highway 240 Bridge to 400 feet downstream of the Horn Rapids (Wanawish) Dam:

(i) Open March 1 through October 31.

(ii) Chumming is permissible.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except: Release trout.

(iv) Barbless hooks required for steelhead.

(d) From the Horn Rapids (Wanawish) Dam to 200 feet downstream of the USBR Chandler Powerhouse:

(i) Open March 1 through October 31.

(ii) Chumming is permissible.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except: Release trout.

(iv) Barbless hooks required for steelhead.

(e) From 200 feet downstream of the USBR Chandler Powerhouse to 200 feet upstream of the Chandler Powerhouse:

(i) Open March 1 through August 31.

(ii) Chumming is permissible.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except: Release trout.

(iv) Barbless hooks required for steelhead.

(v) September 1 through October 31: Closed waters.

(f) From 200 feet upstream of the Chandler Powerhouse to the downstream side of the westbound I-82 Bridge in Prosser:

(i) Open March 1 through October 31.

(ii) Chumming is permissible.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except: Release trout.

(iv) Barbless hooks required for steelhead.

(g) From the downstream side of the westbound I-82 Bridge in Prosser to the Grant Avenue Bridge in Prosser:

(i) Open March 1 through October 31.

(ii) Chumming is permissible.

(iii) Fishing from a floating device is prohibited September 15 through November 15.

(iv) Game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except: Release trout.

(v) Barbless hooks required for steelhead.

(h) From Grant Avenue Bridge to Prosser Dam: Closed waters.

(i) From Prosser Dam to Highway 223 Bridge:

(i) Open March 1 through October 31.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except: Release trout.

(iii) Barbless hooks required for steelhead.

(j) From Highway 223 Bridge to 400 feet below the Sunnyside (Parker) Dam:

(i) Selective gear rules.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(iii) Whitefish:

(A) Open December 1 through the last day in February for whitefish only.

(B) Whitefish gear rules.

(k) From 400 feet below the Sunnyside (Parker) Dam to the dam: Closed waters.

(l) From the Sunnyside (Parker) Dam to the Yakima Avenue-Terrace Heights Bridge:

(i) Selective gear rules.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(iii) Whitefish:

(A) Open December 1 through the last day in February for whitefish only.

(B) Whitefish gear rules.

(m) From Yakima Avenue-Terrace Heights Bridge upstream 400 feet: Closed waters.

(n) From 400 feet upstream of the Yakima Avenue-Terrace Heights Bridge to 3,500 feet below Roza Dam:

(i) Selective gear rules.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.

(iii) Whitefish:

(A) Open December 1 through the last day in February for whitefish only.

(B) Whitefish gear rules.

(o) From 3,500 feet below Roza Dam to Roza Dam: Closed waters.

(p) From Roza Dam to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation restricted area signs: Open year-round.

(i) Selective gear rules.

(ii) Internal combustion motors are prohibited.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release trout.

(iv) Whitefish: December 1 through the last day in February: Whitefish gear rules.

(q) From the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation restricted area signs to the boat launch ramp on the Roza Access Area (approximately 1.3 river miles): Open year-round.

(i) Selective gear rules.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release trout.

(iii) Whitefish: December 1 through the last day in February: Whitefish gear rules.

(r) From the boat launch ramp on the Roza Access Area (approximately 1.3 river miles) to 400 feet below Easton Dam; including the portion of Wilson Creek from the mouth upstream to the BNSF railroad bridge: Open year-round.

(i) Selective gear rules.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release trout.

(iii) Whitefish: December 1 through the last day in February: Whitefish gear rules.

(s) From 400 feet below Easton Dam to the dam: Closed waters.

(t) From Easton Dam to the base of Keechelus Dam including Easton Lake:

(i) Selective gear rules.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release rainbow and cutthroat trout.

(371) Yakima Sportsmen's Park Ponds (Yakima County): Open to juvenile anglers, senior anglers, and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only.

(372) Yocum Lake (Pend Oreille County):

(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.

(b) It is unlawful to use lead weights or lead jigs that measure 1.5 inches or less along the longest axis.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 26-13-052 (Order 26-01), s 220-312-050, filed 6/11/26, effective 7/12/26
WSR 26-01-011 (Order 25-08), s 220-312-050, filed 12/4/25, effective 1/4/26
WSR 25-13-087 (Order 25-01), s 220-312-050, filed 6/16/25, effective 7/17/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 24-20-059 (Order 24-11), s 220-312-050, filed 9/25/24, effective 10/26/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 24-13-054 (Order 24-03), § 220-312-050, filed 6/14/24, effective 7/15/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.60.070. WSR 24-05-062 (Order 24-22), § 220-312-050, filed 2/20/24, effective 7/1/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 23-13-072 (Order 23-73), § 220-312-050, filed 6/14/23, effective 7/15/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-05-066 (Order 22-06), § 220-312-050, filed 2/11/22, effective 7/1/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 21-14-067 (Order 21-95), § 220-312-050, filed 7/2/21, effective 8/2/21
WSR 20-14-052 (Order 20-97), § 220-312-050, filed 6/25/20, effective 7/26/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 20-03-130 (Order 20-09), § 220-312-050, filed 1/17/20, effective 2/17/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 19-15-050 (Order 19-139), § 220-312-050, filed 7/12/19, effective 8/12/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.04.130. WSR 19-03-003 (Order 19-01), § 220-312-050, filed 1/2/19, effective 2/2/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 18-15-065 (Order 18-163), § 220-312-050, filed 7/16/18, effective 8/16/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 18-06-045 (Order 18-30), § 220-312-050, filed 3/1/18, effective 4/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 17-17-029, § 220-312-050, filed 8/8/17, effective 9/8/17
WSR 17-05-112 (Order 17-04), recodified as § 220-312-050, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17
WSR 16-23-002 (Order 16-280), § 220-310-195, filed 11/2/16, effective 12/3/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012 and 77.12.047. WSR 16-06-073 (Order 16-30), § 220-310-195, filed 2/26/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-13-081 (Order 15-177), § 220-310-195, filed 6/12/15, effective 7/13/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-06-065 and 15-06-006 (Order 15-033), § 220-310-195, filed 3/4/15 and 2/20/15, effective 7/1/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-16-027 (Order 14-185), § 220-310-195, filed 7/25/14, effective 8/25/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-04-120 (Order 14-26), § 220-310-195, filed 2/4/14, effective 3/7/14.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-312-060 Freshwater exceptions to statewide rules—Columbia.

WAC 220-312-060

The following exceptions to statewide rules apply to the Columbia River, including impoundments and all connecting sloughs, except Wells Ponds:

(1) General Columbia River rules:

(a) In the concurrent waters of the Columbia River between Washington and Oregon, the license of either state is valid when fishing from a vessel.

(i) Anglers must comply with the fishing regulations of the state in which they are fishing.

(ii) This subsection does not allow an angler licensed in Oregon to fish on the Washington shore, or in the sloughs or tributaries in Washington except as otherwise provided by department rule.

(iii) Anglers fishing the Columbia River are restricted to one limit, as defined by the laws of the state in which they are fishing, even if they are licensed by both states.

(b) It is unlawful to possess in the field salmon or steelhead mutilated so that size, species, or fin clip cannot be determined until the angler has reached their automobile or principal means of land transportation and completed his or her daily angling.

(c) Salmon and trout handling rules provided in WAC 220-310-100 apply to the Columbia River, except from February 15 through June 15 in the mainstem Columbia from the Rocky Point/Tongue Point line upstream to the Washington-Oregon border where WAC 220-310-100 applies only to anglers fishing from vessels less than 30 feet in length (as substantiated by Coast Guard documentation or Marine Board registration).

(d) From Buoy 10 to the Highway 395 Bridge in Pasco:

(i) From May 16 through July 31: Continuing to fish for salmon or steelhead is prohibited once the adult salmon or steelhead portion of the daily limit has been retained.

(ii) From August 1 through December 31: Each angler aboard a vessel may deploy salmon/steelhead angling gear until the salmon/steelhead limit for all anglers aboard has been achieved.

(iii) Barbless hooks are required for salmon and steelhead.

(e) Open year-round unless otherwise provided.

(f) Year-round night closure for salmon and steelhead fishing from Buoy 10 to Priest Rapids Dam.

(2) Rules by river section:

(a) Fishing from the north jetty is permissible when Marine Area 1 or Buoy 10 areas are open for salmon, and the limit and minimum size restrictions follow the most liberal regulations if both areas are open. Only single point barbless hooks may be used for salmon and steelhead.

(b) From a true north-south line through Buoy 10to the Megler Astoria Bridge:

(i) The Youngs Bay Control Zone is defined as those waters southerly of a line originating on the Oregon shore at the east end of the seawall at the Warrenton Fiber log yard (approximately river mile 10.1) northeasterly through green navigation buoys 29, 31, 33, and 35A to the center of the Astoria-Megler Bridge abutment adjacent to, and north of the ship channel, and continuing southerly in line with the center of the Megler Bridge span to the Oregon shore.

(ii) The Youngs Bay Control Zone is closed to recreational angling from August 1 through September 15.

(iii) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release trout.

(iv) Salmon and steelhead:

(A) April 1 through July 31: Closed.

(B) Open August 1 through August 9:

(I) Daily limit 2; of which only 1 may be a Chinook.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except Chinook and hatchery coho.

(III) Chinook minimum length 24 inches.

(IV) Coho minimum length 16 inches.

(I) Daily limit 2; of which 1 may be a Chinook.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.

(III) Chinook minimum length 24 inches.

(IV) Coho minimum length 16 inches.

(D) Open August 25 through September 2:

(I) Daily limit 2; of which 1 may be a Chinook.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except Chinook and hatchery coho.

(III) Chinook minimum length 24 inches.

(IV) Coho minimum length 16 inches.

(E) Open September 3 through September 30:

(I) Daily limit 2.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except hatchery coho.

(III) Coho minimum length 16 inches.

(F) Open October 1 through October 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except hatchery coho.

(III) Salmon minimum length 12 inches.

(G) Open November 1 through December 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon, or 2 hatchery steelhead, or 1 of each may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery coho.

(III) Salmon minimum length 12 inches.

(H) Open January 1 through the last day of February:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon, or 2 hatchery steelhead, or 1 of each, may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery Chinook.

(I) Open March 1 through March 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 1 adult salmon, or 2 hatchery steelhead, or 1 of each, may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery Chinook.

(v) Shad:

(A) April 1 through May 15: Closed.

(B) Open May 16 through March 31.

(vi) Forage fish and bottomfish: Marine Area 1 general rules apply; eulachon closed.

(c) From the Megler Astoria Bridge to a projected line from Rocky Point on the Washington bank through Red Buoy 44 to the red navigation marker 2 at Tongue Point on the Oregon bank:

(i) Game fish: Statewide minimum length/daily limit, except: Release trout.

(ii) Salmon and steelhead:

(A) April 1 through June 15: Closed.

(B) Open from June 16 through July 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 1 hatchery steelhead may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery jack Chinook.

(I) Daily limit 2; of which 1 may be a Chinook.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except hatchery coho and Chinook.

(III) Chinook minimum length 24 inches.

(IV) Coho minimum length 16 inches.

(D) Open August 10 through August 24:

(I) Daily limit 2; of which 1 may be a Chinook.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.

(III) Chinook minimum length 24 inches.

(IV) Coho minimum length 16 inches.

(E) Open August 25 through September 2:

(I) Daily limit 2; of which 1 may be a Chinook.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except Chinook and hatchery coho.

(III) Chinook minimum length 24 inches.

(IV) Coho minimum length 16 inches.

(F) Open September 3 through September 30:

(I) Daily limit 2.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except hatchery coho.

(III) Coho minimum length 16 inches.

(G) Open October 1 through October 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except hatchery coho.

(III) Salmon minimum length 12 inches.

(H) Open November 1 through December 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon, or 2 hatchery steelhead, or 1 of each may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery coho.

(III) Salmon minimum length 12 inches.

(I) Open January 1 through the last day of February:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon, or 2 hatchery steelhead or 1 of each may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery Chinook.

(J) Open March 1 through March 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 1 adult salmon, or 2 hatchery steelhead, or 1 of each, may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery Chinook.

(iii) Shad:

(A) April 1 through May 15: Closed.

(B) Open May 16 through March 31.

(iv) Forage fish and bottomfish: Marine Area 1 general rules apply; eulachon closed.

(d) From a line at Rocky Point on the Washington bank through Red Buoy 44 to red navigation marker 2 at Tongue Point on the Oregon bank upstream to a line at the west end of Puget Island projected from green navigation marker 39 on the Washington bank to green navigation marker 41, then to red navigation marker 42, and terminating at red navigation marker 44A on the Oregon bank includes Blind Slough Select Area and Knappa Slough Select Area:

(i) Blind Slough Select Area and Knappa Slough Select Area:

(A) The Blind Slough Select Area is defined as waters of Blind Slough and Gnat Creek from a north-south line represented by regulatory markers at the mouth of Blind Slough upstream to a regulatory marker in Gnat Creek located approximately 0.5 miles southeasterly (upstream) of the Barendse Road Bridge.

(B) The Knappa Slough Select Area is defined as waters of Knappa Slough, Calendar Slough, and Big Creek Slough bounded to the north (upstream) by a line projecting from a regulatory marker on the eastern shore of Karlson Island to the northernmost regulatory marker at the mouth of Blind Slough and bounded to the west (downstream) by a line projecting southerly from a regulatory marker on the southwestern tip of Karlson Island through regulatory markers on the western tips of Minaker Island to a marker on the Oregon shore.

(D) Salmon: Daily limit is 2 adult salmon or 2 steelhead or 1 of each and 5 jacks. No more than 2 daily jack limits in possession. 12 inches minimum size. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook, hatchery coho, and hatchery steelhead. Use of barbed hooks allowed.

(E) Shad: Open year-round.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except:

(A) Trout: Open May 16 through March 31:

(B) Daily limit 2 hatchery cutthroat; minimum length 12 inches.

(D) Barbless hooks required for cutthroat trout.

(iii) Salmon and steelhead:

(A) April 1 through May 15: Closed.

(B) Open May 16 through June 15:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 hatchery steelhead may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery jack Chinook.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 1 hatchery steelhead may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery jack Chinook.

(D) Open August 1 through August 9:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults of which 1 may be a Chinook.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except Chinook and hatchery coho.

(E) Open August 10 through August 24:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults of which 1 may be a Chinook.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.

(III) Salmon minimum length 12 inches.

(F) Open August 25 through September 2:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults of which 1 may be a Chinook.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except Chinook and hatchery coho.

(III) Salmon minimum length 12 inches.

(G) Open September 3 through October 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except hatchery coho.

(III) Coho minimum length 12 inches.

(H) Open November 1 through December 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adult salmon, or 2 hatchery steelhead, or 1 of each may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery coho.

(I) Open January 1 through the last day of February:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon or 2 hatchery steelhead or 1 of each may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery Chinook.

(J) Open March 1 through March 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 1 adult salmon, or 2 hatchery steelhead, or 1 of each, may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery Chinook.

(iv) Shad:

(A) April 1 through May 15: Closed.

(B) Open May 16 through March 31.

(e) From a line at the west end of Puget Island projected from green navigation marker 39 on the Washington bank to green navigation marker 41, then to red navigation marker 42, and terminating at red navigation marker 44A on the Oregon bank, upstream to the Longview Bridge:

(i) Game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except:

(A) Trout: Open May 16 through March 31.

(B) Release all trout except hatchery cutthroat.

(D) Barbless hooks are required for cutthroat trout.

(ii) Salmon and steelhead:

(A) April 1 through May 15: Closed.

(B) Open May 16 through June 15:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 hatchery steelhead may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery jack Chinook.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 1 hatchery steelhead may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery jack Chinook.

(D) Open August 1 through September 2:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults of which 1 may be a Chinook.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except Chinook and hatchery coho.

(E) September 3 through September 30: Closed.

(F) Open October 1 through October 15:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except coho.

(G) Open October 16 through October 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except hatchery coho.

(H) Open November 1 through December 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon, or 2 hatchery steelhead or 1 of each may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery coho.

(I) Open January 1 through the last day of February:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon or 2 hatchery steelhead or 1 of each may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery Chinook.

(J) Open March 1 through March 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 1 adult salmon, or 2 hatchery steelhead, or 1 of each, may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery Chinook.

(iii) Shad:

(A) April 1 through May 15: Closed.

(B) Open May 16 through March 31.

(f) From the Longview Bridge to a line projected from the Warrior Rock lighthouse to the marker atop the piling dolphin located at the downstream end of Bachelor Island on the Washington shore (Warrior Rock line):

(i) Game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except:

(A) Trout: Open May 16 through March 31.

(B) Release all trout except hatchery cutthroat.

(D) Barbless hooks are required for cutthroat trout.

(ii) Salmon and steelhead:

(A) April 1 through May 15: Closed.

(B) Open May 16 through June 15:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 hatchery steelhead may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery jack Chinook.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 1 hatchery steelhead may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery jack Chinook.

(D) Open August 1 through September 2:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon of which 1 may be a Chinook may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except Chinook and hatchery coho.

(E) September 3 through September 30: Closed.

(F) Open October 1 through October 15:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except coho.

(G) Open October 16 through October 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except hatchery coho.

(H) Open November 1 through December 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon, of which 2 hatchery steelhead may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery coho.

(I) Open January 1 through the last day of February:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon or 2 hatchery steelhead or 1 of each may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery Chinook.

(J) Open March 1 through March 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 1 adult salmon, or 2 hatchery steelhead, or 1 of each, may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery Chinook.

(iii) Shad:

(A) April 1 through May 15: Closed.

(B) Open May 16 through March 31.

(g) From a line projected from the Warrior Rock lighthouse to the marker atop the piling dolphin located at the downstream end of Bachelor Island on the Washington shore (Warrior Rock line) to the I-5 Bridge:

(i) Game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except:

(A) Trout: Open May 16 through March 31.

(B) Release all trout except hatchery cutthroat.

(D) Barbless hooks are required for cutthroat trout.

(ii) Salmon and steelhead:

(A) April 1 through May 15: Closed.

(B) Open May 16 through June 15:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 hatchery steelhead may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery jack Chinook.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 1 hatchery steelhead may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery jack Chinook.

(D) Open August 1 through September 11:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults of which 1 may be a Chinook.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except Chinook and hatchery coho.

(E) Open September 12 through September 15:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults of which 1 may be a Chinook.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except Chinook and coho.

(F) September 16 through September 30: Closed.

(G) Open October 1 through October 15:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except coho.

(H) Open October 16 through October 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except hatchery coho.

(I) Open November 1 through December 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon, or 2 hatchery steelhead or 1 of each may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery coho.

(J) Open January 1 through the last day of February:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon or 2 hatchery steelhead or 1 of each may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery Chinook.

(K) Open March 1 through March 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 1 adult salmon, or 2 hatchery steelhead, or 1 of each, may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery Chinook.

(iii) Shad:

(A) April 1 through May 15: Closed.

(B) Open May 16 through March 31.

(h) From the I-5 Bridge to a line crossing the Columbia from Navigation Marker 82 on the Oregon shore westerly to the boundary marker on the Washington shore upstream of Fir Point 9 miles downstream from Bonneville Dam:

(i) Game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except: Release all trout.

(ii) Salmon and steelhead:

(A) April 1 through June 15: Closed.

(B) Open June 16 through July 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 1 hatchery steelhead may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery jack Chinook.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon of which 1 may be a Chinook may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except Chinook and hatchery coho.

(D) Open September 12 through September 15:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon of which 1 may be a Chinook may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except Chinook and coho.

(E) September 16 through September 30: Closed.

(F) Open October 1 through October 15:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except coho.

(G) Open October 16 through October 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except hatchery coho.

(H) Open November 1 through December 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon, or 2 hatchery steelhead, or 1 of each may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery coho.

(I) Open January 1 through March 31:

(I) Daily limit 2 hatchery steelhead.

(II) Release all salmon.

(iii) Shad:

(A) April 1 through May 15: Closed.

(B) Open May 16 through March 31.

(i) Camas Slough:

(i) It is permissible for an angler licensed in Oregon or Washington to fish from a floating device.

(ii) In the waters of the Columbia River downstream from the mouth of the Washougal River, north of Lady Island, and downstream of the Highway 14 Bridge at the upstream end of Lady Island.

(iii) Additional angling rules for Camas Slough are the same as the special rules or effective emergency rule in the adjacent mainstem Columbia.

(j) From a line between the upstream end of Sand Island (near Rooster Rock) on the Columbia River, to the boundary marker on the Oregon shore, downstream to a line between the lower end of Sand Island and the boundary marker on the Oregon shore:

(i) January 1 through April 30: Closed waters.

(ii) Game fish:

(A) Open May 1 through December 31.

(B) Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except: Release all trout.

(iii) Salmon and steelhead:

(A) May 1 through June 15: Closed.

(B) Open June 16 through July 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 1 hatchery steelhead may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery jack Chinook.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon of which 1 may be a Chinook.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except Chinook and hatchery coho.

(D) Open September 12 through September 15:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon of which 1 may be a Chinook.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except Chinook and coho.

(E) September 16 through September 30: Closed.

(F) Open October 1 through October 15:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except coho.

(G) Open October 16 through October 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except hatchery coho.

(H) Open November 1 through December 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon, or 2 hatchery steelhead, or 1 of each may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery coho.

(I) January 1 through April 30: Closed waters.

(iv) Shad:

(A) May 1 through May 15: Closed.

(B) Open May 16 through December 31.

(k) From a line crossing the Columbia from Navigation Marker 82 on the Oregon shore westerly to the boundary marker on the Washington shore upstream of Fir Point 9 miles downstream from Bonneville Dam to Beacon Rock:

(i) Game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except: Release all trout.

(ii) Salmon and steelhead:

(A) April 1 through June 15: Closed.

(B) Open June 16 through July 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 1 hatchery steelhead may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery jack Chinook.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults of which 1 may be a Chinook.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except Chinook and hatchery coho.

(D) Open September 12 through September 15:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults of which 1 may be a Chinook.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except Chinook and coho.

(E) September 16 through September 30: Closed.

(F) Open October 1 through October 15:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except coho.

(G) Open October 16 through October 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except hatchery coho.

(H) Open November 1 through December 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon, or 2 hatchery steelhead, or 1 of each may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery coho.

(I) Open January 1 through March 31:

(I) Daily limit 2 hatchery steelhead.

(II) Release all salmon.

(iii) Shad:

(A) April 1 through May 15: Closed.

(B) Open May 16 through March 31.

(l) From Beacon Rock to a line from the Hamilton Island boat ramp to an Oregon boundary marker on the westernmost point of Robins Island to a marker on the Oregon mainland shore:

(i) Game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except: Release all trout.

(ii) Salmon and steelhead:

(A) April 1 through June 15: Closed.

(B) Open June 16 through July 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 1 hatchery steelhead may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery jack Chinook.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon of which 1 may be a Chinook may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except Chinook and hatchery coho.

(D) Open September 12 through September 15:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon of which 1 may be a Chinook may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except Chinook and coho.

(E) September 16 through September 30: Closed.

(F) Open October 1 through October 15:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except coho.

(G) Open October 16 through October 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except hatchery coho.

(H) November 1 through December 31: Closed.

(I) Open January 1 through March 31:

(I) Daily limit 2 hatchery steelhead.

(II) Release all salmon.

(iii) Shad:

(A) April 1 through May 15: Closed.

(B) Open May 16 through March 31.

(m) From a line from the Hamilton Island boat ramp to an Oregon boundary marker on the westernmost point of Robins Island to a marker on the Oregon mainland shore to a line projected from a boundary marker about 4,000 feet downstream from the fish ladder at the new Bonneville Dam Powerhouse south to the downstream end of Cascade Island and across to the Oregon angling boundary on Bradford Island (about 850 feet downstream from the fish ladder):

(i) Tanner Creek Mouth Area is defined as: From a line between markers located on the Oregon shore 450 feet downstream and 150 feet upstream of the Tanner Creek mouth out to the center of Columbia River.

(ii) The Tanner Creek Mouth Area is closed to recreational angling from August 16 through October 15.

(iii) It is unlawful to fish from any floating device.

(iv) Closed to any method of angling except hand-casted gear from shore.

(v) Game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except: Release all trout.

(vi) Salmon and steelhead:

(A) April 1 through June 15: Closed.

(B) Open June 16 through July 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 1 hatchery steelhead may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery jack Chinook.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon of which 1 may be a Chinook may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except Chinook and hatchery coho.

(D) Open September 12 through September 15:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon of which 1 may be a Chinook may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except Chinook and coho.

(E) September 16 through September 30: Closed.

(F) Open October 1 through October 15:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except coho.

(G) Open October 16 through October 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except hatchery coho.

(H) Open November 1 through December 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon, or 2 hatchery steelhead, or 1 of each may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery coho.

(I) Open January 1 through March 31:

(I) Daily limit 2 hatchery steelhead.

(II) Release all salmon.

(vii) Shad:

(A) April 1 through May 15: Closed.

(B) Open May 16 through March 31.

(n) Inside the south navigation lock at Bonneville Dam, from a marker on the westernmost point of Robins Island to a marker on the Oregon mainland shore: Closed waters.

(o) From a boundary marker about 4,000 feet downstream from the fish ladder at the new Bonneville Dam Powerhouse south to the downstream end of Cascade Island and across to the Oregon angling boundary on Bradford Island (about 850 feet downstream from the fish ladder) to a point 600 feet below the fish ladder at Bonneville Dam powerhouse:

(i) It is unlawful to fish from any floating device.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except: Release all trout.

(iii) Salmon and steelhead:

(A) April 1 through June 15: Closed.

(B) Open June 16 through July 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 1 hatchery steelhead may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery jack Chinook.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon of which 1 may be a Chinook.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except Chinook and hatchery coho.

(D) Open September 12 through September 15:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon of which 1 may be a Chinook.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except Chinook and coho.

(E) September 16 through September 30: Closed.

(F) Open October 1 through October 15:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except coho.

(G) Open October 16 through October 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except hatchery coho.

(H) Open November 1 through December 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon, or 2 hatchery steelhead, or 1 of each may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery coho.

(I) Open January 1 through March 31:

(I) Daily limit 2 hatchery steelhead.

(II) Release all salmon.

(iv) Shad:

(A) April 1 through May 15: Closed.

(B) Open May 16 through March 31.

(p) From a point 600 feet below the fish ladder at the new Bonneville Dam Powerhouse to the upstream line of Bonneville Dam: Closed waters.

(q) From Bonneville Dam to the Hood River Bridge:

(i) Game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except: Release all trout.

(ii) Salmon and steelhead:

(A) When open from March 16 through June 15: Bank fishing only.

(B) When open from March 16 through June 15: Only hand-cast lines may be used.

(C) When open from March 16 through June 15: It is unlawful to use a floating device to set lines for salmon and steelhead.

(D) When open from August 1 through October 15: Anti-snagging rule applies. When the anti-snagging rule is in effect, only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.

(E) April 1 through June 15: Closed.

(F) Open June 16 through July 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 1 hatchery steelhead may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery jack Chinook.

(G) Open August 1 through September 11:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon of which 1 may be a Chinook.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except Chinook and hatchery coho.

(H) Open September 12 through September 15:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon of which 1 may be a Chinook.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except Chinook and coho.

(I) September 16 through September 30: Closed.

(J) Open October 1 through October 15:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except coho.

(K) Open October 16 through October 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except hatchery coho.

(L) Open November 1 through December 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon, or 2 hatchery steelhead, or 1 of each may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery coho.

(M) Open January 1 through March 31:

(I) Daily limit 2 hatchery steelhead.

(II) Release all salmon.

(r) Waters within 1/4 mile of the USFWS Spring Creek Hatchery grounds between posted markers located 1/4 mile on either side of the fish ladder entrance: Closed waters.

(s) From Hood River Bridge to the Tower Island power lines:

(i) Game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except: Release all trout.

(ii) Salmon and steelhead:

(A) When open from March 16 through June 15: Bank fishing only.

(B) When open from March 16 through June 15: Only hand-cast lines may be used.

(C) When open from March 16 through June 15: It is unlawful to use a floating device to set lines for salmon and steelhead.

(D) When open from August 1 through October 15: Anti-snagging rule applies. When the anti-snagging rule is in effect, only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.

(E) April 1 through June 15: Closed.

(F) Open June 16 through July 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 1 hatchery steelhead may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery jack Chinook.

(G) Open August 1 through September 15:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon of which 1 may be a Chinook.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except Chinook and coho.

(H) September 16 through September 30: Closed.

(I) Open October 1 through October 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except coho.

(J) Open November 1 through December 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon, or 2 hatchery steelhead, or 1 of each may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except coho.

(K) Open January 1 through March 31:

(I) Daily limit 2 hatchery steelhead.

(II) Release all salmon.

(t) From Tower Island power lines to a line from the east (upstream) dock at the Port of The Dalles boat ramp straight across to a boundary marker on the Washington shore (approximately 1.8 miles below The Dalles Dam):

(i) Game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except: Release all trout.

(ii) Salmon and steelhead:

(A) When open from August 1 through October 15: Anti-snagging rule applies. When the anti-snagging rule is in effect, only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.

(B) April 1 through June 15: Closed.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 1 hatchery steelhead may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery jack Chinook.

(D) Open August 1 through September 15:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon of which 1 may be a Chinook.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except Chinook and coho.

(E) September 16 through September 30: Closed.

(F) Open October 1 through October 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except coho.

(G) Open November 1 through December 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon, or 2 hatchery steelhead, or 1 of each may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except coho.

(H) Open January 1 through March 31:

(I) Daily limit 2 hatchery steelhead.

(II) Release all salmon.

(u) From a line from the east (upstream) dock at the Port of The Dalles boat ramp straight across to a boundary marker on the Washington shore to the upstream side of the Interstate (Highway 197) Bridge:

(i) Game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except: Release all trout.

(ii) Salmon and steelhead:

(A) When open from August 1 through October 15: Anti-snagging rule applies. When the anti-snagging rule is in effect, only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.

(B) April 1 through June 15: Closed.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 1 hatchery steelhead may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery jack Chinook.

(D) Open August 1 through September 15:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon of which 1 may be a Chinook may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except Chinook and coho.

(E) September 16 through September 30: Closed.

(F) Open October 1 through October 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except coho.

(G) Open November 1 through December 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon, or 2 hatchery steelhead, or 1 of each may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except coho.

(H) Open January 1 through March 31:

(I) Daily limit 2 hatchery steelhead.

(II) Release all salmon.

(v) From the Washington shore from the upstream side of the Interstate (Highway 197) Bridge to the navigation lock wall:

(i) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except: Release all trout.

(iii) Salmon and steelhead:

(A) When open from August 1 through October 15: Anti-snagging rule applies. When the anti-snagging rule is in effect, only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.

(B) April 1 through June 15: Closed.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 1 hatchery steelhead may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery jack Chinook.

(D) Open August 1 through September 15:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon of which 1 may be a Chinook may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except Chinook and coho.

(E) September 16 through September 30: Closed.

(F) Open October 1 through October 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except coho.

(G) Open November 1 through December 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon, or 2 hatchery steelhead, or 1 of each may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except coho.

(H) Open January 1 through March 31:

(I) Daily limit 2 hatchery steelhead.

(II) Release all salmon.

(w) From the Interstate (Highway 197) Bridge to the upstream line of The Dalles Dam except the Washington shore from the upstream side of the Interstate Bridge to the navigation lock wall: Closed waters.

(x) From The Dalles Dam to a line starting from a fishing boundary sign on the Washington north shore located approximately 1,300 feet upstream of The Dalles Dam and Lock boat ramp projected easterly across the Columbia River to a boundary sign on the Washington southern shore located approximately 200 feet above the fish ladder exit:

(i) Game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except: Release all trout.

(ii) Salmon and steelhead: Closed.

(y) From a line starting from a fishing boundary sign on the Washington north shore located approximately 1,300 feet upstream of The Dalles Dam and Lock boat ramp projected easterly across the Columbia River to a boundary sign on the Washington southern shore located approximately 200 feet above the fish ladder exit to the west end of the grain silo at Rufus, Oregon 2.4 miles downstream of John Day Dam:

(i) Game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except: Release all trout.

(ii) Salmon and steelhead:

(A) When open August 1 through October 15: Anti-snagging rule applies. When the anti-snagging rule is in effect, only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.

(B) Open June 16 through July 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 1 hatchery steelhead may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery jack Chinook.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon of which 1 may be Chinook and 1 hatchery steelhead may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except Chinook and coho.

(D) September 1 through September 15:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon of which 1 may be a Chinook may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except Chinook and coho.

(E) September 16 through September 30: Closed.

(F) Open October 1 through December 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except coho.

(G) Open January 1 through March 31:

(I) Daily limit 2 hatchery steelhead.

(II) Release all salmon.

(H) April 1 through June 15: Closed.

(z) From the west end of the grain silo at Rufus, Oregon 2.4 miles downstream of John Day Dam to markers approximately 3,000 feet downstream of John Day Dam:

(i) Game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except: Release all trout.

(ii) Salmon and steelhead:

(A) When open August 1 through October 15: Anti-snagging rule applies. When the anti-snagging rule is in effect, only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.

(B) Open June 16 through July 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 1 hatchery steelhead may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery jack Chinook.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon of which 1 may be Chinook and 1 hatchery steelhead may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except Chinook and coho.

(D) September 1 through September 15:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon of which 1 may be a Chinook may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except Chinook and coho.

(E) September 16 through September 30: Closed.

(F) Open October 1 through December 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except coho.

(G) Open January 1 through March 31:

(I) Daily limit 2 hatchery steelhead.

(II) Release all salmon.

(H) April 1 through June 15: Closed.

(aa) From markers approximately 3,000 feet downstream of John Day Dam to 400 feet below the fishway entrance:

(i) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except: Release all trout.

(iii) Salmon and steelhead:

(A) When open August 1 through October 15: Anti-snagging rule applies. When the anti-snagging rule is in effect, only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.

(B) Open June 16 through July 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 1 hatchery steelhead may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery jack Chinook.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon of which 1 may be Chinook and 1 hatchery steelhead may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except Chinook and coho.

(D) September 1 through September 15:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon of which 1 may be a Chinook may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except Chinook and coho.

(E) September 16 through September 30: Closed.

(F) Open October 1 through December 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except coho.

(G) Open January 1 through March 31:

(I) Daily limit 2 hatchery steelhead.

(II) Release all salmon.

(H) April 1 through June 15: Closed.

(bb) From 400 feet below the John Day Dam fishway entrance to the upstream line of John Day Dam: Closed waters.

(cc) From John Day Dam to a line from the grain elevators at Patterson Ferry Road on the Oregon shore, straight across to a marker on the Washington shore at the west end of the old concrete foundation:

(i) Game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except: Release all trout.

(ii) Salmon and steelhead:

(A) When open August 1 through October 15: Anti-snagging rule applies. When the anti-snagging rule is in effect, only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.

(B) Open June 16 through July 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 1 hatchery steelhead may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery jack Chinook.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon of which 1 may be Chinook and 1 hatchery steelhead may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except Chinook and coho.

(D) September 1 through September 15:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon of which 1 may be a Chinook may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except Chinook and coho.

(E) September 16 through September 30: Closed.

(F) Open October 1 through December 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except coho.

(G) Open January 1 through March 31:

(I) Daily limit 2 hatchery steelhead.

(II) Release all salmon.

(H) April 1 through June 15: Closed.

(dd) From a line from the grain elevators at Patterson Ferry Road on the Oregon shore, straight across to a marker on the Washington shore at the west end of the old concrete foundation to the Interstate 82/Highway 395 Bridge:

(i) Game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except: Release all trout.

(ii) Salmon and steelhead:

(A) When open August 1 through October 15: Anti-snagging rule applies. When the anti-snagging rule is in effect, only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.

(B) Open June 16 through July 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 1 hatchery steelhead may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery jack Chinook.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon of which 1 may be Chinook and 1 hatchery steelhead may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except Chinook and coho.

(D) September 1 through September 15:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon of which 1 may be a Chinook may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except Chinook and coho.

(E) September 16 through September 30: Closed.

(F) Open October 1 through December 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except coho.

(G) Open January 1 through March 31:

(I) Daily limit 2 hatchery steelhead.

(II) Release all salmon.

(H) April 1 through June 15: Closed.

(ee) From the Interstate 82/Highway 395 Bridge to a red and white marker on the Oregon shore on a line that intersects the downstream end of the wingwall of the boat lock near the Washington shore:

(i) Game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except: Release all trout.

(ii) Salmon and steelhead:

(A) When open August 1 through October 15: Anti-snagging rule applies. When the anti-snagging rule is in effect, only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.

(B) Open June 16 through July 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 1 hatchery steelhead may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery jack Chinook.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon of which 1 may be Chinook and 1 hatchery steelhead may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except Chinook and coho.

(D) September 1 through September 15:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon of which 1 may be a Chinook may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except Chinook and coho.

(E) September 16 through September 30: Closed.

(F) Open October 1 through December 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except coho.

(G) Open January 1 through March 31:

(I) Daily limit 2 hatchery steelhead.

(II) Release all salmon.

(H) April 1 through June 15: Closed.

(ff) From a line across the river from the red and white marker on the Oregon shore on a line that intersects the downstream end of the wingwall of the boat lock near the Washington shore to the upstream line of McNary Dam: Closed waters.

(gg) From McNary Dam to Highway 730 at Washington/Oregon border:

(i) Game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except: Release all trout.

(ii) Salmon and steelhead:

(A) When open August 1 through October 15: Anti-snagging rule applies. When the anti-snagging rule is in effect, only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.

(B) Open June 16 through July 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 1 hatchery steelhead may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery jack Chinook.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon of which 1 may be Chinook and 1 hatchery steelhead may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except Chinook and coho.

(D) September 1 through September 15:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon of which 1 may be a Chinook may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except Chinook and coho.

(E) September 16 through September 30: Closed.

(F) Open October 1 through December 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except coho.

(G) Open January 1 through March 31:

(I) Daily limit 2 hatchery steelhead.

(II) Release all salmon.

(H) April 1 through June 15: Closed.

(hh) From Highway 730 at Washington/Oregon border to the Highway 395 Bridge at Pasco:

(i) Game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except: Release all trout.

(ii) Salmon and steelhead:

(A) When open August 1 through October 15: Anti-snagging rule applies. When the anti-snagging rule is in effect, only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.

(B) Open June 16 through July 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 1 hatchery steelhead may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except hatchery jack Chinook.

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon of which 1 may be Chinook and 1 hatchery steelhead may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon except Chinook and coho.

(D) September 1 through September 15:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 adult salmon of which 1 may be a Chinook may be retained.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except Chinook and coho.

(E) September 16 through September 30: Closed.

(F) Open October 1 through December 31:

(I) Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults.

(II) Release all salmon and steelhead except coho.

(G) January 1 through June 15: Closed.

(ii) From the Highway 395 Bridge at Pasco to Columbia Point (1/3 mile downstream of the Interstate 182 Bridge):

(i) Game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except: Release all trout.

(ii) Steelhead: Closed.

(iii) Salmon: Open September 15 through October 31: Daily limit 6; up to 1 adult salmon may be retained.

(jj) Within a 400 foot radius of the Columbia Irrigation District (CID) fish barrier at the mouth of the CID wasteway at Columbia Park: Closed waters.

(kk) From Columbia Point (1/3 mile downstream of the Interstate 182 Bridge) to the Interstate 182 Bridge:

(i) Game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except: Release all trout.

(ii) Steelhead: Closed.

(iii) Salmon:

(A) Open July 1 through July 15:

(I) Daily limit 4 sockeye only.

(II) Closed to fishing for and retaining coho and Chinook.

(III) Richland/Benton County side of river. Bank fishing only. Hand-casted lines from shore only.

(B) Open September 15 through October 31: Daily limit 6; up to 1 adult salmon may be retained.

(ll) From the Interstate 182 Bridge to a line between the Snyder Boat Launch and the Selph Landing Boat Launch:

(i) Game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except: Release all trout.

(ii) Steelhead: Open October 1 through March 31: Daily limit 1. Steelhead must be both adipose fin clipped and ventral fin clipped to be retained.

(iii) Salmon:

(A) Open July 1 through August 15:

(I) Daily limit 4 sockeye only.

(II) Closed to fishing for and retaining coho and Chinook.

(B) Open September 15 through December 31: Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults, of which up to 1 may be a wild Chinook.

(mm) From a line between the Snyder Boat Launch and the Selph Landing Boat Launch to WDFW markers 1/4 mile downstream from the South Columbia Basin Irrigation PE16.4 wasteway (Ringold wasteway) outlet:

(i) Game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except: Release all trout.

(ii) Steelhead: Open October 1 through March 31: Daily limit 1. Steelhead must be both adipose fin clipped and ventral fin clipped to be retained.

(iii) Salmon:

(A) Open July 1 through August 15:

(I) Daily limit 4 sockeye only.

(II) Closed to fishing for and retaining coho and Chinook.

(B) Open August 16 through December 31: Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults, of which up to 1 may be a wild Chinook.

(nn) West Branch Esquatzel Coulee Block 1 Irrigation Wasteway Lagoon in the Columbia River:

(i) September 1 through November 30: Closed waters.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except: Release all trout.

(iii) Steelhead: Closed to fishing for or retaining.

(iv) Salmon:

(A) Open July 1 through August 15:

(B) Daily limit 4 sockeye only.

(v) Open August 16 through August 31: Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults, of which up to 1 may be a wild Chinook.

(oo) From WDFW markers 1/4 mile downstream from the South Columbia Basin Irrigation PE16.4 wasteway (Ringold wasteway) outlet to WDFW markers 1/2 mile upstream from Ringold Springs Hatchery Creek:

(i) Game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except: Release all trout.

(ii) Steelhead:

(A) Open October 1 through March 31: Daily limit 1. Steelhead must be both adipose fin clipped and ventral fin clipped to be retained.

(B) Open April 1 through April 15: Daily limit 1. Steelhead must be both adipose fin clipped and ventral fin clipped to be retained. Open only to fishing from the bank on the hatchery side of the river.

(iii) Salmon:

(A) Open July 1 through August 15:

(I) Daily limit 4 sockeye only.

(II) Closed to fishing for and retaining coho and Chinook.

(B) Open August 16 through December 31: Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults, of which up to 1 may be a wild Chinook.

(pp) Between the markers located 100 feet upstream and 100 feet downstream of the Ringold Springs Hatchery Creek, and extending 100 feet towards the middle of the river: Closed waters.

(qq) From WDFW markers 1/2 mile upstream from Ringold Springs Hatchery Creek to the Old Hanford townsite powerline crossing:

(i) Game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except: Release all trout.

(ii) Steelhead: Open October 1 through March 31: Daily limit 1. Steelhead must be both adipose fin clipped and ventral fin clipped to be retained.

(iii) Salmon:

(A) Open July 1 through August 15:

(I) Daily limit 4 sockeye only.

(II) Closed to fishing for and retaining coho and Chinook.

(B) Open August 16 through December 31: Daily limit 6; up to 2 may be adults, of which up to 1 may be a wild Chinook.

(rr) From the Old Hanford townsite powerline crossing to Vernita Bridge (Highway 24):

(i) Open February 1 through October 15.

(ii) Game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except: Release all trout.

(iii) Steelhead: Closed.

(iv) Salmon:

(A) Open July 1 through August 15:

(I) Daily limit 4 sockeye only.

(II) Closed to fishing for and retaining coho and Chinook.

(B) Open August 16 through October 15: Daily limit 6; up to 1 may be an adult.

(ss) From Vernita Bridge (Highway 24) to 400 feet downstream of the Priest Rapids Hatchery outlet channel (Jackson Creek):

(i) Game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except: Release all trout.

(ii) Steelhead: Closed.

(iii) Salmon:

(A) Open July 1 through August 15:

(I) Daily limit 4 sockeye only.

(II) Closed to fishing for and retaining coho and Chinook.

(B) Open August 16 through October 15: Daily limit 6; up to 1 may be an adult.

(tt) From the marker 400 feet downstream of the mouth of the Priest Rapids Hatchery outlet channel (Jackson Creek) to boundary markers 650 feet below the fish ladders at Priest Rapids Dam:

(i) Game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except: Release all trout.

(ii) Steelhead: Closed.

(iii) Salmon:

(A) Open July 1 through August 15:

(I) Daily limit 4 sockeye only.

(II) Closed to fishing for and retaining coho and Chinook.

(B) Open August 16 through October 15: Daily limit 6; up to 1 may be an adult.

(uu) At Priest Rapids Hatchery outlet channel (Jackson Creek) extending to midstream of the Columbia River between boundary markers located 400 feet downstream of outlet channel to 100 feet upstream: Closed waters.

(vv) From boundary markers 650 feet below the fish ladders at Priest Rapids Dam to the upstream line of the dam: Closed waters.

(ww) From Priest Rapids Dam to a line from boundary markers 750 feet downstream of the east fish ladder and 500 feet downstream of west fish ladder at Wanapum Dam:

(i) Game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except: Release all trout.

(ii) Steelhead: Closed.

(iii) Salmon:

(A) Open July 1 through August 31:

(I) Daily limit 4 sockeye only.

(II) Closed to fishing for and retaining coho and Chinook.

(B) Open September 1 through October 15: Daily limit 6 Chinook only; up to 2 adults may be retained. Closed to fishing for and retaining coho and sockeye.

(xx) From a line from boundary markers 750 feet downstream of the east fish ladder and 500 feet downstream of the west fish ladder to the Wanapum Dam: Closed waters.

(yy) From the Wanapum Dam to boundary markers 400 feet downstream of the fish ladders at Rock Island Dam:

(i) Game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except: Release all trout.

(ii) Steelhead: Closed.

(iii) Salmon:

(A) Open July 1 through August 31:

(I) Daily limit 4 sockeye only.

(II) Closed to fishing for and retaining coho and Chinook.

(B) Open September 1 through October 15: Daily limit 6 Chinook only; up to 2 adults may be retained. Closed to fishing for and retaining coho and sockeye.

(zz) From the boundary markers 400 feet downstream of the fish ladders at Rock Island Dam to the upstream line of the dam: Closed waters.

(aaa) From the upstream line of Rock Island Dam to boundary markers 400 feet downstream of the Rocky Reach Dam fish ladders:

(i) Game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except: Release all trout.

(ii) Steelhead: Closed.

(iii) Salmon: Open July 1 through August 31:

(A) Daily limit 4 sockeye only.

(B) Closed to fishing for and retaining coho and Chinook.

(bbb) From boundary markers 400 feet downstream of the Rocky Reach Dam fish ladders to the upstream line of Rocky Reach Dam: Closed waters.

(ccc) From the upstream line of Rocky Reach Dam to boundary markers 400 feet downstream of the spawning channel discharge (on Chelan County side) and fish ladder at Wells Dam (on Douglas County side):

(i) Game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except: Release all trout.

(ii) Steelhead: Closed.

(iii) Salmon: Open July 1 through August 31:

(A) Daily limit 4 sockeye only.

(B) Closed to fishing for and retaining coho and Chinook.

(ddd) From the boundary markers 400 feet downstream of the spawning channel discharge (on Chelan County side) and fish ladder at Wells Dam (on Douglas County side) to the upstream line of Wells Dam: Closed waters.

(eee) From Wells Dam to Highway 173 Bridge at Brewster:

(i) Game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except: Hatchery trout: Open July 16 through August 15. Minimum size 12 inches. Daily limit 10. Barbless hooks required.

(ii) Steelhead: Closed.

(iii) Salmon: Open July 16 through August 31:

(A) Daily limit 4 sockeye only.

(B) Closed to fishing for and retaining coho and Chinook.

(fff) From Highway 173 Bridge at Brewster tothe Highway 17 Bridge:

(i) Game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except: Hatchery trout: Open July 1 through August 15. Minimum 12 inches. Daily limit 10. Barbless hooks required.

(ii) Steelhead: Closed.

(iii) Salmon: Open July 1 through August 31:

(A) Daily limit 4 sockeye only.

(B) Closed to fishing for and retaining coho and Chinook.

(ggg) From the Highway 17 Bridge to the Corps of Engineers safety marker on the Douglas County shore to the rock jetty at the upstream shoreline of Foster Creek:

(i) From the Okanogan County shore between Chief Joseph Dam and the Highway 17 Bridge: Closed waters.

(ii) From the Douglas County shore from Chief Joseph Dam to the rock jetty at the upstream shoreline of Foster Creek: Closed waters.

(iii) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device downstream of Chief Joseph Dam from the boundary marker to the Corps of Engineers safety zone marker.

(iv) Hatchery trout: Open July 1 through August 15. Minimum 12 inches. Daily limit 10. Barbless hooks required.

(v) Steelhead: Closed.

(vi) Salmon: Open July 1 through August 31:

(A) Daily limit 4 sockeye only.

(B) Closed to fishing for and retaining coho and Chinook.

(hhh) Above Chief Joseph Dam: See Rufus Woods Lake in WAC 220-312-050.

(iii) Above Grand Coulee Dam: See Lake Roosevelt in WAC 220-312-050.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 26-13-052 (Order 26-01), s 220-312-060, filed 6/11/26, effective 7/12/26
WSR 25-13-087 (Order 25-01), s 220-312-060, filed 6/16/25, effective 7/17/25
WSR 24-13-054 (Order 24-03), § 220-312-060, filed 6/14/24, effective 7/15/24
WSR 23-13-072 (Order 23-73), § 220-312-060, filed 6/14/23, effective 7/15/23
WSR 22-14-054 (Order 22-114), § 220-312-060, filed 6/29/22, effective 7/30/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-05-066 (Order 22-06), § 220-312-060, filed 2/11/22, effective 7/1/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 21-14-067 (Order 21-95), § 220-312-060, filed 7/2/21, effective 8/2/21
WSR 20-14-052 (Order 20-97), § 220-312-060, filed 6/25/20, effective 7/26/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 19-15-050 (Order 19-139), § 220-312-060, filed 7/12/19, effective 8/12/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.04.130. WSR 19-03-003 (Order 19-01), § 220-312-060, filed 1/2/19, effective 2/2/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 18-15-065 (Order 18-163), § 220-312-060, filed 7/16/18, effective 8/16/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 18-06-045 (Order 18-30), § 220-312-060, filed 3/1/18, effective 4/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 17-17-029, § 220-312-060, filed 8/8/17, effective 9/8/17
WSR 17-05-112 (Order 17-04), recodified as § 220-312-060, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17
WSR 16-14-038 (Order 16-158), § 220-310-200, filed 6/28/16, effective 7/29/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012 and 77.12.047. WSR 16-06-073 (Order 16-30), § 220-310-200, filed 2/26/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-13-081 (Order 15-177), § 220-310-200, filed 6/12/15, effective 7/13/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-06-065 and 15-06-006 (Order 15-033), § 220-310-200, filed 3/4/15 and 2/20/15, effective 7/1/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-16-027 (Order 14-185), § 220-310-200, filed 7/25/14, effective 8/25/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-04-120 (Order 14-26), § 220-310-200, filed 2/4/14, effective 3/7/14.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-312-070 Statewide freshwater hook rules.

(1) It is unlawful to use more than three hooks per line to fish in freshwater, except it is lawful to use forage fish jigger gear in the waters of the Columbia River downstream from a line between Rocky Point and Tongue Point.

(2) It is unlawful to use other than one single barbless hook to fish for sturgeon.

(3) Use of gear in violation of this section is an infraction, punishable under RCW 77.15.160.

(4) It is unlawful to possess fish or shellfish taken with gear in violation of the provisions of this section. Possession of fish or shellfish while using gear in violation of the provisions of this section is a rebuttable presumption that the fish or shellfish were taken with such gear. Possession of such fish or shellfish is punishable under RCW 77.15.380 Unlawful recreational fishing in the second degree—Penalty, unless the fish or shellfish are taken in the amounts or manner to constitute a violation of RCW 77.15.370 Unlawful recreational fishing in the first degree—Penalty.

History

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 § 220-312-070, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 10-07-105 (Order 10-64), § 220-56-123, filed 3/19/10, effective 5/1/10
WSR 06-09-021 (Order 06-67), § 220-56-123, filed 4/11/06, effective 5/12/06
WSR 06-05-085 (Order 06-23), § 220-56-123, filed 2/14/06, effective 5/1/06
WSR 05-17-007 (Order 05-168), § 220-56-123, filed 8/3/05, effective 9/3/05
WSR 04-24-030 (Order 04-306), § 220-56-123, filed 11/23/04, effective 12/24/04
WSR 01-06-036 (Order 01-24), § 220-56-123, filed 3/5/01, effective 5/1/01. Statutory Authority: 2000 c 107 § 7. WSR 00-16-091 (Order 00-134), § 220-56-123, filed 7/31/00, effective 8/31/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 77.12.040. WSR 99-15-081 (Order 99-102), § 220-56-123, filed 7/20/99, effective 8/20/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 94-14-069, § 220-56-123, filed 7/1/94, effective 8/1/94.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-312-080 Unclassified freshwater invertebrates and fish.

(1) Definitions. For purposes of this section, "freshwater clams and mussels" means all freshwater bivalves existing in Washington in a wild state, except prohibited aquatic animal species classified under WAC 220-640-040.

(2) It is unlawful for any person to take or possess freshwater clams and mussels taken for personal use. Freshwater clams and mussels include all bodily parts but does not include five pounds or less of relic shells of freshwater clams and mussels. A relic (dead) shell is defined as one which apparently died of natural causes and contains no meat or soft parts: It readily exhibits noticeable sediment, vegetation, algal or mineral stains, discolorations, soiling, weathering or other visual evidence on its interior surface which clearly and unambiguously shows the shell has not been cooked-out or freshly cleaned. No license or permit is required to take or possess up to five pounds of relic shells per day. It is unlawful to take or possess more than five pounds of relic shells without first obtaining a scientific collection permit.

(3) It is unlawful to retain any freshwater fish not classified as a food fish or game fish, with the exception of northern pike when taken in accordance with WAC 220-640-040.

(4) It is unlawful for any person to take, fish for or possess Pacific lamprey, western brook lamprey, or river lamprey taken for personal use.

(5) Violation of this rule is punishable under RCW 77.15.260.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-312-080, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.353 (1)(c) and (e), (2)(c) and (d), and 77.12.047 (1)(o). WSR 12-11-089 (Order 12-61), § 220-56-129, filed 5/18/12, effective 6/18/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 10-07-105 (Order 10-64), § 220-56-129, filed 3/19/10, effective 5/1/10
WSR 06-23-114 (Order 06-289), § 220-56-129, filed 11/17/06, effective 12/18/06
WSR 05-05-035 (Order 05-15), § 220-56-129, filed 2/10/05, effective 5/1/05
WSR 03-05-057 (Order 03-24), § 220-56-129, filed 2/14/03, effective 5/1/03.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-312-090 Unlawful possession of snagged fish taken in freshwater.

It is unlawful to possess fish taken for personal use from freshwater areas that were not hooked inside the mouth or on the head, the head being defined as all parts of the fish anterior of the rear margin of the gill plate, except this rule does not apply to forage fish taken with forage fish jigger gear.

History

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 § 220-312-090, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 04-07-009 (Order 04-39), § 220-56-215, filed 3/4/04, effective 5/1/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-56-215, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-312-100 Northern pikeminnow sport-reward fishery Columbia and Snake rivers.

The Washington department of fish and wildlife shall administer a bounty voucher program for Northern pikeminnow (Ptychocheilus oregonensis) taken by legal fishing methods, in waters open to fishing, from the mouth of the Columbia River to the boundary markers 650 feet below the fish ladders at Priest Rapids Dam; from the mouth of the Snake River to the boat restricted zone below Hells Canyon Dam, and from the backwaters and sloughs as well as up to 400 feet into the tributaries of the reaches listed above on the Columbia and Snake rivers. The following requirements must be met to qualify for a voucher:

(1) Each angler must register in person, prior to fishing, at one of the registration stations each fishing day;

(2) Each angler, in person, must exchange their eligible Northern pikeminnow for a voucher during the posted hours, and at the same registration station where the angler registered prior to fishing;

(3) Each Northern pikeminnow must be nine inches or longer in total length and presented in fresh condition or alive;

(4) Anglers must provide information regarding their catch as requested by department personnel at the registration site; and

(5) Anglers must possess a valid Washington state fishing license and must use a single rod, reel, and line with up to three hooks with no more than three points each.

History

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 § 220-312-100, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-11-042 (Order 15-126), § 232-12-166, filed 5/14/15, effective 6/14/15. Statutory Authority: 1998 c 191 and RCW 75.08.080. WSR 99-03-029 (Order 99-02), § 232-12-166, filed 1/13/99, effective 2/13/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 94-09-019 (Order 632), § 232-12-166, filed 4/14/94, effective 5/1/94
WSR 93-10-013, § 232-12-166, filed 4/23/93, effective 4/30/93.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-312-110 Carp—Lawful gear and seasons.

(1) It shall be unlawful to take, fish for and possess in any quantity carp taken for personal use except by angling or spearing or with bow and arrow. Violation of this subsection is an infraction, punishable under RCW 77.15.160. It is unlawful to possess carp taken with gear in violation of the provisions of this section. Possession of carp while using gear in violation of the provisions of this section is a rebuttable presumption that the carp were taken with such gear. Possession of such carp is punishable under RCW 77.15.380 Unlawful recreational fishing in the second degree—Penalty, unless the carp are taken in the amounts or manner to constitute a violation of RCW 77.15.370 Unlawful recreational fishing in the first degree—Penalty.

(2) It is unlawful to fish for or possess carp taken from water not open to the taking of gamefish or salmon.

History

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 § 220-312-110, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-09-021 (Order 06-67), § 220-56-280, filed 4/11/06, effective 5/12/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080, 77.12.040. WSR 00-08-038 (Order 00-29), § 220-56-280, filed 3/29/00, effective 5/1/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-56-280, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80.

Chapter 220-313 Personal-use fisheries—Salmon.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-313-010 Salmon statewide rules.

(1) In fresh water:

(a) Adult salmon are defined as:

(i) Chinook over 24 inches in length;

(ii) Coho over 20 inches in length;

(iii) Pink, chum or sockeye over 12 inches in length; and

(iv) Atlantic salmon of any size.

(b) In these waters the minimum size for salmon is 12 inches, except no minimum size for Atlantic salmon.

(2) In Area 2-1 from the opening date of adjacent ocean waters through July 31, and in Area 2-2 west of the Buoy 13 line, the size limits specified for Marine Area 2 in WAC 220-313-075 apply.

(3) In Marine Areas 5 through 13, Chinook salmon must be not less than 22 inches in length, except in waters listed in this subsection, but there is no minimum size for other salmon.

(a) Marine Area 12 south of Ayock from July 1 through September 30: Chinook salmon must be not less than 20 inches in length.

(b) Marine Area 12 Hoodsport Hatchery Zone from July 1 through December 30: No minimum size for Chinook.

(4) The salmon possession limit shall not exceed the equivalent of two daily limits in fresh form. An additional 40 pounds of salmon may be possessed in frozen or processed form.

(5) In all areas where the daily limit allows adult salmon to be taken, it is unlawful to continue to fish for salmon after the adult portion of the daily limit has been retained.

(6) Where landlocked salmon rules apply, no sport catch record card is required for salmon, the season, daily limit, and size and gear restriction rules for salmon are the same as trout rules. The angler's combined catch of landlocked salmon and trout applies toward the trout limit.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 20-22-101 (Order 20-242), § 220-313-010, filed 11/3/20, effective 12/4/20. 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 § 220-313-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17
WSR 16-17-008 (Order 16-201), § 220-56-180, filed 8/4/16, effective 9/4/16
WSR 15-13-081 (Order 15-177), § 220-56-180, filed 6/12/15, effective 7/13/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-16-027 (Order 14-185), § 220-56-180, filed 7/25/14, effective 8/25/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 05-17-007 (Order 05-168), § 220-56-180, filed 8/3/05, effective 9/3/05
WSR 04-24-030 (Order 04-306), § 220-56-180, filed 11/23/04, effective 12/24/04. Statutory Authority: 2000 c 107 § 7. WSR 00-16-091 (Order 00-134), § 220-56-180, filed 7/31/00, effective 8/31/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 75.08.080. WSR 98-06-031, § 220-56-180, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 97-07-078 (Order 97-53), § 220-56-180, filed 3/19/97, effective 5/1/97
WSR 95-04-066 (Order 95-10), § 220-56-180, filed 1/30/95, effective 5/1/95
WSR 93-08-034 (Order 93-20), § 220-56-180, filed 3/31/93, effective 5/1/93
WSR 91-14-046 (Order 91-40), § 220-56-180, filed 6/27/91, effective 7/28/91
WSR 91-08-054 (Order 91-13), § 220-56-180, filed 4/2/91, effective 5/3/91
WSR 90-06-026, § 220-56-180, filed 2/28/90, effective 3/31/90
WSR 89-07-060 (Order 89-12), § 220-56-180, filed 3/16/89
WSR 88-10-013 (Order 88-15), § 220-56-180, filed 4/26/88
WSR 87-08-006 (Order 87-19), § 220-56-180, filed 3/23/87
WSR 86-09-020 (Order 86-08), § 220-56-180, filed 4/9/86
WSR 85-09-017 (Order 85-20), § 220-56-180, filed 4/9/85
WSR 84-09-026 (Order 84-22), § 220-56-180, filed 4/11/84
WSR 83-07-043 (Order 83-16), § 220-56-180, filed 3/17/83
WSR 82-13-040 (Order 82-61), § 220-56-180, filed 6/9/82
WSR 82-07-047 (Order 82-19), § 220-56-180, filed 3/18/82
WSR 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-56-180, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-313-020 Closed areas—Saltwater salmon angling.

WAC 220-313-020

The following areas are closed to salmon angling during the times indicated:

(1) Bellingham Bay: Those waters of Bellingham, Samish, and Padilla Bays, easterly of a line from Sandy Point to the northern most point of Lone Tree Island, thence easterly of a line from Lone Tree Island to the northeast point of Sinclair Island, thence from the southeastern most point on Sinclair Island to Clark Point on Guemes Island, thence following the shoreline to Yellow Bluff on the southwest corner of Guemes Island, thence to Yellow Bluff Reef range marker, thence to the ferry terminal dock east of Shannon Point and north of the Burlington Railroad Bridges at the north end of Swinomish Slough: Closed to salmon angling October 1 through July 31.

(2) Carr Inlet: Those waters of Carr Inlet within 1,000 feet of the outer oyster stakes at the mouth of Minter Creek: Closed to salmon angling April 16 through September 30.

(3) Dungeness Bay: Those waters westerly of a line from Dungeness Spit Light to the number 2 red Buoy, and then to the Port Williams boat ramp: Closed to salmon angling July 1 through August 15 and March 1 through April 15.

(4) Samish Bay: Those waters southerly of a line projected true east from Fish Point: Closed to salmon angling March 1 through April 30 and July 1 through September 30.

(5) Commencement Bay: Those waters east of a line projected from the Sperry Ocean Dock to landfall below the Cliff House Restaurant on the north shore of Commencement Bay: Closed to salmon angling April 1 through April 30 and June 1 through July 31.

(6) Southern Rosario Strait and the eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca: Waters of Area 7 in Rosario Strait and the eastern portion of the Strait of Juan de Fuca southerly of a line running true south from the westernmost point on Fidalgo Head to Burrows Island, then westerly and southerly along the shore of Burrows Island to the Burrows Island Lighthouse, then to Bird Rocks, then westerly from Bird Rocks to the southernmost point on Decatur Island, then across Lopez Pass to Lopez Island and following the shore of Lopez Island southerly and westerly to Iceberg Point, then from Iceberg Point to Cattle Point, then south-southwest to the Salmon Bank Buoy, and then true south from the Salmon Bank Buoy to the Area 7 boundary: Closed to salmon angling July 1 through September 30.

(7) Kydaka Point - Waters south of a line from Kydaka Point to Shipwreck Point - Closed to salmon angling June 1 through August 15.

(8) Port Angeles Harbor - Waters westerly of a line from the tip of Ediz Hook to the I.T.T. Rayonier Dock: Closed to salmon angling from July 1 through August 15.

(9) Violation of this section is an infraction, punishable under RCW 77.15.160, unless the person has harvested salmon. If the person has harvested salmon, the violation is punishable under RCW 77.15.380 Unlawful recreational fishing in the second degree—Penalty, unless the salmon are taken in the amounts or manner to constitute a violation of RCW 77.15.370 Unlawful recreational fishing in the first degree—Penalty—Criminal wildlife penalty assessment.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 26-13-052 (Order 26-01), s 220-313-020, filed 6/11/26, effective 7/12/26
WSR 25-13-087 (Order 25-01), s 220-313-020, filed 6/16/25, effective 7/17/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 20-22-101 (Order 20-242), § 220-313-020, filed 11/3/20, effective 12/4/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 17-16-109 (Order 17-147), § 220-313-020, filed 7/28/17, effective 8/28/17
WSR 17-05-112 (Order 17-04), recodified as § 220-313-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17
WSR 16-17-008 (Order 16-201), § 220-56-195, filed 8/4/16, effective 9/4/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-16-027 (Order 14-185), § 220-56-195, filed 7/25/14, effective 8/25/14
WSR 13-20-021 (Order 13-210), § 220-56-195, filed 9/23/13, effective 10/24/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-18-006 (Order 12-190), § 220-56-195, filed 8/23/12, effective 9/23/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.04.020. WSR 09-15-035 (Order 09-133), § 220-56-195, filed 7/8/09, effective 8/8/09
WSR 08-15-002 (Order 08-165), § 220-56-195, filed 7/3/08, effective 8/3/08
WSR 07-16-056, § 220-56-195, filed 7/26/07, effective 8/26/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 05-17-007 (Order 05-168), § 220-56-195, filed 8/3/05, effective 9/3/05
WSR 04-24-030 (Order 04-306), § 220-56-195, filed 11/23/04, effective 12/24/04
WSR 02-15-097 (Order 02-158), § 220-56-195, filed 7/16/02, effective 8/16/02
WSR 01-14-001 (Order 01-107), § 220-56-195, filed 6/21/01, effective 7/22/01. Statutory Authority: 2000 c 107 § 7. WSR 00-16-091 (Order 00-134), § 220-56-195, filed 7/31/00, effective 8/31/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 77.12.040. WSR 99-15-081 (Order 99-102), § 220-56-195, filed 7/20/99, effective 8/20/99
WSR 98-15-081 (Order 98-122), § 220-56-195, filed 7/15/98, effective 8/15/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.12.040. WSR 97-18-035, § 220-56-195, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 96-11-078 (Order 96-44), § 220-56-195, filed 5/13/96, effective 6/13/96
WSR 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-56-195, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95
WSR 94-14-069, § 220-56-195, filed 7/1/94, effective 8/1/94
WSR 93-14-043 (Order 93-36), § 220-56-195, filed 6/29/93, effective 7/30/93
WSR 92-11-012 (Order 92-19), § 220-56-195, filed 5/12/92, effective 6/12/92
WSR 90-06-026, § 220-56-195, filed 2/28/90, effective 3/31/90
WSR 89-07-060 (Order 89-12), § 220-56-195, filed 3/16/89
WSR 88-10-013 (Order 88-15), § 220-56-195, filed 4/26/88
WSR 87-09-066 (Order 87-16), § 220-56-195, filed 4/21/87
WSR 86-09-020 (Order 86-08), § 220-56-195, filed 4/9/86
WSR 85-09-017 (Order 85-20), § 220-56-195, filed 4/9/85
WSR 83-07-043 (Order 83-16), § 220-56-195, filed 3/17/83
WSR 82-13-040 (Order 82-61), § 220-56-195, filed 6/9/82
WSR 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-56-195, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-313-030 Closed areas—Pink salmon angling.

Pink only closures—None.

History

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 § 220-313-030, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-56-196, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95
WSR 89-07-060 (Order 89-12), § 220-56-196, filed 3/16/89
WSR 84-09-026 (Order 84-22), § 220-56-196, filed 4/11/84
WSR 83-07-043 (Order 83-16), § 220-56-196, filed 3/17/83.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-313-040 Closed areas—Coho salmon angling.

Coho only closures—None.

History

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 § 220-313-040, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 90-06-026, § 220-56-197, filed 2/28/90, effective 3/31/90
WSR 85-09-017 (Order 85-20), § 220-56-197, filed 4/9/85.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-313-050 Closed areas—Chinook salmon angling.

Chinook only closures - None.

History

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 § 220-313-050, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: 2000 c 107 § 7. WSR 00-16-091 (Order 00-134), § 220-56-199, filed 7/31/00, effective 8/31/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 77.12.040. WSR 98-15-081 (Order 98-122), § 220-56-199, filed 7/15/98, effective 8/15/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-56-199, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95
WSR 88-10-013 (Order 88-15), § 220-56-199, filed 4/26/88
WSR 85-09-017 (Order 85-20), § 220-56-199, filed 4/9/85.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-313-060 Puget Sound salmon—Saltwater seasons and daily limits.

WAC 220-313-060

(1) It is unlawful to fish for or possess salmon taken by angling for personal use except from the following Puget Sound areas and during the seasons, in the quantities, and for the species designated in this section, and in the sizes as defined in WAC 220-313-010. An area is open when a daily limit is provided. Puget Sound waters west of the mouth of the Sekiu River are managed concurrent with ocean waters under WAC 220-313-070.

(2) Catch Record Card Area 5:

(a) May 1 through June 30: Closed.

(b) Open July 1 through July 31: Odd days of the month only.

(i) Daily limit 2 salmon; up to 1 may be a Chinook.

(ii) Release chum, sockeye, wild Chinook and wild coho.

(i) Daily limit 2 salmon.

(ii) Release chum, Chinook, sockeye, and wild coho.

(d) Open September 25 through October 15:

(i) Daily limit 2 salmon.

(ii) Release chum, sockeye, and Chinook.

(e) October 16 through April 8: Closed.

(f) Open April 9 through April 30:

(i) Daily limit 2 salmon.

(ii) Release chum, sockeye, coho, and wild Chinook.

(3) Catch Record Card Area 6:

(a) May 1 through June 30: Closed.

(b) Open July 1 through August 15:

(i) Daily limit 2 salmon.

(ii) Release chum, sockeye, wild Chinook and wild coho.

(iii) Waters east of a true north-south line through the Number 2 Buoy immediately east of Ediz Hook: Release all Chinook.

(c) Waters of Port Angeles Harbor west of a line from the tip of Ediz Hook to the ITT Rayonier Dock: Closed July 1 through August 15.

(d) Open August 16 through September 24:

(i) Daily limit 2 salmon.

(ii) Release chum, sockeye, Chinook and wild coho.

(e) Open September 25 through October 15:

(i) Daily limit 2 salmon.

(ii) Release chum, sockeye, and Chinook.

(f) October 16 through April 30: Closed except in Dungeness Bay as described in this section.

(g) Waters of Dungeness Bay inside a line from Dungeness Spit Lighthouse to the Number 2 Red Buoy, and then to the Port Williams Boat Ramp are closed except:

(i) Open October 1 through October 31.

(ii) Daily limit 2 hatchery coho only.

(h) Waters of Discovery Bay from the mouths of Snow and Salmon creeks to the overhead utility lines that cross Discovery Bay: Closed.

(4) Catch Record Card Area 7:

(a) May 1 through July 15: Closed.

(b) Open July 16 through July 18:

(i) Daily limit 2 salmon; up to 1 may be a hatchery Chinook.

(ii) Release chum, sockeye, wild coho, and wild Chinook.

(c) Waters of Rosario Strait and Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca closure area described in WAC 220-313-020(7): Closed to salmon fishing July 1 through September 30.

(d) July 19 through July 31: Closed.

(e) Open August 1 through August 31:

(i) Daily limit 2 salmon.

(ii) Release chum, sockeye, Chinook, and wild coho.

(f) Open September 1 through September 30:

(i) Daily limit 2 salmon.

(ii) Release chum, sockeye, and Chinook.

(g) Lummi Bay: Waters east of a line from Gooseberry Point to Sandy Point: Closed.

(h) October 1 through April 30: Closed.

(i) Closed to salmon fishing in Samish Bay area described in WAC 220-313-020(7).

(j) Waters of Bellingham Bay described in WAC 220-313-020(1):

(i) May 1 through July 31: Closed.

(ii) Open August 1 through September 30: Daily limit 3 salmon.

(iii) The waters of Hale Pass between a line drawn from Sandy Point to Point Migley and a line drawn from Point Francis to Point Carter: August 1 through August 31: Closed.

(k) October 1 through April 30: Closed.

(5) Catch Record Card Area 8-1:

(a) May 1 through July 31: Closed.

(b) Open August 1 through October 11:

(i) Daily limit 2 salmon.

(ii) Release Chinook and chum.

(6) Catch Record Card Area 8-2:

(a) May 1 through July 31: Closed, except waters described in this subsection.

(b) Waters west of Tulalip Bay and within 2,000 feet of shore from the pilings at Old Bower's Resort to a fishing boundary marker approximately 1.4 miles northwest of Hermosa Point:

(i) Open May 22 through September 7; Fridays through Saturdays only of each week.

(A) Daily limit 1 salmon.

(B) Release chum, coho, and wild Chinook.

(ii) Open September 12 through September 20; Saturdays through Sundays only of each week.

(A) Daily limit 2 salmon.

(B) Release chum and Chinook.

(i) Daily limit 2 salmon.

(ii) Release chum and Chinook.

(d) September 26 through April 30: Closed.

(7) Catch Record Card Area 9:

(a) May 1 through July 15: Closed.

(b) Open July 16 through July 18:

(i) Daily limit 2 salmon; up to 1 may be a hatchery Chinook salmon.

(ii) Release chum, wild coho, and wild Chinook.

(iii) Waters south of a line from Foulweather Bluff to Olele Point: Closed.

(d) Open August 1 through September 18:

(i) Daily limit 2 salmon.

(ii) Release chum, Chinook, and wild coho.

(e) Open September 19 through September 30:

(i) Daily limit 2 salmon.

(ii) Release chum and Chinook.

(f) October 1 through April 30: Closed.

(g) Edmonds Fishing Pier:

(i) Open October 1 through July 31: Daily limit 2 salmon; up to 1 may be a Chinook salmon.

(ii) Open August 1 through September 30:

(A) Daily limit 2 salmon; up to 1 may be a Chinook salmon.

(B) Release chum.

(8) Catch Record Card Area 10:

(a) May 1 through May 31: Closed.

(b) Open June 1 through July 22:

(i) Daily limit 2 salmon.

(ii) Release Chinook and chum.

(i) Daily limit 2 salmon; up to 1 may be a hatchery Chinook.

(ii) Release chum and wild Chinook.

(d) Open July 26 through September 30:

(i) Daily limit 2 salmon.

(ii) Release Chinook and chum.

(e) Open October 1 through November 15:

(i) Daily limit 2 salmon.

(ii) Release Chinook.

(f) November 16 through March 30: Closed.

(g) Open March 31 through April 30; Wednesdays through Saturdays only of each week.

(i) Daily limit 2 salmon; up to 1 may be a hatchery Chinook.

(ii) Release chum and wild Chinook.

(h) Waters of Shilshole Bay southeast of a line from Meadow Point to West Point: Closed July 1 through August 31.

(i) West Elliott Bay: Waters of Elliott Bay between a line from West Point to Alki Point and a line from Duwamish Head to Pier 91.

(i) May 1 through May 31: Closed.

(ii) Open June 1 through June 30:

(A) Daily limit 2 salmon.

(B) Release Chinook and chum.

(iii) July 1 through August 31: Closed.

(iv) Open September 1 through September 30:

(A) Daily limit 2 salmon.

(B) Release Chinook and chum.

(v) Open October 1 through November 15:

(A) Daily limit 2 salmon.

(B) Release Chinook.

(vi) November 16 through March 30: Closed.

(vii) Open March 31 through April 30; Wednesdays through Saturdays only of each week:

(A) Daily limit 2 salmon; up to 1 may be a Chinook.

(B) Release chum and wild Chinook.

(j) East Elliott Bay: Waters of Elliott Bay between a line from Duwamish Head to Pier 91 up to the mouth of the Duwamish River including Harbor Island (Duwamish Waterways).

(i) May 1 through May 31: Closed.

(ii) Open June 1 through June 30:

(A) Daily limit 2 salmon.

(B) Release Chinook and chum.

(iii) July 1 through July 30: Closed.

(iv) Open July 31 through August 3 at 11:59 a.m.:

(A) Daily limit 2 salmon.

(B) Release chum.

(v) August 3 at 12:00 p.m. through August 31: Closed.

(vi) Open September 1 through September 30:

(A) Daily limit 2 salmon.

(B) Release Chinook and chum.

(vii) Open October 1 through November 15:

(A) Daily limit 2 salmon.

(B) Release Chinook.

(viii) November 16 through March 30: Closed.

(ix) Open March 31 through April 30; Wednesdays through Saturdays only of each week:

(A) Daily limit 2 salmon; up to 1 may be a Chinook.

(B) Release chum and wild Chinook.

(k) Waters of Sinclair Inlet and Port Orchard south of the Manette Bridge in Bremerton, south of a line true west from Battle Point, and west of a line drawn true south from Point White:

(i) May 1 through May 31: Closed.

(ii) Open June 1 through July 15:

(A) Daily limit 2 salmon.

(B) Release Chinook and chum.

(iii) Open July 16 through September 30:

(A) Daily limit 3 salmon.

(B) Release chum and wild Chinook.

(iv) Open October 1 through November 15:

(A) Daily limit 2 salmon.

(B) Release Chinook.

(v) November 16 through March 30: Closed.

(vi) Open March 31 through April 30; Wednesdays through Saturdays only of each week:

(A) Daily limit 2 salmon; up to 1 may be a Chinook.

(B) Release wild Chinook.

(l) Waters of Agate Pass west of a line from Point Monroe to Indianola and east of a line from Point Bolin to Battle Point: Fly fishing only, lead core lines prohibited, and catch and release from January 1 through March 31. April 1 through April 30: Closed.

(m) Elliott Bay Fishing Pier at Terminal 86, Seacrest Pier, Waterman Pier, Bremerton Boardwalk, and Illahee State Park Pier, open year-round:

(i) May 1 through September 30:

(A) Daily limit 2 salmon; up to 1 may be a Chinook salmon.

(B) Release chum.

(ii) October 1 through April 30: Daily limit 2 salmon; up to 1 may be a Chinook salmon.

(n) Duwamish Waterway downstream from an east-west line projected through southernmost tip of Harbor Island to a line extending from Jack Block Park through the northernmost tip of Harbor Island extending to shore northeast of the North Waterway (47°35.47'N, 122°20.58'W), from July 1 through November 15 night closure, anti-snagging rule, and only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.

(o) All waters within channels created by exposed tidelands are closed to fishing downstream of the mouth at Gorst Creek, Blackjack Creek, Chico Creek, Curley Creek, Grovers Creek from July 1 through December 31.

(9) Catch Record Card Area 11:

(a) May 1 through May 31: Closed.

(b) Open June 1 through June 30:

(i) Daily limit 2 salmon; up to 1 may be a hatchery Chinook.

(ii) Release chum and wild Chinook.

(d) Open July 23 through September 30:

(i) Daily limit 2 salmon; up to 1 may be a hatchery Chinook.

(ii) Release chum and wild Chinook.

(e) Open October 1 through November 15:

(i) Daily limit 2 salmon.

(ii) Release Chinook.

(f) November 16 through March 30: Closed.

(g) Open March 31 through April 30; only Wednesdays through Saturdays of each week:

(i) Daily limit 2 salmon, up to 1 may be a hatchery Chinook.

(ii) Release chum and wild Chinook.

(h) Waters of Commencement Bay east of a line from the Cliff House Restaurant to the Sperry Ocean Dock:

(i) June 1 through July 31: Closed.

(ii) Open August 1 through September 30:

(A) Daily limit 2 salmon.

(B) Release chum and wild Chinook.

(iii) Open October 1 through October 31:

(A) Daily limit 2 salmon.

(B) Release Chinook.

(iv) November 1 through April 30: Closed.

(i) Les Davis Pier, Des Moines Pier, Redondo Pier, and Point Defiance Boathouse Dock. Open year-round:

(i) May 1 through September 30:

(A) Daily limit 2 salmon; up to 1 may be a Chinook salmon.

(B) Release chum.

(ii) October 1 through April 30: Daily limit 2 salmon; up to 1 may be a Chinook salmon.

(10) Catch Record Card Area 12:

(a) May 1 through June 30: Closed.

(b) In waters south of Ayock Point including waters within a 2,000-foot arc seaward of yellow buoys at the mouth of Finch Creek at Hoodsport Salmon Hatchery:

(i) Open July 1 through September 30:

(A) Daily limit 4 salmon.

(B) Release chum, sockeye, and wild Chinook.

(ii) Open October 1 through October 15:

(A) Daily limit 4 salmon.

(B) Release Chinook and chum.

(iii) Open October 16 through October 31:

(A) Daily limit 4 salmon.

(B) Release Chinook.

(iv) Open November 1 through November 30:

(A) Daily limit 4 salmon.

(B) Release Chinook and coho.

(v) December 1 through April 30: Closed.

(vi) Waters within a 2,000-foot arc seaward of yellow buoys at the mouth of Finch Creek at Hoodsport Salmon Hatchery: It is unlawful to fish for or possess salmon taken from these waters from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise.

(vii) Those waters of Hood Canal inshore of the 2 yellow buoy markers to the mouth of Finch Creek, waters within the channel created by Finch Creek on exposed tideland and fishing from any Hoodsport Hatchery structure are closed except to persons with disabilities who permanently use a wheelchair and who have a designated harvester card may fish from the ADA–access site at the Hoodsport Salmon Hatchery, as long as persons follow all applicable department rules.

(i) July 1 through July 31: Closed.

(ii) Open August 1 through October 15:

(A) Daily limit 4 salmon.

(B) Release chum, sockeye, and Chinook.

(iii) Open October 16 through October 31:

(A) Daily limit 4 salmon.

(B) Release Chinook.

(iv) Open November 1 through November 30:

(A) Daily limit 4 salmon.

(B) Release Chinook and coho.

(v) December 1 through April 30: Closed.

(vi) Waters north of a line true east from Broad Spit (Tarboo Bay): September 16 through December 31: Closed.

(d) Waters north of the city of Tacoma overhead powerlines to an east/west line from the south end of Potlatch State Park day use area (47.359988, -123.157103) to the Union boat launch (47.357698, -123.100571), July 1 to September 30: Fishing from a floating device only.

(e) Free-flowing freshwater is closed to all fishing downstream of the mouth of the Dewatto, Dosewallips, Duckabush, Hamma Hamma, and Skokomish rivers July 1 through October 15.

(11) Catch Record Card Area 13:

(a) Open May 1 through June 30:

(i) Daily limit 2 salmon.

(ii) Release chum, wild Chinook, and wild coho.

(b) Open July 1 through September 30:

(i) Daily limit 2 salmon.

(ii) Release chum, wild Chinook, and wild coho.

(iii) Chinook minimum length 20 inches.

(i) Daily limit 2 salmon.

(ii) Release chum, wild Chinook, and wild coho.

(d) All waters within channels created by exposed tidelands at the mouth of Minter Creek are closed to fishing.

(e) Waters of Budd Inlet south of the Fourth Avenue Bridge: Closed.

(f) Contiguous waters north of the Fourth Avenue Bridge and south of a line from the northwest corner of the Thriftway Market building and a point 100 yards north of the railroad bridge adjacent to the Fourth Avenue Bridge on the western shore: July 1 through October 31: Closed.

(g) Waters north of the Thriftway Market-railroad bridge line and south of a line projected due west from the KGY radio tower: July 1 through October 31: Night closure and anti-snagging rule.

(h) Fox Island Public Fishing Pier:

(i) Open May 1 through June 30:

(A) Daily limit 2 salmon; up to 1 may be a Chinook salmon.

(B) Release chum.

(ii) Open July 1 through September 30:

(A) Daily limit 2 salmon; up to 1 may be a Chinook salmon.

(B) Chinook minimum length 20 inches.

(iii) Open October 1 through April 30:

(A) Daily limit 2 salmon; up to 1 may be a Chinook salmon.

(B) Release chum.

(12) A violation of this section is an infraction, punishable under RCW 77.15.160, unless the person has harvested salmon. If the person has harvested salmon, the violation is punishable under RCW 77.15.380, Unlawful recreational fishing in the second degree—Penalty, unless the salmon are taken in the amounts or manner to constitute a violation of RCW 77.15.370, Unlawful recreational fishing in the first degree—Penalty.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 26-13-052 (Order 26-01), s 220-313-060, filed 6/11/26, effective 7/12/26
WSR 25-13-087 (Order 25-01), s 220-313-060, filed 6/16/25, effective 7/17/25
WSR 24-13-054 (Order 24-03), § 220-313-060, filed 6/14/24, effective 7/15/24
WSR 23-13-072 (Order 23-73), § 220-313-060, filed 6/14/23, effective 7/15/23
WSR 22-14-054 (Order 22-114), § 220-313-060, filed 6/29/22, effective 7/30/22
WSR 21-14-067 (Order 21-95), § 220-313-060, filed 7/2/21, effective 8/2/21
WSR 20-14-052 (Order 20-97), § 220-313-060, filed 6/25/20, effective 7/26/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 19-15-050 (Order 19-139), § 220-313-060, filed 7/12/19, effective 8/12/19
WSR 18-15-065 (Order 18-163), § 220-313-060, filed 7/16/18, effective 8/16/18
WSR 17-16-109 (Order 17-147), § 220-313-060, filed 7/28/17, effective 8/28/17
WSR 17-05-112 (Order 17-04), amended and recodified as § 220-313-060, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17
WSR 16-17-008 (Order 16-201), § 232-28-621, filed 8/4/16, effective 9/4/16
WSR 15-13-081 (Order 15-177), § 232-28-621, filed 6/12/15, effective 7/13/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-16-027 (Order 14-185), § 232-28-621, filed 7/25/14, effective 8/25/14
WSR 13-20-021 (Order 13-210), § 232-28-621, filed 9/23/13, effective 10/24/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-18-006 (Order 12-190), § 232-28-621, filed 8/23/12, effective 9/23/12
WSR 11-21-038 (Order 11-273), § 232-28-621, filed 10/11/11, effective 11/11/11
WSR 10-12-062 (Order 10-137), § 232-28-621, filed 5/27/10, effective 6/27/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.04.020. WSR 09-15-035 (Order 09-133), § 232-28-621, filed 7/8/09, effective 8/8/09
WSR 08-15-002 (Order 08-165), § 232-28-621, filed 7/3/08, effective 8/3/08
WSR 07-16-056, § 232-28-621, filed 7/26/07, effective 8/26/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-16-096 (Order 06-174), § 232-28-621, filed 7/31/06, effective 8/31/06
WSR 05-17-007 (Order 05-168), § 232-28-621, filed 8/3/05, effective 9/3/05
WSR 04-16-006 (Order 04-182), § 232-28-621, filed 7/22/04, effective 8/22/04
WSR 03-16-109 (Order 03-182), § 232-28-621, filed 8/6/03, effective 9/6/03
WSR 03-05-057 (Order 03-24), § 232-28-621, filed 2/14/03, effective 5/1/03
WSR 02-15-097 (Order 02-158), § 232-28-621, filed 7/16/02, effective 8/16/02
WSR 02-08-048 (Order 02-53), § 232-28-621, filed 3/29/02, effective 5/1/02
WSR 01-14-001 (Order 01-107), § 232-28-621, filed 6/21/01, effective 7/22/01. Statutory Authority: 2000 c 107 § 7. WSR 00-16-091 (Order 00-134), amended and recodified as § 232-28-621, filed 7/31/00, effective 8/31/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 00-01-103 (Order 99-215), § 220-56-191, filed 12/16/99, effective 1/16/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 77.12.040. WSR 99-15-081 (Order 99-102), § 220-56-191, filed 7/20/99, effective 8/20/99
WSR 98-15-081 (Order 98-122), § 220-56-191, filed 7/15/98, effective 8/15/98
WSR 98-06-031, § 220-56-191, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.12.040. WSR 97-18-035, § 220-56-191, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 96-11-078 (Order 96-44), § 220-56-191, filed 5/13/96, effective 6/13/96
WSR 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-56-191, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95
WSR 94-14-069, § 220-56-191, filed 7/1/94, effective 8/1/94
WSR 93-14-043 (Order 93-36), § 220-56-191, filed 6/29/93, effective 7/30/93.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-313-070 Coastal salmon—Saltwater seasons and daily limits.

WAC 220-313-070

It is unlawful to take, fish for, or possess salmon taken by angling for personal use except from the following coastal areas, during the following seasons, in the quantities and the sizes provided for in WAC 220-313-010, and for the species designated in this section. An area is open when a daily limit is provided:

(1) Willapa Bay (Catch Record Card Area 2-1):

(a) Open concurrent with Area 2 as specified in WAC 220-313-075; otherwise closed, except as described in (b) of this subsection.

(b) Open August 1 through January 31:

(i) Daily limit 6 salmon; up to 2 may be adult salmon.

(ii) Release wild Chinook.

(iii) Waters of the Willapa Bay Control Zone area defined as waters east of a line drawn from Leadbetter Point (46°39.20'N, 124°3.516'W) due west to 46°39.20'N, 124°5.3'W then due north to the westerly most landfall on Cape Shoalwater (46°44.66'N, 124°5.3'W) and west from a line drawn from Leadbetter Point (46°39.20'N, 124°3.516'W) through green marker 11 to landfall: Open.

(iv) Anglers in possession of a valid two-pole endorsement may use up to two lines while fishing.

(v) Waters north of a line from Toke Point channel marker 3 easterly through Willapa Harbor channel marker 13 (green) then, northeasterly to the power transmission pole located at 46°43.19'N, 123°50.83'W are closed August 1 through September 30.

(2) Grays Harbor (Catch Record Card Area 2-2 east of the Buoy 13 line):

(a) May 1 through July 31: Closed.

(b) Humptulips North Bay Fishery is defined as northerly of a line running from the south end of the eastern jetty at Ocean Shores Marina, then to a fishing boundary marker on Sand Island (46°57.52'N, 124°03.36'W) then to the Tripod Station located at 46°59.12'N, 124°00.72'W on Brackenridge Bluff. Open August 1 through September 15:

(i) Daily limit 1 salmon.

(ii) Release wild Chinook and wild coho.

(c) East Grays Harbor Fishery is defined as easterly of a projected line from the mouth of Johns River (Highway 105 bridge) to the Tripod Station on Brackenridge Bluff (46°59.12'N, 124°00.72'W) through channel marker 27 (green).

(i) Open September 16 through November 30:

(A) Daily limit 2 salmon.

(B) Release Chinook.

(ii) Waters south of a line running from the south end of the eastern jetty at Ocean Shores Marina to the fishing boundary marker on Sand Island (46°57.52'N, 124°03.36'W) to the Tripod Station on Brackenridge Bluff (46°59.12'N, 124°00.72'W) and waters west of a line running from the Tripod Station on Brackenridge Bluff (46°59.12'N, 124°00.72'W) through channel marker 27 (green) to the mouth of Johns River (Highway 105 Bridge): Closed.

(d) Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection, the Westport Boat Basin and Ocean Shores Boat Basin are open only August 16 through January 31:

(i) Daily limit 6 salmon; up to 4 may be adult salmon.

(ii) Release Chinook.

(iii) Night closure rule in effect.

(iv) Anti-snagging rule in effect, except any hook where the weight is molded directly to the hook such as twitching jigs, swim jigs, or casting jigs are not allowed. Only single-point barbless hooks may be used.

(3) Grays Harbor (Catch Record Card Area 2-2 west of the Buoy 13 line): Closed, except open concurrent with openings of the Grays Harbor Control Zone as specified in WAC 220-313-075.

(4) A violation of this section is an infraction, punishable under RCW 77.15.160, unless the person has harvested salmon. If the person has harvested salmon, the violation is punishable under RCW 77.15.380 Unlawful recreational fishing in the second degree—Penalty, unless the salmon are taken in the amounts or manner to constitute a violation of RCW 77.15.370 Unlawful recreational fishing in the first degree—Penalty—Criminal wildlife penalty assessment.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 26-13-052 (Order 26-01), s 220-313-070, filed 6/11/26, effective 7/12/26
WSR 25-13-087 (Order 25-01), s 220-313-070, filed 6/16/25, effective 7/17/25
WSR 23-13-072 (Order 23-73), § 220-313-070, filed 6/14/23, effective 7/15/23
WSR 22-14-054 (Order 22-114), § 220-313-070, filed 6/29/22, effective 7/30/22
WSR 21-14-067 (Order 21-95), § 220-313-070, filed 7/2/21, effective 8/2/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 20-22-101 (Order 20-242), § 220-313-070, filed 11/3/20, effective 12/4/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 20-14-052 (Order 20-97), § 220-313-070, filed 6/25/20, effective 7/26/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 19-15-050 (Order 19-139), § 220-313-070, filed 7/12/19, effective 8/12/19
WSR 18-15-065 (Order 18-163), § 220-313-070, filed 7/16/18, effective 8/16/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 17-19-009 (Order 17-230), § 220-313-070, filed 9/7/17, effective 10/8/17. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-313-070, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17
WSR 16-14-038 (Order 16-158), § 232-28-620, filed 6/28/16, effective 7/29/16
WSR 15-13-081 (Order 15-177), § 232-28-620, filed 6/12/15, effective 7/13/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-16-027 (Order 14-185), § 232-28-620, filed 7/25/14, effective 8/25/14
WSR 13-20-021 (Order 13-210), § 232-28-620, filed 9/23/13, effective 10/24/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-18-006 (Order 12-190), § 232-28-620, filed 8/23/12, effective 9/23/12
WSR 11-21-038 (Order 11-273), § 232-28-620, filed 10/11/11, effective 11/11/11
WSR 10-12-061 (Order 09-108), § 232-28-620, filed 5/27/10, effective 6/27/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.04.020. WSR 09-15-035 (Order 09-133), § 232-28-620, filed 7/8/09, effective 8/8/09
WSR 08-15-002 (Order 08-165), § 232-28-620, filed 7/3/08, effective 8/3/08
WSR 07-16-056, § 232-28-620, filed 7/26/07, effective 8/26/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-16-096 (Order 06-174), § 232-28-620, filed 7/31/06, effective 8/31/06
WSR 05-17-007 (Order 05-168), § 232-28-620, filed 8/3/05, effective 9/3/05
WSR 04-16-006 (Order 04-182), § 232-28-620, filed 7/22/04, effective 8/22/04
WSR 03-16-109 (Order 03-182), § 232-28-620, filed 8/6/03, effective 9/6/03
WSR 02-15-097 (Order 02-158), § 232-28-620, filed 7/16/02, effective 8/16/02
WSR 01-14-001 (Order 01-107), § 232-28-620, filed 6/21/01, effective 7/22/01. Statutory Authority: 2000 c 107 § 7. WSR 00-16-091 (Order 00-134), amended and recodified as § 232-28-620, filed 7/31/00, effective 8/31/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 77.12.040. WSR 99-15-081 (Order 99-102), § 220-56-190, filed 7/20/99, effective 8/20/99
WSR 98-15-081 (Order 98-122), § 220-56-190, filed 7/15/98, effective 8/15/98
WSR 97-18-035, § 220-56-190, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 96-11-078 (Order 96-44), § 220-56-190, filed 5/13/96, effective 6/13/96
WSR 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-56-190, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95
WSR 94-14-069, § 220-56-190, filed 7/1/94, effective 8/1/94
WSR 93-14-043 (Order 93-36), § 220-56-190, filed 6/29/93, effective 7/30/93
WSR 91-08-054 (Order 91-13), § 220-56-190, filed 4/2/91, effective 5/3/91
WSR 90-06-026, § 220-56-190, filed 2/28/90, effective 3/31/90
WSR 89-07-060 (Order 89-12), § 220-56-190, filed 3/16/89
WSR 87-09-066 (Order 87-16), § 220-56-190, filed 4/21/87
WSR 86-09-020 (Order 86-08), § 220-56-190, filed 4/9/86
WSR 85-09-017 (Order 85-20), § 220-56-190, filed 4/9/85
WSR 84-09-026 (Order 84-22), § 220-56-190, filed 4/11/84
WSR 83-07-043 (Order 83-16), § 220-56-190, filed 3/17/83
WSR 82-13-040 (Order 82-61), § 220-56-190, filed 6/9/82
WSR 82-07-047 (Order 82-19), § 220-56-190, filed 3/18/82
WSR 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-56-190, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80. Formerly WAC 220-56-064.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-313-075 Pacific Ocean Salmon—Seasons—Closed Areas.

(1) It is unlawful to take, fish for, or possess salmon taken for personal use in Pacific Ocean waters except as provided for in this section:

(a) Marine Area 1: Closed except as provided by emergency rule. Closed in the Columbia River Control Zone during all open periods. See WAC 220-306-040.

(b) Marine Area 2: Closed except as provided by emergency rule. Closed in the Grays Harbor Control Zone, unless provided by emergency rule. See WAC 220-306-030.

(d) Marine Area 4: Closed except as provided by emergency rule. Closed in Marine Area 4 waters south of a line from Kydaka Point to Shipwreck Point.

(2) A violation of this section is an infraction, punishable under RCW 77.15.160, unless the person has harvested salmon. If the person has harvested salmon, the violation is punishable under RCW 77.15.380 Unlawful recreational fishing in the second degree—Penalty, unless the salmon are taken in the amounts or manner to constitute a violation of RCW 77.15.370 Unlawful recreational fishing in the first degree—Penalty—Criminal wildlife penalty assessment.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 20-22-101 (Order 20-242), § 220-313-075, filed 11/3/20, effective 12/4/20.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-313-080 Atlantic salmon.

It is unlawful to fish for or possess Atlantic salmon except as provided in this section.

(1) There is no minimum size limit for Atlantic salmon taken from anadromous water, and no daily or possession limit.

(2) Atlantic salmon may be taken from all anadromous waters open to trout fishing under Title 77 RCW except marine waters that are not open to salmon fishing under this title, and may be taken from all anadromous waters open to salmon fishing for salmon other than Atlantic salmon.

(3) Once the daily limit of salmon other than Atlantic salmon has been retained, it is unlawful to continue to fish for Atlantic salmon or salmon other than Atlantic salmon.

History

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 § 220-313-080, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 75.08.080. WSR 98-06-031, § 220-56-262, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-313-090 Salmon eggs—Unlawful acts.

It shall be unlawful to remove eggs from any salmon for the purpose of using or preserving them for bait without retaining the carcass of the fish from which they were removed.

History

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 § 220-313-090, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-56-220, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80.

Chapter 220-314 Personal-use fisheries—Halibut and bottomfish.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-314-010 Bottomfish and halibut—Closed areas.

(1) It is unlawful to take, fish for, retain, or possess bottomfish or halibut taken for personal use from within the following areas: An eastward-facing C-shaped closed area defined as: Beginning at 48°N, 124°59'W; thence to 48°N, 125°18'W; thence to 48°18'N, 125°18'W; thence to 48°18'N, 124°59'W; thence to 48°11'N, 124°59'W; thence to 48°11'N, 125°11'W; thence to 48°04'N, 125°11'W; thence to 48°04'N, 124°59'W; thence to the point of origin.

(2) In Marine Area 4 east of the westernmost point of Cape Flattery and Marine Area 5 through 13, it is unlawful to take, fish for, retain, or possess bottomfish taken for personal use except from within the following areas:

(a) In Marine Area 4 east of the westernmost point of Cape Flattery, Marine Area 5, and Marine Area 6 west of the easternmost point of Dungeness Spit: Waters inside of an area approximating 120 feet (20 fathoms) described by following the coordinates: 124°44.20'W, 48°23.90'N; 124°40.00'W, 48°24.10'N; 124°36.46'W, 48°23.61'N; 124°21.24'W, 48°17.71'N; 124°14.43'W, 48°15.96'N; 124°02.02'W, 48°11.91'N; 123°34.51'W, 48°09.93'N; 123°31.13'W, 48°11.02'N; 123°24.13'W, 48°08.53'N; 123°06.02'W, 48°11.45'N; 123°06.02'W, 48°08.22'N.

(b) In the remaining portion of Marine Area 6, and Marine Areas 7 through 11 and 13: Waters shallower than 120 feet (20 fathoms).

(c) In Marine Area 12 north of a true east line from the mouth of Turner Creek to the Toandos Peninsula: Waters shallower than 120 feet (20 fathoms).

(3) It is unlawful to take, fish for, retain, or possess rockfish taken for personal use from Marine Areas 6 through 13.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, 77.12.047 and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 660. WSR 21-16-069 (Order 21-130), § 220-314-010, filed 7/30/21, effective 8/30/21. 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 § 220-314-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-15-012 (Order 15-199), § 220-56-230, filed 7/2/15, effective 8/2/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 10-07-105 (Order 10-64), § 220-56-230, filed 3/19/10, effective 5/1/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020 and 77.12.047. WSR 09-14-010 (Order 09-107), § 220-56-230, filed 6/22/09, effective 7/23/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 03-05-057 (Order 03-24), § 220-56-230, filed 2/14/03, effective 5/1/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 90-06-026, § 220-56-230, filed 2/28/90, effective 3/31/90.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-314-020 Possession limits—Bottomfish.

It is unlawful for any person to fish for or take bottomfish for personal use except within the seasons, daily quantities, and possession limits prescribed as follows:

(1) Coastal areas (Marine Areas 1 through 3 and 4 west of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line):

(a) Bottomfish fishing is open the second Saturday in March through the third Saturday in October, except fishing for surfperch from the shore is allowed year-round.

(b) Limit of surfperch is 12 per person per day. For all other bottomfish, limit is 9 fish total per person per day, which may include no more than:

(i) Lingcod: 2 fish, no minimum length.

(ii) Rockfish: 7 fish in aggregate. The possession limit for yelloweye rockfish is 0. The possession limit for canary rockfish is 5. In May, June, and July the possession limit for copper rockfish, quillback rockfish, and vermilion rockfish is 0.

(iii) Wolf-eel: 0 fish from Catch Record Card Area 4.

(iv) Cabezon: Marine Areas 1 through 4: 1 fish, no minimum size.

(c) Additional flatfish: In addition to the bottomfish limit in (b) of this subsection, anglers may take 5 flatfish per person, per day, not to be counted towards the bottomfish limit but in addition to it.

(2) Inner Puget Sound (Marine Areas 4 east of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line, and 5 through 13):

(a) Marine Area 4 east of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line: Limit of surfperch is 12 per person per day. For all other bottomfish, 9 fish total, which may include no more than:

(i) Lingcod: 2 fish, no minimum length.

(ii) Rockfish: 7 fish. Only black, blue/deacon, yellowtail, and widow rockfish may be retained.

(iii) Wolf-eel: 0 fish.

(iv) Cabezon: 1 fish, no minimum size.

(b) Marine Areas 5 and 6: 15 fish total for all species and species groups of bottomfish, which may include no more than:

| Rockfish in Marine Area 5 except | | 1 fish May 1 through September 30. Only black or blue/deacon rockfish may be retained. | | --- | --- | --- | | in Marine Area 5 west of Slip Point | | 3 fish. Only black or blue/deacon rockfish may be retained. | | in Marine Area 6. | | 0 fish | | Surfperch | | 10 fish | | Pacific cod | | 2 fish | | Pollock | | 2 fish | | Flatfish (except halibut) | | 15 fish | | Lingcod | | 1 fish | | Wolf-eel | | 0 fish | | Cabezon | | 1 fish | | Pacific hake | | 2 fish |

| Rockfish | | 0 fish | | --- | --- | --- | | Surfperch | | 10 fish | | Pacific cod | | 2 fish | | Flatfish (except halibut) | | 15 fish | | Lingcod | | 1 fish | | Wolf-eel | | 0 fish | | Cabezon | | 1 fish | | Pollock | | 2 fish | | Pacific hake | | 2 fish |

(d) Marine Areas 8-1 through 11, and 13: 15 fish total for all species and species groups of bottomfish, which may include no more than:

| Rockfish | | 0 fish | | --- | --- | --- | | Surfperch | | 10 fish | | Pacific cod | | 0 fish | | Pollock | | 0 fish | | Flatfish (except halibut) | | 15 fish | | Lingcod | | 1 fish | | Wolf-eel | | 0 fish | | Cabezon | | 1 fish | | Pacific hake | | 0 fish |

(e) Marine Area 12: 15 fish total for all species and species groups of bottomfish, which may include no more than:

| Rockfish | | 0 fish | | --- | --- | --- | | Surfperch | | 0 fish | | Pacific cod | | 0 fish | | Pollock | | 0 fish | | Flatfish (except halibut) only in Dabob Bay north of Turner Creek | | 15 fish | | Lingcod | | 0 fish | | Wolf-eel | | 0 fish | | Cabezon | | 0 fish | | Pacific hake | | 0 fish |

(f) The possession limit for lingcod taken by angling gear is 26 to 36 inches in length. For spear fishing, lingcod may not be possessed that exceed 36 inches in length but there is no minimum size limit.

(g) In Marine Areas 5 through 11, and 13, the minimum size limit for cabezon is 18 inches. All cabezon must be released in Marine Areas 5 through 11, and 13, from December 1 through April 30.

(h) In Marine Area 5, the daily limit for rockfish is the first legal rockfish caught, except that west of Slip Point, the daily limit for rockfish is the first three legal rockfish caught. Only black or blue/deacon rockfish may be retained. After the daily limit of rockfish is caught, all subsequent rockfish must be released.

(i) In Marine Area 5, it is unlawful to take rockfish by spear fishing except when this area is open to spear fishing for lingcod.

(3) The possession limit at any time may not exceed the equivalent of two daily limits in fresh, frozen or processed form.

(4) Unless otherwise provided, bottomfish fishing is open the entire year.

(5) Daily limits include bottomfish caught in adjacent areas bordering other states, such as Oregon.

(6) It is unlawful to fish for, retain, or possess sixgill, sevengill, or thresher sharks.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.040.020 [ 77.04.020], 77.12.245, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-10-007 (Order 25-04), s 220-314-020, filed 4/24/25, effective 5/25/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, 77.12.047, and Title 50 C.F.R., Part 660. WSR 23-07-086 (Order 23-42), § 220-314-020, filed 3/15/23, effective 4/15/23
WSR 21-16-069 (Order 21-130), § 220-314-020, filed 7/30/21, effective 8/30/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, and 77.04.055. WSR 20-04-058 (Order 20-19), § 220-314-020, filed 1/30/20, effective 7/1/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, 77.12.047 and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 660. WSR 19-16-001 (Order 19-150), § 220-314-020, filed 7/24/19, effective 8/24/19
WSR 18-23-070 (Order 18-302), § 220-314-020, filed 11/16/18, effective 12/17/18
WSR 17-17-045, § 220-314-020, filed 8/10/17, effective 9/10/17. 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 § 220-314-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, 77.12.047, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 660. WSR 16-17-017 (Order 16-200), § 220-56-235, filed 8/5/16, effective 9/5/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-15-012 (Order 15-199), § 220-56-235, filed 7/2/15, effective 8/2/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012 and 77.12.047. WSR 13-19-007 (Order 13-221), § 220-56-235, filed 9/5/13, effective 10/6/13
WSR 12-05-082 (Order 12-17), § 220-56-235, filed 2/16/12, effective 3/18/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, 77.12.047, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 660. WSR 11-15-003 (Order 11-142), § 220-56-235, filed 7/6/11, effective 8/6/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, 77.12.047 and 50 C.F.R., Parts 223 and 224. WSR 11-07-107 (Order 11-30), § 220-56-235, filed 3/23/11, effective 4/23/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 10-07-105 (Order 10-64), § 220-56-235, filed 3/19/10, effective 5/1/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.65.200. WSR 07-12-080, § 220-56-235, filed 6/5/07, effective 7/6/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 04-17-098 (Order 04-218), § 220-56-235, filed 8/17/04, effective 9/17/04
WSR 04-07-009 (Order 04-39), § 220-56-235, filed 3/4/04, effective 5/1/04
WSR 03-16-100 (Order 03-178), § 220-56-235, filed 8/6/03, effective 9/6/03
WSR 03-05-057 (Order 03-24), § 220-56-235, filed 2/14/03, effective 5/1/03
WSR 02-09-001 (Order 02-53A), § 220-56-235, filed 4/3/02, effective 5/4/02
WSR 01-06-036 (Order 01-24), § 220-56-235, filed 3/5/01, effective 5/1/01. Statutory Authority: 2000 c 107 § 7. WSR 00-17-016 (Order 00-139), § 220-56-235, filed 8/3/00, effective 9/3/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080, 77.12.040. WSR 00-08-038 (Order 00-29), § 220-56-235, filed 3/29/00, effective 5/1/00
WSR 99-15-081 (Order 99-102), § 220-56-235, filed 7/20/99, effective 8/20/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 98-15-032 (Order 98-119), § 220-56-235, filed 7/7/98, effective 8/7/98
WSR 97-07-078 (Order 97-53), § 220-56-235, filed 3/19/97, effective 5/1/97
WSR 96-05-004 (Order 96-13), § 220-56-235, filed 2/9/96, effective 5/1/96
WSR 95-04-066 (Order 95-10), § 220-56-235, filed 1/30/95, effective 5/1/95
WSR 94-14-069, § 220-56-235, filed 7/1/94, effective 8/1/94
WSR 93-08-034 (Order 93-20), § 220-56-235, filed 3/31/93, effective 5/1/93
WSR 92-11-012 (Order 92-19), § 220-56-235, filed 5/12/92, effective 6/12/92
WSR 91-08-054 (Order 91-13), § 220-56-235, filed 4/2/91, effective 5/3/91
WSR 90-06-026, § 220-56-235, filed 2/28/90, effective 3/31/90
WSR 89-07-060 (Order 89-12), § 220-56-235, filed 3/16/89
WSR 88-10-013 (Order 88-15), § 220-56-235, filed 4/26/88
WSR 85-09-017 (Order 85-20), § 220-56-235, filed 4/9/85
WSR 84-09-026 (Order 84-22), § 220-56-235, filed 4/11/84
WSR 83-07-043 (Order 83-16), § 220-56-235, filed 3/17/83
WSR 80-07-017 (Order 80-45), § 220-56-235, filed 6/11/80
WSR 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-56-235, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-314-030 Halibut—Seasons—Daily and possession limits.

(1) It is unlawful to fish for or possess halibut taken for personal use except from the areas or in excess of the amounts provided for in this section:

(a) Marine Area 1: Closed except as provided by emergency rule. By-catch restriction: It is unlawful during any vessel trip to bring into port or land bottomfish, except flatfish, sablefish, Pacific cod, yellowtail rockfish, widow rockfish, canary rockfish, redstriped rockfish, greenstriped rockfish, silvergray rockfish, chilipepper, bocaccio, blue/deacon rockfish, and lingcod north of the Washington-Oregon border if the vessel has brought halibut into port or landed halibut.

(b) Marine Area 2:

(i) The northern near shore fishery takes place in those waters from 47°31.70'N. lat. south to 46°58.00'N. lat. and east of a boundary line approximating the 30 fathom depth contour as defined by the following coordinates:

47°31.70'N. lat., 124°37.03'W. long.

47°25.67'N. lat., 124°34.79'W. long.

47°12.82'N. lat., 124°29.12'W. long.

46°58.00'N. lat., 124°24.24'W. long.

Closed except as provided by emergency rule.

(ii) All other waters in Area 2 - Closed except as provided by emergency rule.

(iii) From May 1 through May 31, it is unlawful to fish for or possess lingcod, seaward of line approximating the 30-fathom depth contour as defined by the coordinates below. However, a person may fish for and retain lingcod on days open during the primary halibut season as described in (b)(ii) of this subsection, seaward of a line approximating the 30-fathom depth contour as defined by the coordinates below:

47°31.70'N. lat., 124°37.03'W. long.

47°25.67'N. lat., 124°34.79'W. long.

47°12.82'N. lat., 124°29.12'W. long.

46°52.94'N. lat., 124°22.58'W. long.

46°44.18'N. lat., 124°18.00'W. long.

46°38.17'N. lat., 124°15.88'W. long.

(c) Marine Areas 3 and 4 west of Bonilla-Tatoosh line - Closed except as provided by emergency rule. The following area southwest of Cape Flattery is closed to halibut fishing at all times:

Those waters within an eastward-facing C-shaped closed area defined as: Beginning at 48°18'N. lat., 125°18'W. long.; thence to 48°18'N. lat., 124°59'W. long.; thence to 48°11'N. lat., 124°59'W. long.; thence to 48°11'N. lat., 125°11'W. long.; thence to 48°04'N. lat., 125°11'W. long.; thence to 48°04'N. lat., 124°59'W. long.; thence to 48°00'N. lat., 124°59'W. long.; thence to 48°00'N. lat., 125°18'W. long.; thence to the point of origin.

It is unlawful to fish for or possess bottomfish seaward of a line approximating the 20-fathom depth contour as defined by the following coordinates, from June 1 through July 31 except, on days and times open to halibut fishing, it is permissible to retain lingcod, sablefish, bocaccio, silvergray rockfish, canary rockfish, widow rockfish, yellowtail rockfish, and Pacific cod. The retention of yellowtail rockfish and widow rockfish is permitted seaward of the line approximating 20 fathoms during the month of July:

48°23.9'N. lat., 124°44.2'W. long.

48°23.6'N. lat., 124°44.9'W. long.

48°18.6'N. lat., 124°43.6'W. long.

48°18.6'N. lat., 124°48.2'W. long.

48°10.0'N. lat., 124°48.8'W. long.

48°02.4'N. lat., 124°49.3'W. long.

47°37.6'N. lat., 124°34.3'W. long.

47°31.7'N. lat., 124°32.4'W. long.

(d) Marine Area 4 east of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line, closed except as provided by emergency rule. It is unlawful to fish for or possess bottomfish seaward of a line approximating 120 feet except, on days open to the Pacific halibut fishery in this area, it is permissible to retain lingcod, and Pacific cod seaward of 120 feet as defined by WAC 220-314-010. The retention of yellowtail rockfish and widow rockfish is permitted seaward of the line approximating 120 feet during the months of July and August.

(e) Marine Areas 5 through 11, and 13 - On days that the halibut fishery is open, it is lawful to fish for, retain, and possess lingcod and Pacific cod seaward of 120 feet in Marine Area 5. Closed except as provided by emergency rule.

(2) Daily limit is one halibut taken from state or offshore waters. This does not include Canadian waters; see WAC 220-310-210 for limits on Canadian-origin halibut.

(3) The possession limit is two daily limits of halibut in any form, except the possession limit aboard the fishing vessel is one daily limit. See WAC 220-310-210 for rules on Canadian-origin halibut possession.

(4) The annual limit is four halibut taken from state or offshore waters. This does not include Canadian waters; see WAC 220-310-210 for limits on Canadian-origin halibut.

(5) It is unlawful to fish for, retain, possess, or land halibut into a port located within an area that is closed to halibut fishing. This does not include halibut caught in Canadian waters. See WAC 220-310-210 for rules on Canadian-origin halibut possession.

(6) A violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.370 or 77.15.380, depending on the violation.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, 77.12.047 and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 660. WSR 21-16-069 (Order 21-130), § 220-314-030, filed 7/30/21, effective 8/30/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, and 77.04.055. WSR 20-04-058 (Order 20-19), § 220-314-030, filed 1/30/20, effective 7/1/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, 77.12.047 and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 660. WSR 19-16-001 (Order 19-150), § 220-314-030, filed 7/24/19, effective 8/24/19
WSR 18-23-070 (Order 18-302), § 220-314-030, filed 11/16/18, effective 12/17/18
WSR 17-17-045, § 220-314-030, filed 8/10/17, effective 9/10/17. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-314-030, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, 77.12.047, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 660. WSR 12-08-033 (Order 12-28), § 220-56-255, filed 3/29/12, effective 4/29/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 300. WSR 10-17-003 (Order 10-199), § 220-56-255, filed 8/4/10, effective 9/4/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020 and 77.12.047. WSR 09-14-010 (Order 09-107), § 220-56-255, filed 6/22/09, effective 7/23/09
WSR 07-21-068, § 220-56-255, filed 10/15/07, effective 11/15/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-17-057 (Order 06-199), § 220-56-255, filed 8/10/06, effective 9/10/06
WSR 05-14-035 (Order 05-130), § 220-56-255, filed 6/24/05, effective 7/25/05
WSR 03-05-057 (Order 03-24), § 220-56-255, filed 2/14/03, effective 5/1/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 77.12.040. WSR 99-15-081 (Order 99-102), § 220-56-255, filed 7/20/99, effective 8/20/99
WSR 99-08-029 (Order 99-13), § 220-56-255, filed 3/30/99, effective 5/1/99
WSR 98-06-031, § 220-56-255, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 97-07-078 (Order 97-53), § 220-56-255, filed 3/19/97, effective 5/1/97
WSR 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-56-255, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95
WSR 94-14-069, § 220-56-255, filed 7/1/94, effective 8/1/94
WSR 93-15-011, § 220-56-255, filed 7/8/93, effective 8/8/93
WSR 93-08-034 (Order 93-20), § 220-56-255, filed 3/31/93, effective 5/1/93
WSR 89-07-060 (Order 89-12), § 220-56-255, filed 3/16/89
WSR 88-10-013 (Order 88-15), § 220-56-255, filed 4/26/88
WSR 85-10-062 (Order 85-39), § 220-56-255, filed 5/1/85
WSR 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-56-255, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80. Formerly WAC 220-56-071.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-314-040 Lingcod—Areas and seasons.

WAC 220-314-040

It is unlawful to take, fish for, or possess lingcod for personal use except during the following seasons and areas:

(1) Coastal area:

(a) Marine Areas 1 through 4: From the second Saturday in March, through the third Saturday in October.

(b) It is unlawful to fish for, retain, or possess lingcod in Marine Area 1 seaward of a line extending from 46°38.17'N. lat., 124°21.00'W. long. to 46°33.00'N. lat., 124°21.00'W. long. when lingcod is open, except that lingcod may be taken, retained and possessed seaward of the line from June 1 through June 15 and September 1 through September 30.

(c) It is unlawful to fish for, retain, or possess lingcod in Marine Area 2 seaward of a line extending from 47°31.70'N. lat., 124°45.00'W. long. south to 46°38.17'N. lat., 124°30.00'W. long. when lingcod is open, except that lingcod may be taken, retained and possessed seaward of the line on days open during the primary halibut season and from June 1 through June 15 and September 1 through September 30.

(2) Marine Areas 5 through 11, and 13: May 1 through June 15 by angling, and May 21 through June 15 by spear fishing.

(3) Marine Area 12: Closed year-round.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, 77.12.047 and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 660. WSR 21-16-069 (Order 21-130), § 220-314-040, filed 7/30/21, effective 8/30/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, and 77.04.055. WSR 20-04-058 (Order 20-19), § 220-314-040, filed 1/30/20, effective 7/1/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, 77.12.047 and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 660. WSR 19-16-001 (Order 19-150), § 220-314-040, filed 7/24/19, effective 8/24/19
WSR 17-17-045, § 220-314-040, filed 8/10/17, effective 9/10/17. 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 § 220-314-040, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, 77.12.047, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 660. WSR 12-08-033 (Order 12-28), § 220-56-250, filed 3/29/12, effective 4/29/12
WSR 11-15-002 (Order 11-141), § 220-56-250, filed 7/6/11, effective 8/6/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020 and 77.12.047. WSR 09-14-010 (Order 09-107), § 220-56-250, filed 6/22/09, effective 7/23/09
WSR 08-15-089 (Order 08-173), § 220-56-250, filed 7/17/08, effective 8/17/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 04-07-009 (Order 04-39), § 220-56-250, filed 3/4/04, effective 5/1/04
WSR 03-05-057 (Order 03-24), § 220-56-250, filed 2/14/03, effective 5/1/03. Statutory Authority: 2000 c 107 § 7. WSR 00-17-016 (Order 00-139), § 220-56-250, filed 8/3/00, effective 9/3/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080, 77.12.040. WSR 00-08-038 (Order 00-29), § 220-56-250, filed 3/29/00, effective 5/1/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 92-11-012 (Order 92-19), § 220-56-250, filed 5/12/92, effective 6/12/92
WSR 91-08-054 (Order 91-13), § 220-56-250, filed 4/2/91, effective 5/3/91
WSR 89-10-032 (Order 89-26), § 220-56-250, filed 4/27/89
WSR 84-09-026 (Order 84-22), § 220-56-250, filed 4/11/84
WSR 83-07-043 (Order 83-16), § 220-56-250, filed 3/17/83
WSR 82-07-047 (Order 82-19), § 220-56-250, filed 3/18/82
WSR 80-07-017 (Order 80-45), § 220-56-250, filed 6/11/80
WSR 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-56-250, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-314-050 Charter logbook required—Highly migratory species.

(1) It is unlawful for any vessel operator engaged in charter fishing for highly migratory species (HMS) in those areas as defined in Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.), Title 50, Part 660, Subpart K, to fail to:

(a) Possess an HMS logbook aboard the vessel while the vessel is engaged in HMS fishing or has HMS species on board;

(b) Submit the HMS logbook for inspection upon request by fish and wildlife officers.

(2) It is unlawful for any vessel operator engaged in charter fishing for HMS to fail to comply with the following methods and time frames of logbook submittal:

(a) Completed HMS log books must be submitted to the department or the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries, Southwest Fisheries Science Center.

(b) Completed HMS log book sheets must be signed and submitted within thirty days following any calendar month in which fishing activity occurred.

(3) It is unlawful for vessel operators engaged in charter fishing for or in possession of highly migratory species (HMS) to fail to permanently and legibly record in ink the following information within the following time constraints:

(a) For each logbook sheet, the operator shall record:

(i) The vessel operators name;

(ii) Vessel name;

(iii) Year;

(iv) Port; and

(v) HMS permit number.

(b) The vessel operator shall record within twenty-four hours after the completion of each charter trip the following information:

(i) Departure and return month and day;

(ii) General latitude and longitude fished;

(iii) Number of anglers;

(iv) Number of jig lines, number of bait poles;

(v) Number of albacore retained and released, including average weight in pounds; and

(vi) Number of other fish species retained or released.

(4) For the purposes of this section, HMS logbook means a charter logbook issued by the Washington department of wildlife available upon request from the following locations:

(a) Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, 600 Capitol Way, Olympia, WA 98501

(b) Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, 48 Devonshire Road, Montesano, WA 98563

(5) Violation of each subsection of this section is punishable as a separate infraction, under RCW 77.15.160.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 17-18-037 (Order 17-223), § 220-314-050, filed 8/29/17, effective 9/29/17.

Chapter 220-315 Personal-use fisheries—Forage fish.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-315-010 Forage fish—Lawful gear and limits.

(1) It is unlawful to take, fish for, or possess herring, sand lance, sardines, anchovies or smelt species for personal use unless an angler takes those species with the following gear:

(a) Forage fish dip net gear not exceeding 36 inches across the bag frame with a maximum mesh size of 5/8 inch stretched mesh;

(b) Forage fish jigging gear with not more than 3 treble or 9 single hooks; or

(c) In Marine Areas 1 through 4, 2.1 (Willapa Bay), and 2.2 (Grays Harbor) it is permissible to take anchovies or sardines using dip net, cast net, jigging gear, or by angling.

(2) It is unlawful to use a dip net to take forage fish unless the operator of the net holds the handle at all times the netting is in the water.

(3) It is unlawful to operate a dip net to harvest forage fish from a vessel under power, or to use more than one forage fish dip net at a time.

(4) Only persons with WDFW disability status and a designated harvest companion card may use a hand-operated gate on a dip net while fishing for forage fish.

(5) Forage fish jigging gear hooks may not have a gap between the shank and the point exceeding 3/8 inch.

(6) It is unlawful for a fisher to operate cast net gear unless the gear is in their immediate control. The fisher must have the retrieval cord in their hand at all times when the cast net is deployed. Mesh size for cast nets is limited to 1 inch stretched mesh maximum, and cast nets may be no larger than 10 feet in diameter.

(7) Use of gear in violation of this section is an infraction, punishable under RCW 77.15.160.

(8) It is unlawful to possess forage fish taken with gear in violation of the provisions of this section. Possession of forage fish while using gear in violation of the provisions of this section is a rebuttable presumption that the forage fish were taken with such gear. Violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.380 Unlawful recreational fishing in the second degree—Penalty, unless the forage fish are taken in the amounts or manner to constitute a violation of RCW 77.15.370 Unlawful recreational fishing in the first degree—Penalty.

(9) Forage fish limit.

(a) Catch Record Card Areas 5 through 13 and freshwater: 10 pounds total. The possession limit is two daily limits in fresh form. Additional forage fish may be possessed in frozen or processed form;

(b) Catch Record Card Areas 1 through 4, 2.1 (Willapa Bay) and 2.2 (Grays Harbor), excluding sardines and anchovies: 10 pounds total;

(c) Catch Record Card Areas 1 through 4, 2.1 (Willapa Bay) and 2.2 (Grays Harbor), sardines and anchovies: 25 pounds total;

(d) The possession limit is two daily limits in fresh form. Additional forage fish may be possessed in frozen or processed form.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, and 77.04.055. WSR 20-04-058 (Order 20-19), § 220-315-010, filed 1/30/20, effective 7/1/20. 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 § 220-315-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012 and 77.12.047. WSR 13-11-125 (Order 13-105), § 220-56-265, filed 5/21/13, effective 6/21/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 10-07-105 (Order 10-64), § 220-56-265, filed 3/19/10, effective 5/1/10
WSR 06-09-021 (Order 06-67), § 220-56-265, filed 4/11/06, effective 5/12/06
WSR 06-05-085 (Order 06-23), § 220-56-265, filed 2/14/06, effective 5/1/06
WSR 03-05-057 (Order 03-24), § 220-56-265, filed 2/14/03, effective 5/1/03
WSR 02-08-048 (Order 02-53), § 220-56-265, filed 3/29/02, effective 5/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 75.08.080. WSR 98-06-031, § 220-56-265, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 95-04-066 (Order 95-10), § 220-56-265, filed 1/30/95, effective 5/1/95
WSR 88-10-013 (Order 88-15), § 220-56-265, filed 4/26/88
WSR 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-56-265, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-315-020 Herring—Areas and seasons.

Herring fishing is open in all state waters year around except:

(1) Those waters of Catch Record Card Area 6 south of a line from Ediz Hook to Partridge Point are closed January 16 through April 15.

(2) Those waters of Catch Record Card Area 7 north of a line from Sandy Point through Patos Island to the United States-Canada boundary are closed year-round.

(3) Catch Record Card Area 12 is closed year-round.

History

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 § 220-315-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 04-17-098 (Order 04-218), § 220-56-267, filed 8/17/04, effective 9/17/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 77.12.040. WSR 99-08-029 (Order 99-13), § 220-56-267, filed 3/30/99, effective 5/1/99.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-315-030 Smelt—Areas and seasons.

(1) It is unlawful to take, fish for or possess eulachon (Thaleichthys pacificus).

(2) Fishing for smelt species other than eulachon (Thaleichthys pacificus) is permissible year-round on Pacific Ocean beaches.

(3) Fishing for smelt other than eulachon (Thaleichthys pacificus) is open in all rivers, concurrent with a salmon or game fish opening, and year-round in Puget Sound, and the Strait of Juan de Fuca except:

(a) Forage fish dip net is closed from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. daily, and closed Wednesdays and Thursdays.

(b) Closed year-round in Catch Record Card Area 12 for all gear types.

(d) Violation of this subsection is an infraction, punishable under RCW 77.15.160.

(4) It is unlawful to possess smelt species taken with gear in violation of the provisions of this section. Possession of smelt species while using gear in violation of the provisions of this section is a rebuttable presumption that the smelt species were taken with such gear. Possession of such smelt species is punishable under RCW 77.15.380, Unlawful recreational fishing in the second degree—Penalty, unless the smelt species are taken in an amount or manner to constitute a violation of RCW 77.15.370, Unlawful recreational fishing in the first degree—Penalty.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, and 77.04.055. WSR 20-04-058 (Order 20-19), § 220-315-030, filed 1/30/20, effective 7/1/20. 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 § 220-315-030, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-15-006 (Order 14-157), § 220-56-270, filed 7/2/14, effective 8/2/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020 and 77.12.047. WSR 11-16-103 (Order 11-184), § 220-56-270, filed 8/3/11, effective 9/3/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-09-021 (Order 06-67), § 220-56-270, filed 4/11/06, effective 5/12/06
WSR 04-17-098 (Order 04-218), § 220-56-270, filed 8/17/04, effective 9/17/04
WSR 02-08-048 (Order 02-53), § 220-56-270, filed 3/29/02, effective 5/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 77.12.040. WSR 99-08-029 (Order 99-13), § 220-56-270, filed 3/30/99, effective 5/1/99
WSR 98-06-031, § 220-56-270, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 93-08-034 (Order 93-20), § 220-56-270, filed 3/31/93, effective 5/1/93
WSR 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-56-270, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80. Formerly WAC 220-56-070.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-315-040 Smelt—Unlawful acts.

It shall be unlawful for any person taking smelt for personal use to fail to retain all smelt caught up to the daily limit. In the field, each person taking smelt must use a separate container to hold their catch and the container must be in the harvester's presence or identified with the harvester's name.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-05-066 (Order 22-06), § 220-315-040, filed 2/11/22, effective 7/1/22. 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 § 220-315-040, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 75.08.080. WSR 98-06-031, § 220-56-275, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-56-275, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80. Formerly WAC 220-56-070.

Chapter 220-316 Personal-use fisheries—Sturgeon.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-316-010 Sturgeon—Areas, seasons, limits and unlawful acts.

(1) It is unlawful to fish for or retain green sturgeon.

(2) It is unlawful to fish for sturgeon with terminal gear other than bait and one single-point barbless hook.

(3) Any sturgeon that cannot lawfully be retained must be released immediately.

(4) It is unlawful to totally or partially remove oversized sturgeon from the water. Oversized sturgeon are defined as: Any sturgeon larger than 55 inches fork length.

(5) It is unlawful to use a gaff or other body-penetrating device while restraining, handling, or landing a sturgeon.

(6) The daily limit for white sturgeon is one fish.

(7) The annual limit for white sturgeon is two fish, regardless of where the angler takes the sturgeon. After an angler reaches their annual limit of white sturgeon, catch and release fishing is permitted in areas open to catch and release fishing.

(8) The possession limit is two daily limits of fresh, frozen, or processed white sturgeon.

(9) It is unlawful to possess sturgeon eggs in the field without retaining the intact carcass of the fish from which the eggs have been removed.

(10) Statewide night closure for white sturgeon fishing.

(11) Coastal marine areas: Open year-round catch and release only.

(12) Coastal tributaries:

(a) Open when season is open for salmon or game fish.

(b) Catch and release only.

(13) Puget Sound marine areas: Open year-round catch and release only.

(14) Puget Sound tributaries:

(a) Open when season is open for salmon or game fish; except: Snohomish River from mouth to Highway 9 Bridge: Open year-round.

(b) Catch and release only.

(15) Columbia River and tributaries (except Snake River):

(a) From a true north-south line through Buoy 10 (the mouth) upstream to a line crossing the Columbia River from navigation marker 82 on the Oregon shore, westerly to the boundary marker on the Washington shore upstream of Fir Point (navigational marker 82 line; including Vancouver Lake and all other waters west of Burlington Northern Railroad from the Columbia River drawbridge near Vancouver downstream to Lewis River (Clark County): Open year-round catch and release only when season is open for salmon or game fish.

(b) From a line crossing the Columbia River from navigation marker 82 on the Oregon shore, westerly to the boundary marker on the Washington shore upstream of Fir Point (navigational marker 82 line) to a boundary marker on the Washington shore approximately 4,000 feet below the fish ladder at the powerhouse, south to the downstream end of Cascade Island, and across to the Oregon angling boundary on Bradford Island (the Cascade Island-Bradford Island line):

(i) Open September 1 through April 30: Catch and release only when season is open for salmon or game fish.

(ii) May 1 through August 31: Closed.

(c) From a boundary marker on the Washington shore approximately 4,000 feet below the fish ladder at the new powerhouse, south to the downstream end of Cascade Island, and across to the Oregon angling boundary on Bradford Island (the Cascade Island-Bradford Island line) to the Bonneville Dam: Closed.

(d) From Bonneville Dam to a line from the east (upstream) dock at the Port of The Dalles boat ramp straight across to a marker on the Washington shore:

(i) Open January 1 through April 30 for retention: Minimum fork-length 38 inches and maximum fork-length 54 inches.

(ii) Open May 1 through December 31: Catch and release only when season is open for salmon or game fish.

(e) From a line from the east (upstream) dock at the Port of The Dalles boat ramp straight across to a marker on the Washington shore to The Dalles Dam:

(i) Open January 1 through April 30 for retention: Minimum fork-length 38 inches and maximum fork-length 54 inches.

(ii) May 1 through August 31: Closed.

(iii) Open September 1 through December 31: Catch and release only when season is open for salmon or game fish.

(f) From The Dalles Dam to a line crossing the Columbia River at a right angle to the thread of the river located at the west end of the grain silo at Rufus, Oregon:

(i) Open January 1 through April 30 for retention: Minimum fork-length 43 inches and maximum fork-length 54 inches.

(ii) Open May 1 through December 31: Catch and release only when season is open for salmon or game fish.

(g) From a line crossing the Columbia River at a right angle to the thread of the river located at the west end of the grain silo at Rufus, Oregon to John Day Dam:

(i) Open January 1 through April 30 for retention: Minimum fork-length 43 inches and maximum fork-length 54 inches.

(ii) May 1 through August 31: Closed.

(iii) Open September 1 through December 31: Catch and release only when season is open for salmon or game fish.

(h) From John Day Dam to a line from the grain elevators at Patterson Ferry Road on the Oregon shore, straight across to a marker on the Washington shore at the west end of the old concrete foundation:

(i) Open January 1 through April 30 for retention: Minimum fork-length 43 inches and maximum fork-length 54 inches.

(ii) Open May 1 through December 31: Catch and release only when season is open for salmon or game fish.

(i) From a line from the grain elevators at Patterson Ferry Road on the Oregon shore, straight across to a marker on the Washington shore at the west end of the old concrete foundations to McNary Dam:

(i) Open January 1 through April 30 for retention: Minimum fork-length 43 inches and maximum fork-length 54 inches.

(ii) May 1 through August 31: Closed.

(iii) Open September 1 through December 31: Catch and release only when season is open for salmon or game fish.

(j) From McNary Dam to Vernita Bridge: Open year-round catch and release only when season is open for salmon or game fish.

(k) From Vernita Bridge to Priest Rapids Dam:

(i) Open September 1 through April 30: Catch and release only when season is open for salmon or game fish.

(ii) May 1 through August 31: Closed.

(l) From Priest Rapids Dam to Chief Joseph Dam: Open year-round catch and release only when season is open for salmon or game fish.

(m) From Chief Joseph Dam to Grand Coulee Dam and tributaries: Closed.

(n) Roosevelt Lake:

(i) Open September 16 through November 30 for retention: Minimum fork-length 55 inches and maximum fork-length 63 inches.

(ii) Anglers must cease fishing for the day after obtaining a daily limit and for the season after the annual limit has been taken.

(iii) December 1 through September 15: Closed.

(iv) Roosevelt Lake tributaries: Closed.

(16) Snake River and tributaries:

(a) From the Snake River mouth (from the Burbank to Pasco railroad bridge) upstream to the downstream end of Goose Island: Open year-round catch and release only when season is open for salmon or game fish.

(b) From the downstream end of Goose Island upstream to Ice Harbor Dam:

(i) Open September 1 through April 30: Catch and release only when season is open for salmon or game fish.

(ii) May 1 through August 31: Closed.

(c) From Ice Harbor Dam upstream to the border with Oregon: Open year-round catch and release only when season is open for salmon or game fish.

(17) A violation of this section is an infraction, punishable under RCW 77.15.160, unless the person has harvested sturgeon. If the person has harvested sturgeon, the violation is punishable under RCW 77.15.380 Unlawful recreational fishing in the second degree—Penalty, unless the sturgeon are taken in the amounts or manner to constitute a violation of RCW 77.15.370 Unlawful recreational fishing in the first degree—Penalty—Criminal wildlife penalty assessment.

(18) It is unlawful to possess sturgeon taken with gear in violation of the provisions of this section. Possession of sturgeon while using gear in violation of the provisions of this section is a rebuttable presumption that the sturgeon were taken with such gear. Possession of such sturgeon is punishable under RCW 77.15.380 Unlawful recreational fishing in the second degree—Penalty, unless the sturgeon are taken in the amounts or manner to constitute a violation of RCW 77.15.370 Unlawful recreational fishing in the first degree—Penalty—Criminal wildlife penalty assessment.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.04.020. WSR 25-15-071 (Order 25-06), s 220-316-010, filed 7/14/25, effective 8/14/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 23-19-012 (Order 23-183), § 220-316-010, filed 9/7/23, effective 1/1/24
WSR 20-05-022 (Order 20-23), § 220-316-010, filed 2/7/20, effective 3/9/20. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-316-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012 and 77.12.047. WSR 16-06-073 (Order 16-30), § 220-56-282, filed 2/26/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-13-081 (Order 15-177), § 220-56-282, filed 6/12/15, effective 7/13/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-06-065 and 15-06-006 (Order 15-033), § 220-56-282, filed 3/4/15 and 2/20/15, effective 7/1/15
WSR 14-04-120 (Order 14-26), § 220-56-282, filed 2/4/14, effective 3/7/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012 and 77.12.047. WSR 13-11-125 (Order 13-105), § 220-56-282, filed 5/21/13, effective 6/21/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-18-006 (Order 12-190), § 220-56-282, filed 8/23/12, effective 9/23/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012 and 77.12.047. WSR 12-05-082 (Order 12-17), § 220-56-282, filed 2/16/12, effective 3/18/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 08-05-039 (Order 08-23), § 220-56-282, filed 2/13/08, effective 1/1/09
WSR 07-05-051 (Order 07-22), § 220-56-282, filed 2/16/07, effective 3/19/07
WSR 06-09-021 (Order 06-67), § 220-56-282, filed 4/11/06, effective 5/12/06
WSR 05-05-035 (Order 05-15), § 220-56-282, filed 2/10/05, effective 5/1/05
WSR 04-07-009 (Order 04-39), § 220-56-282, filed 3/4/04, effective 5/1/04
WSR 03-21-133 (Order 03-273), § 220-56-282, filed 10/21/03, effective 4/1/04
WSR 03-18-006 (Order 03-209), § 220-56-282, filed 8/20/03, effective 9/20/03
WSR 02-08-048 (Order 02-53), § 220-56-282, filed 3/29/02, effective 5/1/02
WSR 01-06-036 (Order 01-24), § 220-56-282, filed 3/5/01, effective 5/1/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 95-04-066 (Order 95-10), § 220-56-282, filed 1/30/95, effective 5/1/95
WSR 91-08-054 (Order 91-13), § 220-56-282, filed 4/2/91, effective 5/3/91
WSR 90-06-026, § 220-56-282, filed 2/28/90, effective 3/31/90
WSR 89-07-060 (Order 89-12), § 220-56-282, filed 3/16/89.

Chapter 220-320 Shellfish—Definitions, classifications and general rules.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-320-010 Shellfish—Classification.

The following species are classified as shellfish under RCW 77.12.047 and are subject to the provisions of this title:

| Mussel | | | --- | --- | | Blue mussel | Mytilus trossulus | | California mussel | Mytilus californianus | | Mediterranean mussel | Mytilus galloprovincialis | | Scallops | | | Pacific pink scallop | Chlamys rubida | | Rock scallop | Crassadoma gigantea | | Spiny scallop | Chlamys hastata | | Weathervane scallop | Patinopecten caurinus | | Clams | | | All macoma clams | Macoma spp. | | Butter clam | Saxidomus gigantea | | Nuttall's/Heart cockle | Clinocardium nuttallii | | Geoduck | Panopea generosa | | Horse or Gaper clam | Tresus nuttallii, | | | Tresus capax | | Mud or soft shell clam | Mya arenaria | | Manila clam | Ruditapes (Venerupis) philippinarum | | Piddock | Zirfaea pilsbryi | | Razor clam | Siliqua patula | | Rock or native littleneck clam | Leukoma staminea | | Varnish clam | Nuttallia obscurata | | All other marine clams existing in Washington in a wild state | | | Oysters | | | All oysters | (Ostreidae) | | Squid | | | All squid | (Sepiolidae, Loliginidae, or Ommastrephidae) | | Octopus | | | Octopus | Enteroctopus dofleini | | Barnacles | | | Goose barnacle | Pollicipes polymerus | | Shrimp | | | Dock shrimp | Pandalus danae | | Coonstripe shrimp | Pandalus hypsinotus | | Ghost or sand shrimp | Neotrypaea spp. | | Humpy shrimp | Pandalus goniurus | | Mud shrimp | Upogebia pugettensis | | Ocean pink shrimp | Pandalus jordani | | Pink shrimp | Pandalus eous | | Sidestripe shrimp | Pandalus (Pandalopsis) dispar | | Spot shrimp | Pandalus platyceros | | Crab | | | Dungeness crab | Metacarcinus (Cancer) magister | | Red rock crab | Cancer productus | | Tanner crab | Chionoecetes tanneri | | King and box crab | Lopholithodes spp. | | Blue king crab | Paralithodes platypus | | Red king crab | Paralithodes camtschaticus | | Golden king crab | Lithodes aequispinus | | Crawfish | | | Crawfish | Pacifastacus sp. | | Sea cucumber | | | California sea cucumber | Apostichopus (Parastichopus) californicus | | Sea urchin | | | Green urchin | Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis | | Red urchin | Mesocentrotus (Strongylocentrotus) franciscanus | | Purple urchin | Strongylocentrotus purpuratus |

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, 77.04.013, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-20-117 (Order 25-10), s 220-320-010, filed 10/1/25, effective 11/1/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04-055 [ 77.04.055], 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-08-048, § 220-320-010, filed 3/31/22, effective 5/1/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 19-13-013 (Order 18-120), § 220-320-010, filed 6/7/19, effective 7/8/19. 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 § 220-320-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17
WSR 17-01-055 (Order 16-326), § 220-12-020, filed 12/14/16, effective 1/14/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.353 (1)(b), (c), and (d), 77.12.047, 77.50.050, and chapters 77.65 and 77.70 RCW. WSR 12-09-046 (Order 12-61), § 220-12-020, filed 4/13/12, effective 5/14/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 10-07-105 (Order 10-64), § 220-12-020, filed 3/19/10, effective 5/1/10
WSR 04-07-009 (Order 04-39), § 220-12-020, filed 3/4/04, effective 5/1/04
WSR 03-05-057 (Order 03-24), § 220-12-020, filed 2/14/03, effective 5/1/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 75.08.080. WSR 98-06-031, § 220-12-020, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 95-04-066 (Order 95-10), § 220-12-020, filed 1/30/95, effective 5/1/95
WSR 91-10-024 (Order 91-22), § 220-12-020, filed 4/23/91, effective 5/24/91
WSR 88-12-025 (Order 88-28), § 220-12-020, filed 5/25/88, effective 8/22/88
WSR 87-23-006 (Order 87-187), § 220-12-020, filed 11/6/87
WSR 86-24-046 (Order 86-190), § 220-12-020, filed 11/26/86
WSR 85-09-017 (Order 85-20), § 220-12-020, filed 4/9/85
WSR 85-01-010 (Order 84-214), § 220-12-020, filed 12/7/84
WSR 83-24-024 (Order 83-200), § 220-12-020, filed 11/30/83, effective 1/1/84
Order 1186, § 220-12-020, filed 1/13/75
Order 990, § 220-12-020, filed 5/11/72
Order 807, § 220-12-020, filed 1/2/69, effective 2/1/69
Order 677, Shellfish classification, filed 3/31/66
Order 256, Shellfish classification, filed 3/1/60
Abalone and octopus from Order 483 and 256, filed 3/1/60.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-320-015 Definitions—Shellfish species complexes.

"Nonspot shrimp" are defined as a species complex composed of the following species of pandalid shrimp classified in WAC 220-320-010: Dock shrimp (Pandalus danae), coonstripe shrimp (Pandalus hypsinotus), humpy shrimp (Pandalus goniurus), Ocean pink shrimp (Pandalus jordani), pink shrimp (Pandalus eous), and side stripe shrimp (Pandalus (Pandalopsis) dispar).

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 23-22-110 (Order 2023-10), § 220-320-015, filed 10/31/23, effective 12/1/23.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-320-020 Definitions—Hardshell clam.

"Hardshell clam" means all clams classified as shellfish under WAC 220-320-010 except geoduck clams, horse clams, and mud or softshell clams.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-320-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 04-07-009 (Order 04-39), § 220-16-800, filed 3/4/04, effective 5/1/04.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-320-030 Definitions—Razor clam beds.

"Razor clam beds" are defined as that portion of Pacific Ocean beaches westerly of a line 150 feet waterward of the extreme upper limit of the hard sand area. The detached Willapa Bay Spits that are north of Leadbetter Channel, west of Ellen Sands and south of the Willapa Ship Channel are also defined as "razor clam beds," as are those portions of the mouths of Grays Harbor and Willapa Bay which contain razor clams.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-320-030, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080, 77.12.040. WSR 00-08-038 (Order 00-29), § 220-16-257, filed 3/29/00, effective 5/1/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 91-08-054 (Order 91-13), § 220-16-257, filed 4/2/91, effective 5/3/91
WSR 82-07-047 (Order 82-19), § 220-16-257, filed 3/18/82
WSR 80-13-064 (Order 80-123), § 220-16-257, filed 9/17/80.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-320-040 Definitions—Shellfish pot.

"Shellfish pot" shall be defined as a movable trap with one or more entrance tunnels used to entrap shellfish in a live condition.

History

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 § 220-320-040, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 84-08-014 (Order 84-24), § 220-16-100, filed 3/27/84
Order 1179, § 220-16-100, filed 11/19/74
Order 810, § 220-16-100, filed 4/17/69. Formerly WAC 220-16-010 (part).

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-320-050 Definitions—Soft-shelled crab.

A soft-shelled crab is defined as a crab whose shell, including shell covering of the legs, is not fully hardened and said shell is flexible and depresses to digital pressure.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-320-050, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17
Order 817, § 220-16-355, filed 5/29/69. Formerly WAC 220-16-030 (part).

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-320-060 General provisions—Shellfish.

(1) It is unlawful to drive or operate any motor-propelled vehicle, land any airplane or ride or lead any horse on the razor clam beds of the state of Washington, as defined in WAC 220-320-030. A violation of this subsection shall be punished as an infraction.

(2) It is unlawful to possess soft-shelled crab for any commercial purpose.

(3) It is unlawful to possess in the field any crab or crab parts without also retaining the back shell (carapace) of each crab.

(4) It is unlawful to willfully damage crab or other shellfish. Any crab taken incidentally to a net fishery must be immediately returned to the water with the least possible damage to the crab.

(5) "Shellfish" includes all bodily parts but does not include five pounds or less of relic shells of classified shellfish or relic shells of unclassified freshwater and marine invertebrates. A relic (dead) shell is defined as one which died of natural causes and contains no meat or soft parts; it readily exhibits noticeable sediment, vegetation, algal or mineral stains, discolorations, soiling, weathering or other visual evidence on its interior surface which clearly and unambiguously shows the shell has not been cooked-out or freshly cleaned.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, and 77.04.055. WSR 20-04-058 (Order 20-19), § 220-320-060, filed 1/30/20, effective 7/1/20. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-320-060, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-23-114 (Order 06-289), § 220-20-025, filed 11/17/06, effective 12/18/06
WSR 02-23-002 (Order 02-278), § 220-20-025, filed 11/6/02, effective 12/7/02
WSR 02-08-048 (Order 02-53), § 220-20-025, filed 3/29/02, effective 5/1/02
WSR 00-17-106 (Order 00-149), § 220-20-025, filed 8/16/00, effective 9/16/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 00-01-095 (Order 99-213), § 220-20-025, filed 12/15/99, effective 1/15/00
WSR 98-15-031 (Order 98-120), § 220-20-025, filed 7/7/98, effective 8/7/98
WSR 95-23-020 (Order 95-166), § 220-20-025, filed 11/8/95, effective 12/9/95
WSR 94-12-009 (Order 94-23), § 220-20-025, filed 5/19/94, effective 6/19/94
WSR 90-06-045 (Order 90-15), § 220-20-025, filed 3/1/90, effective 4/1/90
WSR 80-13-064 (Order 80-123), § 220-20-025, filed 9/17/80
Order 1179, § 220-20-025, filed 11/19/74
Order 990, § 220-20-025, filed 5/11/72
Order 810, § 220-20-025, filed 4/17/69.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-320-070 Geographical definitions—Marine Area 7 shrimp fishing subareas.

(1) Marine Area 7 South: The portion of Marine Area 7 south of a line from Biz Point on Fidalgo Island to Cape Saint Mary on Lopez Island, then south of a line from Davis Point on Lopez Island to Cattle Point on San Juan Island, then south of a line projected due west from Lime Kiln Point light to the international boundary.

(2) Marine Area 7 West: The portion of Marine Area 7 north of a line from Davis Point on Lopez Island to Cattle Point on San Juan Island, then north of a line due west from Lime Kiln Point light to the international boundary, then west of a line from the bell buoy at the international boundary to Point Doughty on Orcas Island, then west of a line projected true north and south from the western tip of Crane Island, then west of a line projected from the southern tip of Shaw Island to the number 2 buoy at the entrance to Fisherman Bay.

(3) Marine Area 7 East: The portion of Marine Area 7 north of a line from Biz Point on Fidalgo Island to Cape Saint Mary on Lopez Island, then east of a line projected from the number 2 buoy at the entrance to Fisherman Bay to the southern tip of Shaw Island, then east of a line projected true north and south from the western tip of Crane Island, then east of a line from Point Doughty on Orcas Island to the bell buoy at the international boundary.

History

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 § 220-320-070, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 17-01-085 (Order 16-322), § 220-16-265, filed 12/16/16, effective 1/16/17
Order 817, § 220-16-265, filed 5/29/69. Formerly WAC 220-16-020 (part).

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-320-100 Crab—General unlawful acts.

(1) It is unlawful to take or possess soft-shelled crab for any purpose. Violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.160 or 77.15.550, depending on whether the crab was taken for personal use or commercial purposes.

(2) It is unlawful for any person to take or possess any female Dungeness crab for any purpose. All female Dungeness crab caught must be released immediately. Violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.380 or 77.15.550, depending on whether the crab was taken for personal use or commercial purposes.

(3) It is unlawful to use bleach or antifreeze bottles or any other container as a float for gear used in recreational or commercial crab harvesting. Violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.382 or 77.15.520, depending on whether the crab was taken for personal use or commercial purposes.

History

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 § 220-320-100, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-23-016 (Order 12-267), § 220-52-005, filed 11/9/12, effective 12/10/12.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-320-110 Commercial crab geographical management units—Puget Sound.

For purposes of crab harvest management, Puget Sound commercial crab uses a hierarchy of geographical management units consisting of region, subregion, Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Area (catch area), and subarea. This section defines these units.

(1) The following areas are defined as Puget Sound Crab Management Regions and Subregions:

(a) Region 1 - (North Puget Sound): All waters of Catch Areas (see WAC 220-301-040) 20A, 20B, 21A, 21B, 22A, and 22B.

(b) Region 2-East (2E) - (Eastern Central Puget Sound): All waters of Catch Areas 24A, 24B, 24C, 24D, and Subarea 26A-E (subareas defined in subsection (2) of this section).

(c) Region 2-West (2W) - (Western Central Puget Sound): All waters of Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Areas 25B, 25D, and Subarea 26A-W.

(d) Region 3: All waters within Catch Areas 23A, 23B, 23C, 23D, 25A, 25E, and 29.

(i) Subregion 3-1 - (Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca): All waters of Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Areas 23A and 23B.

(ii) Subregion 3-2 - (Southeastern Strait of Juan de Fuca): All waters of Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Areas 23D, 25A, and 25E.

(iii) Subregion 3-3 - (Central Strait of Juan de Fuca): All waters of Subarea 23C-East.

(iv) Subregion 3-4 - (Western Strait of Juan de Fuca): All waters of Subarea 23C-West and Catch Area 29.

(e) Region 4 - (Southern Central Puget Sound): All waters of Catch Areas 26B and 26C.

(f) Region 5 - (Hood Canal): All waters of Catch Areas 25C, 27A, 27B, and 27C.

(g) Region 6 - (Tacoma/Vashon Island): All waters of Catch Area 26D.

(h) Region 7 - (South Puget Sound): All waters of Catch Areas 28A, 28B, 28C, and 28D.

(2) The following areas are defined as Puget SoundCommercial Crab Subareas: For purposes of Puget Sound Crab harvest allocation, fishing season, and catch reporting, Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Areas (catch areas; WAC 220-301-040) are modified as follows:

(a) Catch Area 23C is divided into two subareas:

(i) Crab Subarea 23C-East (23C-E): All waters of Puget Sound westerly of a line true north from Ediz Hook Light (48.1400°, -123.4025°) to the International Boundary; and easterly of a line projected true north from Low Point (48.1608°, -123.8268°).

(ii) Crab Subarea 23C-West (23C-W): All waters of Puget Sound westerly of a line true north from Low Point (48.1608°, -123.8268°) to the International Boundary; and easterly of a line projected true north from the mouth of the Sekiu River (48.2878°, -124.3954°).

(b) Catch Area 26A is divided into two crab subareas:

(i) Crab Subarea 26A-East (26A-E): All waters of Puget Sound south of a line from Sandy Point (on Whidbey Island; 48.0342°, -122.3764°) to Camano Head (48.0570°, -122.3580°) and from Camano Head to the northern tip of Gedney (Hat) Island (48.0215°, -122.3274°), and from the southern tip of Gedney (Hat) Island (48.0048°, -122.3580°) east to the mainland (to near the northern end of the Everett 10th St. Marina, 48.0048°, -122.2219°), and north and east of a line that extends from the southern tip of Possession Point (47.9061°, -122.3846°) to the shipwreck located 0.8 nautical miles north of Picnic Point (47.8931°, -122.3286°) on the opposite shore.

(ii) Crab Subarea 26A-West (26A-W): All waters of Puget Sound south and east of a line from Foulweather Bluff (47.9392°, -122.6139°) to Double Bluff (47.9677°, -122.5460°), and northerly of a line from Apple Cove Point (47.8146°, -122.4834°) to Point Edwards (47.8027°, -122.3943°), and south and west of a line that extends from the southern tip of Possession Point (47.9061°, -122.3846°) to the shipwreck located 0.8 nautical miles north of Picnic Point (47.8931°, -122.3286°).

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.12.047, 77.12.320, 77.32.050, 77.32.070, 77.32.090, and 77.65.220. WSR 26-11-003 (Order 26-68), s 220-320-110, filed 5/7/26, effective 6/7/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04-055 [ 77.04.055], 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-08-048, § 220-320-110, filed 3/31/22, effective 5/1/22. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-320-110, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-01-013 (Order 05-275), § 220-16-260, filed 12/9/05, effective 1/9/06
WSR 01-03-016 (Order 00-271), § 220-16-260, filed 1/5/01, effective 2/5/01
Order 817, § 220-16-260, filed 5/29/69. Formerly WAC 220-16-020 (part).

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-320-120 Puget Sound Crustacean (crab and shrimp) Special Management Areas.

The following areas shall be defined as Puget Sound Crustacean (crab and shrimp) Special Management Areas (CSMA):

(1) Discovery Bay:

(a) Crustacean Special Management Area: All waters of Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Area 25E - Discovery Bay south of a line from Diamond Point (48.0945°, -122.9152°) to Cape George (48.1034°, -122.8847°).

(b) Shrimp District: All waters of Catch Area 25E and those waters of Catch Area 25A south of a line from McCurdy Point (48.1358°, -122.8374°) on the Quimper Peninsula to the northern tip of Protection Island (48.1327°, -122.9285°), then to Rocky Point (48.0964°, -122.9754°) on the Miller Peninsula.

(2) Dungeness Bay CSMA: All waters of Dungeness Bay west of the -123.1103° (123°06.6') longitude line originating from the New Dungeness Light (48.1818°, -123.1103°).

(3) Everett Flats CSMA: That portion of Catch Area 26A-E (see WAC 220-320-110) east of a line from western edge of Howarth Park (47.9619°, -122.2441°) true north to the southern tip of Gedney (Hat) Island (48.0048°, -122.3060°) and that portion of 24B east of a line from the northern tip of Gedney (Hat) Island (48.0215°, -122.3274°) to Camano Head (48.0570°, -122.3580°) and south of a line drawn from Camano Head to Hermosa Point (48.0620°, -122.2935°) on the Tulalip reservation.

(4) Port Angeles Harbor CSMA: That portion of Marine Fish-Shellfish Catch Area 23D west of a line from the Ediz Hook Light (48.1400°, -123.4025°) to the site of the ITT Rayonier Dock (48.1169°, -123.4083°).

(5) Port Townsend Bay CSMA: Those waters of Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Area 25D within a line projected from the Point Hudson Marina entrance to the northern tip of Indian Island (48.0853°, -122.7303°), thence to Kala Point (48.0575°, -122.7674°) and thence following the shoreline to the point of origin.

(6) Sequim Bay CSMA: All waters of Sequim Bay south of Travis Spit and a line west from the western tip of Travis Spit (Klapot Point) to the dock at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (48.0793°, -123.0452°).

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 23-22-110 (Order 2023-10), § 220-320-120, filed 10/31/23, effective 12/1/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04-055 [ 77.04.055], 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-08-048, § 220-320-120, filed 3/31/22, effective 5/1/22. 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 § 220-320-120, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 07-05-051 (Order 07-22), § 220-16-270, filed 2/16/07, effective 3/19/07
WSR 04-07-009 (Order 04-39), § 220-16-270, filed 3/4/04, effective 5/1/04
WSR 03-16-097 (Order 03-180), § 220-16-270, filed 8/6/03, effective 9/6/03
WSR 01-03-016 (Order 00-271), § 220-16-270, filed 1/5/01, effective 2/5/01
Order 817, § 220-16-270, filed 5/29/69. Formerly WAC 220-16-020 (part).

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-320-130 Razor clam sanctuaries.

The areas described below are set aside for experimental purposes for the department's razor clam research project. As need arises, the department will close specific sections of these areas to public use for project or experimental purposes.

(1) Long Beach: From a point beginning 2.7 miles north of the Oysterville beach approach, then north for 1/4 mile (1,320 feet).

(2) Twin Harbors Beach: From a line extending 1/4 mile (1,320 feet) westward, south of the county line beach approach.

(3) Copalis Beach: From a point beginning 4/10 of a mile south of the Ocean City beach approach (2nd Ave.) and extending 1/4 mile (1,320 feet) south.

(4) "Beach approach" means a signed and established public access roadway providing access to the beach that is typically maintained by state parks and recreation and may be associated with a city or county road.

History

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 § 220-320-130, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 13-02-043 (Order 12-290), § 220-56-372, filed 12/21/12, effective 1/21/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080, 77.12.040. WSR 00-08-038 (Order 00-29), § 220-56-372, filed 3/29/00, effective 5/1/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 96-05-004 (Order 96-13), § 220-56-372, filed 2/9/96, effective 5/1/96
WSR 87-09-066 (Order 87-16), § 220-56-372, filed 4/21/87
WSR 83-07-043 (Order 83-16), § 220-56-372, filed 3/17/83
WSR 82-07-047 (Order 82-19), § 220-56-372, filed 3/18/82
WSR 80-13-064 (Order 80-123), § 220-56-372, filed 9/17/80.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-320-140 Commercial shrimp geographical management units—Puget Sound.

Puget Sound commercial shrimp harvest management utilizes a hierarchy of geographical management units consisting of region, subregion, Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Area (catch area), and subarea. This section defines these units.

(1) The following areas are defined as Puget Sound Shrimp Management Regions and subregions:

(a) Region 1 - Trawl fishery: All waters of Catch Areas 20A, 20B, 21A, 21B, 22B, and 22A;

Region 1 - Pot fishery: All waters of Catch Areas 20A, 20B, 21A, 21B, 22B, and Catch Area 22A, except the southwesterly portion of Catch Area 22A south of a line true west from Lime Kiln Point Light (48.5159°, -123.1525°) on San Juan Island to the International Boundary, then south of the shoreline of San Juan Island from Lime Kiln Point Light to Cattle Point (48.4501°, -122.9636°), then south of a line from Cattle Point to Davis Point (48.4559°, -122.9355°) on Lopez Island, and south of the shoreline of Lopez Island from Davis Point to Point Colville (48.4217°, -122.8131°; see (d) of this subsection—Region 3).

(i) Subregion 1A: All waters of Catch Area 20B west of a line from Point Doughty (48.7117°, -122.9492°) on Orcas Island to the bell buoy (48.7649°, -123.0145°) at the International Boundary and all waters of Catch Area 22A west of a line projected true north and south from the western tip of Crane Island (48.5975°, -123.0078°), west of a line projected from the number 4 marker (48.5223°, -122.9173°) at the entrance to Fisherman Bay to the southern tip of Shaw Island (48.5466°, -122.9487°), and north of a line true west from Lime Kiln Point Light (48.5159°, -123.1525°) on San Juan Island to the International Boundary.

(ii) Subregion 1B: All waters of Catch Area 20B east of a line from Point Doughty (48.7117°, -122.9492°) on Orcas Island to the bell buoy at the International Boundary (48.7649°, -123.0145°), and waters of Catch Area 22A east of a line projected true north and south from the western tip of Crane Island (48.5975°, -123.0078°), east of a line projected from the number 4 marker (48.5223°, -122.9173°) at the entrance to Fisherman Bay to the southern tip of Shaw Island (48.5466°, -122.9487°), and east of a line projected true south from Point Colville (48.4217°, -122.8131°), and all waters of Catch Area 21A north and west of a line from the southern tip of Sinclair Island (48.6097°, -122.6572°) to Carter Point (48.6404°, -122.6088°) at the southern tip of Lummi Island.

(iii) Subregion 1C: All waters of Catch Areas 20A, 21B, 22B, and those waters of Catch Area 21A not included in Subregion 1B.

(b) Region 2-East (2E): All waters of Catch Areas 24A, 24B, 24C, 24D, and Subarea 26A-E (east; subareas defined in subsections (2) and (3) of this section).

(d) Region 3 - Trawl fishery: All waters of Catch Areas 23A, 23B, 23C, 23D, 25A, 25E, and 29.

Region 3 - Pot fishery: All waters of Catch Areas 23A, 23B, 23C, 23D, 25A, 25E, 29, and the southwesterly portion of Catch Area 22A south of a line true west from Lime Kiln Point Light (48.5159°, -123.1525°) on San Juan Island to the International Boundary, then south of the shoreline of San Juan Island from Lime Kiln Point Light to Cattle Point (48.4501°, -122.9636°), then south of a line from Cattle Point to Davis Point (48.4559°, -122.9355°) on Lopez Island, and south of the shoreline of Lopez Island from Davis Point to Point Colville (48.4217°, -122.8131°).

(e) Region 4: All waters of Catch Area 26C and 26B, which is divided into Subareas 26B-1 and 26B-2 (subareas defined in subsection (2) of this section).

(f) Region 5: All waters of Catch Areas 27A, 27B, and 27C.

(g) Region 6: All waters of Catch Areas 26D, 28A, 28B, 28C, and 28D.

(2) The following areas are defined as Puget Sound Commercial Shrimp Subareas, shrimp pot harvest: For purposes of Puget Sound shrimp pot harvest allocation, fishing season, and catch reporting, catch areas (WAC 220-301-040) are modified as follows:

(a) That portion of Catch Area 22A south of a line true west from Lime Kiln Point Light (48.5159°, -123.1525°) on San Juan Island to the International Boundary, then south of the shores of San Juan Island from Lime Kiln Point Light to Cattle Point (48.4501°, -122.9636°), then south of a line from Cattle Point to Davis Point on Lopez Island (48.4559°, -122.9355°), and south of the shoreline of Lopez Island from Davis Point to Point Colville (48.4217°, -122.8131°) shall be considered to be part of Catch Area 23A.

(b) Catch Area 23A is divided into four subareas:

(i) Subarea 23A-E (east): All waters of Catch Area 23A east of -122.9500° (122°57'W) longitude and north of 48.3750° (48°22.5'N) latitude.

(ii) Subarea 23A-W (west): All waters of Catch Area 23A west of -122.9500° (122°57'W) longitude and north of 48.3750° (48°22.5'N) latitude.

(iii) Subarea 23A-C (central): All waters of Catch Area 23 south of 48.3750° (48°22.5'N) latitude and east of a line projected 335° true from the New Dungeness Lighthouse (48.1818°, -123.1103°).

(iv) Subarea 23A-S (south): All waters of Catch Area 23A west of a line projected 335° true from the New Dungeness Lighthouse (48.1818°, -123.1103°).

(i) Subarea 26A-E (east): All waters of Catch Area 26A north and east of a line projected 110° true from the southern tip of Possession Point (47.9061°, -122.3846°) on Whidbey Island to the shipwreck located 0.8 nautical miles north of Picnic Point (47.8931°, -122.3286°) on the opposite shore.

(ii) Subarea 26A-W (west): All waters of Catch Area 26A south and west of a line projected 110° true from the southern tip of Possession Point (47.9061°, -122.3846°) on Whidbey Island to the shipwreck located 0.8 nautical miles north of Picnic Point (47.8931°, -122.3286°) on the opposite shore.

(d) Catch Area 26B is divided into two subareas:

(i) Subarea 26B-1: All waters of Catch Area 26B westerly of a line projected from West Point (47.6619°, -122.4348°) to Alki Point (47.5763°, -122.4199°).

(ii) Subarea 26B-2: All waters easterly of a line projected from West Point (47.6619°, -122.4348°) to Alki Point (47.5763°, -122.4199°).

(3) The following areas are defined as Puget Sound Shrimp Subareas, shrimp trawl harvest: For the purpose of Puget Sound shrimp trawl harvest allocation and catch reporting, catch areas (WAC 220-301-040) are modified as follows:

(a) Trawl Subarea 23A East: That portion of Catch Area 23A, east of a line projected true north from the New Dungeness Lighthouse (48.1818°, -123.1103°) to the International Boundary.

(b) Trawl Subarea 23A West: That portion of Catch Area 23A, west of a line projected true north from the New Dungeness Lighthouse (48.1818°, -123.1103°) to the International Boundary.

(4) The following areas are defined as shrimp beam trawl harvest areas of special designation:

(a) South Lopez Sound is defined as those waters of Lopez Sound within Subregion 1B that are south of a line projected true east-west from the northern tip of Trump Island (48.5064°, -122.8369°).

(b) Rosario Box is defined as that portion of Catch Area 22A within Subregion 1B that are east of a line projected along -122.7833° longitude (east of Blakely Island) and west of a line projected along -122.7167° longitude (west of Cypress Island) in Rosario Strait.

(c) Lummi-Sinclair Triangle is defined as those waters of Catch Area 21A north and west of a line from the southern tip of Sinclair Island (48.6097°, -122.6572°) to Carter Point (48.6404°, -122.6088°) on Lummi Island.

(5) In shrimp Subregions 1A, 1B, and 1C, all catch must be reported by catch area and subregion combined (for example 22A-1A).

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 23-22-110 (Order 2023-10), § 220-320-140, filed 10/31/23, effective 12/1/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04-055 [ 77.04.055], 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-08-048, § 220-320-140, filed 3/31/22, effective 5/1/22.

Chapter 220-330 Personal-use shellfish.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-330-010 Shellfish—Daily limits, size restrictions, and unlawful acts.

It is unlawful for any one person to possess more than one daily limit of fresh shellfish while in the field or in transit. Additional shellfish may be possessed in a frozen or processed form. It is unlawful for any one person to take more than the following quantities of shellfish in any one day for personal use, or take or possess shellfish that measure less than the caliper measurement described in this section. Caliper measurement is defined as a linear measurement when both points of a movable caliper are touching the shell of the shellfish. A fixed caliper gauge is the linear distance between points of the caliper gauge or the diameter of a circular gauge.

(1) Marine clams:

(a) Clams (not including razor clams, geoduck clams and horse clams):

(i) Daily limit is 40 clams total, not to exceed 10 pounds in the shell.

(ii) Minimum size for Manila, native littleneck, and butter clams is 1 1/2 inches across the widest dimension of the shell.

(iii) Minimum size for cockles is 2 1/2 inches across the widest dimension of the shell.

(b) Geoduck clams:

(i) Daily limit 1 clam, regardless of size or condition. Must retain the first clam that is dug. A broken clam counts towards the daily limit. No minimum size limit.

(ii) It is unlawful to maim, injure or attempt to capture a geoduck by thrusting any instrument through its siphon or to possess only the siphon or neck portion of a geoduck.

(c) Horse clams: Daily limit is first 7 clams dug, regardless of size or condition. Broken clams count towards daily limit. No minimum size limit.

(d) Razor clams: Daily limit is 15 clams. No minimum size limit.

(e) Relic shells: No license or permit is required to take or possess up to 5 pounds of relic shells per day. It is unlawful to take or possess more than 5 pounds of relic shells from public tidelands without first obtaining a scientific collection permit. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, it is unlawful to remove relic oyster shells from public tidelands.

(2) Crab:

(a) General provisions:

(i) All crab measurements must be made at the widest part of the shell (carapace) immediately in front of the points (tips) on the carapace.

(ii) It is unlawful to possess in the field any crab or crab parts without also retaining the back shell of each crab.

(iii) It is unlawful for any person to take or possess any female Dungeness crab.

(iv) It is unlawful to possess soft-shelled crab for any purpose. Violation of this subsection is an infraction, punishable under RCW 77.15.160.

(b) Dungeness crab:

(i)(A) In Marine Area 1 (except when fishing from the north jetty of the Columbia River), Marine Areas 2, 3, and 4 west of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line (Coastal waters): Daily limit is 6 male crab.

(B) Minimum size limit is 6 inches.

(ii)(A) In the Columbia River upstream of a line from the outermost end of the north jetty to the exposed end of the south jetty, and when fishing from the north jetty of the Columbia River: Daily limit is 12 male crab.

(B) Minimum size limit is 5 3/4 inches.

(iii)(A) In Marine Area 4 east of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line, and Marine Areas 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 (Puget Sound): Daily limit is 5 male crab.

(B) Minimum size limit is 6 1/4 inches.

(i) Daily limit is 6 crab. Either sex may be retained.

(ii) Minimum size limit is 5 inches.

(d) King and box crab: Closed in all waters.

(e) Tanner crab:

(i) Daily limit is 6 crab. Either sex may be retained.

(ii) Minimum size limit is 4 1/2 inches.

(3) Crawfish:

(a) Daily limit is 10 pounds, whole crawfish in the shell.

(b) Minimum size limit 3 1/4 inches from tip of rostrum to tip of tail.

(d) Take or possession of crawfish must also comply with provisions of chapter 220-640 WAC.

(4) Goose barnacles: Daily limit is 10 pounds of whole barnacles in the shell or 5 pounds of barnacle stalks. No minimum size limit.

(5) Mussels: Daily limit is 10 pounds in the shell, all species in the aggregate. No minimum size limit.

(6) Octopus: Daily limit is one octopus. No minimum size limit.

(7) Oysters:

(a) Daily limit is 18 oysters.

(b) Minimum size limit before shucking is 2 1/2 inches along the widest dimension of the shell. Violation of this subsection is an infraction, punishable under RCW 77.15.160.

(c) Oysters taken for personal use must be shucked before removing oysters from the intertidal zone and the shells replaced on the tidelands at the approximate tide level from which original was taken. Violation of this subsection is an infraction, punishable under RCW 77.15.160.

(8) Scallops:

(a) Rock scallops:

(i) Daily limit is 6 scallops.

(ii) Minimum size limit is 4 inches. Violation of this subsection is an infraction, punishable under RCW 77.15.160.

(b) Pink and spiny scallops:

(i) Combined daily limit is 40 scallops in the shell.

(ii) Minimum size limit is 2 inches. Violation of this subsection is an infraction, punishable under RCW 77.15.160.

(i) Daily limit is 12 scallops.

(ii) Minimum size limit is 4 inches.

(9) Sea cucumbers: Daily limit is 18 California sea cucumbers. No minimum size limit.

(10) Sea urchins:

(a) Red sea urchins:

(i) Daily limit is 18 red sea urchins.

(ii) Minimum size limit 3 1/4 inch shell diameter exclusive of the spines. Maximum size limit is 5 inch shell diameter exclusive of the spines. Violation of this subsection is an infraction, punishable under RCW 77.15.160.

(b) Purple sea urchins:

(i) Daily limit is 18 purple sea urchins.

(ii) Minimum size limit is 2 1/4 inch shell diameter exclusive of the spines.

(i) Daily limit is 18 green sea urchins.

(ii) Minimum size limit is 2 1/4 inch shell diameter exclusive of the spines.

(11) Shrimp:

(a) In Marine Areas 1, 2, and 3 and Marine Area 4 west of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line: Daily total weight limit is 25 pounds, maximum of 200 spot shrimp as part of the 25-pound limit.

(b)(i) In Marine Area 4 east of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line and Marine Areas 5, 6, 7, 8-1, 8-2, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13: Daily limit is 80 spot shrimp; with a total daily weight limit of 10 pounds (whole shrimp) all species combined.

(ii) If retaining nonspot shrimp, all shrimp heads (spot and nonspot) must be retained in the field until ashore and finished fishing for the day.

(12) Squid:

(a) Humboldt squid: 1 squid. No minimum size limit.

(b) All other species of squid: Daily limit is 10 pounds or 5 quarts of squid. No minimum size limit.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.12.045, 77.12.047, and 77.04.055. WSR 26-06-077 (Order 26-33), s 220-330-010, filed 2/28/26, effective 3/31/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-05-066 (Order 22-06), § 220-330-010, filed 2/11/22, effective 7/1/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, and 77.04.055. WSR 20-04-058 (Order 20-19), § 220-330-010, filed 1/30/20, effective 7/1/20. 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 § 220-330-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 17-01-085 (Order 16-322), § 220-56-310, filed 12/16/16, effective 1/16/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012 and 77.12.047. WSR 13-19-007 (Order 13-221), § 220-56-310, filed 9/5/13, effective 10/6/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 10-07-105 (Order 10-64), § 220-56-310, filed 3/19/10, effective 5/1/10
WSR 08-07-003, § 220-56-310, filed 3/5/08, effective 4/5/08
WSR 06-05-085 (Order 06-23), § 220-56-310, filed 2/14/06, effective 5/1/06
WSR 05-12-007 (Order 05-102), § 220-56-310, filed 5/19/05, effective 6/19/05
WSR 05-05-035 (Order 05-15), § 220-56-310, filed 2/10/05, effective 5/1/05
WSR 04-17-088 (Order 04-217), § 220-56-310, filed 8/16/04, effective 9/16/04
WSR 04-07-009 (Order 04-39), § 220-56-310, filed 3/4/04, effective 5/1/04
WSR 02-08-048 (Order 02-53), § 220-56-310, filed 3/29/02, effective 5/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080, 77.12.040. WSR 00-08-038 (Order 00-29), § 220-56-310, filed 3/29/00, effective 5/1/00
WSR 99-15-081 (Order 99-102), § 220-56-310, filed 7/20/99, effective 8/20/99
WSR 99-08-029 (Order 99-13), § 220-56-310, filed 3/30/99, effective 5/1/99
WSR 98-06-031, § 220-56-310, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 97-07-078 (Order 97-53), § 220-56-310, filed 3/19/97, effective 5/1/97
WSR 95-04-066 (Order 95-10), § 220-56-310, filed 1/30/95, effective 5/1/95
WSR 93-08-034 (Order 93-20), § 220-56-310, filed 3/31/93, effective 5/1/93
WSR 92-11-012 (Order 92-19), § 220-56-310, filed 5/12/92, effective 6/12/92
WSR 90-06-026, § 220-56-310, filed 2/28/90, effective 3/31/90
WSR 89-07-060 (Order 89-12), § 220-56-310, filed 3/16/89
WSR 88-12-025 (Order 88-28), § 220-56-310, filed 5/25/88, effective 8/22/88
WSR 88-10-013 (Order 88-15), § 220-56-310, filed 4/26/88
WSR 87-09-066 (Order 87-16), § 220-56-310, filed 4/21/87
WSR 86-24-046 (Order 86-190), § 220-56-310, filed 11/26/86
WSR 86-09-020 (Order 86-08), § 220-56-310, filed 4/9/86
WSR 85-12-046 (Order 85-57), § 220-56-310, filed 6/5/85
WSR 84-09-026 (Order 84-22), § 220-56-310, filed 4/11/84
WSR 83-04-027 (Order 83-06), § 220-56-310, filed 1/27/83
WSR 82-07-047 (Order 82-19), § 220-56-310, filed 3/18/82
WSR 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-56-310, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-330-020 Crab, shrimp, crawfish—Gear and gear-related unlawful acts.

General gear requirements:

(1) It is unlawful to take, fish for, or possess crab, shrimp, and crawfish except by hand or with hand dip nets, ring nets, shellfish pots, or any hand-operated, nonmechanized instrument. It is unlawful to harvest shellfish in any manner that penetrates the shell.

(2) It is unlawful to set, fish, or pull more than 2 units of gear per person per day, unless otherwise provided in this subsection. A unit of gear is defined as a hand dip net, shellfish pot, ring net or any other instrument used to capture crab, shrimp, or crawfish. A violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.160, 77.15.380, or 77.15.370, depending on the circumstances of the violation.

(a) In Marine Area 4 east of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line and Marine Areas 5, 6, 7, 8-1, 8-2, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 (Puget Sound), it is unlawful to set, fish, or pull more than 2 units of crab gear and 2 additional units of shrimp gear per person per day.

(b) In Marine Areas 4, 5, 6, 7, 8-1, 8-2, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13, it is unlawful for the operator of any boat from which shrimp pots are set, fished, or pulled to have on board or to fish more than 4 shrimp pots.

(d) In fresh water, it is permissible to use up to 5 units of gear per person to fish for crawfish.

(3) It is unlawful to violate the following provisions regarding unattended shellfish gear:

(a)(i) Unattended shellfish gear must be marked with a buoy that permanently, visibly, and legibly lists the first and last name and permanent mailing address of the owner.

(ii) Only one person's name and address may appear on a marker buoy.

(b) All buoys must consist of durable material. It is unlawful to use bleach, antifreeze or detergent bottles, paint cans, or any other container as a buoy.

(c) Buoys must remain visible on the surface at all times, except during extreme tidal conditions, or unless otherwise authorized under a permit issued by the director.

(d) Fishers shall use only the amount of line reasonably necessary to compensate for tides, currents, and weather.

(e) The line attaching a buoy to shellfish gear must be weighted sufficiently to prevent the line from floating on the water's surface.

(f) It is unlawful to use gear that has one or more line marks or to use multicolor line consistent with requirements for any other state or federally managed commercial fishery operating in the U.S. West Coast Exclusive Economic Zone, or in the state waters of Washington, Oregon, or California.

(g) Violation of this subsection is an infraction, punishable under RCW 77.15.160.

(4) It is unlawful to have more than one unit of unattended gear attached to a buoy line and buoy, or to fail to have a separate buoy for each unit of gear. A violation of this subsection is a misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.382 Unlawful use of shellfish gear for personal-use purposes—Penalty.

(5) It is unlawful for any person to operate a shellfish pot not attached to a buoy bearing that person's name, except that a second person may assist the pot owner in operation of the gear. A violation of this subsection is a misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.180 Unlawful interference with fishing or hunting gear—Penalty.

(6) It is unlawful to fish for or possess shellfish taken for personal use with shellfish pot gear unless the gear allows for escapement using at least one of the following methods:

(a) Attachment of pot lid hooks or tiedown straps with a single strand or loop of untreated, 100 percent cotton twine, hemp, jute, or sisal no larger than thread size 120 so that the pot lid will open freely if the twine or fiber is broken.

(b) An opening in the pot mesh no less than 3 inches by 5 inches which is laced or sewn closed with untreated, 100 percent cotton twine, hemp, jute, or sisal no larger than thread size 120. The opening must be located within the top half of the pot and be unimpeded by the entry tunnels, bait boxes, or any other structures or materials.

(c) Attachment of pot lid or one pot side serving as a pot lid with no more than 3 single loops of untreated 100 percent cotton, hemp, jute, or sisal no larger than thread size 120 so that the pot lid or side will open freely if the twine or fiber is broken.

(d) Use of gear in violation of this subsection is an infraction, punishable under RCW 77.15.160.

(7) It is unlawful to set shellfish pots in a manner that they are not covered by water at all times. Use of gear in violation of this subsection is an infraction, punishable under RCW 77.15.160.

(8) Gear setting and retrieval:

(a) It is unlawful to fish, or place or retrieve gear outside of open days and hours.

(b) It is unlawful to fail to remove gear prior to the closure of a fishery.

(c) It is unlawful to fail to remove gear from the water within one hour after sunset if fishing is not allowed on the next calendar day.

(d) In waters that are open continuously, shellfish gear may be left in the water overnight, but may not be set or pulled from a vessel from one hour after official sunset to one hour before official sunrise in Marine Area 4 east of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line and Marine Areas 5, 6, 7, 8-1, 8-2, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13.

(9) Crab pot gear requirements:

(a) All buoys attached to crab gear must be half red or half fluorescent red in color and half white in color. Flags and staff, if attached, may be any color. Violation of this subsection is an infraction, punishable under RCW 77.15.160.

(b) It is unlawful to fish for crab using shellfish pot gear greater than 13 cubic feet in volume.

(c) It is unlawful to fish for or possess crab taken with shellfish pot gear that are equipped with tunnel triggers or other devices which prevent free exit of crabs under the legal limit unless the gear is equipped with 2 or more escape rings located in the upper half of the pot and escape rings are 4 1/4 inches inside diameter or larger, except in the Columbia River where escape ring minimum size is 4 inches inside diameter.

(d) It is unlawful to use mesh size smaller than 1 1/2 inches for crab pots.

(e) Unless otherwise designated, a violation of this subsection is a violation of RCW 77.15.382. Possession of crab while using gear in violation of the provisions of this section is a rebuttable presumption that the crab were taken with such gear.

(10) Shrimp pot gear requirements:

(a) All buoys attached to shrimp gear must be solid yellow or solid fluorescent yellow in color. Flags and staff, if attached, may be any color. Violation of this subsection is an infraction, punishable under RCW 77.15.160.

(b) It is unlawful to take, fish for, or possess shrimp taken with shellfish pot gear unless the gear meets the following requirements:

(i) A shrimp pot may not exceed 10 feet in perimeter and 1 1/2 feet in height.

(ii) The entire top, bottom, and sides of the shrimp pot must be constructed of mesh material. Use of liners is prohibited.

(iii) Shrimp pot minimum mesh size:

(A) Year-round, Marine Areas 1, 2, 3, and 4 west of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line and shoreward of 20 fathoms, the minimum mesh size for shrimp pots is 1/2 inch. Seaward of 20 fathoms, the minimum mesh size for shrimp pots is 1 inch.

(B) May 1 through October 15, Marine Area 4 east of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line, and Marine Areas 5, 6, 7, 8-1, 8-2, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13, the minimum mesh size for shrimp pots is 1 inch, with the following exception: June 1 through October 15, in any Marine Area or portion thereof that is closed for spot shrimp but open for coonstripe and pink shrimp, the minimum mesh size for shrimp pots is 1/2 inch.

(C) Half-inch mesh is defined as mesh that a 3/8 inch square peg will pass through each mesh opening; flexible (web) mesh pots must have mesh size openings that are a minimum of 1 1/8 inch stretch measure.

(D) One inch mesh is defined as a mesh that a 7/8 inch square peg will pass through each mesh opening; flexible (web) mesh pots must have mesh size openings that are a minimum of 1 3/4 inch stretch measure.

(iv) Entrance tunnels to shrimp pots may be constructed of any size mesh material. All entrance tunnels must open into the pot from the side. The sum of the maximum widths of all entrance tunnel openings must not exceed half of the perimeter of the bottom of the pot.

(v) Unless otherwise designated, a violation of this subsection is a violation of RCW 77.15.382. Possession of shrimp while using gear in violation of the provisions of this section is a rebuttable presumption that the shrimp were taken with such gear.

(c) In the field, it is unlawful for each person harvesting shrimp to fail to use a separate container to hold their catch and the container must be in the harvester's presence or identified with the harvester's name. Violation of this subsection is an infraction, punishable under RCW 77.15.160.

(d) It is unlawful to dig for or possess ghost or mud shrimp taken by any method except hand operated, nonmechanized suction devices or dug by hand.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 23-22-110 (Order 2023-10), § 220-330-020, filed 10/31/23, effective 12/1/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, and 77.04.055. WSR 20-04-058 (Order 20-19), § 220-330-020, filed 1/30/20, effective 7/1/20. 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 § 220-330-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-23-016 (Order 12-267), § 220-56-320, filed 11/9/12, effective 12/10/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 08-07-003, § 220-56-320, filed 3/5/08, effective 4/5/08
WSR 06-09-021 (Order 06-67), § 220-56-320, filed 4/11/06, effective 5/12/06
WSR 06-05-085 (Order 06-23), § 220-56-320, filed 2/14/06, effective 5/1/06
WSR 05-05-035 (Order 05-15), § 220-56-320, filed 2/10/05, effective 5/1/05
WSR 03-05-057 (Order 03-24), § 220-56-320, filed 2/14/03, effective 5/1/03
WSR 01-06-036 (Order 01-24), § 220-56-320, filed 3/5/01, effective 5/1/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 77.12.040. WSR 99-08-029 (Order 99-13), § 220-56-320, filed 3/30/99, effective 5/1/99
WSR 98-06-031, § 220-56-320, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 97-07-078 (Order 97-53), § 220-56-320, filed 3/19/97, effective 5/1/97
WSR 94-14-069, § 220-56-320, filed 7/1/94, effective 8/1/94
WSR 93-08-034 (Order 93-20), § 220-56-320, filed 3/31/93, effective 5/1/93
WSR 92-11-012 (Order 92-19), § 220-56-320, filed 5/12/92, effective 6/12/92
WSR 90-06-026, § 220-56-320, filed 2/28/90, effective 3/31/90
WSR 89-07-060 (Order 89-12), § 220-56-320, filed 3/16/89
WSR 88-12-025 (Order 88-28), § 220-56-320, filed 5/25/88, effective 8/22/88
WSR 87-09-066 (Order 87-16), § 220-56-320, filed 4/21/87
WSR 85-09-017 (Order 85-20), § 220-56-320, filed 4/9/85
WSR 84-09-026 (Order 84-22), § 220-56-320, filed 4/11/84
WSR 82-07-047 (Order 82-19), § 220-56-320, filed 3/18/82
WSR 81-05-027 (Order 81-13), § 220-56-320, filed 2/17/81, effective 4/1/81
WSR 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-56-320, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80. Formerly WAC 220-56-088.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-330-040 Crab—Areas and seasons.

(1) It is unlawful to fish for or possess crab taken for personal use from Puget Sound except during the following seasons:

(a) Marine Area 4 east of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line, and Marine Areas 5, 6, 8-1, 8-2, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13: Open 7:00 a.m., July 1 through Labor Day, Thursday through Monday of each week.

(b) Those waters of Marine Area 7 south and west of a line projected from Village Point, Lummi Island (48° 43.038'N, 122° 43.127'W), through the navigation buoy just east of Matia Island (48° 44.610'N, 122° 48.961'W), thence to the buoy at Clements Reef (48° 46.659'N, 122° 53.481'W), thence to the easternmost point of Patos Island (48° 47.123'N, 122° 56.441'W), thence running along the northern shore of Patos Island to the westernmost point of Patos Island (48° 47.355'N, 122° 58.308'W), thence true west to the international boundary and south of a line that extends south-southwest from Point Francis on Portage Island (48° 41.627'N, 122° 37.013'W), through the marker just north of Inati Bay on Lummi Island (48° 40.467'N, 122° 37.234'W) to Lummi Island (48° 40.331'N, 122° 37.262'W): Open 7:00 a.m., July 15 through September 30, Thursday through Monday of each week.

(c) Those waters of Marine Area 7 north and east of a line projected from Village Point, Lummi Island (48° 43.038'N, 122° 43.127'W), through the navigation buoy just east of Matia Island (48° 44.610'N, 122° 48.961'W), thence to the buoy at Clements Reef (48° 46.659'N, 122° 53.481'W), thence to the easternmost point of Patos Island (48° 47.123'N, 122° 56.441'W), thence running along the northern shore of Patos Island to the westernmost point of Patos Island (48° 47.355'N, 122° 58.308'W), thence true west to the international boundary and south of a line that extends south-southwest from Point Francis on Portage Island (48° 41.627'N, 122° 37.013'W), through the marker just north of Inati Bay on Lummi Island (48° 40.467'N, 122° 37.234'W) to Lummi Island (48° 40.331'N, 122° 37.262'W): Open 7:00 a.m. August 15 through September 30, Thursday through Monday of each week.

(2) It is unlawful to fish for or possess crab taken for personal use with shellfish pot gear from Marine Areas 1, 2, 3, and Marine Area 4 west of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line except during the period from December 1 through September 15, except that it is lawful to fish for or possess crab taken for personal use with shellfish pot gear from Marine Area 2-1 (Willapa Bay) from November 15 through September 15. Open to gear other than shellfish pot gear year-round.

(3) The Columbia River upstream from a line projected from the outermost end of the north jetty to the exposed end of the south jetty is open year-round to crab fishing for personal use.

(4) It is unlawful to fish for or possess crab taken for personal use with shellfish pot or ring net gear from the waters of Padilla Bay or Swinomish Slough within 25 yards of the railroad crossing the northern end of Swinomish Slough except from one hour before official sunrise to one hour after official sunset.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, and 77.04.055. WSR 20-04-058 (Order 20-19), § 220-330-040, filed 1/30/20, effective 7/1/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.040.020 [77.04.020], 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 18-22-010 (Order 18-305), § 220-330-040, filed 10/25/18, effective 11/25/18. 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 § 220-330-040, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 17-01-085 (Order 16-322), § 220-56-330, filed 12/16/16, effective 1/16/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-23-016 (Order 12-267), § 220-56-330, filed 11/9/12, effective 12/10/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 11-09-016 (Order 11-29), § 220-56-330, filed 4/11/11, effective 5/12/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 10-07-105 (Order 10-64), § 220-56-330, filed 3/19/10, effective 5/1/10
WSR 05-12-007 (Order 05-102), § 220-56-330, filed 5/19/05, effective 6/19/05
WSR 05-05-035 (Order 05-15), § 220-56-330, filed 2/10/05, effective 5/1/05
WSR 04-07-009 (Order 04-39), § 220-56-330, filed 3/4/04, effective 5/1/04
WSR 01-06-036 (Order 01-24), § 220-56-330, filed 3/5/01, effective 5/1/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080, 77.12.040. WSR 00-08-038 (Order 00-29), § 220-56-330, filed 3/29/00, effective 5/1/00
WSR 99-08-029 (Order 99-13), § 220-56-330, filed 3/30/99, effective 5/1/99
WSR 98-06-031, § 220-56-330, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 97-07-078 (Order 97-53), § 220-56-330, filed 3/19/97, effective 5/1/97
WSR 96-11-078 (Order 96-44), § 220-56-330, filed 5/13/96, effective 6/13/96
WSR 93-08-034 (Order 93-20), § 220-56-330, filed 3/31/93, effective 5/1/93
WSR 90-06-026, § 220-56-330, filed 2/28/90, effective 3/31/90
WSR 86-09-020 (Order 86-08), § 220-56-330, filed 4/9/86
WSR 85-09-017 (Order 85-20), § 220-56-330, filed 4/9/85
WSR 84-09-026 (Order 84-22), § 220-56-330, filed 4/11/84
WSR 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-56-330, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80. Formerly WAC 220-56-082.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-330-070 Shrimp—Areas and seasons.

It is unlawful to fish for or possess shrimp taken for personal use from the following areas, except as otherwise provided in this section:

(1) It is unlawful to fish for or possess shrimp taken for personal use in Marine Area 4 east of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line and Marine Areas 5, 6, 7, 8-1, 8-2, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13.

(2) Marine Areas 1 through 3 and Marine Area 4 west of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line - Open year-round.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, and 77.04.055. WSR 20-04-058 (Order 20-19), § 220-330-070, filed 1/30/20, effective 7/1/20. 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 § 220-330-070, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 17-01-085 (Order 16-322), § 220-56-325, filed 12/16/16, effective 1/16/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 07-05-051 (Order 07-22), § 220-56-325, filed 2/16/07, effective 3/19/07
WSR 06-05-085 (Order 06-23), § 220-56-325, filed 2/14/06, effective 5/1/06
WSR 05-05-035 (Order 05-15), § 220-56-325, filed 2/10/05, effective 5/1/05
WSR 04-07-009 (Order 04-39), § 220-56-325, filed 3/4/04, effective 5/1/04
WSR 03-05-057 (Order 03-24), § 220-56-325, filed 2/14/03, effective 5/1/03
WSR 01-06-036 (Order 01-24), § 220-56-325, filed 3/5/01, effective 5/1/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 77.12.040. WSR 99-15-081 (Order 99-102), § 220-56-325, filed 7/20/99, effective 8/20/99
WSR 98-06-031, § 220-56-325, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 97-07-078 (Order 97-53), § 220-56-325, filed 3/19/97, effective 5/1/97
WSR 96-05-004 (Order 96-13), § 220-56-325, filed 2/9/96, effective 5/1/96
WSR 93-08-034 (Order 93-20), § 220-56-325, filed 3/31/93, effective 5/1/93
WSR 89-07-060 (Order 89-12), § 220-56-325, filed 3/16/89
WSR 86-09-020 (Order 86-08), § 220-56-325, filed 4/9/86
WSR 84-09-026 (Order 84-22), § 220-56-325, filed 4/11/84
WSR 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-56-325, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80. Formerly WAC 220-56-084.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-330-090 Crawfish, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, goose barnacles, scallops, squid, octopus—Areas and seasons.

It is unlawful to fish for personal use for crawfish, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, goose barnacles, and scallops except in the following areas and seasons:

(1) Crawfish: Open in all waters from the first Monday in May through October 31.

(2) Sea cucumbers: Open July 1 through the last day in February in all waters, except in the following closed areas:

(a) All waters of Marine Area 12.

(b) All waters of Marine Area 8-1.

(d) All waters of Marine Area 10.

(e) Those waters of Marine Area 9 south of a line projected from Foulweather Bluff (47° 56.4'N, 122° 36.726'W) to Double Bluff (47° 58.054'N, 122° 32.78'W).

(f) Those waters of San Juan Channel and Upright Channel within the following lines: North and west of a line from the northernmost point of Turn Island on San Juan Island (48° 32.146'N, 122° 58.279'W) to Flat Point on Lopez Island (48° 33.060'N, 122° 55.181'W) and then projected from Flat Point true west to Shaw Island (48° 33.062'N, 122° 56.509'W) north of a line projected from the northernmost point of Turn Island (48° 32.146'N, 122° 58.279'W) true west to San Juan Island (48° 32.146'N, 122° 59.033'W) west of a line from Neck Point on Shaw Island (48° 35.233'N, 123° 0.744'W) to Steep Point on Orcas Island (48° 36.559'N, 123° 1.387'W) and south of a line from Steep Point on Orcas Island to Limestone Point on San Juan Island (48° 37.348'N, 123° 6.450'W).

(g) Those waters of Haro Strait north of a line projected true west from the southernmost point of Cattle Point on San Juan Island (48° 27.006'N, 122° 57.818'W) to the international border and south of a line projected true west from a point 1/4 mile north of Lime Kiln Light on San Juan Island (48° 31.202'N, 123° 9.162'W) to the international border.

(h) Argyle Lagoon: Those University of Washington-owned tidelands and all bedlands enclosed by the inner spit of Argyle Lagoon on San Juan Island.

(i) Those waters within 1/4 mile of Tatoosh Island.

(j) Those waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca in the vicinity of Low Point west of a line projected true north from the shoreline at 123° 48.3'W longitude to the international border, and east of a line projected true north from the shoreline at 123° 52.7'W longitude to the international border at 123° 52.7'W longitude.

(k) Those waters of Eagle Harbor west of a line projected from Wing Point (47° 37.241'N, 122° 29.535'W) to Eagle Harbor Creosote Light Number 1 (47° 36.975'N, 122° 29.792'W), then projected true west to the shore on Bainbridge Island (47° 36.975'N, 122° 29.977'W).

(l) The waters of Sinclair Inlet west of a line projected southerly from the easternmost point of Point Turner (47° 33.886'N, 122° 37.397'W) to landfall directly below the Kitsap Transit foot ferry terminal in Annapolis (47° 32.868'N, 122° 36.973'W).

(m) All waters of Hale Passage and Wollochet Bay within the following lines: West and north of a line starting at Point Fosdick following longitude 122° 35'W southward to latitude 47° 14'; then true west to Fox Island, and east and north of a line starting at Green Point following longitude 122° 41'W southward to latitude 47° 16.5'N; then true east to Fox Island.

(3) Sea urchins: Open year-round in all waters, except in the following closed areas:

(a) All waters of Marine Area 12.

(b) Those waters of San Juan Channel and Upright Channel within the following lines: North and west of a line from the northernmost point of Turn Island on San Juan Island (48° 32.146'N, 122° 58.279'W) to Flat Point on Lopez Island (48° 33.060'N, 122° 55.181'W), and then projected from Flat Point true west to Shaw Island (48° 33.062'N, 122° 56.509'W) north of a line projected from the northernmost point of Turn Island (48° 32.146'N, 122° 58.279'W) true west to San Juan Island (48° 32.146'N, 122° 59.033'W) west of a line from Neck Point on Shaw Island (48° 35.233'N, 123° 0.744'W) to Steep Point on Orcas Island (48° 36.559'N, 123° 1.387'W) and south of a line from Steep Point on Orcas Island to Limestone Point on San Juan Island (48° 37.348'N, 123° 6.450'W).

(c) Those waters of Haro Strait north of a line projected true west from the southernmost point of Cattle Point on San Juan Island (48° 27.006'N, 122° 57.818'W) to the international border and south of a line projected true west from a point 1/4 mile north of Lime Kiln Light on San Juan Island (48° 31.202'N, 123° 9.162'W) to the international border.

(d) Argyle Lagoon: Those University of Washington-owned tidelands and all bedlands enclosed by the inner spit of Argyle Lagoon on San Juan Island.

(e) Those waters within 1/4 mile of Tatoosh Island.

(f) Those waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca in the vicinity of Low Point west of a line projected true north from the shoreline at 123° 48.3'W longitude to the international border, and east of a line projected true north from the shoreline at 123° 52.7'W longitude to the international border at 123° 52.7'W longitude.

(g) Those waters of Eagle Harbor west of a line projected from Wing Point (47° 37.241'N, 122° 29.535'W) to Eagle Harbor Creosote Light Number 1 (47° 36.975'N, 122° 29.792'W), then projected true west to the shore on Bainbridge Island (47° 36.975'N, 122° 29.977'W).

(h) The waters of Sinclair Inlet west of a line projected southerly from the easternmost point of Point Turner (47° 33.886'N, 122° 37.397'W) to landfall directly below the Kitsap Transit foot ferry terminal in Annapolis (47° 32.868'N, 122° 36.973'W).

(i) All waters of Hale Passage and Wollochet Bay within the following lines: West and north of a line starting at Point Fosdick following longitude 122° 35'W southward to latitude 47° 14'; then true west to Fox Island, and east and north of a line starting at Green Point following longitude 122° 41'W southward to latitude 47° 16.5'N; then true east to Fox Island.

(4) Goose barnacles:

(a) In Marine Area 4 east of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line, and Marine Areas 5, 6, 7, 8-1, 8-2, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 (Puget Sound), open year-round.

(b) In Marine Areas 1, 2, and 3 and Marine Area 4 west of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line (outside of Olympic National Park), open November 1 through March 31 only.

(5) Scallops: Open in all waters year-round.

(6) Squid: Open in all waters year-round.

(7) Octopus: Open year-round in all waters, except that is unlawful to take octopus in Marine Area 12 and from the following closed areas:

(a) Redondo Beach. Redondo Beach is defined as the waters, bedlands, and tidelands within the area described by a line starting from shore at 47° 20.927'N, 122° 19.462'W; then northwesterly to 47° 20.947'N, 122° 19.513'W; then to 47° 20.955'N, 122° 19.564'W; then northeasterly to 47° 21.039'N, 122° 19.496'W; then returning to shore at 47° 21.011'N, 122° 19.42'W.

(b) Three Tree Point. Three Tree Point is defined as the waters, bedlands, and tidelands within the area described by a line starting from shore at 47° 27.108'N, 122° 22.811'W; then northwesterly to 47° 27.255'N, 122° 22.948'W; then northeasterly to 47° 27.425'N, 122° 22.617'W; then returning to shore at 47° 27.278'N, 122° 22.461'W.

(c) Alki Beach Seacrest Coves 1, 2, and 3. Alki Beach Seacrest Coves 1, 2, and 3 are defined as the waters, bedlands, and tidelands within the area described by a line starting from shore at 47° 35.216'N, 122° 22.622'W; then northeasterly and offshore to 47° 35.268'N, 122° 22.560'W; then northwesterly to 47° 35.492'N, 122° 23.87'W; then returning to shore at 47° 35.480'N, 122° 23.905'W. This area does not include waters within 150 feet of the Seacrest Public Fishing Pier, as demarcated at the surface with buoys and on the sea floor by a perimeter line.

(d) Les Davis. Les Davis is defined as the waters, bedlands, and tidelands within the area described by a line starting from shore at 47° 17.086'N, 122° 29.120'W; the northeasterly to 47° 17.176'N, 122° 29.016'W; then southeasterly to 47° 17.115'N, 122° 28.902'W; then returning to shore at 47° 17.025'N, 122° 29.003'W.

(e) Alki Beach Junk Yard. Alki Beach Junk Yard is defined as the waters, bedlands, and tidelands within the area described by a line starting from shore at 47° 34.677'N, 122° 24.953'W; then northwesterly to 47° 34.834'N, 122° 25.054'W; then northeasterly to 47° 34.946'N, 122° 24.678'W; then returning to shore at 47° 34.789'N, 122° 24.575'W.

(f) Days Island. Days Island is defined as the waters, bedlands, and tidelands within the area described by a line starting from shore at 47° 14.125'N, 122° 33.819'W; then west to 47° 14.126'N, 122° 34.024'W; then north to 47° 14.696'N, 122° 34.013'W; then returning to shore at 47° 14.696'N, 122° 34.679'W.

(g) Deception Pass. Deception Pass is defined as the waters, bedlands, and tidelands east of a line starting at 48° 24.134'N, 122° 39.801'W; and north to 48° 25.169'N, 122° 40.343'W; then east to 48° 25.269'N, 122° 40.161'W; proceeding to 48° 24.925'N, 122° 39.845'W; and west of a line starting at 48° 24.492'N, 122° 36.904'W; and north to 48° 24.815'N, 122° 36.912'W.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-05-066 (Order 22-06), § 220-330-090, filed 2/11/22, effective 7/1/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, and 77.04.055. WSR 20-04-058 (Order 20-19), § 220-330-090, filed 1/30/20, effective 7/1/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 19-13-013 (Order 18-120), § 220-330-090, filed 6/7/19, effective 7/8/19. 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 § 220-330-090, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 17-01-085 (Order 16-322), § 220-56-336, filed 12/16/16, effective 1/16/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 97-07-078 (Order 97-53), § 220-56-336, filed 3/19/97, effective 5/1/97.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-330-110 Clams other than razor clams, and mussels—Areas and seasons.

It is lawful to take, dig for, and possess clams and mussels for personal use from public tidelands year-round, except the following restrictions apply to the public tidelands at the beaches listed below:

(1) Ala Spit: All public tidelands of Ala Spit are open May 1 through May 31 only.

(2) Alki Park: Closed year-round.

(3) Alki Point: Closed year-round.

(4) Bay Center Oyster Reserve (Willapa Harbor reserves): Palix River channel, extending from the Palix River bridge to beyond Bay Center to the north of Goose Point, is closed year-round.

(5) Bay View State Park: Closed year-round.

(6) Belfair State Park: Open August 1 through September 30 only.

(7) Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge: All state-owned tidelands of the Nisqually River delta south of a line drawn from Luhr Beach boat ramp to Sequalitchew Creek are closed year-round.

(8) Blaine Marine Park: Closed year-round.

(9) Blake Island State Park Marina: Closed year-round.

(10) Blowers Bluff North: Closed year-round.

(11) Brown's Point Lighthouse: Closed year-round.

(12) Brownsville Marina: Closed year-round.

(13) Brownsville Ogle: Closed year-round.

(14) Budd Inlet: All state-owned tidelands of Budd Inlet south of a line drawn from the southern boundary of Burfoot Park west to the opposite shore near 68th Avenue N.W. are closed year-round.

(15) Cama Beach State Park: Closed year-round.

(16) Camano Island State Park: Closed year-round.

(17) Carkeek Park: Closed year-round.

(18) Chuckanut Bay: All tidelands of Chuckanut Bay north of the railroad trestle are closed year-round.

(19) Coupeville: Closed year-round.

(20) Cultus Bay: Closed year-round.

(21) Dash Point County Park: Closed year-round.

(22) Dash Point State Park: Open September 1 through May 31 only.

(23) Dave Mackie County Park: Closed year-round.

(24) Deception Pass State Park: Open year-round, except the tidelands of Rosario Bay from the northern park boundary, south to Rosario Head (48.4172°, -122.6663°) are closed year-round.

(25) Des Moines Beach City Park: Closed year-round.

(26) Discovery Park: Closed year-round.

(27) DNR-142: Closed year-round.

(28) DNR-144 (Sleeper): Closed year-round.

(29) Dockton County Park: Closed year-round.

(30) Dosewallips State Park: The area defined by boundary markers and signs posted on the beach is closed year-round.

(31) Dosewallips State Park South: Closed year-round south of the line defined by boundary markers and signs posted on the beach.

(32) Drayton Harbor: All public tidelands of Drayton Harbor are open year-round, except tidelands identified as prohibited by the department of health and defined by boundary markers and signs posted on the beach are closed year-round.

(33) Duckabush: Open November 1 through April 30 only.

(34) Dungeness Spit and Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge Tidelands: Open May 15 through September 30 in areas identified by the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge only.

(35) Eagle Creek: Open August 15 through September 15 only.

(36) East San de Fuca: Tidelands east of the Rolling Hills Glencairn Community dock are closed year-round.

(37) Eld Inlet Oyster Reserves (Mud Bay reserves): Closed year-round.

(38) English Camp: Tidelands between the National Park Service dinghy dock to the southern park boundary are closed year-round.

(39) Evergreen Rotary Park (Port Washington Narrows): Closed year-round.

(40) Fay Bainbridge Park: Closed year-round.

(41) Fort Flagler State Park: Open August 1 through September 30 only, except that portion of Rat Island and the spit west and south of the park boundary is closed year-round from two white posts on the north end of the island at the vegetation line south to the end of the island.

(42) Freeland County Park: Open October 1 through May 31 only.

(43) Frye Cove County Park: Open May 1 through May 31 only.

(44) Fudge Point State Park: Closed year-round.

(45) Gertrude Island: All tidelands of Gertrude Island are closed year-round.

(46) Golden Gardens: Closed year-round.

(47) Graveyard Spit: Closed year-round.

(48) Guillemot Cove Nature Reserve: Closed year-round.

(49) Guss Island: All tidelands of Guss Island are closed year-round.

(50) Hope Island State Park (South Puget Sound): Open May 1 through May 31 only.

(51) Howarth Park/Darlington Beach: Closed year-round.

(52) Illahee State Park: Open March 1 through June 30 only.

(53) Indian Island County Park/Lagoon Beach: From the jetty boundary with Port Townsend Ship Canal east to the beach access stairs on Flagler Road near milepost 4 open August 1 through September 30 only.

(54) Indian Island County Park/Isthmus Beach: From the beach access stairs on Flagler Road near milepost 4 eastward toward the bridge between Marrowstone and Indian Islands open August 1 through May 15 only.

(55) Ingvald J. Gronvold Park: Open April 1 through May 31 only.

(56) Jacoby (Shorecrest) County Park: Closed year-round.

(57) Joemma Beach State Park: Closed year-round.

(58) Kayak Point County Park: Closed year-round.

(59) Kitsap Memorial State Park: Closed year-round.

(60) Kopachuck State Park: Closed year-round.

(61) Lent Landing (Port Washington Narrows): Closed year-round.

(62) Liberty Bay: All state-owned tidelands in Liberty Bay north and west of the Keyport Naval Supply Center are closed year-round, except the western shoreline of Liberty Bay from the unincorporated Kitsap County line south to Virginia Point is open October 1 through April 30 only.

(63) Lilliwaup State Park: Open February 15 through September 30 only.

(64) Lincoln Park: Closed year-round.

(65) Lions Park (Bremerton): Closed year-round.

(66) Lisabuela Park: Closed year-round.

(67) Lofall: Closed year-round.

(68) Long Island Oyster Reserve, Diamond Point and Pinnacle Rock (Willapa Harbor reserves): Diamond Point on the northwest side of Long Island between reserve monuments 39 and 41 and Pinnacle Rock on the southwest side of Long Island between reserve monuments 58 and 59 is open year-round.

(69) Long Island Slough Oyster Reserve (Willapa Harbor reserves): Closed year-round.

(70) Long Point West: Closed year-round.

(71) Lost Lake (Vashon Island): Closed year-round.

(72) Lower Roto Vista Park: Closed year-round.

(73) Maple Grove County Park: Closed year-round.

(74) March Point Recreation Area: Closed year-round.

(75) McNeil Island: All tidelands of McNeil Island are closed year-round.

(76) Meadowdale County Park: Closed year-round.

(77) Mee-Kwa-Mooks Park: Closed year-round.

(78) Monroe Landing: Closed year-round.

(79) Mukilteo/Lighthouse Park: Closed year-round.

(80) Mystery Bay State Park: Open October 1 through April 30 only.

(81) Nahcotta Tidelands: State-owned tidelands east of the Willapa Bay Field Station and Nahcotta Tidelands interpretive site are closed year-round.

(82) Nemah Oyster Reserve (Willapa Harbor reserves): Oyster reserves between reserve monuments 10 and 11 are closed year-round.

(83) North Bay (Case Inlet): All state-owned tidelands north of the power transmission lines and those extending 1,900 feet south of the power transmission lines along the eastern shore are open March 1 through April 30 and September 1 through October 31, from one hour before official sunrise until one hour after official sunset only.

(84) North Beach County Park: Closed year-round.

(85) Oak Bay County Park: Closed year-round.

(86) Oak Harbor Marina: Closed year-round.

(87) Oakland Bay: State-owned oyster reserves are open year-round except in areas defined by boundary markers and signs posted on the beach.

(88) Old Mill County Park (Silverdale): Closed year-round.

(89) Olympia Shoal: Closed year-round.

(90) Pat Carey Vista Park: Closed year-round.

(91) Penrose Point State Park: Closed year-round, including that part of Mayo Cove within the commercially prohibited growing area.

(92) Picnic Point County Park: Closed year-round.

(93) Pierce County: All tidelands from the southern boundary of Titlow Marine Preserve (Tacoma) to the northern boundary of Pioneer Orchard Park (Steilacoom) and from the mouth of Chambers Creek (Burlington-Northern Railroad Bridge) to the Boise-Cascade Dam are closed year-round.

(94) Pitship Point: Closed year-round.

(95) Pitt Island: All tidelands on Pitt Island are closed year-round.

(96) Pleasant Harbor State Park: Closed year-round.

(97) Pleasant Harbor WDFW Boat Launch: Closed year-round.

(98) Point Defiance-Owen Beach: Closed year-round.

(99) Point Vashon: Closed year-round.

(100) Point Whitney Tidelands and Point Whitney Lagoon: Closed year-round.

(101) Port Angeles Harbor: All public tidelands of Port Angeles Harbor and interior tidelands of Ediz Hook are closed year-round.

(102) Port Gamble Heritage Park Tidelands: Open August 15 through September 30 only.

(103) Port Gardner: Closed year-round.

(104) Port Townsend Ship Canal/Portage Beach: Closed year-round.

(105) Post Point: Closed year-round.

(106) Potlatch State Park and Potlatch DNR tidelands: Open April 1 through May 31 only.

(107) Purdy Spit County Park: The southern shore of the spit from the boat ramp east to the Purdy Bridge and northward into Burley Lagoon up to a western line defined by posts on the beach on the north side of the spit is open September 1 through September 30 only.

(108) Quilcene Bay Tidelands: All state-owned tidelands in Quilcene Bay north of a line drawn from the Quilcene Boat Haven to Fisherman's Point are closed to the harvest of clams year-round, except those state-owned tidelands on the west side of the bay north of the Quilcene Boat Haven are open year-round.

(109) Quilcene Bay Boat Ramp: Open January 1 through May 15 only.

(110) Raab's Lagoon (Vashon Island): Open September 1 through September 30.

(111) Redondo: Closed year-round.

(112) Redondo North: Closed year-round.

(113) Redondo South: Closed year-round.

(114) Richmond Beach Saltwater Park: Closed year-round.

(115) Salt Creek Recreation Area (DNR-419): Closed year-round.

(116) Saltair Beach (Kingston Ferry Terminal): Closed year-round.

(117) Saltwater State Park: Closed year-round.

(118) Samish Bay: Public tidelands of Samish Bay between Scotts Point and a point on the shore (48.5745°, -122.4440°) are closed year-round.

(119) Scenic Beach State Park: Closed year-round.

(120) Seahurst County Park: Closed year-round.

(121) Semiahmoo County Park: Closed year-round.

(122) Semiahmoo Marina: Closed year-round.

(123) Sequim Bay State Park: Open January 1 through May 31 only.

(124) Shine Tidelands State Park: Open January 15 through April 15 only.

(125) Silverdale Waterfront Park: Closed year-round.

(126) Sinclair Inlet: All public tidelands of Sinclair Inlet west of a line drawn from the intersection of Bancroft Road and Beach Drive East northerly to Point Herron are closed year-round.

(127) Skagit Bay Estuary Wildlife Areas: All public tidelands of Skagit Bay Estuary Wildlife Area, Fir Island Farms Reserve Wildlife Area, Island Wildlife Area, Camano Island Wildlife Area and Leque Island Wildlife Area are closed year-round.

(128) South Carkeek Park: Closed year-round.

(129) South Lilliwaup: Open February 15 to September 30 only.

(130) Spencer Spit State Park: Open March 1 through July 31 only.

(131) Stuart Island State Park - Reid Harbor (South Beach): Closed year-round.

(132) Taylor Bay: Closed year-round.

(133) Totten Inlet Oyster Reserve (Oyster Bay reserves): Closed year-round.

(134) Triton Cove Tidelands: Open June 1 through August 31 only.

(135) Twanoh State Park: Open May 15 through June 15 only.

(136) VFW Memorial Park (Oak Harbor): Closed year-round.

(137) Walker County Park: Closed year-round.

(138) WDFW Hoodsport Hatchery: Tidelands at Hoodsport Salmon Hatchery are closed year-round.

(139) West Dewatto: DNR Beach 44A open July 1 through September 30 only.

(140) West Pass Access: Closed year-round.

(141) West Penn Cove: From the property boundary at the Grasser's Lagoon access on Highway 20 to the dock extending across the tidelands from Captain Whidbey Inn on Madrona Road is open June 1 through September 30 only.

(142) Willapa River Oyster Reserve (Willapa Harbor reserves): Reserves located in the Willapa River channel extending west and upriver from a point approximately one-quarter mile from the blinker light marking the division of Willapa River channel and the North River channel are closed year-round.

(143) Windjammer Park complex (Oak Harbor): Closed year-round.

(144) Wolfe Property State Park: Open January 15 through April 15 only.

(145) Woodard Bay Natural Resource Conservation Area: Closed year-round.

(146) It is lawful to take, dig for, and possess clams and mussels, not including razor clams, for personal use from the Pacific Ocean beaches from November 1 through March 31 only.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.12.045, 77.12.047, and 77.04.055. WSR 26-06-077 (Order 26-33), s 220-330-110, filed 2/28/26, effective 3/31/26
WSR 25-06-060 (Order 25-32), s 220-330-110, filed 3/3/25, effective 4/3/25
WSR 24-06-062 (Order 24-30), § 220-330-110, filed 3/4/24, effective 4/4/24
WSR 23-06-065 (Order 23-34), § 220-330-110, filed 2/28/23, effective 3/31/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-06-010 (Order 22-20), § 220-330-110, filed 2/18/22, effective 3/21/22
WSR 21-06-060 (Order 21-24), § 220-330-110, filed 2/26/21, effective 3/29/21
WSR 20-05-019 (Order 20-21), § 220-330-110, filed 2/7/20, effective 3/9/20
WSR 19-08-044 (Order 19-51), § 220-330-110, filed 3/29/19, effective 4/29/19
WSR 18-11-077 (Order 18-99), § 220-330-110, filed 5/17/18, effective 6/17/18
WSR 17-18-004 (Order 17-214), § 220-330-110, filed 8/24/17, effective 9/24/17. 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 § 220-330-110, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04-055 [ 77.04.055], 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 16-07-012 (Order 16-41), § 220-56-350, filed 3/4/16, effective 4/4/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-09-046, § 220-56-350, filed 4/10/15, effective 5/11/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-07-057 (Order 14-61), § 220-56-350, filed 3/14/14, effective 4/14/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020 and 77.12.047. WSR 13-06-034 (Order 13-44), § 220-56-350, filed 3/1/13, effective 4/1/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-07-011 (Order 12-31), § 220-56-350, filed 3/12/12, effective 4/12/12
WSR 11-09-073 (Order 11-66), § 220-56-350, filed 4/19/11, effective 5/20/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 10-07-105 (Order 10-64), § 220-56-350, filed 3/19/10, effective 5/1/10
WSR 09-06-042 (Order 09-27), § 220-56-350, filed 2/25/09, effective 5/1/09
WSR 08-07-003, § 220-56-350, filed 3/5/08, effective 4/5/08
WSR 07-05-051 (Order 07-22), § 220-56-350, filed 2/16/07, effective 3/19/07
WSR 06-05-085 (Order 06-23), § 220-56-350, filed 2/14/06, effective 5/1/06
WSR 05-05-035 (Order 05-15), § 220-56-350, filed 2/10/05, effective 5/1/05
WSR 04-07-009 (Order 04-39), § 220-56-350, filed 3/4/04, effective 5/1/04
WSR 03-05-057 (Order 03-24), § 220-56-350, filed 2/14/03, effective 5/1/03
WSR 02-17-019 (Order 02-193), § 220-56-350, filed 8/9/02, effective 9/9/02
WSR 02-08-048 (Order 02-53), § 220-56-350, filed 3/29/02, effective 5/1/02
WSR 01-06-036 (Order 01-24), § 220-56-350, filed 3/5/01, effective 5/1/01. Statutory Authority: 2000 c 107 § 7. WSR 00-16-091 (Order 00-134), § 220-56-350, filed 7/31/00, effective 8/31/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080, 77.12.040. WSR 00-08-038 (Order 00-29), § 220-56-350, filed 3/29/00, effective 5/1/00
WSR 99-08-029 (Order 99-13), § 220-56-350, filed 3/30/99, effective 5/1/99
WSR 98-06-031, § 220-56-350, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 97-07-078 (Order 97-53), § 220-56-350, filed 3/19/97, effective 5/1/97
WSR 96-11-078 (Order 96-44), § 220-56-350, filed 5/13/96, effective 6/13/96
WSR 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-56-350, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95
WSR 94-14-069, § 220-56-350, filed 7/1/94, effective 8/1/94
WSR 93-15-011, § 220-56-350, filed 7/8/93, effective 8/8/93
WSR 93-08-034 (Order 93-20), § 220-56-350, filed 3/31/93, effective 5/1/93
WSR 92-11-012 (Order 92-19), § 220-56-350, filed 5/12/92, effective 6/12/92
WSR 91-08-054 (Order 91-13), § 220-56-350, filed 4/2/91, effective 5/3/91
WSR 90-06-026, § 220-56-350, filed 2/28/90, effective 3/31/90
WSR 89-07-060 (Order 89-12), § 220-56-350, filed 3/16/89
WSR 88-10-013 (Order 88-15), § 220-56-350, filed 4/26/88
WSR 87-09-066 (Order 87-16), § 220-56-350, filed 4/21/87
WSR 86-09-020 (Order 86-08), § 220-56-350, filed 4/9/86
WSR 85-12-046 (Order 85-57), § 220-56-350, filed 6/5/85
WSR 83-07-043 (Order 83-16), § 220-56-350, filed 3/17/83
WSR 81-05-027 (Order 81-13), § 220-56-350, filed 2/17/81, effective 4/1/81
WSR 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-56-350, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80. Formerly WAC 220-56-082.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-330-120 Clams, oysters, mussels, scallops, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, squid, octopus—Gear and gear-related unlawful acts.

It is unlawful to take, dig for, fish for, or possess clams, oysters, mussels, scallops, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, squid, or octopus for personal use, except using gear outlined in the following subsections:

(1) Clams (excluding razor clams and geoducks): By hand or with hand-operated forks, picks, mattocks, rakes and shovels.

(2) Razor clams: By hand, shovels or with cylindrical cans, tubes or hinged digging devices. The opening of tubes or cans must be either circular or elliptical with the circular can/tube having a minimum outside diameter of 4 inches and the elliptical can/tube having a minimum dimension of 4 inches long and 3 inches wide outside diameter. The hinged digging device when opened in a cylindrical position, must have a minimum outside diameter of 4 inches at the bottom.

(3) Geoducks: By hand or with nonmechanized hand-operated forks, picks, mattocks, rakes, and shovels and a cylindrical can or tube not exceeding 24 inches in diameter may be used to dig geoduck.

(4) It is unlawful to return any horse clams or geoducks to the beach or water regardless of size or condition. All such clams taken for personal use must be retained by the digger as part of their daily limit.

(5) Oysters and scallops: By hand or with the aid of a hand-held manually operated prying tool. It is unlawful to use a hammer, mallet or other object to strike oysters and rock scallops during the removal process.

(6) Sea cucumbers: By hand or hand-operated, nonmechanized instrument which does not penetrate the animal.

(7) Sea urchins: By hand or hand-operated, nonmechanized instrument which does not penetrate the shell.

(8) In the field each harvester, including holders of razor clam disability permits, must have their daily limit in a separate container. Violation of this subsection is an infraction, punishable under RCW 77.15.160.

(9) Squid: It is unlawful to take, fish for or possess squid taken for personal use with more than one line. A maximum of four squid lures may be used. If gear utilizes conventional hooks, it shall not exceed a total of nine points. Herring rakes and hand dip net gear may be used to take squid. In the field each person taking squid must use a separate container to hold their catch.

(10) Octopus: Octopus may be taken by hand, only except that one octopus per person per day may be retained when caught incidentally using shellfish pot gear during a lawful shellfish pot fishery. Shellfish pots may not be used to capture octopus outside of a lawful shellfish pot fishery. It is unlawful to take octopus using chemical irritants or by any instrument which will penetrate or mutilate the body, except that it is permissible to retain octopus taken while angling with hook and line gear during a lawful hook and line fishery.

(11) It is unlawful for any person digging clams (other than razor clams) for personal use to fail to refill holes created during the digging operation. Beach terrain must be returned to its approximate original condition by the clam diggers before leaving immediate site of harvest. Violation of provisions of this subsection is an infraction punishable under RCW 77.15.160.

(12) A violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.160, 77.15.380, or 77.15.370, depending on the circumstances of the violation. Possession of shellfish while using gear in violation of the provisions of this section is a rebuttable presumption that the shellfish were taken with such gear.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.12.045, 77.12.047, and 77.04.055. WSR 26-06-077 (Order 26-33), s 220-330-120, filed 2/28/26, effective 3/31/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, and 77.04.055. WSR 20-04-058 (Order 20-19), § 220-330-120, filed 1/30/20, effective 7/1/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04-055 [ 77.04.055], 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 17-18-004 (Order 17-214), § 220-330-120, filed 8/24/17, effective 9/24/17. 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 § 220-330-120, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 17-01-085 (Order 16-322), § 220-56-355, filed 12/16/16, effective 1/16/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 02-17-019 (Order 02-193), § 220-56-355, filed 8/9/02, effective 9/9/02
WSR 02-08-048 (Order 02-53), § 220-56-355, filed 3/29/02, effective 5/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 97-07-078 (Order 97-53), § 220-56-355, filed 3/19/97, effective 5/1/97
WSR 89-07-060 (Order 89-12), § 220-56-355, filed 3/16/89
WSR 88-10-013 (Order 88-15), § 220-56-355, filed 4/26/88
WSR 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-56-355, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80. Formerly WAC 220-56-082.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-330-140 Oysters—Areas and seasons.

It is lawful to take and possess oysters for personal use from public tidelands year-round except the following restrictions apply to the public tidelands at the beaches listed below:

(1) Ala Spit: All public tidelands of Ala Spit open May 1 through May 31 only.

(2) Alki Park: Closed year-round.

(3) Alki Point: Closed year-round.

(4) Bay Center Oyster Reserve (Willapa Harbor reserves): Palix River channel, extending from the Palix River bridge to beyond Bay Center to the north of Goose Point, is closed year-round.

(5) Bay View State Park: Closed year-round.

(6) Belfair State Park: Open August 1 through September 30 only.

(8) Blaine Marine Park: Closed year-round.

(9) Blake Island State Park Marina: Closed year-round.

(10) Blowers Bluff North: Closed year-round.

(11) Brown's Point Lighthouse: Closed year-round.

(12) Brownsville Marina: Closed year-round.

(13) Brownsville Ogle: Closed year-round.

(14) Budd Inlet: All state-owned tidelands of Budd Inlet south of a line drawn from the southern boundary of Burfoot Park west to the opposite shore near 68th Avenue N.W. are closed year-round.

(15) Cama Beach State Park: Closed year-round.

(16) Camano Island State Park: Closed year-round.

(17) Carkeek Park: Closed year-round.

(18) Chuckanut Bay: All tidelands of Chuckanut Bay north of the railroad trestle are closed year-round.

(19) Coupeville: Closed year-round.

(20) Cultus Bay: Closed year-round.

(21) Dash Point County Park: Closed year-round.

(22) Dash Point State Park: Open September 1 through May 31 only.

(23) Dave Mackie County Park: Closed year-round.

(24) Deception Pass State Park: Open year-round, except the tidelands of Rosario Bay from the northern park boundary to Rosario Head (48.4172°, -122.6663°) are closed year-round.

(25) Des Moines Beach City Park: Closed year-round.

(26) Discovery Park: Closed year-round.

(27) DNR-142: Closed year-round.

(28) DNR-144 (Sleeper): Closed year-round.

(29) Dockton County Park: Closed year-round.

(30) Dosewallips State Park: Open year-round only in the area defined by boundary markers and signs posted on the beach.

(31) Dosewallips State Park South: Closed year-round south of the line defined by boundary markers and signs posted on the beach.

(32) Drayton Harbor: All public tidelands of Drayton Harbor are open year-round, except the tidelands identified as prohibited by the department of health and defined by boundary markers and signs posted on the beach are closed year-round.

(33) Duckabush: Open November 1 through April 30 only.

(34) Dungeness Spit/National Wildlife Refuge: Open May 15 through September 30 in areas identified by the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge only.

(35) East San de Fuca: Tidelands east of the Rolling Hills Glencairn Community dock are closed year-round.

(36) Eld Inlet Oyster Reserves (Mud Bay reserves): Closed year-round.

(37) English Camp: Tidelands between the National Park Service dinghy dock to the southern park boundary are closed year-round.

(38) Evergreen Rotary Park (Port Washington Narrows): Closed year-round.

(39) Fay Bainbridge Park: Closed year-round.

(40) Fort Flagler State Park: Open August 1 through September 30 only, except that portion of Rat Island and the spit west and south of the park boundary is closed year-round from two white posts on the north end of the island at the vegetation line south to the end of the island.

(41) Freeland County Park: Open October 1 through May 31 only.

(42) Frye Cove County Park: Open May 1 through May 31 only.

(43) Fudge Point State Park: Closed year-round.

(44) Gertrude Island: All tidelands of Gertrude Island are closed year-round.

(45) Golden Gardens: Closed year-round.

(46) Graveyard Spit: Closed year-round.

(47) Guillemot Cove Nature Reserve: Closed year-round.

(48) Guss Island: All tidelands of Guss Island are closed year-round.

(49) Hope Island State Park (South Puget Sound): Open May 1 through May 31 only.

(50) Howarth Park/Darlington Beach: Closed year-round.

(51) Illahee State Park: Open March 1 through June 30 only.

(52) Indian Island County Park/Lagoon Beach: From the jetty boundary with Port Townsend Ship Canal east to the beach access stairs on Flagler Road near milepost 4 open August 1 through September 30 only.

(53) Indian Island County Park/Isthmus Beach: From the beach access stairs on Flagler Road near milepost 4 eastward toward the bridge between Marrowstone and Indian Islands open August 1 through May 15 only.

(54) Ingvald J. Gronvold Park: Open April 1 through May 31 only.

(55) Jacoby (Shorecrest) County Park: Closed year-round.

(56) Joemma Beach State Park: Closed year-round.

(57) Kayak Point County Park: Closed year-round.

(58) Kitsap Memorial State Park: Closed year-round.

(59) Kopachuck State Park: Closed year-round.

(60) Lent Landing (Port Washington Narrows): Closed year-round.

(61) Liberty Bay: All state-owned tidelands in Liberty Bay north and west of the Keyport Naval Supply Center are closed year-round, except the western shoreline of Liberty Bay from the unincorporated Kitsap County line south to Virginia Point is open October 1 through April 30 only.

(62) Lilliwaup State Park: Open February 15 through September 30 only.

(63) Lincoln Park: Closed year-round.

(64) Lions Park (Bremerton): Closed year-round.

(65) Lisabuela Park (Vashon Island): Closed year-round.

(66) Lofall: Closed year-round.

(67) Long Island Oyster Reserve, Diamond Point and Pinnacle Rock (Willapa Harbor reserves): Diamond Point on the northwest side of Long Island between reserve monuments 39 and 41 and Pinnacle Rock on the southwest side of Long Island between reserve monuments 58 and 59 is open year-round.

(68) Long Island Slough Oyster Reserve (Willapa Harbor reserves): Closed year-round.

(69) Long Point West: Closed year-round.

(70) Lost Lake (Vashon Island): Closed year-round.

(71) Lower Roto Vista Park: Closed year-round.

(72) Maple Grove County Park: Closed year-round.

(73) March Point Recreation Area: Closed year-round.

(74) McNeil Island: All tidelands of McNeil Island are closed year-round.

(75) Meadowdale County Park: Closed year-round.

(76) Mee-Kwa-Mooks Park: Closed year-round.

(77) Monroe Landing: Closed year-round.

(78) Mukilteo/Lighthouse Park: Closed year-round.

(79) Mystery Bay State Park: Open October 1 through April 30 only.

(80) Nahcotta Tidelands: State-owned tidelands east of the Willapa Bay Field Station and Nahcotta Tidelands interpretive site are open year-round.

(81) Nemah Oyster Reserve (Willapa Harbor reserves): Oyster reserves between reserve monuments 10 and 11 are closed year-round.

(82) North Bay (Case Inlet): All state-owned tidelands north of the power transmission lines and those extending 1,900 feet south of the power transmission lines along the eastern shore are open March 1 through April 30 and September 1 through October 31, from one hour before official sunrise until one hour after official sunset only.

(83) North Beach County Park: Closed year-round.

(84) Oak Bay County Park: Closed year-round.

(85) Oak Harbor Marina: Closed year-round.

(86) Oakland Bay: State-owned oyster reserves are open year-round except in areas defined by boundary markers and signs posted on the beach.

(87) Old Mill County Park (Silverdale): Closed year-round.

(88) Olympia Shoal: Closed year-round.

(89) Pat Carey Vista Park: Closed year-round.

(90) Penrose Point State Park: Closed year-round, including that part of Mayo Cove within the commercially prohibited growing area.

(91) Picnic Point County Park: Closed year-round.

(92) Pierce County: All tidelands from the southern boundary of Titlow Marine Preserve (Tacoma) to the northern boundary of Pioneer Orchard Park (Steilacoom) and from the mouth of Chambers Creek (Burlington-Northern Railroad Bridge) to the Boise-Cascade Dam are closed year-round.

(93) Pitship Point: Closed year-round.

(94) Pitt Island: Closed year-round.

(95) Pleasant Harbor State Park: Closed year-round.

(96) Pleasant Harbor WDFW Boat Launch: Closed year-round.

(97) Point Defiance-Owen Beach: Closed year-round.

(98) Point Vashon: Closed year-round.

(99) Point Whitney Tidelands and Point Whitney Lagoon: Open January 15 through July 31 only.

(100) Port Angeles Harbor: All public tidelands of Port Angeles Harbor and interior tidelands of Ediz Hook are closed year-round.

(101) Port Gamble Heritage Park Tidelands: Open August 15 through September 30 only.

(102) Port Gardner: Closed year-round.

(103) Port Townsend Ship Canal/Portage Beach: Closed year-round.

(104) Post Point: Closed year-round.

(105) Potlatch State Park and Potlatch DNR tidelands: Open April 1 through May 31 only.

(106) Purdy Spit County Park: The southern shore of the spit from the boat ramp east to the Purdy Bridge and northward into Burley Lagoon up to a western line defined by posts on the beach on the north side of the spit is open September 1 through September 30 only.

(107) Quilcene Bay Tidelands: All state-owned tidelands in Quilcene Bay north of a line drawn from the Quilcene Boat Haven to Fisherman's Point are closed year-round except those state-owned tidelands on the west side of the bay north of the Quilcene Boat Haven are open year-round.

(108) Quilcene Boat Ramp: Open January 15 through May 15 only.

(109) Raab's Lagoon (Vashon Island): Open September 1 to September 30 only.

(110) Redondo: Closed year-round.

(111) Redondo North: Closed year-round.

(112) Redondo South: Closed year-round.

(113) Richmond Beach Saltwater Park: Closed year-round.

(114) Salt Creek Recreation Area (DNR-419): Closed year-round.

(115) Saltair Beach (Kingston Ferry Terminal): Closed year-round.

(116) Saltwater State Park: Closed year-round.

(117) Samish Bay: Public tidelands of Samish Bay between Scotts Point and a point on the shore (48.5745°, -122.4440°) are closed year-round.

(118) Scenic Beach State Park: Closed year-round.

(119) Seahurst County Park: Closed year-round.

(120) Semiahmoo County Park: Closed year-round.

(121) Semiahmoo Marina: Closed year-round.

(122) Sequim Bay State Park: Open January 1 through May 31 only.

(123) Shine Tidelands State Park: Open January 15 through April 15 only.

(124) Silverdale Waterfront Park: Closed year-round.

(125) Sinclair Inlet: All public tidelands of Sinclair Inlet west of a line drawn from the intersection of Bancroft Road and Beach Drive East northerly to Point Herron are closed year-round.

(126) Skagit Bay Estuary Wildlife Areas: All public tidelands of the Skagit Bay Estuary Wildlife Area, Fir Island Farms Reserve Wildlife Area, Island Wildlife Area, Camano Island Wildlife Area and Leque Island Wildlife Area are closed year-round.

(127) South Carkeek Park: Closed year-round.

(128) South Lilliwaup: Open February 15 through September 30 only.

(129) Spencer Spit State Park: Open March 1 through July 31 only.

(130) Stuart Island State Park - Reid Harbor (South Beach): Closed year-round.

(131) Taylor Bay: Closed year-round.

(132) Totten Inlet Oyster Reserve (Oyster Bay reserves): Closed year-round.

(133) Twanoh State Park: Open March 1 through September 30 only.

(134) VFW Memorial Park (Oak Harbor): Closed year-round.

(135) Walker County Park: Closed year-round.

(136) WDFW Hoodsport Hatchery: Open April 1 through July 31, from one hour before official sunrise until one hour after official sunset only.

(137) West Pass Access: Closed year-round.

(138) West Penn Cove: From the property boundary at the Grasser's Lagoon access on Highway 20 to the dock extending across the tidelands from Captain Whidbey Inn on Madrona Road is open June 1 through September 30 only.

(139) Willapa River Oyster Reserve (Willapa Harbor reserves): Reserves located in the Willapa River channel extending west and upriver from a point approximately one-quarter mile from the blinker light marking the division of Willapa River channel and the North River channel are closed year-round.

(140) Windjammer Park complex (Oak Harbor): Closed year-round.

(141) Wolfe Property State Park: Open January 15 through April 15 only.

(142) Woodard Bay Natural Resource Conservation Area: Closed year-round.

(143) It is lawful to take and possess oysters for personal use from the Pacific Ocean beaches from November 1 through March 31 only.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.12.045, 77.12.047, and 77.04.055. WSR 26-06-077 (Order 26-33), s 220-330-140, filed 2/28/26, effective 3/31/26
WSR 25-06-060 (Order 25-32), s 220-330-140, filed 3/3/25, effective 4/3/25
WSR 24-06-062 (Order 24-30), § 220-330-140, filed 3/4/24, effective 4/4/24
WSR 23-06-065 (Order 23-34), § 220-330-140, filed 2/28/23, effective 3/31/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-06-010 (Order 22-20), § 220-330-140, filed 2/18/22, effective 3/21/22
WSR 21-06-060 (Order 21-24), § 220-330-140, filed 2/26/21, effective 3/29/21
WSR 20-05-019 (Order 20-21), § 220-330-140, filed 2/7/20, effective 3/9/20
WSR 19-08-044 (Order 19-51), § 220-330-140, filed 3/29/19, effective 4/29/19
WSR 18-11-077 (Order 18-99), § 220-330-140, filed 5/17/18, effective 6/17/18
WSR 17-18-004 (Order 17-214), § 220-330-140, filed 8/24/17, effective 9/24/17. 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 § 220-330-140, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04-055 [ 77.04.055], 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 16-07-012 (Order 16-41), § 220-56-380, filed 3/4/16, effective 4/4/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-09-046, § 220-56-380, filed 4/10/15, effective 5/11/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-07-057 (Order 14-61), § 220-56-380, filed 3/14/14, effective 4/14/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020 and 77.12.047. WSR 13-06-034 (Order 13-44), § 220-56-380, filed 3/1/13, effective 4/1/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-07-011 (Order 12-31), § 220-56-380, filed 3/12/12, effective 4/12/12
WSR 11-09-073 (Order 11-66), § 220-56-380, filed 4/19/11, effective 5/20/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 10-07-105 (Order 10-64), § 220-56-380, filed 3/19/10, effective 5/1/10
WSR 09-06-042 (Order 09-27), § 220-56-380, filed 2/25/09, effective 5/1/09
WSR 08-07-003, § 220-56-380, filed 3/5/08, effective 4/5/08
WSR 07-05-051 (Order 07-22), § 220-56-380, filed 2/16/07, effective 3/19/07
WSR 06-05-085 (Order 06-23), § 220-56-380, filed 2/14/06, effective 5/1/06
WSR 05-05-035 (Order 05-15), § 220-56-380, filed 2/10/05, effective 5/1/05
WSR 04-07-009 (Order 04-39), § 220-56-380, filed 3/4/04, effective 5/1/04
WSR 03-05-057 (Order 03-24), § 220-56-380, filed 2/14/03, effective 5/1/03
WSR 02-08-048 (Order 02-53), § 220-56-380, filed 3/29/02, effective 5/1/02
WSR 01-06-036 (Order 01-24), § 220-56-380, filed 3/5/01, effective 5/1/01. Statutory Authority: 2000 c 107 § 7. WSR 00-16-091 (Order 00-134), § 220-56-380, filed 7/31/00, effective 8/31/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080, 77.12.040. WSR 00-08-038 (Order 00-29), § 220-56-380, filed 3/29/00, effective 5/1/00
WSR 99-08-029 (Order 99-13), § 220-56-380, filed 3/30/99, effective 5/1/99
WSR 98-06-031, § 220-56-380, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 97-07-078 (Order 97-53), § 220-56-380, filed 3/19/97, effective 5/1/97
WSR 96-11-078 (Order 96-44), § 220-56-380, filed 5/13/96, effective 6/13/96
WSR 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-56-380, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95
WSR 94-14-069, § 220-56-380, filed 7/1/94, effective 8/1/94
WSR 93-08-034 (Order 93-20), § 220-56-380, filed 3/31/93, effective 5/1/93
WSR 92-11-012 (Order 92-19), § 220-56-380, filed 5/12/92, effective 6/12/92
WSR 91-08-054 (Order 91-13), § 220-56-380, filed 4/2/91, effective 5/3/91
WSR 90-06-026, § 220-56-380, filed 2/28/90, effective 3/31/90
WSR 89-07-060 (Order 89-12), § 220-56-380, filed 3/16/89
WSR 88-10-012 and 88-10-013 (Orders 88-14 and 88-15), § 220-56-380, filed 4/26/88
WSR 87-09-066 (Order 87-16), § 220-56-380, filed 4/21/87
WSR 86-09-020 (Order 86-08), § 220-56-380, filed 4/9/86
WSR 84-09-026 (Order 84-22), § 220-56-380, filed 4/11/84
WSR 82-13-040 (Order 82-61), § 220-56-380, filed 6/9/82
WSR 82-07-047 (Order 82-19), § 220-56-380, filed 3/18/82
WSR 81-05-027 (Order 81-13), § 220-56-380, filed 2/17/81, effective 4/1/81
WSR 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-56-380, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80. Formerly WAC 220-56-086.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-330-150 Oysters and clams on private tidelands—Personal use.

Provisions of this chapter do not apply where oysters, clams (excluding razor clams), or mussels, are taken or possessed for personal use only, by private tideland owners and lessees and immediate family members of the owners or lessees of state tidelands, from their own private tidelands.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, and 77.04.055. WSR 20-04-058 (Order 20-19), § 220-330-150, filed 1/30/20, effective 7/1/20. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-330-150, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 94-14-069, § 220-56-382, filed 7/1/94, effective 8/1/94
WSR 93-08-034 (Order 93-20), § 220-56-382, filed 3/31/93, effective 5/1/93
WSR 86-09-020 (Order 86-08), § 220-56-382, filed 4/9/86
WSR 80-13-064 (Order 80-123), § 220-56-382, filed 9/17/80.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-330-160 Razor clams—Areas and seasons.

(1) The following areas are defined as razor clam areas:

(a) "Razor Clam Area 1" includes the tidelands and waters of the Pacific Ocean and Willapa Bay between Cape Disappointment and Toke Point, not including the beaches within the Shoalwater Bay Indian Reservation or those tidelands and waters within the boundaries of Razor Clam Area 2;

(b) "Razor Clam Area 2" includes the tidelands and waters of the detached sand spits at the entrance to Willapa Bay west of Ellen Sands, north of the tip of Leadbetter Point and south of the Willapa Bay Ship Channel;

(c) "Razor Clam Area 3" includes the tidelands and waters of the Pacific Ocean, Willapa Bay, and Grays Harbor from Toke Point west and north to the westernmost point of the jetty at the end of Point Brown, not including the beaches within the Shoalwater Bay Indian Reservation;

(d) "Razor Clam Area 4" includes the tidelands and waters of the Pacific Ocean from the westernmost point of the jetty at the end of Point Brown north to the Copalis River;

(e) "Razor Clam Area 5" includes the tidelands and waters of the Pacific Ocean from the Copalis River north to the southern boundary of the Quinault Indian Reservation;

(f) "Razor Clam Area 6" includes the tidelands and waters of the Pacific Ocean from the northern boundary of the Quinault Indian Reservation north to Brown's Point (in the Kalaloch area of Jefferson County);

(g) "Razor Clam Area 7" includes the tidelands and waters of the Pacific Ocean from Brown's Point (in the Kalaloch area of Jefferson County) north to the Bonilla-Tatoosh line at Cape Flattery, not including those beaches that fall within the boundaries of an Indian reservation.

(2) It is unlawful to take, dig for or possess razor clams taken for personal use from any beaches in any razor clam area except as provided by emergency rule.

(3) It is unlawful to dig for razor clams at any time in the Long Beach, Twin Harbors, or Copalis Beach Razor Clam Sanctuaries as defined in WAC 220-320-130.

(4) Violation of this section is an infraction under RCW 77.15.160, a misdemeanor punishable under RCW 77.15.380, Unlawful recreational fishing in the second degree—Penalty, or a gross misdemeanor under RCW 77.15.370, Unlawful recreational fishing in the first degree—Penalty, depending on whether any razor clams were harvested and the amount harvested.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-330-160, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 13-02-043 (Order 12-290), § 220-56-360, filed 12/21/12, effective 1/21/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 92-11-012 (Order 92-19), § 220-56-360, filed 5/12/92, effective 6/12/92
WSR 87-09-066 (Order 87-16), § 220-56-360, filed 4/21/87
WSR 85-19-067 (Order 85-134), § 220-56-360, filed 9/17/85
WSR 85-12-007 (Order 85-51), § 220-56-360, filed 5/23/85
WSR 83-07-043 (Order 83-16), § 220-56-360, filed 3/17/83
WSR 83-04-026 (Order 83-05), § 220-56-360, filed 1/27/83
WSR 83-01-025 (Order 82-220), § 220-56-360, filed 12/8/82
WSR 82-07-047 (Order 82-19), § 220-56-360, filed 3/18/82
WSR 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-56-360, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-330-170 Razor clams—Unlawful acts.

(1) It is unlawful to return any razor clams to the beach or water regardless of size or condition, and all razor clams taken for personal use must be retained by the digger as a part of his or her daily limit.

(2) It is unlawful to drive or operate any motor-propelled vehicle, land any airplane, or ride or lead any horse on the razor clam beds of the state of Washington, as defined in WAC 220-320-030.

(3) A violation of this section is an infraction, punishable under RCW 77.15.160.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-330-170, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-23-016 (Order 12-267), § 220-56-365, filed 11/9/12, effective 12/10/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 95-04-066 (Order 95-10), § 220-56-365, filed 1/30/95, effective 5/1/95
WSR 86-09-020 (Order 86-08), § 220-56-365, filed 4/9/86
WSR 81-05-027 (Order 81-13), § 220-56-365, filed 2/17/81, effective 4/1/81
WSR 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-56-365, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80.

Chapter 220-340 Commercial shellfish.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-010 Shellfish—Geographical definitions.

(1) "Puget Sound" means Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Areas 20A, 20B, 21A, 21B, 22A, 22B, 23A, 23B, 23C, 23D, 24A, 24B, 24C, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, 25E, 26A, 26B, 26C, 26D, 27A, 27B, 27C, 28A, 28B, 28C, 28D, and 29.

(2) "Grays Harbor" means Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Area 60B.

(3) "Willapa Harbor" means Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Area 60C.

(4) "Columbia River" means Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Area 60D.

(5) "Coastal Waters" means Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Areas 58B, 59A-1, 59A-2, 59B, 60A-1, and 60A-2.

History

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 § 220-340-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 07-10-090 (Order 07-68), § 220-52-001, filed 5/1/07, effective 6/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 84-08-014 (Order 84-24), § 220-52-001, filed 3/27/84.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-015 Shellfish—General definitions.

(1) Crab pot is defined as a shellfish pot, as described in WAC 220-320-040, modified to comply with all pursuant regulations to harvest Dungeness crab, as provided for in WAC 220-340-435.

(2) Shrimp pot is defined as a shellfish pot, as described in WAC 220-320-040, modified to comply with all pursuant regulations to harvest spot shrimp, as provided for in WAC 220-340-510 and 220-340-520, or species of the nonspot species complex, as provided for in WAC 220-340-525.

(3) Pot liner is defined as any additional mesh material, overlaid or underlaid on a shellfish pot, to reduce the initial mesh size of the pot.

(4) Terminal chamber is defined as the section of a multichambered shrimp pot from which an entrapped organism cannot move into another baited or unbaited section while staying within the confines of the pot.

(5) Entry tunnel is defined as a tapered entrance designed to facilitate entry into and impede exit from a single or multichambered shellfish pot, as described in WAC 220-320-040, 220-340-520, and 220-340-525.

(6) Logbook is defined as a record of catch, effort, conditions, and/or locations that contributed to the harvest of commercial shellfish recorded at the time of harvest by a commercially licensed fisher. Logbooks may be recorded on paper or electronic forms.

(7) Buoy brand, as required in WAC 220-353-020, 220-340-430, 220-340-520, and 220-340-525, is defined as a unique identification comprised of numbers, letters, and/or special characters approved, and registered with the department that is visibly marked, labeled, or branded into the surface buoys of fixed gear shellfish fishery gear that is left unattended.

(8) Barging, as permitted in WAC 220-340-421 and 220-340-422, is defined the act of deploying crab pots for the purposes of commercial fishing from a vessel not designated on the coastal commercial crab or Puget Sound license associated with the operator or alternate operator of the gear being deployed.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.12.047, 77.12.320, 77.32.050, 77.32.070, 77.32.090, and 77.65.220. WSR 26-11-003 (Order 26-68), s 220-340-015, filed 5/7/26, effective 6/7/26.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-020 Shellfish—Unlawful acts—Commercial.

(1) It is unlawful to take oysters or clams for commercial purposes from tidelands reserved for public use unless authorized by a permit issued by the director.

(2) It is unlawful to take shellfish for commercial purposes from state oyster reserves without permission of the director.

Licensing: An oyster reserve fishery license is the license required to take shellfish for commercial purposes from state oyster reserves.

(3) All geoduck, sea cucumber, sea urchin, scallop, and mechanical clam harvester vessels shall be issued a harvester number. This number must be placed in a visible location on each side of the vessel and on the top of the cabin or deck awning to be visible from the air. A sign board or banner arranged so the numbers can be seen at all times from directly overhead may be substituted if the vessel does not have a fixed roof. The numbers must be black on a white background, at least 18 inches high, and of a stroke width of 1/6 the height of the characters.

(4) It shall be unlawful for a commercial clam digger to harvest clams from intertidal ground without having on his person a signed authorization from the registered clam farmer for whom he is harvesting. The digger will also be required to have suitable personal identification with him when engaged in clam harvesting. The authorization from the registered clam farmer must be legible, dated and must contain the date on which the authorization expires, provided that in no instance may the authorization go beyond the end of any calendar year. The authorization must additionally contain the name of each bay or area where the registered clam farmer has owned or leased ground from which the named clam digger is authorized to harvest.

(5) It is unlawful to fish for or possess ghost or mud shrimp taken for commercial purposes unless authorized by a permit issued by the director.

Licensing: A burrowing shrimp fishery license is the license required to take ghost or mud shrimp for commercial purposes.

(6) It is unlawful to set any shellfish pot gear such that the pot is not covered by water at all tide levels.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04-055 [77.04.055], 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-08-048, § 220-340-020, filed 3/31/22, effective 5/1/22. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-340-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 94-12-009 (Order 94-23), § 220-52-010, filed 5/19/94, effective 6/19/94
WSR 88-12-025 (Order 88-28), § 220-52-010, filed 5/25/88, effective 8/22/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.58.040. WSR 86-19-043 (Order 86-102), § 220-52-010, filed 9/12/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 84-08-014 (Order 84-24), § 220-52-010, filed 3/27/84
Order 77-145, § 220-52-010, filed 12/13/77
Order 1258, § 220-52-010, filed 8/25/75
Order 857, § 220-52-010, filed 12/11/69
Order 807, § 220-52-010, filed 1/2/69, effective 2/1/69
subsections 1, 3-5, Orders 414, 256, filed 3/1/60
subsection 2, Orders 443, 256, filed 3/1/60.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-030 Shellfish harvest logs.

(1) Logbook requirement: It is unlawful for any vessel operator engaged in the commercial harvest of crawfish, sea cucumber, sea urchin, scallop, shrimp, or squid to fail to obtain and accurately and completely maintain the appropriate harvest log available from the Washington department of fish and wildlife. It is unlawful for any license holder engaged in commercial sand shrimp fishing or operator of mechanical clam digging device to fail to obtain and accurately and completely maintain the appropriate harvest log available from the Washington department of fish and wildlife.

(2) Logbook maintenance: It is unlawful for any harvest vessel operator or license holder engaged in harvest as described in subsection (1) of this section, to fail to maintain the required harvest log: Aboard the vessel; at the harvest site; when crawfish, sea cucumbers, sea urchins, shrimp, squid, scallops, or clams are aboard during transit of a harvest vessel, or are in possession of the license holder.

(3) Logbook submission and retention: It is unlawful for the vessel operator or license holder, engaged in harvest as described in subsection (1) of this section, to fail to submit harvest logs for inspection upon request by department of fish and wildlife officers or authorized employees.

(4) It is unlawful for any vessel operator or license holder, engaged in harvest as described in subsection (1) of this section, to fail to comply with the following methods of logbook submittal and time frames related to harvest logbook submittal:

(a) Completed harvest logs for crawfish, coastal ocean pink shrimp, sea cucumber, sea urchin, scallop, Puget Sound shrimp pot, Puget Sound shrimp trawl, Puget Sound nonspot shrimp pot, and squid must be received by the department within 10 days following any calendar month in which fishing occurred; however, vessel operators or license holders may submit logs directly to authorized department employees.

(b) Vessel operators or license holders responsible for submitting logs to the department, as described in subsection (1) of this section, must maintain a copy of all submitted logs for a period of three years following the harvest activity. Copies of harvest logs, which are required to be maintained, must be available for inspection upon request by department of fish and wildlife officers and authorized employees.

(5) It is unlawful for any vessel operator or license holder, engaged in harvest as described in subsection (1) of this section, to fail to send completed harvest logs to the appropriate following mailing address, except as provided for in subsection (4)(a) of this section.

For Puget Sound Shrimp Pot, Puget Sound Shrimp Trawl, and Puget Sound Nonspot Shrimp Pot Harvest Logbooks:

ATTN: PUGET SOUND SHRIMP HARVEST MANAGER

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

375 Hudson St.

Port Townsend, WA 98368.

For Coastal Shrimp Harvest Logbooks:

ATTN: COASTAL SHRIMP HARVEST MANAGER

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

48 Devonshire Rd.

Montesano, WA 98563.

For Crawfish Harvest Logbooks:

ATTN: FISH PROGRAM - CRAWFISH HARVEST MANAGER

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

P.O. Box 43150

Olympia, WA 98504-3150.

For Sea Urchin and Sea Cucumber Harvest Logbooks:

ATTN: FISH PROGRAM - SEA URCHIN/SEA CUCUMBER HARVEST MANAGER

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

P.O. Box 43150

Olympia, WA 98504-3150.

For Clam (harvest with mechanical digging devices) Harvest Logbooks:

ATTN: FISH PROGRAM - GEODUCK HARVEST MANAGER

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

P.O. Box 43150

Olympia, WA 98504-3150.

For Scallop Harvest Logbooks:

ATTN: FISH PROGRAM - SCALLOP HARVEST MANAGER

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

P.O. Box 43150

Olympia, WA 98504-3150.

For Squid (Coastal waters) Harvest Logbooks:

ATTN: FISH PROGRAM - COASTAL SQUID HARVEST MANAGER

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

P.O. Box 43150

Olympia, WA 98504-3150.

For Squid (Puget Sound waters) Harvest Logbooks:

ATTN: PUGET SOUND SQUID HARVEST MANAGER

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

375 Hudson St.

Port Townsend, WA 98368.

For Coastal Sand Shrimp Harvest Logbooks:

ATTN: COASTAL SAND SHRIMP HARVEST MANAGER

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

P.O. Box 190

Ocean Park, WA 98640-0190.

For Puget Sound Sand Shrimp Harvest Logbooks:

ATTN: PUGET SOUND SAND SHRIMP HARVEST MANAGER

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

375 Hudson St.

Port Townsend, WA 98368.

(6) It is unlawful for any harvest vessel operator or license holder engaged in harvest as described in subsection (1) of this section to fail to permanently and legibly record in ink the following information within the following time frames:

(a) Crawfish:

(i) Before leaving the catch area where harvest occurred, record the vessel Washington department of fish and wildlife boat registration number, number of pots pulled, date pulled, soak time, and gear location; and

(ii) Immediately after delivery of shellfish to an original receiver, record the weight of all shellfish.

(b) Puget Sound shrimp trawl gear:

(i) Before commencing a new tow or prior to leaving the site where the catch was taken, record the vessel name, current date of fishing activity, location fished, trawl width, depth fished, latitude and longitude to the nearest hundredth of a minute at the beginning of each tow, tow speed, duration of tow, and estimated weight of shrimp of each species caught for each tow.

(ii) Immediately after delivery of shrimp to an original receiver or the submission of a fish receiving ticket, if the operator holds a wholesale fish dealer's license and is the original receiver, record the fish receiving ticket number.

(i) Prior to leaving the harvest site, the name of vessel operator, license number, the vessel's Washington department of fish and wildlife boat registration number, buoy brand, date, phone number, pot mesh size, pull date, groundline length, number of pots pulled, depth fished, soak time, gear location (including latitude and longitude to the nearest hundredth of a minute), Shrimp Management Unit fished (region, subregion, catch area, subarea), species targeted, sorted catch estimates, and weight(s) in pounds of catch. A separate weight for each species caught and retained must be recorded. Any time that gear is deployed the location must be recorded. For pots deployed on a groundline, the start location for each string must be provided.

(ii) Immediately after delivery of shrimp to an original receiver, record the fish receiving ticket number.

(d) Puget Sound nonspot shrimp pot:

(ii) Immediately after delivery of shrimp to an original receiver, record the fish receiving ticket number.

(e) Coastal shrimp trawl gear:

(i) Before commencing a new tow, record the vessel name, current date of fishing activity, depth fished, latitude and longitude to the nearest hundredth of a minute at the beginning of each tow, duration of tow, estimated weight of shrimp of each species not retained for each tow, and estimated weight of shrimp of each species caught for each tow.

(f) Sea urchins and sea cucumbers:

(i) Before leaving the harvest site, record the vessel identity, date, Marine Fish-Shellfish Catch Reporting Area fished, location fished, depth fished, latitude and longitude to the nearest tenth of a minute or to the nearest second, and the approximate weight in pounds of sea urchins or sea cucumbers harvested.

(ii) Upon landing or delivery to an original receiver, the exact species and weight of sea urchins, as recorded on the shellfish receiving ticket, must be recorded.

(iii) Upon landing or delivery to an original receiver, the exact weight of sea cucumbers, as recorded on the shellfish receiving ticket, and whether or not prelanded processing occurred ("whole-live" or "split-drained"), must be recorded.

(g) Clams, with mechanical digging devices:

(i) Before the end of each day's fishing and departure from the harvest grounds, record the vessel identity if a harvest vessel is used in harvest operation, exact location by latitude and longitude to the nearest thousandths of a minute (recorded in WGS 84 datum), and date of harvest.

(ii) Weight by each clam species in pounds upon landing or delivery to an original receiver.

(iii) Weight in pounds of each clam species caught and returned to the harvest grounds.

(h) Scallops:

(i) Before leaving the location where the catch was taken, record the vessel identity, date, location, and duration of harvest and estimated weight in pounds and species of scallops caught for each tow or dive hour.

(ii) Upon landing or delivery to an original receiver, the exact weight in pounds, as recorded on the shellfish receiving ticket, and species of harvested scallops.

(i) Squid, except when taken incidental to any other lawful fishery:

(i) Coastal:

(A) Before leaving the Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Area where taken, the vessel's Washington department of fish and wildlife boat registration number, gear type, catch area, starting and ending time of fishing, and numbers of other species caught and returned.

(B) Weight in pounds of squid upon landing or delivery to an original receiver.

(ii) Puget Sound:

(A) Before leaving the Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Area where taken, the vessel's Washington department of fish and wildlife boat registration number, gear type, catch area, location (nearest landmark, bay, or GPS coordinates), starting and ending time of fishing, total vessel wattage or lumens of attracting lights, and numbers of other species caught and returned.

(B) Weight in pounds of squid upon landing or delivery to an original receiver.

(j) Sand shrimp (Puget Sound and coastal), except when taken incidental to other lawful fishery:

(i) Prior to leaving the harvest site, the location or identification number of the harvest tract, date of harvest, number of trenches pumped, average length and width of trenches (yards), total number of sand shrimp retained (dozens).

(ii) At the time of delivery to an original receiver, total number of sand shrimp sold (dozens), and the name of the sand shrimp buyer.

(7) Violation of this section as it relates to failing to report required information or failing to submit logbooks is punishable under RCW 77.15.280 reporting of fish or wildlife harvest. Violation of this section as it relates to knowingly providing false or misleading information is punishable under RCW 77.15.270, providing false information.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.12.047, 77.12.320, 77.32.050, 77.32.070, 77.32.090, and 77.65.220. WSR 26-11-003 (Order 26-68), s 220-340-030, filed 5/7/26, effective 6/7/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 23-22-110 (Order 2023-10), § 220-340-030, filed 10/31/23, effective 12/1/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04-055 [ 77.04.055], 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-08-048, § 220-340-030, filed 3/31/22, effective 5/1/22. 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 § 220-340-030, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 07-21-083 (Order 07-256), § 220-52-075, filed 10/17/07, effective 11/17/07
WSR 03-05-064 (Order 03-28), § 220-52-075, filed 2/18/03, effective 3/21/03
WSR 01-02-061 (Order 00-267), § 220-52-075, filed 12/29/00, effective 1/29/01
WSR 01-02-057 (Order 00-262), § 220-52-075, filed 12/29/00, effective 1/29/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 00-05-054 (Order 00-17), § 220-52-075, filed 2/14/00, effective 3/16/00
WSR 97-08-052 (Order 97-55), § 220-52-075, filed 3/31/97, effective 5/1/97
WSR 94-12-009 (Order 94-23), § 220-52-075, filed 5/19/94, effective 6/19/94
WSR 93-15-051, § 220-52-075, filed 7/14/93, effective 8/14/93
WSR 91-10-024 (Order 91-22), § 220-52-075, filed 4/23/91, effective 5/24/91
WSR 87-15-022 (Order 87-69), § 220-52-075, filed 7/8/87
WSR 87-02-013 (Order 86-199), § 220-52-075, filed 12/30/86
WSR 84-08-014 (Order 84-24), § 220-52-075, filed 3/27/84
WSR 83-09-014 (Order 83-24), § 220-52-075, filed 4/12/83
WSR 82-03-045 (Order 82-6), § 220-52-075, filed 1/19/82
WSR 81-11-006 (Order 81-31), § 220-52-075, filed 5/11/81
WSR 80-13-064 (Order 80-123), § 220-52-075, filed 9/17/80
WSR 79-12-039 (Order 79-129), § 220-52-075, filed 11/20/79
WSR 79-02-053 (Order 79-6), § 220-52-075, filed 1/30/79.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-040 Sale of commercially caught shellfish.

It shall be unlawful for any person commercially fishing for shellfish in Washington state waters or delivering shellfish into a Washington state port that were taken in offshore waters to retain for personal use more than the equivalent of one daily sport bag limit for the area being fished. All shellfish taken under commercial license must be recorded on state of Washington fish receiving tickets.

History

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 § 220-340-040, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 93-17-021 (Order 93-77), § 220-20-026, filed 8/10/93, effective 9/10/93.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-050 Shellfish—Import.

It shall be unlawful to import, ship or otherwise cause live shellfish of any kind or form or associated pest, predators or disease organisms, to be introduced into the waters of the state of Washington without first obtaining written permission from the director or the director's authorized agent. The permit shall accompany the shellfish during transit and at the point of introduction. It shall be unlawful for the permit holder to fail to comply with all terms, conditions and provisions of the permit or to perform any act in connection with the permit that is not specifically authorized in the permit. The permit may specify department inspections and transfer conditions for the import.

History

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 § 220-340-050, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 97-08-078 (Order 97-56), § 220-20-038, filed 4/2/97, effective 5/3/97
WSR 80-13-064 (Order 80-123), § 220-20-038, filed 9/17/80.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-060 Commercial shellfish pot gear—Escape mechanism required.

(1) It is unlawful to fish for or possess crab, shrimp, or crawfish taken for commercial purposes with shellfish pot gear unless the gear allows for escapement using at least one of the following methods and a permitted degradable material described in subsection (2) of this section:

(a) Attachment of pot lid hooks or tiedown straps with a permitted degradable material so that the pot lid will open freely once the material degrades.

(b) An opening in the pot mesh created by the degradation of a permitted degradable material that is no less than three inches by five inches.

(c) The opening must be located within the top half of the pot and be unimpeded by the entry tunnels, bait boxes, or any other structures or materials.

(2) It is unlawful to use any materials to construct an escape mechanism except for those described below:

(a) A single strand of natural fiber no larger than thread size 120 of untreated cotton twine, hemp, jute, sisal, or other natural fiber.

(b) A single strand of twine or natural fiber may not be wrapped multiple times or doubled in any way when lacing or sewing the wire mesh closed.

(3) Modification, treatment, or preparation of any permitted degradable materials intended to extend the life or modify the degradable quality of the material is prohibited.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.12.047, 77.12.320, 77.32.050, 77.32.070, 77.32.090, and 77.65.220. WSR 26-11-003 (Order 26-68), s 220-340-060, filed 5/7/26, effective 6/7/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04-055 [ 77.04.055], 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-08-048, § 220-340-060, filed 3/31/22, effective 5/1/22. 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 § 220-340-060, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012 and 77.12.047. WSR 11-09-072 (Order 11-72), § 220-52-035, filed 4/19/11, effective 5/20/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-07-044 (Order 06-38), § 220-52-035, filed 3/9/06, effective 4/9/06
WSR 03-16-097 (Order 03-180), § 220-52-035, filed 8/6/03, effective 9/6/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 87-23-006 (Order 87-187), § 220-52-035, filed 11/6/87.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-070 Commercial geoduck harvest—Geoduck diver license application and issuance process.

(1) The following information is required to apply for or renew a geoduck diver license:

(a) A complete, legible, and signed application form;

(b) The application and license fees as provided in RCW 77.65.440;

(i) Applicants renewing a geoduck diver license must submit the completed application, application fee and license fee by December 31;

(ii) New geoduck diver license applicants and renewing applicants who missed the December 31 deadline must submit the completed application and only the application fee by January 10. The license fee will be required within forty-eight hours if the individual is selected.

(c) Completion of the department of natural resources (DNR) geoduck diver safety program to be verified by the department of fish and wildlife (DFW) with DNR;

(d) All applicants must be on a DNR geoduck harvest agreement plan of operation during the applicable current calendar year and be verified by the department with DNR on an annual basis; and

(e) The department will not consider incomplete applications for a geoduck diver license.

(2) No more than 77 geoduck diver licenses may be issued per calendar year.

(3) Applicants may submit applications to the department:

(a) By mailing to P.O. Box 43154, Olympia, WA 98504-3154;

(b) By faxing to 360-902-2945; or

(c) In person at the DFW licensing front desk, first floor, natural resources building at 1111 Washington St. S.E., Olympia, WA 98501 during licensing window hours.

(4) The department will renew any geoduck diver license if all requirements listed in subsection (1) of this section are met by December 31. If less than 77 geoduck diver licenses have been issued after the department approves all qualifying applications to renew a geoduck diver license, then the department will issue additional licenses, up to the 77 geoduck diver license limit, to new geoduck diver license applicants and renewing applicants who missed the December 31 deadline. The department will complete the following process for issuing licenses to new geoduck diver license qualified applicants and renewing applicants who missed the December 31 deadline:

(a) New geoduck diver license applicants and renewing applicants who missed the December 31 deadline will be eligible if all requirements listed in subsection (1) of this section are met by January 10. A drawing will be held ten business days after January 10 for all eligible new applicants.

(b) After the initial drawing, if there are remaining licenses available up to the 77 geoduck diver license limit, then the department will issue licenses to new geoduck diver applicants and renewing applicants who missed the December 31 deadline based on the calendar date the application is received on a first-come first-serve basis. In the event there are multiple applications received on the same calendar day that exceed the quantity of remaining licenses, a drawing will be held to issue the remaining licenses.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-09-058, § 220-340-070, filed 4/16/18, effective 5/17/18. 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 § 220-340-070, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.12.047, and 77.65.410. WSR 14-20-009 (Order 14-267), § 220-52-01905, filed 9/19/14, effective 1/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-100 Commercial clam fishery—Gear.

It is unlawful to take, dig for, or possess clams, geoducks, or mussels taken for commercial purposes from any of the tidelands in the state of Washington except with a pick, mattock, fork or shovel operated by hand, except:

(1) Permits for the use of mechanical clam digging devices to take clams other than geoducks may be obtained from the director of the department of fish and wildlife (DFW), subject to the following conditions:

(a) All mechanical devices used to take or harvest shellfish must be approved by the director of DFW.

(b) A separate permit is required for each device used to take or harvest shellfish, and the permit must be attached to the specific unit the permit applies to at all times.

(c) All clams taken for commercial use must be of legal size and in season during the proposed operations unless otherwise provided in specially authorized permits for the transplanting of seed to growing areas or for research purposes.

(d) The holder of a permit to take shellfish from tidelands by mechanical means must limit operations to privately owned or leased land.

(e) Taking clams that lie in or on the substrate under navigable water below the level of mean lower low water by any mechanical device is prohibited except as authorized by the director of DFW.

(i) Within the enclosed bays and channels of Puget Sound, Strait of Juan de Fuca, Grays Harbor and Willapa Harbor, the operators of all mechanical devices must confine their operations to substrate-leased from the Washington department of natural resources, subject to the approval of the director of DFW.

(ii) It is unlawful to harvest shellfish that lie in or on the substrate of the Pacific Ocean westward from the western shores of the state in waters less than two fathoms deep at mean lower low water. The director of DFW may reserve all or portions of the substrate in waters more than two fathoms deep and prevent the taking of shellfish in any quantity from those reserves.

(f) Noncompliance with any part of this section or with special requirements of individual permits results in immediate cancellation and/or subsequent nonrenewal of all permits held by the operator.

(g) Applications for permits to use mechanical clam digging devices must be made on the forms provided by DFW, and permits must be in the operator's possession before digging commences.

(h) All permits to take or harvest shellfish by mechanical means expire on December 31 of the year of issue.

(i) All mechanical clam harvesting machines must have approved instrumentation that provides deck readout of water pressure.

(j) All clam harvest machines operating on intertidal grounds where less than 10 percent of the substrate material is above 500 microns in size must be equipped with a propeller guard suitable for reducing the average propeller wash velocity at the end of the guard to approximately 25 percent of the average propeller wash velocity at the propeller. The propeller guard must also be positioned to provide an upward deflection to propeller wash.

(k) Clam harvest machines operating in fine substrate material where less than 10 percent of the substrate material is above 500 microns in size, must have a maximum harvest head width of three feet (overall) and the maximum pump volume as specified by DFW, commensurate with the basic hydraulic relationship of 828 gpm at 30 pounds per square inch, pressure to be measured at the pump discharge.

(l) Clam harvest machines operating in coarser substrate material where more than 10 percent of the substrate material is above 500 microns in size, must have a maximum harvest head width of four feet (overall) and a maximum pump volume as specified by DFW, commensurate with a basic hydraulic relationship of 1,252 gpm at 45 pounds per square inch, pressure to be measured at the pump discharge.

(m) All clam harvest machine operators must submit accurate performance data showing revolutions per minute, gallons per minute, and output pressure for the water pump on their machine. In addition, they must furnish the number and sizes of the hydraulic jets on the machines. If needed, the operator will thereafter modify the machine (install a sealed pressure relief valve) as specified by DFW to conform with values set forth in this section. Thereafter, it is illegal to make unauthorized changes to the clam harvester water pump or the hydraulic jets. Exact description of the pump volume, maximum pressure and number and size of the hydraulic jet for each harvester machine must be included in the DFW's clam harvest permit.

(n) All clam harvest machines must be equipped with a 3/4-inch pipe thread tap and valve that will allow rapid coupling of a pressure gauge for periodic testing by enforcement officers.

(o) Each mechanical clam harvester must have controls arranged and situated near the operator to allow the operator to immediately cut off the flow of water to the jet manifold without affecting the capability of the vessel to maneuver.

(p) Licensing: A hardshell clam mechanical harvester fishery license is required to operate the mechanical harvester gear provided for in this section. For more information on or to apply for a hardshell clam mechanical harvester fishery license, visit department offices, call the WDFW license division at 360-902-2500, or visit the department website at www.wdfw.wa.gov.

(2) Aquatic farmers may harvest geoducks that are private sector cultured aquatic product by means of water pumps and nozzles.

(3) Persons may harvest nonstate tideland wild geoducks under a nonstate lands commercial wild clam, mussel and oyster trial fishery permit by means of water pumps and nozzles.

(4) It is unlawful to take, dig for and possess razor clams taken for commercial purposes from any of the tidelands in the state of Washington except by hand, shovels, cylindrical cans, tubes or hinged digging devices operated by hand. The opening of tubes or cans must be either circular or elliptical with the circular can/tube having a minimum outside diameter of four inches and the elliptical can/tube having a minimum dimension of four inches long and three inches wide outside diameter. The hinged digging device when opened in a cylindrical position, must have a minimum outside diameter of four inches at the bottom.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04-055 [77.04.055], 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-08-048, § 220-340-100, filed 3/31/22, effective 5/1/22. 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 § 220-340-100, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-23-016 (Order 12-267), § 220-52-018, filed 11/9/12, effective 12/10/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-04-015 (Order 06-08), § 220-52-018, filed 1/22/06, effective 2/22/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 94-12-009 (Order 94-23), § 220-52-018, filed 5/19/94, effective 6/19/94
WSR 84-08-014 (Order 84-24), § 220-52-018, filed 3/27/84
WSR 79-02-053 (Order 79-6), § 220-52-018, filed 1/30/79
Order 76-152, § 220-52-018, filed 12/17/76
Order 1258, § 220-52-018, filed 8/25/75
Order 807, § 220-52-018, filed 1/2/69, effective 2/1/69. Formerly WAC 220-52-010(2).

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-110 Clams—Commercial harvest.

It shall be unlawful to take, dig for or possess clams except razor clams, cockles, borers or mussels taken for commercial purposes from the tidelands of the state of Washington except from registered aquaculture farms or from nonstate tidelands under a nonstate lands commercial wild clam, mussel and oyster trial fishery permit.

History

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 § 220-340-110, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-17-058 (Order 06-200), § 220-52-020, filed 8/10/06, effective 9/10/06
WSR 06-04-015 (Order 06-08), § 220-52-020, filed 1/22/06, effective 2/22/06
WSR 03-16-099 (Order 03-176), § 220-52-020, filed 8/6/03, effective 9/6/03
WSR 01-02-059 (Order 00-264), § 220-52-020, filed 12/29/00, effective 1/29/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 94-12-009 (Order 94-23), § 220-52-020, filed 5/19/94, effective 6/19/94
WSR 91-10-024 (Order 91-22), § 220-52-020, filed 4/23/91, effective 5/24/91
WSR 84-08-014 (Order 84-24), § 220-52-020, filed 3/27/84
Order 807, § 220-52-020, filed 1/2/69, effective 2/1/69
subsections 1 and 2 from Order 679, filed 4/20/66
subsections 1, 1a, 2 from Orders 351 and 256, filed 3/1/60
subsection 1b from Order 605, filed 4/21/64
Orders 443 and 256, filed 3/1/60.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-120 Clams—Coastal—Seasons and areas.

(1)(a) It shall be lawful to take, dig for or possess clams, cockles, borers and mussels taken for commercial purposes, not including razor clams, from the tidelands of registered aquaculture farms in Grays Harbor and Willapa Harbor the entire year.

(b) Licensing: No fishery license is required to retain clams taken from registered aquaculture farms but registration is required prior to commercial harvest.

(2)(a) It shall be unlawful to take, dig for or possess razor clams taken for commercial purposes from Washington waters except during commercial razor clam seasons opened by emergency rule.

(b) Licensing: A razor clam fishery license is the license required to take, dig for or possess razor clams for commercial purposes.

History

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 § 220-340-120, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 05-05-027 (Order 05-17), § 220-52-030, filed 2/10/05, effective 3/13/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 94-12-009 (Order 94-23), § 220-52-030, filed 5/19/94, effective 6/19/94
WSR 91-10-024 (Order 91-22), § 220-52-030, filed 4/23/91, effective 5/24/91
WSR 84-08-014 (Order 84-24), § 220-52-030, filed 3/27/84
Order 807, § 220-52-030, filed 1/2/69, effective 2/1/69
Order 770 B, § 220-52-030, filed 2/15/68
Order 718, § 1, filed 1/26/67
subsection 1 from Order 679, filed 4/20/66
Orders 443 and 256, filed 3/1/60
subsection 2 from Order 673, filed 1/24/66
Order 631, filed 1/13/65
Order 599, filed 1/29/64
Order 566, filed 2/8/63
Order 540, filed 1/15/62
Order 524, filed 2/6/61
Order 510, filed 7/8/60
Order 508, filed 4/29/60
Order 506, filed 3/16/60
Orders 482 and 256, filed 3/1/60
subsection 3 from Order 673, filed 1/24/66
Order 599, filed 1/29/64
Orders 499 and 256, filed 3/1/60
subsection 4 from Order 599, filed 1/29/64
Order 567, filed 2/15/63
Order 524, filed 2/6/61
Order 506, filed 3/16/60
Orders 482 and 256, filed 3/1/60
subsection 5 from Order 673, filed 1/24/66.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-130 Oyster drill restricted shellfish areas—Puget Sound.

All waters, tidelands, shellfish handling facilities and equipment (including aquaculture vehicles and vessels) operated in conjunction with said waters and tidelands of Puget Sound within the following areas are designated as Oyster Drill Restricted Shellfish Areas:

North Puget Sound

(1) Drayton Harbor: Inside and southerly of a line projected from the northern-most tip of Semiahmoo Spit to the point at which the International Boundary line intersects the mainland.

(2) Birch Bay: Inside and bounded by a line projected from 48.8997°, -122.7761°; thence following the shoreline northeasterly to 48.9105°, -122.7521°; thence to 48.9156°, -122.7586°; thence to 48.9028°, -122.7815°; thence returning to the origin at 48.8997°, -122.7761°.

(3) Lummi Bay: Inside the Lummi Dike and inside and bounded by a line projected from 48.7756°, -122.6667°; thence to 48.7653°, -122.6667°; thence to 48.7653°, -122.6533°; then following the shoreline northerly to the point of origin.

(4) Bellingham Bay: Inside and easterly of a line originating at the breakwater at the northern end of Bellingham Marine Park at 48.7195°, -122.5164° and projected southwesterly to 48.7152°, -122.5225°; thence southeasterly to the shoreline at 48.7112°, -122.5182°; thence following the shoreline north to the point of origin including Post Point Wastewater Treatment Plant Lagoon.

(5) Samish Bay: Inside and easterly of a line starting at the most westerly tip of Governor's Point and projected in a southerly direction to the most westerly tip of William Point on Samish Island.

(6) Padilla Bay: Easterly (including the Swinomish Channel) of a line starting at the most westerly tip of William Point on Samish Island and projected southerly to the most northerly tip of March Point on Fidalgo Island.

(7) Similk and Skagit Bays: Northerly of a line projected across Skagit Bay following latitude 48.333° (48°20'N) and easterly of the Deception Pass bridge.

Strait of Juan de Fuca

(8) Dungeness Bay: Inside and bounded westerly of a line projected from the most easterly tip of Dungeness Spit true south to the mainland.

Admiralty Inlet

(9) Scow Bay (Kilisut Harbor): Scow Bay in Kilisut Harbor southward of a line from 48.0274°, -122.7039° on the east shore of Indian Island to 48.0274°, -122.6931° on the west shore of Marrowstone Island.

Central Puget Sound

(10) Liberty Bay: Inside and westerly of a line projected true south from the most southerly point on the Lemolo shoreline, near the powerline tower.

(11) Dyes Inlet: Inside and northerly of a line projected true east from the most northerly tip of Rocky Point to the mainland.

(12) Quartermaster Harbor: Inside and easterly of a line projected from 47.3951°, -122.4388° southwesterly to 47.3839°, -122.4405°; thence following the shoreline northerly to the point of origin and encompassing all shorelines and inlets, including Raab's Lagoon Natural Area.

South Puget Sound

(13) Carr Inlet:

(a) Burley Lagoon: Inside and northerly of the Purdy bridge.

(b) Minter Creek: Inside and westerly of a line projected from the west shore of Carr Inlet at -122.6833° longitude true south to 47.3500° latitude, then true west to shore.

(14) Case Inlet:

(a) Rocky Bay and North Bay: Northerly of a line projected across Case Inlet following latitude 47.3456° (47°20'44"N).

(b) Vaughn Bay: Easterly of a line projected true north from the most northerly point of the southern spit at the mouth of Vaughn Bay to the mainland on the north shore.

(15) Hammersley Inlet and Oakland Bay:

(a) Oakland Bay: Inside, westerly and northerly of a line starting at the shore at 47.2071°, -123.0627° on the north shore of Hammersley Inlet and projected true south to the south shore of Hammersley Inlet.

(b) Hammersley Inlet:

(i) Southeast Bayview Road: Inside and bounded by a line projected from 47.2049°, -123.0462° following the shoreline southwesterly to 47.2044°, -123.0475°; thence northerly to 47.2048°, -123.0477°; thence northeasterly to 47.2054°, -123.0463°; thence southerly to the point of origin.

(ii) Fernwood Lane: Inside and bounded by a line projected from 47.2053°, -123.0392° following the shoreline easterly to 47.2047°, -123.0382°; thence northerly to 47.2060°, -123.0382°; thence westerly to 47.2059°, -123.0392°; thence southerly to the point of origin.

(iii) Southeast Inlet View Lane: Inside and bounded by a line projected from 47.2037°, -123.0239° following the shoreline easterly to 47.2037°, -123.0234°; thence northerly to 47.2044°, -123.0234°; thence westerly to 47.2044°, -123.0239°; thence southerly to the point of origin.

(iv) East Anderson Lane: Inside and bounded by a line projected from 47.2032°, -122.9826° following the shoreline westerly to 47.2027°, -122.9844°; thence southerly to 47.2020°, -122.9844°; thence easterly to 47.2026°, -122.9826°; thence northerly to the point of origin.

(16) Totten Inlet, Oyster Bay and Little Skookum Inlet: Inside and southerly of a line starting at the most southeasterly point on Windy Point and projected northeasterly to the most northerly tip of Sandy Point (i.e., the southern base of the Steamboat Island Bridge).

(17) Eld Inlet:

(a) Mud Bay: Inside and westerly of a line projected from the most easterly point of Flapjack Point and projected true south to the mainland.

(b) Sanderson Harbor: Lying inside and westerly of a line starting at the northern-most point on Sanderson Spit and projected northeasterly to the mainland.

(18) Nisqually Flats: Inside and southerly of a line starting on the east shore near the old Dupont Wharf site at 47.1182°, -122.6657° and projected true west across the Nisqually River delta to the mainland just south of Butterball Cove.

(19) Henderson Inlet, South Bay: Inside and southerly of a line commencing at 47.1268°, -122.8412° on the west shore of Henderson Inlet, thence projected true east across Henderson Inlet to the east shoreline.

(20) Peale Passage: Inside and easterly of a line projected from the shoreline at 47.1952°, -122.8871° westerly to 47.1951°, -122.8887°; thence southerly to 47.1918°, -122.8874°; thence easterly to the shore at the Teamsters Recreation Property boat launch at 47.1923°, -122.8862°.

(21) Hood Canal:

(a) Bywater Bay: Inside and northerly of a line projected true east from latitude 47.8819° (47°52'55"N) to the west shoreline of Hood Head.

(b) Tarboo Bay: Inside, northerly and easterly of a line starting at the most northerly tip of Long Spit and then projected true west to the mainland.

(c) East Dabob Bay: Inside and easterly of a line projected from 47.8283°, -122.7997°; thence to 47.8264°, -122.8050°; thence to 47.8131°, -122.7989°; thence to the shore at 47.8136°, -122.7958°.

(d) Quilcene Bay:

(i) Quilcene Bay Japanese Oyster Drill Restricted Shellfish Area: Inside and northeasterly of a line projected from the north breakwater of Herb Beck Marina at 47.8017°, -122.8665° southeasterly to the most westerly tip of Fisherman's Point at 47.78329°, -122.8539°.

(ii) Quilcene Bay Atlantic Oyster Drill Restricted Shellfish Area: Inside and northerly of a line projected easterly from the Quilcene Harbor Yacht Club boat ramp at 47.8035°, -122.8682° to the shore at 47.8035°, -122.8450°.

(e) Point Whitney (including all portions of seawater ponds, lagoon, and shellfish cultivation facilities): Inside and southerly of lines projected from 47.7619°, -122.8513°; thence to 47.7644°, -122.8513°; thence to 47.7644°, -122.8550°; thence to 47.7625°, -122.8550°.

(f) Brinnon Atlantic Oyster Drill Restricted Shellfish Area: Inside and bounded by a line projected along the southern boundary of Seal Rock Campground at 47.7065°, -122.8942° easterly to 47.7066°, -122.8803°; thence southerly to 47.6935°, -122.8802°; thence westerly along the northern boundary of Dosewallips State Park to 47.6933°, -122.8921°; thence following the shoreline to the point of origin, encompassing all shorelines and inlets.

(g) Dosewallips Delta: Inside and westerly of lines projected from 47.6842°, -122.8993°; thence to 47.6842°, -122.8733°; thence to 47.7121°, -122.8733°; thence to 47.7121°, -122.8861°.

(h) Duckabush River Mouth: Inside and westerly of a line projected from 47.6467°, -122.9044°; thence to 47.6319°, -122.9417°.

(i) Guillemot Cove: South of a line extending westward from the shoreline at 47.6123° latitude to a point at 47.6120°, -122.9207°; east of a line extending southward from 47.6120°, -122.9207° to 47.6075°, -122.9223°; north of a line extending east from 47.6075°, -122.9223° to the shoreline at 47.6071° latitude; west of a line extending northward from 47.6075°, -122.9223° and tracing the shoreline north to the point of origin.

(j) Seabeck Bay: Inside and bounded by a line projected from the northernmost point of Misery Point at 47.6550°, -122.8298° due east to 47.6550°, -122.8266°; thence southerly to the entrance of Seabeck Marina at 47.6411°, -122.8288°; thence following the shoreline to the point of origin, encompassing all shorelines and lagoons.

(k) Anderson Cove: Inside and easterly of a line projected from the shoreline at 47.5661°, -122.9764° westerly to 47.5664°, -122.9798°; thence northeasterly to 47.5696°, -122.9777°; thence northeasterly to the shore at 47.5715°, -122.9708°; thence following the shoreline to the point of origin.

(l) Hamma Hamma Flats and Jorstad Creek: Inside and westerly of a line projected from 47.5547°, -123.0289°; thence to 47.5483°, -123.0183°; thence to 47.5483°, -123.0300°; thence to 47.5167°, -123.0300°; then true west to shore.

(m) Dewatto Bay: Inside and southerly of a line projected from 47.4519°, -123.0620° northwesterly to 47.4554°, -123.0661°; thence southwesterly to 47.4521°, -123.0732°; thence following the shoreline back to the point of origin.

(n) The Great Bend to Lynch Cove: Inside and bounded southerly and easterly by a line projected from the western most point at Musqueti Point true west to the mainland.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 26-06-068 (Order 26-34), s 220-340-130, filed 2/26/26, effective 3/29/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.12.047, 77.04.055, and 77.12.455. WSR 23-06-065 (Order 23-34), § 220-340-130, filed 2/28/23, effective 3/31/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-06-010 (Order 22-20), § 220-340-130, filed 2/18/22, effective 3/21/22. 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 § 220-340-130, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-07-092 (Order 14-63), § 220-72-011, filed 3/18/14, effective 4/18/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 05-01-113 (Order 04-318), § 220-72-011, filed 12/15/04, effective 1/15/05
WSR 03-10-041 (Order 03-86), § 220-72-011, filed 4/30/03, effective 5/31/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 97-08-078 (Order 97-56), § 220-72-011, filed 4/2/97, effective 5/3/97.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-140 Oyster drill restricted shellfish areas—Willapa.

All waters, tidelands, shellfish handling facilities and equipment (including aquaculture vehicles and vessels) operated in conjunction with said waters and tidelands of Willapa Bay inside and easterly of a line projected from the most northern tip of Leadbetter Point true north to Cape Shoalwater.

History

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 § 220-340-140, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 03-10-041 (Order 03-86), § 220-72-015, filed 4/30/03, effective 5/31/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 97-08-078 (Order 97-56), § 220-72-015, filed 4/2/97, effective 5/3/97.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-150 Unlawful acts—Permit required.

(1) It shall be unlawful to transfer shellfish, shellfish aquaculture products (including oyster seed, cultch and shell), aquaculture equipment (including aquaculture vehicles and vessels) or any marine organisms adversely affecting shellfish without first obtaining written permission from the director of fish and wildlife or the director's authorized agent except for market ready shellfish as provided for in this subsection and except for shellfish seed transferred under a shellfish health agreement as provided for in subsection (3) of this section. Such written permit must be affixed to or otherwise accompany the conveyance. Where regular and reoccurring transfers take place, a permit may be issued on an annual basis. Shellfish which are market ready, intended for immediate human consumption, and which will not be placed into or come in contact with state waters may be transferred without a department permit. Failure to obtain a permit or failure to affix the permit or to have the permit accompany the conveyance is punishable under RCW 77.15.350.

(2) Permits will be approved with conditions or denied based on the shellfish disease or pest transfer risk. Existing permits may be revoked, suspended or modified upon a finding of an aquatic disease or pest or upon determination of violation of the conditions of a permit. In the event of revocation, suspension or denial of a permit, the affected party may appeal through the Administrative Procedure Act. A suspended or revoked permit will remain suspended or revoked during the appeal process. It is unlawful to make any transfer requiring a permit under subsection (1) of this section if a permit has been revoked or suspended. Violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.350.

(3) When shellfish health agreements have been made by memoranda of agreement between WDFW and companies which operate shellfish hatcheries, the company may be authorized to transfer shellfish seed to seed buyers without a transfer permit. Shellfish health agreements may be revoked for cause. Shellfish health agreements will require submission of a seed transfer report to the department on a quarterly basis and when requested by authorized department personnel.

History

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 § 220-340-150, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 05-01-113 (Order 04-318), § 220-72-076, filed 12/15/04, effective 1/15/05
WSR 03-10-041 (Order 03-86), § 220-72-076, filed 4/30/03, effective 5/31/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 99-10-061 (Order 99-60), § 220-72-076, filed 5/3/99, effective 6/3/99
WSR 97-08-078 (Order 97-56), § 220-72-076, filed 4/2/97, effective 5/3/97
Order 847, § 220-72-076, filed 9/24/69.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-160 Denman Island Disease prohibited area.

An area where Mikrocytos mackini, the causative agent of Denman Island Disease, has been confirmed with department approved histological methods by a department approved shellfish pathologist or reported in peer-reviewed scientific journal and accepted by the department. All waters, tidelands, shellfish handling facilities and equipment (including aquaculture vehicles and vessels) operated in conjunction with said waters and tidelands within the following areas are designated as Denman Island Disease prohibited areas:

(1) Strait of Juan de Fuca, Dungeness Bay—inside and westerly of a line projected from the tip of Dungeness Spit due south to the mainland.

(2) Orcas Island—

(a) Deer Harbor—inside and northerly of a line projected between Pole Pass Point and Steep Point.

(b) West Sound—inside and northerly of a line projected between Caldwell Point and the most southerly point of land west of the community of Orcas.

(c) East Sound—inside and northerly of a line projected between Diamond Point and the most southwesterly point on Orcas Island at Obstruction Pass.

(3) Westcott Bay—inside and westerly of a line projected between the most southerly point of White Point and the most northerly point of Delacombe Point.

(4) Bellingham and Samish Bays—southerly and inside of a line projected between Lummi Point and Gooseberry Point and easterly and inside of a line projected between Carter Point and William Point.

(5) Minter Creek—inside and westerly of a line projected from:

The mainland at 122°41'00" W. Long. due south to

47°21'00" N. Lat.,

122°41'00" W. Long.; thence to

47°21'00" N. Lat. where it intersects the mainland.

(6) McMicken Island—inside and westerly of a line projected between the following two points on the east shore of Hartstene Island:

47°14.084' N. Lat., 122°51.316' W. Long. and 47°16.224' N. Lat., 122°51.746' W. Long.

(7) Carr Inlet—northerly of a line projected from the northern tip of South Head on Key Peninsula to the most western point of Green Point.

(8) Eld Inlet—southerly of a line projected due north from the northern most point of Cooper Point to the mainland at Edgewater Beach.

(9) Port Orchard—southerly of a line projected from Battle Point projected due west to the mainland; westerly of a line projected from Point White due south to the mainland; and easterly of a line projected from the southern most point of Point Herron due south to the mainland.

(10) Kilisut Harbor—southerly of a line projected from the northeasterly most point on Indian Island north to the most northwesterly point of Marrowstone Island.

History

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 § 220-340-160, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-01-015 (Order 05-272), § 220-72-089, filed 12/9/05, effective 1/9/06
WSR 05-01-113 (Order 04-318), § 220-72-089, filed 12/15/04, effective 1/15/05
WSR 03-10-041 (Order 03-86), § 220-72-089, filed 4/30/03, effective 5/31/03.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-170 European green crab (Carcinus maenas) restricted shellfish area.

All waters, embayments, sloughs, tidelands, shellfish handling facilities and equipment within the following are designated as European Green Crab Restricted Shellfish Areas:

(1) Coastal waters: From west of a line projected true north-south through Buoy 10 located between the north and south jetties at the mouth of the Columbia River, northward to the Bonilla-Tatoosh line as defined in WAC 220-300-360;

(2) Lower Columbia River: That area within the state of Washington from the Astoria-Megler Bridge west to a line projected true north-south through Buoy 10 located between the north and south jetties at the mouth of the Columbia River.

(3) Willapa Bay: Easterly of a line projected from the most northern tip of Leadbetter Point true north to Cape Shoalwater.

(4) Grays Harbor: Easterly of a line projected from the outermost end of the north jetty of Grays Harbor to the outermost end of the south jetty of Grays Harbor.

(5) Puget Sound: All Washington waters eastward from the Bonilla-Tatoosh line as defined in WAC 220-300-360 and southward from the International Boundary at 49° north latitude to a line drawn between Tala Point, Foulweather Bluff, and Double Bluff on Whidbey Island, excluding the waters to the east of Whidbey Island (defined as all waters east of the Deception Pass Bridge and north of a line from the southern tip of Possession Point (47.9061°, -122.3846°) to the shipwreck located 0.8 nautical miles north of Picnic Point (47.8931°, -122.3286°) on the opposite shore).

(6) Hood Canal: South of a line drawn between Foulweather Bluff and Tala Point.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.12.047, 77.04.055, and 77.12.455. WSR 23-06-065 (Order 23-34), § 220-340-170, filed 2/28/23, effective 3/31/23. 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 § 220-340-170, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 03-10-041 (Order 03-86), § 220-72-086, filed 4/30/03, effective 5/31/03.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-200 State oyster reserves sales—Notice for sales over 50 bushels.

(1) Sales of oysters or clams from state oyster reserves in excess of 50 bushels must occur by bid at public auction.

(2) The department must publish notice of a sale of over 50 bushels of oysters or clams from state oyster reserves in one newspaper of general circulation in the area where the state oyster reserves sale will occur before the oyster reserves sale may take place.

History

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 § 220-340-200, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-02-013 (Order 13-304), § 220-60-010, filed 12/19/13, effective 1/19/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 04-01-054 (Order 03-307), § 220-60-010, filed 12/11/03, effective 1/11/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 85-24-045 (Order 85-190), § 220-60-010, filed 11/27/85
Order 248, § 1, filed 3/1/60.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-210 Director to designate time and place of harvest from reserves.

All harvesting of oysters shall take place under the supervision of the director or his authorized agent, and such harvesting shall be accomplished only at such times and in such areas as may be specified in writing by such authorized agent of the director, or by the director.

History

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 § 220-340-210, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 85-24-045 (Order 85-190), § 220-60-020, filed 11/27/85
Order 1179, § 220-60-020, filed 11/19/74
Order 248, § 2, filed 3/1/60.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-220 State oyster reserves sales—Harvest and measuring loads.

(1) Oyster harvest from state reserves must occur under the supervision of authorized department personnel. Harvest from state reserves may only occur as specified in writing in the department contract with the harvester.

(2) Purchasers must contact department personnel to measure loads of oysters or clams before leaving a state oyster reserve. It is unlawful for any scow, dredge, or other conveyance containing oysters or clams to leave a state oyster reserve unless department personnel grants permission to leave the reserve.

(3) A violation of subsection (1) or (2) of this section is a gross misdemeanor under RCW 77.15.560, Commercial fish, shellfish harvest or delivery—Failure to report—Penalty.

History

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 § 220-340-220, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-02-013 (Order 13-304), § 220-60-040, filed 12/19/13, effective 1/19/14
Order 248, § 4, filed 3/1/60.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-230 State oyster reserves sales—Invoices and payment.

(1) The department issues invoices for loads of oysters or clams leaving state reserves in triplicate. Invoices must show the number of bushels or pounds in each load of oysters or clams. The department agent must retain a copy of the invoice, give one copy to the buyer, and forward a copy to the department's central office.

(2) Purchasers of oysters or clams from state oyster reserves must pay for purchases by bank draft or check payable to the treasurer of the state of Washington. Purchasers must make payments to authorized department personnel by the Friday of the week following the week invoices are issued.

History

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 § 220-340-230, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-02-013 (Order 13-304), § 220-60-050, filed 12/19/13, effective 1/19/14
Order 1179, § 220-60-050, filed 11/19/74
Order 248, § 5, filed 3/1/60.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-240 State oyster reserves sales—Oyster growers' associations—Representative.

An organized oyster growers' association may, at the association's expense, appoint a representative to be present during purchases of oysters or clams from state oyster reserves. The representative will have access to the department's boat and all records pertaining to those state oyster reserves sales.

History

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 § 220-340-240, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-02-013 (Order 13-304), § 220-60-060, filed 12/19/13, effective 1/19/14
Order 248, § 6, filed 3/1/60.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-250 State oyster reserves sales—Purchasers' licenses.

(1) It is unlawful for purchasers of oysters or clams from state oyster reserves to remove any oysters or clams from any state oyster reserve without first obtaining an oyster reserve license from the department as required by RCW 77.65.260.

(2) A violation of this section is a gross misdemeanor or class C felony under RCW 77.15.500, Commercial fishing without a license—Penalty, depending on the circumstances of the violation.

History

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 § 220-340-250, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-02-013 (Order 13-304), § 220-60-070, filed 12/19/13, effective 1/19/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 85-24-045 (Order 85-190), § 220-60-070, filed 11/27/85
Order 248, § 7, filed 3/1/60.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-260 State oyster reserves sales—Director may limit use of licenses.

The department may limit the number of bushels of oysters or pounds of clams sold to an oyster reserve licensee. The department may also limit the number of dredges operated by a licensee.

History

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 § 220-340-260, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-02-013 (Order 13-304), § 220-60-080, filed 12/19/13, effective 1/19/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 85-24-045 (Order 85-190), § 220-60-080, filed 11/27/85
Order 248, § 8, filed 3/1/60.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-270 State oyster reserves sales—Broodstock sale prices.

(1) Sale of oysters from the state oyster reserves to registered oyster farmers for broodstock purposes in amounts of 50 bushels or less may occur at a price established by the director that accounts for costs associated with the sale. However, the director's established price cannot be less than the average price paid at the most recent bid sale.

(2) Sales of oysters for broodstock purposes in amounts over 50 bushels must occur by bid at public auction.

History

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 § 220-340-270, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-02-013 (Order 13-304), § 220-60-090, filed 12/19/13, effective 1/19/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 85-24-045 (Order 85-190), § 220-60-090, filed 11/27/85
Order 248, § 9, filed 3/1/60.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-280 Other unlawful conduct.

It is unlawful to violate any of the provisions of this chapter.

History

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 § 220-340-280, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 85-24-045 (Order 85-190), § 220-60-110, filed 11/27/85
Order 248, § 11, filed 3/1/60.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-300 Commercial geoduck harvest—Gear restrictions.

(1) It is unlawful to use any gear other than a manually operated water jet with a nozzle 5/8 of an inch or less inside diameter to commercially harvest geoducks, unless a permit to use other gear is first obtained from the director.

(2) It is unlawful for through-hull fittings for water discharge hoses connected to harvest gear to be below the water's surface in the commercial harvest of geoducks. Through-hull fittings connected to harvest gear above the water's surface must be visible at all times.

History

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 § 220-340-300, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-23-016 (Order 12-267), § 220-52-019, filed 11/9/12, effective 12/10/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-17-056 (Order 06-197), § 220-52-019, filed 8/10/06, effective 9/10/06
WSR 03-10-008 (Order 03-81), § 220-52-019, filed 4/25/03, effective 5/26/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 94-12-009 (Order 94-23), § 220-52-019, filed 5/19/94, effective 6/19/94
WSR 93-15-051, § 220-52-019, filed 7/14/93, effective 8/14/93
WSR 84-08-014 (Order 84-24), § 220-52-019, filed 3/27/84
WSR 81-11-006 (Order 81-31), § 220-52-019, filed 5/11/81
WSR 79-12-039 (Order 79-129), § 220-52-019, filed 11/20/79
WSR 79-02-053 (Order 79-6), § 220-52-019, filed 1/30/79
Order 77-65, § 220-52-019, filed 8/5/77 and 8/25/77
Order 76-152, § 220-52-019, filed 12/17/76
Order 76-26, § 220-52-019, filed 1:45 p.m., 4/20/76
Order 1258, § 220-52-019, filed 8/25/75
Order 857, § 220-52-019, filed 12/11/69.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-310 Commercial geoduck harvest license.

(1) It is unlawful to commercially harvest geoducks unless the harvester possesses a valid, director-issued geoduck fishery license or geoduck diver license. A geoduck fishery license card is a "license card" under WAC 220-352-210.

(2) Only persons holding current geoduck harvest agreements from the department of natural resources or their agents may apply for a geoduck fishery license. An application for a geoduck fishery license must be fully completed on a form provided by the department and accompanied by a copy of the geoduck harvest agreement for which the license is sought.

(3) Each geoduck fishery license authorizes the use of two water jets or other units of geoduck harvest gear. Commercial geoduck harvesting gear must meet the requirements of WAC 220-340-300.

(4) Holders of geoduck fishery licenses must comply with all applicable commercial diving safety regulations adopted by the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration established under the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, 29 U.S.C. 651 et. seq. Some of these regulations appear at 29 C.F.R. Part 1910, Subpart T.

(a) The director may suspend or revoke a geoduck fishery license used in violation of commercial diving safety regulations, including 29 C.F.R. Part 1910, Subpart T, adopted under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. The procedures of chapter 34.05 RCW apply to these suspensions or revocations.

(b) If there is a substantial probability that a violation of commercial diving safety regulations could result in death or serious physical harm to a person harvesting geoducks, the director may immediately suspend the license until the violation is corrected. If the violator fails to correct the violation within ten days of notice of the violation, the director may revoke the violator's geoduck fishery license. The director may not revoke a geoduck fishery license if the holder of the harvesting agreement corrects the violation within ten days of receiving written notice of the violation.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-340-310, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.12.047, and 77.65.410. WSR 14-20-008 (Order 14-266), § 220-52-01901, filed 9/19/14, effective 10/20/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-23-016 (Order 12-267), § 220-52-01901, filed 11/9/12, effective 12/10/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 94-12-009 (Order 94-23), § 220-52-01901, filed 5/19/94, effective 6/19/94
WSR 93-15-051, § 220-52-01901, filed 7/14/93, effective 8/14/93
WSR 84-08-014 (Order 84-24), § 220-52-01901, filed 3/27/84
WSR 80-13-064 (Order 80-123), § 220-52-01901, filed 9/17/80
WSR 79-12-039 (Order 79-129), § 220-52-01901, filed 11/20/79
Order 77-65, § 220-52-01901, filed 8/5/77 and 8/25/77.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-320 Commercial geoduck harvest—Requirements and unlawful acts.

(1) It is unlawful to take, fish for, or possess geoduck clams taken for commercial purposes from the substrate of any Washington state waters except as provided by RCW 77.60.070 and department rule.

(2) It is unlawful to engage in geoduck harvesting operations unless the following documents are onboard the geoduck harvesting vessel:

(a) A copy of the department of natural resources (DNR) geoduck harvesting agreement for the tract or area where harvesting is occurring;

(b) A map of the geoduck tract or harvest area and complete tract or harvest area boundary identification documents or photographs issued by DNR for the tract or harvest area;

(d) A geoduck fishery license as described in WAC 220-340-310.

(3) It is unlawful for more than two divers from any one harvest vessel to be in the water at any one time.

(4) It is unlawful to process geoduck clams on board any harvest vessel.

(5) It is unlawful to possess only the siphon or neck portion of a geoduck aboard a geoduck harvest vessel, except when the geoduck is incidentally damaged during harvest. Geoduck damage sustained incidental to harvest must be reported under a DNR harvest agreement.

(6) It is unlawful to harvest geoduck clams with any instrument that penetrates the skin, neck or body of the geoduck.

(7) It is unlawful to retain any food fish or shellfish other than geoduck clams during geoduck harvesting operations, except for horse clams (Tresus capax and Tresus nuttallii) when horse clam harvest is provided for under a DNR harvest agreement.

(8) Violation of this section is punishable by RCW 77.15.520, 77.15.540, or 77.15.550, depending on the circumstances of the violation.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-340-320, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-23-016 (Order 12-267), § 220-52-01902, filed 11/9/12, effective 12/10/12.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-330 Commercial geoduck harvest—Time and area restrictions.

(1) It is unlawful to harvest geoducks for commercial purposes during the following time and day restrictions:

(a) Between one-half hour before official sunset or 7:00 p.m., whichever is earlier, and 7:00 a.m.

(b) It is unlawful for a geoduck harvest vessel to be on a geoduck tract or harvest area after 7:30 p.m. or before 6:30 a.m.

(c) It is unlawful to take or fish for geoducks on Sundays or on state holidays as defined by the office of financial management.

(2) It is unlawful to take or fish for geoducks for commercial purposes outside the tract or harvest area designated in the department of natural resources harvest agreement required by WAC 220-340-310 and 220-340-320.

(3) It is unlawful to harvest geoducks in areas deeper than 70 feet below mean lower low water (0.0 ft.).

(4) It is unlawful to possess geoducks taken in violation of this section.

(5) Violation of this section is a misdemeanor or class C felony punishable by RCW 77.15.550, depending on the circumstances of the violation or the value of the shellfish taken.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-340-330, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-23-016 (Order 12-267), § 220-52-01903, filed 11/9/12, effective 12/10/12.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-400 Definition—Commercial crab fishing.

"Commercial crab fishing" means any taking, fishing, use, or operation of gear to fish for crab for commercial purposes, and includes the possession of crab on the water for commercial purposes, and the landing or initial delivery of crab for commercial purposes.

History

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 § 220-340-400, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-23-016 (Order 12-267), § 220-52-036, filed 11/9/12, effective 12/10/12.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-410 Commercial crab licenses.

(1) It is unlawful to take, fish for, land, or deliver crab for commercial purposes in Washington or coastal waters unless the person has the license required by statute or department rule, or if the person is a properly designated alternative operator to a valid license.

(a) For Puget Sound, a person must have a "Dungeness crab - Puget Sound" fishery license provided by RCW 77.65.130.

(b) For coastal waters, such person must have a "Dungeness crab - Coastal" fishery license provided by RCW 77.65.130.

(c) To use ring nets instead of or in addition to pots, a licensee must also have the "Crab ring net - Puget Sound" or "Crab ring net - non-Puget Sound" license as provided in RCW 77.65.130.

(d) Qualifications for the limited entry licenses, requirements for designating vessels, and use of alternate operators are provided in and controlled by chapters 77.65 and 77.70 RCW.

(2) It is unlawful to fish for or possess Dungeness crab or to set crab gear in waters of the Pacific Ocean adjacent to the states of Oregon or California without the licenses or permits required to commercially fish for Dungeness crab within the state waters of Oregon or California. Washington coastal Dungeness crab permits are valid only in Washington state waters, the Columbia River, Willapa Bay, Grays Harbor, and the Pacific Ocean in federal waters north of the Washington/Oregon border (46°15'00"N. Lat.), extending 200 nautical miles westward.

(3) Violation of this section is a gross misdemeanor or a class C felony under RCW 77.15.500 Commercial fishing without a license—Penalty, depending on the circumstances of the violation.

History

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 § 220-340-410, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-23-016 (Order 12-267), § 220-52-038, filed 11/9/12, effective 12/10/12.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-420 General commercial crab fishery—Unlawful acts.

(1) It is unlawful to take, fish for, land, or deliver Dungeness crab for commercial purposes from the Columbia River, Willapa Bay, Grays Harbor, and the Pacific Ocean without a valid Dungeness crab - coastal fishery license, as designated in RCW 77.70.280, or from Puget Sound without a valid Dungeness crab - Puget Sound license, as designated in RCW 77.70.110, and are in addition to the license specific unlawful act provisions described in WAC 220-340-421 and 220-340-422.

(2) Crab size and sex restrictions. It is unlawful for any person acting for commercial purposes to take, possess, deliver, or otherwise control:

(a) Any female Dungeness crab; or

(b) Any male Dungeness crab measuring less than 6-1/4 inches, caliper measurement, at the widest part of the shell immediately in front of the points (tips).

(c) Violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor or class C felony depending on the value of fish or shellfish taken, possessed, or delivered, punishable under RCW 77.15.550 (1)(c).

(3) Incidental catch may not be retained. It is unlawful to retain salmon, food fish, or any shellfish other than octopus that is taken incidental to any commercial crab fishing. Violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor or class C felony punishable under RCW 77.15.550(1), depending on the quantity of crab taken or possessed.

(4) Net fishing boats must not have crab on board. It is unlawful for any person to possess any crab on board a vessel geared or equipped with commercial net fishing gear while fishing with the net gear for commercial purposes or while commercial quantities of food fish or shellfish are on board. Violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor or class C felony punishable under RCW 77.15.550(1), depending on the quantity of crab taken or possessed.

(5) Area must be open to commercial crabbing. It is unlawful for any person to set, maintain, or operate any baited or unbaited shellfish pots for taking crab for commercial purposes in any area or time that is not open for commercial crabbing by rule of the department, except when acting lawfully under the authority of a valid gear recovery permit as provided in WAC 220-340-450.

Violation of this section is a gross misdemeanor or class C felony punishable under RCW 77.15.550, or a gross misdemeanor punishable under RCW 77.15.522 depending on the circumstances of the violation.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.12.047, 77.12.320, 77.32.050, 77.32.070, 77.32.090, and 77.65.220. WSR 26-11-003 (Order 26-68), s 220-340-420, filed 5/7/26, effective 6/7/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 23-22-110 (Order 2023-10), § 220-340-420, filed 10/31/23, effective 1/1/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04-055 [ 77.04.055], 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-08-048, § 220-340-420, filed 3/31/22, effective 5/1/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 21-24-031 (Order 21-259), § 220-340-420, filed 11/22/21, effective 1/1/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 17-22-100, § 220-340-420, filed 10/30/17, effective 1/1/18. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-340-420, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-23-016 (Order 12-267), § 220-52-040, filed 11/9/12, effective 12/10/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.04.020. WSR 09-18-075 (Order 09-183), § 220-52-040, filed 8/31/09, effective 10/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 07-23-090 (Order 07-285), § 220-52-040, filed 11/20/07, effective 12/21/07
WSR 05-21-068 (Order 05-246), § 220-52-040, filed 10/14/05, effective 11/14/05
WSR 01-20-066 (Order 01-219), § 220-52-040, filed 9/28/01, effective 10/29/01
WSR 01-18-005 (Order 01-180), § 220-52-040, filed 8/22/01, effective 9/22/01
WSR 01-11-009 (Order 01-74), § 220-52-040, filed 5/3/01, effective 6/3/01
WSR 00-18-005 (Order 00-164), § 220-52-040, filed 8/23/00, effective 9/23/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 98-19-012 (Order 98-185), § 220-52-040, filed 9/4/98, effective 10/5/98
WSR 98-05-043, § 220-52-040, filed 2/11/98, effective 3/14/98
WSR 97-08-052 (Order 97-55), § 220-52-040, filed 3/31/97, effective 5/1/97
WSR 94-12-009 (Order 94-23), § 220-52-040, filed 5/19/94, effective 6/19/94
WSR 91-10-024 (Order 91-22), § 220-52-040, filed 4/23/91, effective 5/24/91
WSR 85-01-010 (Order 84-214), § 220-52-040, filed 12/7/84
WSR 84-08-014 (Order 84-24), § 220-52-040, filed 3/27/84
WSR 83-01-026 (Order 82-221), § 220-52-040, filed 12/8/82
WSR 80-13-064 (Order 80-123), § 220-52-040, filed 9/17/80
WSR 79-02-053 (Order 79-6), § 220-52-040, filed 1/30/79
Order 77-145, § 220-52-040, filed 12/13/77
Order 76-152, § 220-52-040, filed 12/17/76
Order 76-26, § 220-52-040, filed 1:45 p.m., 4/20/76
Order 1045, § 220-52-040, filed 3/8/73
Order 807, § 220-52-040, filed 1/2/69, effective 2/1/69
subsections 1, 5, 6, from Orders 409 and 256, filed 3/1/60
subsection 2 from Orders 500 and 256, filed 3/1/60
subsection 3 from Order 528, filed 6/1/61
Order 525, filed 5/3/61
Order 507, filed 4/8/60
Orders 409 and 256, filed 3/1/60
subsection 4 from Order 528, filed 6/1/61
Order 525, filed 5/3/61
Orders 409 and 256, filed 3/1/60
subsection 7 from Orders 414 and 256, filed 3/1/60
subsection 8 from Orders 410 and 256, filed 3/1/60
subsection 9 from Order 409, filed 9/14/56.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-421 Coastal commercial crab fishery—Unlawful acts.

(1) When it is unlawful to buy or land crab from the ocean without a crab vessel inspection. It is unlawful for any fisher or wholesale fish buyer to land or purchase Dungeness crab taken from Grays Harbor, Willapa Bay, the Columbia River, or Washington coastal or adjacent waters of the Pacific Ocean from any vessel that has not been issued a Washington crab vessel inspection certificate during the first 30 days following the opening of a coastal crab season.

(a) Authorized department personnel will perform inspections for Washington crab vessel inspection certificates no earlier than 12 hours prior to the opening of the coastal crab season and during the following 30-day period.

(b) A Washington crab vessel inspection certificate may be issued to vessels made available for inspection at a Washington coastal port that:

(i) Are properly licensed commercial crab fishing; and

(ii) Contain no Dungeness crab on board the vessel.

(c) Violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.550 (1)(a) Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty.

(2) Barging of crab pots by undesignated vessels. It is unlawful for a vessel not designated on a Dungeness crab coastal or Puget Sound fishery license to deploy crab pot gear except under the following conditions:

(a) The vessel deploys pot gear only during the 73-hour period immediately preceding the season opening date and during the 48-hour period immediately following the season opening date;

(b) The undesignated vessel carries no more than 250 crab pots at any one time; and

(c) The vessel operator or alternate operator, as outlined in RCW 77.65.130, of the crab pot gear named on the license associated with the gear is on board the undesignated vessel while the gear is being deployed.

(d) Violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor or class C felony punishable under RCW 77.15.500 Commercial fishing without a license—Penalty, depending on the circumstances of the violation.

(3) Electronic monitoring system (EM system) is defined as a vessel monitoring system that automatically determines a vessel's position, records individual pot retrieval via a hydraulic pressure reading, and transmits this information to an EM system service provider. The service provider receives the transmission and provides automated data access to the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC) in a format consistent with PSMFC specifications where it is available to WDFW for management and enforcement.

(a) The department has published a compliance guide for the EM system which provides additional information and instructions to follow in complying with this regulation and is incorporated by reference herein. The guide can be obtained by contacting the EM program manager: 48 Devonshire Road, Montesano, WA 98563; phone: 360-249-4628; email: coastal.crab.EM@dfw.wa.gov or wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/commercial/crab/coastal.

(b) It is unlawful for the vessel operator or alternate operator, as outlined in RCW 77.65.130, designated to a coastal Dungeness crab license that is used to commercial fish for coastal Dungeness crab as defined by WAC 220-340-400 to fail to:

(i) Obtain an EM system that is capable of recording and transmitting vessel location and hydraulic pressure readings and have it installed on board the vessel designated to the coastal Dungeness crab license. The operating requirements for the EM system are as follows:

(A) The EM system must accurately record the vessel's position at least once every minute.

(B) The EM system must transmit the vessel location data to the service provider at least once every hour.

(C) A hydraulic pressure sensor must be installed on the main high pressure supply line between the hydraulic pump and the crab block of a vessel that controls it such that recorded pressure readings show pressure increases during pot hauling activity.

(D) The hydraulic pressure sensor must accurately record a pressure reading at least once every 10 seconds.

(E) The EM system must transmit hydraulic pressure sensor readings at least once every hour.

(F) If the EM system can determine when a vessel is moored, the EM system may automatically decrease the position and hydraulic pressure recording rate to at least once every hour.

(G) The EM system must be able to store vessel position and hydraulic pressure data in the event of service coverage interruption. Once service is restored, the system must transmit stored data to the service provider.

(H) The EM system must include a feedback mechanism to indicate to the vessel operator that the system is operational.

(ii) Arrange for an EM system service provider to receive and relay transmissions to Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC) in a format consistent with PSMFC specifications.

(A) The following data fields must be provided to the PSMFC whenever a new system is installed, or new data transmissions begin: Vessel coast guard number, WDFW vessel registration number, state of registration, serial number or unique identifier linked to the EM system, EM service provider name, name of the make and model of the EM system, date the system was installed or started transmitting data, date the system was removed or stopped transmitting data.

(B) The following data fields must be recorded by the EM system and relayed to the PSMFC every hour: Serial number or unique identifier linked to the EM system, date, time, latitude, longitude, pressure reading from hydraulic sensor, speed, vessel name.

(iii) Activate the EM system and submit an EM system activation report to WDFW before the vessel is used to fish in the coastal commercial Dungeness crab fishery. Commercial crab fishing is defined in WAC 220-340-400. An activation report must be submitted to WDFW under the following circumstances:

(A) Annually before gear is deployed at the start of each coastal commercial Dungeness crab season.

(B) When an EM system is reactivated following a reinstallation.

(D) When any changes are made to the information required in the EM activation report.

(iv) Operate and maintain the EM system in good working order continuously, 24 hours a day when a vessel is fishing for coastal commercial crab, as defined in WAC 220-340-400, in the Washington coastal commercial Dungeness crab fishery unless the vessel is operating under an exemption provided under (v)(A), (B), (C), or (vi)(A) or (B) of this subsection.

(v) Request and secure an EM exemption permit when there is an interruption in the EM system function and comply with the requirements of this subsection and the terms of the EM exemption permit. Vessels required to operate and maintain an EM system under this subsection may be temporarily exempt from this requirement if a valid WDFW EM exemption permit is received from WDFW. An exemption is only authorized for the period specified on the permit. The exemption permits are as follows:

(A) EM system failure exemption permit. Vessels required to operate and maintain an EM system under this subsection may be temporarily exempt from EM system requirements in situations due to an EM system failure, or hydraulic pressure sensor failure by obtaining an EM system failure exemption permit. In the event a system failure exemption permit is granted by WDFW, the operator of the vessel must submit a harvest logbook per WAC 220-340-460 and use electronic navigational equipment (including, but not limited to, chart plotters, hand-held global positioning systems, etc.) to record a track line of the vessel's movements while commercial crab fishing, and track line information must be made available to WDFW officers or authorized employees immediately upon request and retained for 30 days. Requests for multiple exemption permits for a single vessel within a season will be reviewed and approved at the discretion of WDFW.

(B) Haul out exemption permit. Vessels required to operate and maintain an EM system under this subsection may be temporarily exempted from EM requirements when it is anticipated that a vessel's EM system will be inoperable due to removing the vessel from the water for less than 14 days and coastal commercial Dungeness crab gear will remain lawfully deployed by obtaining a "Haul Out Exemption Permit" from WDFW.

(C) Emergency exemption permit: Vessels required to operate and maintain an EM system under this subsection may be exempt from EM requirements in emergency situations rendering the vessel's EM system inoperable for less than 14 days including, but not limited to, fire, flooding, or extensive physical damage to critical areas of the vessel by obtaining an emergency exemption permit from WDFW.

(D) To request an exemption permit described in this subsection, a vessel owner must contact WDFW. For an exemption permit to be valid, a request must be received by WDFW as soon as it is apparent that there is a system failure or emergency or at least two hours before a haul out exemption is needed.

(vi) Submit a long-term departure exemption report. A vessel that is required to operate and maintain an EM system under this subsection may be exempt from this requirement if a long-term departure exemption report is submitted to WDFW in compliance with all the conditions described in (A), (B), or (C) of this subsection. The basis for a long-term departure exemption report are as follows:

(A) Suspension of fishing operations. Vessels required to operate and maintain an EM system under this subsection may be exempted from EM system requirements when the vessel has concluded fishing for coastal commercial Dungeness crab for the current season or has suspended fishing operations such that all commercial gear is removed from waters open to the coastal Dungeness crab fishery.

(B) Emergency. Vessels required to operate and maintain an EM system under this subsection may be exempted from EM system requirements in emergency situations rendering the vessel's EM system inoperable for more than 14 days including, but not limited to, fire, flooding, or extensive physical damage to critical areas of the vessel, and the vessel will not resume fishing for coastal commercial Dungeness crab for the remainder of the current season.

(C) Long-term departure reports must be received by WDFW no later than 24 hours after a vessel has concluded fishing for the season.

(vii) Contact WDFW immediately if transmission of position and pressure sensor readings have been interrupted and no more than 24 hours after being notified by WDFW that position and pressure sensor readings are not being received, by notifying the EM program manager, phone: 360-249-4628, or email coastal.crab.EM@dfw.wa.gov.

(viii) Make the EM system available for inspection by WDFW enforcement personnel, USCG personnel, or any authorized employee upon request.

(ix) Ensure that the EM system or signal is not interfered with, tampered with, disabled, or destroyed and is operated and maintained according to the EM system provider instructions.

(x) Pay all charges levied by the service provider as necessary to ensure continuous operation of the EM system.

(c) Violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor punishable under RCW 77.15.520 Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.12.047, 77.12.320, 77.32.050, 77.32.070, 77.32.090, and 77.65.220. WSR 26-11-003 (Order 26-68), s 220-340-421, filed 5/7/26, effective 6/7/26.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-422 Puget Sound commercial crab fishery—Unlawful acts.

(1) Barging of crab pots by undesignated vessels. It is unlawful for a vessel not designated on a Dungeness crab Puget Sound fishery license to deploy crab pot gear except under the following conditions:

(a) The vessel deploys pot gear only during the 48-hour period immediately following the initial season opening date and time;

(b) The primary or alternate operator designated on the license associated with the barged gear is on board the nondesignated vessel ("barge" vessel) while the gear is being deployed; and

(c) The Puget Sound commercial crab license holder who owns the gear intended for barging has provided notice to the department via email at crab.report@dfw.wa.gov at least 24 hours in advance of the fishery opening date. Notice must include the following information:

(i) Name and license number(s) of the owner of the gear being barged;

(ii) Name of the designated primary operator, if different from the licensed owner;

(iii) Name of the alternate operator, if used to deploy pots from a nondesignated vessel;

(iv) Buoy brand number and number of pots to be deployed from a nondesignated vessel;

(v) Name and identification numbers (WN and/or Coast Guard) of the nondesignated vessel;

(vi) Puget Sound Crab Management Region or set location.

(2) Storing crab prior to delivery to an original receiver, Puget Sound. It is unlawful for a Puget Sound commercial crab license holder to store crab off-vessel prior to delivery to an original receiver, except under the following conditions:

(a) It is unlawful to store crab, off-vessel or on-vessel, for more than 10 days without making a delivery to an original receiver.

(b) All crab that have been removed from a vessel and are not immediately delivered to an original receiver must be stored in containers labeled with the following:

(i) Fisher name;

(ii) WDFW-issued vessel ID number;

(iii) Puget Sound commercial crab license number;

(iv) Date of harvest;

(v) The quantity of pounds of crab retained by Crab Management Region or by Marine Fish-Shellfish (MFSF) Catch Reporting Area;

(vi) Containers used for storing crab removed from a vessel and not delivered to an original receiver by 5:00 p.m. of the day following the day of harvest must additionally be labeled with the commercial fish and shellfish transportation ticket number(s).

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.12.047, 77.12.320, 77.32.050, 77.32.070, 77.32.090, and 77.65.220. WSR 26-11-003 (Order 26-68), s 220-340-422, filed 5/7/26, effective 6/7/26.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-430 Coastal commercial crab fishery—Gear requirements.

(1) Provisions of this section apply to any vessel operator or alternate operator, as outlined in RCW 77.65.130, designated to a Dungeness crab - coastal fishery license, as designated in RCW 77.70.280, when commercial crab fishing as defined by WAC 220-340-400, and are in addition to the shellfish pot gear provisions described in WAC 220-340-435.

(2) Buoy tag and pot tag required.

(a) It is unlawful to place in the water, pull from the water, possess on the water, or transport on the water any crab buoy or crab pot without an attached buoy tag and pot tag that meet the requirements of this section, except as provided by (b) and (c) of this subsection. A violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.520 Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty.

(b) Persons operating under a valid coastal gear recovery permit as provided in WAC 220-340-440 may possess crab pots or buoys missing tags or bearing the tags of another license holder, provided the permittee adheres to provisions of the permit. Failure to adhere to the provisions of the permit is a gross misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.750 Unlawful use of a department permit—Penalty.

(c) Persons operating under a valid coastal gear transport permit as provided in WAC 220-340-440 may possess crab pots or buoys bearing the tags issued by another state, provided the permittee adheres to provisions of the permit. Failure to adhere to the provisions of the permit is a gross misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.750 Unlawful use of a department permit—Penalty.

(3) Commercial crab fishery pot tag requirements: Each shellfish pot used in the coastal commercial crab fishery must have a durable, nonbiodegradable tag securely attached to the pot that is permanently and legibly marked with the license owner's name or license number and telephone number. If the tag information is illegible, or the tag is lost for any reason, the pot is not in compliance with state law. A violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.520 Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty.

(4) Commercial crab fishery buoy tag requirements.

(a) The department issues crab pot buoy tags to the owner of each commercial crab fishery license upon payment of an annual buoy tag fee per crab pot buoy tag. Prior to setting gear, each coastal crab fisher must purchase 300 or 500 tags, depending on the crab pot limit assigned to the license.

(b) In coastal waters, except if authorized by permit issued by the director, each crab pot must have the department-issued buoy tag securely attached to the first buoy on the crab pot buoy line (the buoy closest to the crab pot), and the buoy tag must be attached to the end of the first buoy, at the end away from the crab pot buoy line.

(d) All remaining, undeployed buoy tags must be on board the designated vessel and available for immediate inspection by the department.

(e) Replacement crab buoy tags: The department only issues replacement buoy tags for the coastal crab fishery in the case of extraordinary loss or on a case-by-case basis. Replacement buoy tags will not be issued in excess of the license holder's permanent pot limit.

(f) A violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.520 Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty.

(5) Coastal commercial crab fishery buoy requirements.

(a) All buoys attached to coastal commercial crab gear must consist of a durable material and remain floating on the water's surface when five pounds of weight is attached, unless otherwise authorized by permit issued by the director.

(b) It is unlawful to use bleach, antifreeze or detergent bottles, paint cans, or any other container as a buoy. The line attaching a buoy to coastal commercial crab gear must be weighted sufficiently to prevent the excess line from floating on the water's surface.

(c) No buoys attached to coastal commercial crab gear may be both red and white in color unless a minimum of 30 percent of the surface of each buoy is also prominently marked with an additional color or colors other than red or white. Red and white colors are reserved for personal use crab gear as described in WAC 220-330-020.

(d) An operator or alternate operator of a vessel, as outlined in RCW 77.65.130, who operates a vessel designated to any commercial Dungeness crab fishery license must register the buoy brand number and buoy color or color combinations to be used with the license to fish for crab each crab season prior to the commencement of fishing using the WDFW online registration form. Buoy registration must provide color photographs that allows identification of the registered buoy brand number and all color or color combinations used on the buoy.

(i) All buoys fished under a single license must be marked in a uniform manner with the buoy brand number registered with the department and be of identical color or color combinations, unless otherwise authorized by permit issued from the director.

(ii) The vessel operator or alternate operator, as outlined in RCW 77.65.130, who operates the vessel designated on the license may register only one unique buoy brand and one unique buoy color scheme with the department per license. Persons holding more than one state license must register buoy color(s) for each license that are distinctly different.

(iii) It is unlawful for a coastal Dungeness crab fishery vessel operator or alternate operator, as outlined in RCW 77.65.130, to fish for crab using any other buoy brand and buoy color scheme than that registered with and assigned to the license by the department.

(iv) It is unlawful for a Dungeness crab coastal fishery license vessel operator or alternate operator, as outlined in RCW 77.65.130, to register a buoy brand or fish for crab using a buoy brand used in a treaty tribal fishery.

(v) In the event that a license is transferred to another vessel or owner in the same season, the vessel operator or alternate operator as outlined in RCW 77.65.130, who operates the vessel designated on the license must reregister the buoy brand and buoy color schemes to be used with the license for the remainder of that crab season.

(6) Coastal commercial crab fishery line requirements.

(a) Vessel operators or alternate operators, as outlined in RCW 77.65.130, must set all crab pots used in the coastal Dungeness crab fishery to use only the amount of line reasonably necessary to compensate for tides, currents, and weather.

(b) Vessel operators or alternate operators, as outlined in RCW 77.65.130, may not use line in any coastal Dungeness crab fishery that features specific marking or color combinations required by regulation for any other state or federally managed fishery in the U.S. West Coast Exclusive Economic Zone or required by regulation for any other fishery in the state waters of Washington, Oregon, or California.

(c) Dungeness crab - coastal fishery license vessel operators or alternate operators, as outlined in RCW 77.65.130, must use line that is marked sufficiently to identify it as gear used exclusively in that fishery when fishing or participating in the coastal Dungeness crab fishery.

(i) Line must be marked as red and black. Dual-colored line must be marked through the manufacturing process and is defined as two strands colored red and at least one strand colored black. Tracer line may be used, see compliance guide for acceptable tracer lines (see (c)(iii) of this subsection).

(A) Through November 30, 2035, line with any of the following sets of solid marks may be substituted for manufactured dual-colored line. A solid mark must cover the entire circumference of the line and be regularly serviced and maintained in a condition to readily identify the required line marking scheme.

(I) On line of any color, other than red or black, a set of solid marks consists of one solid two-foot red mark spaced at a distance of no more than six inches from one solid two-foot black mark.

(II) On line originally red, a set of marks consists of one solid two-foot black mark spaced at a distance of 12 to 24 inches from a second solid two-foot black mark.

(ii) For each shellfish pot used in the fishery rigged with line, the line must be marked as follows:

(A) The line connecting the main (diver) buoy closest to the shellfish pot must be marked with no less than 12 continuous inches of red no more than one fathom from the main (diver) buoy. Red and black manufactured line described in (c)(ii) of this subsection also meets this requirement.

(B) Effective December 1, 2025, all line connecting two buoys must be marked with red and black pursuant to (c)(ii) of this subsection, except the buoy gangion lines.

(I) For the purpose of this section, buoy gangion lines are defined as a line that passes through and is affixed to the buoy forming loops on each end of the buoy.

(II) Through November 30, 2035, one set of solid marks on any line connecting two buoys as defined in (c)(ii)(A) of this subsection may be substituted for dual-colored manufactured line.

(C) Effective December 1, 2028, the line connecting the main (diver) buoy to the shellfish pot must be marked with red and black pursuant to (c)(ii) of this subsection.

(I) When fishing with 20 fathoms (120 feet) or more of line connecting the main (diver) buoy to the shellfish pot, the top 15 fathoms (90 feet) of line must be marked.

(II) When fishing with less than 20 fathoms (120 feet) of line connecting the main (diver) buoy to the shellfish pot, the top 50 percent of line must be marked.

(III) Through November 30, 2035, on the portion of line connecting the main (diver) buoy to the shellfish pot three sets of solid marks as defined in (c)(ii)(A) of this subsection may be substituted for dual-colored manufactured line. Sets of marks shall be distributed such that one set of marks is within one fathom of each end and one set of marks is near the middle of the length of line required to be marked.

(iii) The department has published a compliance guide for the line marking which provided additional information and instructions to follow in complying with this regulation and is incorporated by reference herein. The guide can be obtained by contacting the Coastal Shellfish Manager: 48 Devonshire Road, Montesano, WA 98563; phone 360-249-4628; or wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/commercial/crab/coastal.

(7) Coastal commercial Dungeness crab fishery surface gear limitations.

Surface gear is limited to one main (diver) buoy connected closest to the shellfish pot and the following:

(a) Two trailer buoys.

(b) One end marker buoy less than five inches in diameter can extend no more than three feet beyond the last trailer buoy. End marker buoys are not considered trailer buoys.

(c) Buoy gangion lines, as defined in subsection (6) of this section, must not exceed 60 inches long as measured from opposing loop ends.

(d) The maximum distance of the line connecting the main (diver) buoy to the last trailer buoy must not exceed 36 feet, unless the vessel is operating under the exemption provided under this subsection. Vessel operators and alternate operators, as outlined in RCW 77.65.130, may request a surface gear length exemption permit from the department prior to the commencement of fishing for a demonstrated safety risk. An exemption is only authorized for the period specified on the permit, for the surface gear length specified on the permit, and the fishing area and depth specified on the permit. Requests for exemption permits will be evaluated by the department on a case-by-case basis and granted at the department's discretion. Failure to adhere to the provisions of the permit is a gross misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.750 Unlawful use of a department permit—Penalty.

(8) Violation of subsection (4), (5), (6), or (7) of this section is a gross misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.520 Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.12.047, 77.12.320, 77.32.050, 77.32.070, 77.32.090, and 77.65.220. WSR 26-11-003 (Order 26-68), s 220-340-430, filed 5/7/26, effective 6/7/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-10-081 (Order 25-72), s 220-340-430, filed 5/6/25, effective 6/6/25
WSR 23-22-110 (Order 2023-10), § 220-340-430, filed 10/31/23, effective 12/1/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04-055 [ 77.04.055], 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-08-048, § 220-340-430, filed 3/31/22, effective 5/1/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 21-24-031 (Order 21-259), § 220-340-430, filed 11/22/21, effective 1/1/22
WSR 20-04-066 (Order 20-15), § 220-340-430, filed 1/31/20, effective 3/2/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 17-17-104 (Order 17-207), § 220-340-430, filed 8/18/17, effective 9/18/17. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-340-430, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-03-091 (Order 15-01), § 220-52-042, filed 1/21/15, effective 2/21/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-23-016 (Order 12-267), § 220-52-042, filed 11/9/12, effective 12/10/12.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-431 Puget Sound commercial crab fishery—Gear requirements.

(1) Provisions of this section apply to any vessel operator or alternate operator, as outlined in RCW 77.65.130, designated to a Dungeness crab - Puget Sound license, as designated in RCW 77.70.110, and are in addition to the shellfish pot gear provisions described in WAC 220-340-435.

(2) Buoy tag and pot tag required. It is unlawful to place in the water, pull from the water, possess on the water, or transport on the water any crab buoy or crab pot without an attached buoy tag and pot tag that meet the requirements of this section.

(3) Commercial crab fishery pot tag requirements: Each shellfish pot used in the commercial crab fishery must have a durable, nonbiodegradable tag securely attached to the pot that is permanently and legibly marked with the license owner's name or license number and telephone number. If the tag information is illegible, or the tag is lost for any reason, the pot is not in compliance with state law.

(4) Commercial crab fishery buoy tag requirements.

(b) In Puget Sound waters, except if authorized by permit issued by the director, each crab pot must have the department-issued buoy tag attached to the outermost end of the buoy line.

(d) If regional pot limit reductions are implemented, vessel operators or alternate operators, as outlined in RCW 77.65.130, are required to:

(i) Not exceed the regional per license pot limit in each crab management region, as defined in WAC 220-320-110, that they are engaged in harvest.

(ii) In the event that a harvester is fishing multiple crab management regions, they must not exceed the highest regional pot limit per license from amongst the crab management regions, as defined in WAC 220-320-110, that they are engaged in harvest.

(iii) All remaining, undeployed buoy tags per license per region must be on board the designated vessel and available for immediate inspection by the department, except under the following conditions: The holder or alternate operator of a Puget Sound crab license has declared, as permitted under (e) of this subsection, that deployed tags have been lost and are unrecoverable, under penalty of perjury, and has been granted permission by the department to use undeployed buoy tags as a replacement.

(e) Replacement crab buoy tags: Puget Sound commercial crab license holders are required to request permission to use undeployed buoy tags in the event deployed buoy tags are lost and are unrecoverable. Requests to use undeployed buoy tags must state the number of buoy tags lost, the location and date where the licensee last observed lost gear or tags, and the presumed cause of the loss. Requests must be made using a department provided electronic form.

(5) Commercial crab fishery buoy requirements.

(a) All buoys attached to commercial crab gear must consist of a durable material and remain floating on the water's surface when five pounds of weight is attached, unless otherwise authorized by permit issued by the director.

(b) It is unlawful to use bleach, antifreeze or detergent bottles, paint cans, or any other container as a buoy. The line attaching a buoy to commercial crab gear must be weighted sufficiently to prevent the excess line from floating on the water's surface.

(c) No buoys attached to Puget Sound commercial crab gear may be both red and white in color unless a minimum of 30 percent of the surface of each buoy is also prominently marked with an additional color or colors other than red or white. Red and white colors are reserved for personal use crab gear as described in WAC 220-330-020.

(i) All buoys fished from a single vessel must be marked in a uniform manner with the buoy brand number registered with the department and be of identical color or color combinations, unless otherwise authorized by permit issued from the director.

(ii) The vessel operator or alternate operator, as outlined in RCW 77.65.130, who operates the vessel designated on the license may register only one unique buoy brand and one unique buoy color scheme with the department per vessel, regardless of the number of licenses stacked on the vessel. Persons holding more than one state license must register buoy color(s) for each vessel that are distinctly different.

(iii) It is unlawful for a Dungeness crab fishery vessel operator or alternate operator, as outlined in RCW 77.65.130, to fish for crab using any other buoy brand and buoy color scheme than that registered with and assigned to the license by the department.

(iv) It is unlawful for a Dungeness crab fishery license vessel operator or alternate operator, as outlined in RCW 77.65.130, to register a buoy brand or fish for crab using a buoy brand used in a treaty tribal fishery.

(6) Commercial crab fishery line requirements.

(a) Vessel operators or alternate operators, as outlined in RCW 77.65.130, must set all crab pots used in the Puget Sound Dungeness crab fishery to use only the amount of line reasonably necessary to compensate for tides, currents, and weather.

(b) Vessel operators or alternate operators, as outlined in RCW 77.65.130, may not use line in the Puget Sound Dungeness crab fishery that features specific marking or color combinations required by regulation for any other state or federally managed fishery in the U.S. West Coast Exclusive Economic Zone or required by regulation for any other fishery in the state waters of Washington, Oregon, or California.

(7) Violation of this section is a gross misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.520 Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.12.047, 77.12.320, 77.32.050, 77.32.070, 77.32.090, and 77.65.220. WSR 26-11-003 (Order 26-68), s 220-340-431, filed 5/7/26, effective 6/7/26.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-435 Commercial crab fishery—Shellfish pot requirements.

(2) Commercial gear limited to pots. It is unlawful to take or fish for crab for commercial purposes except with shellfish pots, as defined in WAC 220-320-040, using lawful escape mechanisms as required in WAC 220-340-060.

(3) Commercial gear escape rings and ports defined. It is required to use or operate shellfish pot gear in the coastal or Puget Sound commercial Dungeness crab fisheries that meets the following requirements:

(a) Pot gear must have 2 or more escape rings or ports;

(b) Escape rings or ports must be 4-1/4 inches inside diameter or larger; and

(4) Maximum size for commercial crab pots. It is unlawful to use a crab pot greater than 13 cubic feet in volume to fish for or take Dungeness crab from state or offshore waters for commercial purposes.

(5) Groundline gear is unlawful. It is unlawful to attach or connect a crab pot or ring net to another crab pot or ring net by a common groundline or any other means that connects crab pots together.

(6) Penalty. Violation of this section is a gross misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.520 Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty, or RCW 77.15.522 Unlawful use of shellfish gear for commercial purposes—Penalty, whichever is applicable depending on the circumstances of the violation.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.12.047, 77.12.320, 77.32.050, 77.32.070, 77.32.090, and 77.65.220. WSR 26-11-003 (Order 26-68), s 220-340-435, filed 5/7/26, effective 6/7/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 20-04-066 (Order 20-15), § 220-340-435, filed 1/31/20, effective 3/2/20. 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 § 220-340-435, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-23-016 (Order 12-267), § 220-52-043, filed 11/9/12, effective 12/10/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-17-058 (Order 06-200), § 220-52-043, filed 8/10/06, effective 9/10/06
WSR 06-01-013 (Order 05-275), § 220-52-043, filed 12/9/05, effective 1/9/06
WSR 05-21-068 (Order 05-246), § 220-52-043, filed 10/14/05, effective 11/14/05
WSR 01-18-005 (Order 01-180), § 220-52-043, filed 8/22/01, effective 9/22/01
WSR 00-18-005 (Order 00-164), § 220-52-043, filed 8/23/00, effective 9/23/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 98-19-012 (Order 98-185), § 220-52-043, filed 9/4/98, effective 10/5/98
WSR 94-12-009 (Order 94-23), § 220-52-043, filed 5/19/94, effective 6/19/94
WSR 93-15-051, § 220-52-043, filed 7/14/93, effective 8/14/93
WSR 84-08-014 (Order 84-24), § 220-52-043, filed 3/27/84
WSR 79-02-053 (Order 79-6), § 220-52-043, filed 1/30/79
Order 77-145, § 220-52-043, filed 12/13/77
Order 1179, § 220-52-043, filed 11/19/74
Order 807, § 220-52-043, filed 1/2/69, effective 2/1/69. Formerly WAC 220-52-040(1).

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-440 Commercial crab gear—Possession of another's gear and tag tampering.

(1) Possession of gear bearing another's crab pot tag or crab buoy tag. It is unlawful for any person to possess, use, control, or operate any crab pot bearing a tag identifying the pot as belonging to another person, or any buoy not bearing tags issued by the department to the person possessing them, except:

(a) An alternate operator designated on a primary license may possess and operate crab buoys and crab pots bearing the tags of the license holder.

(b) Persons operating under a valid coastal gear recovery permit issued by the department may possess crab pots or buoys bearing the tags of another license holder, provided the permittee adheres to provisions of the permit.

(c) Persons operating under a valid coastal gear transport permit issued by the department may possess crab pots or buoys bearing the tags issued by another state, provided the permittee adheres to provisions of the permit.

(2) Violation of subsection (1) of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.520, 77.15.522, 77.15.750, or 77.70.500, depending on the circumstances of the violation.

(3) Pot tag or buoy tag tampering. It is unlawful for any person to remove, damage, or otherwise tamper with crab buoy or pot tags not issued to that person, except: A person may possess the buoy tags or pot tags of another when the person is operating under a valid coastal gear recovery permit or emergency gear recovery permit issued by the department, and adheres to the permit's provisions.

(4) Violation of subsection (3) of this section is a gross misdemeanor punishable under RCW 77.15.180 Unlawful interference with fishing or hunting gear—Penalty.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 17-17-104 (Order 17-207), § 220-340-440, filed 8/18/17, effective 9/18/17. 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 § 220-340-440, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-23-016 (Order 12-267), § 220-52-047, filed 11/9/12, effective 12/10/12.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-450 Commercial crab fishery—Seasons and areas—Coastal.

The open times and areas for coastal commercial crab fishing are as follows:

(1) Coastal, Pacific Ocean, Grays Harbor, Willapa Bay and Columbia River waters are closed to commercial crab fishing except as provided by emergency rule. The target date for the commercial season opening is December 1 based on the results of test fishing to determine crab condition.

(2) The department may delay opening of the coastal crab fishery due to softshell crab conditions or biotoxin levels. If the department delays a season due to softshell crab conditions or biotoxin levels, the following provisions will apply:

(a) After consultation with the Oregon department of fish and wildlife and the California department of fish and wildlife, the director may establish a softshell crab or biotoxin demarcation line by emergency rule.

(b) For waters of the Pacific Ocean north of Point Arena, California, it is unlawful for a person to use a vessel to fish in any area where the season opening is delayed due to softshell crab or biotoxin for the first 30 days following the opening of the area if the vessel was employed in the coastal crab fishery during the previous 45 days.

(c) It is unlawful for fishers to set crab gear in any area where the season opening is delayed, except that gear may be set as allowed by emergency rule. Emergency rules will allow setting crab gear in advance of the delayed season opening time.

(d) It is unlawful to fish for or possess Dungeness crab or to set crab gear in waters of the Pacific Ocean adjacent to the states of Oregon or California without the licenses or permits required to commercially fish for Dungeness crab within the state waters of Oregon or California. Washington coastal Dungeness crab permits are valid only in Washington state waters, the Columbia River, Willapa Bay, Grays Harbor, and the Pacific Ocean in federal waters north of the Washington/Oregon border (46°15'00"N. Lat.), extending 200 nautical miles westward.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 21-24-031 (Order 21-259), § 220-340-450, filed 11/22/21, effective 1/1/22. 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 § 220-340-450, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-03-091 (Order 15-01), § 220-52-045, filed 1/21/15, effective 2/21/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-23-016 (Order 12-267), § 220-52-045, filed 11/9/12, effective 12/10/12.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-455 Commercial crab fishery—Seasons and areas—Puget Sound.

The open times and areas for commercial crab fishing in Puget Sound are as follows:

(1) It is unlawful to fish for, take, or possess crab for commercial purposes except during open commercial crab harvest seasons and from open commercial crab management units as set by emergency rule. Commercial crab fishing will be open from one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset during open seasons, except as provided below.

(2) The following areas are closed to commercial crab fisheries regulated by the department:

(a) Crab Management Regions 4, 5, and 6 (WAC 220-320-110).

(b) Those waters of Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Area 20A in Lummi Bay east of a line projected from Sandy Point Light No. 2 (48.7868°, -122.7124°) to Gooseberry Point (48.7324°, -122.6728°).

(c) Those waters of Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Area 21A in Bellingham Bay west of a line projected from the exposed boulder off the southeast portion of Point Francis (48.6973°, -122.6073°) to the old pilings at Stevie's Point (48.7765°, -122.5523°).

(d) Those waters of Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Area 24A east of a line projected true north from the most westerly tip of Skagit Island (48.4131°, -122.5814°) and extending south to the most westerly tip of Hope Island (48.3959°, -122.5788°), thence southeast to Seal Rocks (48.3737°, -122.5634°), thence southeast to the green can buoy (Buoy No. 5; 48.3630°, -122.5510°) at the mouth of Swinomish Channel, thence easterly to the western tip of Goat Island (48.3630°, -122.5386°).

(e) Those waters of Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Area 24B inside a line projected from Priest Point (48.0322°, -122.2274°) to the five-meter tower (48.0156°, -122.2707°) between Gedney (Hat) Island and Priest Point, thence northwesterly on a line between the five-meter tower and Barnum Point (48.1935°, -122.4625°) to the intersection (48.1353°, -122.3999°) with a line projected true west from Kayak Point (48.1351°, -122.3678°), thence east to shore.

(f) Those waters of the Dungeness Bay Crustacean Special Management Area (WAC 220-320-120).

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 23-22-110 (Order 2023-10), § 220-340-455, filed 10/31/23, effective 12/1/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04-055 [ 77.04.055], 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-08-048, § 220-340-455, filed 3/31/22, effective 5/1/22. 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 § 220-340-455, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-23-016 (Order 12-267), § 220-52-046, filed 11/9/12, effective 12/10/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 07-23-090 (Order 07-285), § 220-52-046, filed 11/20/07, effective 12/21/07
WSR 06-08-064 (Order 06-58), § 220-52-046, filed 3/31/06, effective 5/1/06
WSR 06-01-013 (Order 05-275), § 220-52-046, filed 12/9/05, effective 1/9/06
WSR 01-11-009 (Order 01-74), § 220-52-046, filed 5/3/01, effective 6/3/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 99-10-062 (Order 99-59), § 220-52-046, filed 5/3/99, effective 6/3/99
WSR 98-19-012 (Order 98-185), § 220-52-046, filed 9/4/98, effective 10/5/98
WSR 98-05-043, § 220-52-046, filed 2/11/98, effective 3/14/98
WSR 97-08-052 (Order 97-55), § 220-52-046, filed 3/31/97, effective 5/1/97
WSR 94-12-009 (Order 94-23), § 220-52-046, filed 5/19/94, effective 6/19/94
WSR 93-15-051, § 220-52-046, filed 7/14/93, effective 8/14/93
WSR 91-10-024 (Order 91-22), § 220-52-046, filed 4/23/91, effective 5/24/91
WSR 87-05-038 (Order 87-08), § 220-52-046, filed 2/18/87
WSR 85-01-010 (Order 84-214), § 220-52-046, filed 12/7/84
WSR 84-08-014 (Order 84-24), § 220-52-046, filed 3/27/84
WSR 83-01-026 (Order 82-221), § 220-52-046, filed 12/8/82
WSR 80-13-064 (Order 80-123), § 220-52-046, filed 9/17/80
Order 76-152, § 220-52-046, filed 12/17/76
Order 1179, § 220-52-046, filed 11/19/74
Order 1112, § 220-52-046, filed 4/15/74
Order 1057, § 220-52-046, filed 5/22/73
Order 920, § 220-52-046, filed 5/13/71
Order 807, § 220-52-046, filed 1/2/69, effective 2/1/69. Formerly WAC 220-52-040 (2), (3), (4) and (9).

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-460 Commercial crab fishery—Coastal Dungeness crab logbook requirements.

(1) It is unlawful for any vessel operator or alternate operator, as outlined in RCW 77.65.130, engaged in fishing for Dungeness crab in the coastal commercial fishery without a fully operational electronic monitoring system to fail to have in possession, and to complete a department-issued paper or a department-approved electronic logbook for all fishing activity occurring in Grays Harbor, Willapa Bay, the Columbia River, or the Pacific Ocean waters for all crab deliveries to a Washington port. Fully operational means the electronic monitoring system is collecting, storing, and transmitting data per WAC 220-340-421. For the purposes of this section, "delivery" is defined as provided in RCW 77.65.210.

(2) It is unlawful for any vessel operator engaged in fishing without a fully operational electronic monitoring system to fail to comply with the following method and time frame related to harvest logbook submittal and record keeping:

(a) The department must receive a copy of the completed logbook sheets or electronic fields within 10 days following any landing made by a vessel while fishing for Dungeness crab in the coastal commercial fishery without a fully operational electronic monitoring system. Completed Dungeness crab harvest logbooks must be submitted to the Washington department of fish and wildlife using a WDFW logbook drop box or the following electronic mail address: coastal.crab.EM@dfw.wa.gov.

(b) Vessel operators engaged in fishing for Dungeness crab in the coastal commercial fishery and without a fully operational electronic monitoring system must complete a logbook entry for each day fished prior to offloading. Vessel operators responsible for submitting harvest logbooks to the department must maintain a copy of all submitted harvest logbooks for no less than three years after the fishing activity ended.

(c) Vessel operators can obtain paper logbooks by contacting the department's coastal Dungeness crab manager at 360-249-4628 or at coastal.crab.EM@dfw.wa.gov.

(3) A violation of this section is an infraction, punishable under RCW 77.15.160.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.12.047, 77.12.320, 77.32.050, 77.32.070, 77.32.090, and 77.65.220. WSR 26-11-003 (Order 26-68), s 220-340-460, filed 5/7/26, effective 6/7/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 23-22-110 (Order 2023-10), § 220-340-460, filed 10/31/23, effective 12/1/23. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-340-460, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-03-091 (Order 15-01), § 220-52-041, filed 1/21/15, effective 2/21/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 07-23-090 (Order 07-285), § 220-52-041, filed 11/20/07, effective 12/21/07.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-470 Commercial crab fishery—Gear limits—Puget Sound and Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Areas.

(1) Puget Sound licensing district commercial shellfish gear limit. It is unlawful for any person to take or fish for crab for commercial purposes in the Puget Sound licensing district if he or she is using, operating, or controlling any more than an aggregate total of 100 shellfish pots. This limit applies to each license. This subsection does not preclude a person who holds two or three Puget Sound crab licenses from designating and using the licenses from one vessel as authorized by RCW 77.65.130. Violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.520 Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty.

(2) Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Areas gear limits. It is unlawful for any person to use, maintain, operate, or control crab pots in excess of the per-license limits prescribed in each of the following shellfish management units.

(a) Twenty pots in Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Area 25E.

(b) Twenty pots in all waters of the Sequim Bay Crustacean Special Management Area (WAC 220-320-120).

(d) Twenty pots in the Port Angeles Harbor Crustacean Special Management Area (WAC 220-320-120).

(3) Violation of subsection (2) of this section is a gross misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.520 Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04-055 [77.04.055], 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-08-048, § 220-340-470, filed 3/31/22, effective 5/1/22. 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 § 220-340-470, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-23-016 (Order 12-267), § 220-52-048, filed 11/9/12, effective 12/10/12.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-480 Commercial crab fishery—Gear limits—Coastal.

(1) Coastal crab pot limit.

(a) It is unlawful for a person to take or fish for Dungeness crab for commercial purposes in Grays Harbor, Willapa Bay, the Columbia River, or waters of the Pacific Ocean adjacent to the state of Washington unless the person's Dungeness crab coastal fishery license or the equivalent Oregon or California Dungeness crab fishery license is assigned a crab pot limit. A violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.520 Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty.

(b) It is unlawful for a person to deploy or fish more shellfish pots than the number of shellfish pots assigned to the license held by that person, unless authorized under a permit issued by the director. A violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.520 Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty.

(c) It is unlawful to use any vessel other than the vessel designated on a license to operate or possess shellfish pots assigned to that license. A violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.530 Unlawful use of a nondesignated vessel—Penalty.

(d) It is unlawful for a person to take or fish for Dungeness crab or to deploy crab pots unless the person is in possession of valid documentation issued by the department that specifies the crab pot limit assigned to the license. A violation of this subsection is a misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.540 Unlawful use of a commercial fishery license—Penalty.

(e) Beginning May 1, through September 15, it is unlawful to leave Dungeness crab pots deployed in Grays Harbor, Willapa Bay, Columbia River, or waters of the Pacific Ocean adjacent to the state of Washington for more than 14 consecutive days without making a Dungeness crab landing.

(2) Grays Harbor pot limit of 200. It is unlawful for any person to take or fish for crab for commercial purposes in Grays Harbor (Catch Area 60B) with more than 200 shellfish pots in the aggregate. It is unlawful for any group of persons using the same vessel to take or fish for crab for commercial purposes in Grays Harbor with more than 200 shellfish pots. Violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.520 Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty.

(3) Determination of permanent coastal crab pot limits.

(a) The number of crab pots assigned to a Washington Dungeness crab coastal fishery license, or to an equivalent Oregon or California Dungeness crab fishery license is based on documented landings of Dungeness crab taken from waters of the Pacific Ocean south of the United States/Canada border and west of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line, and from coastal estuaries in the states of Washington, Oregon, and California. Documented landings may be evidenced only by valid Washington state shellfish receiving tickets, or equivalent valid documents from the states of Oregon and California, which show Dungeness crab were taken between December 1, 1996, and September 16, 1999. Such documents must have been received by the respective states no later than October 15, 1999.

(b) The following criteria is used to determine and assign a crab pot limit to a Dungeness crab coastal fishery license, or to an equivalent Oregon or California Dungeness crab fishery license:

(i) The three "qualifying coastal Dungeness crab seasons" are from December 1, 1996, through September 15, 1997; from December 1, 1997, through September 15, 1998; and from December 1, 1998, through September 15, 1999. Of the three qualifying seasons, the one with the most poundage of Dungeness crab landed on a license determines the crab pot limit for that license. A crab pot limit of 300 will be assigned to a license with landings totaling up to 35,999 pounds and a crab pot limit of 500 will be assigned to a license with landings totaling 36,000 pounds of crab or more.

(ii) Landings of Dungeness crab made in the states of Oregon or California on valid Dungeness crab fisheries licenses during a qualifying season may be used for purposes of assigning a crab pot limit to a Dungeness crab fishery license, provided that documentation of the landings is provided to the department by the Oregon department of fish and wildlife and/or the California department of fish and game.

(iii) Landings of Dungeness crab made in Washington, Oregon, and California on valid Dungeness crab fishery licenses during a qualifying season may be combined for purposes of assigning a crab pot limit, provided that the same vessel was named on the licenses, and the same person held the licenses. A crab pot limit assigned as a result of combined landings is invalidated by any subsequent split in ownership of the licenses. No vessel named on a Dungeness crab fishery license will be assigned more than one coastal crab pot limit.

(4) Appeals of coastal crab pot limits. An appeal of a crab pot limit by a coastal commercial license holder must be filed with the department on or before October 18, 2001. The shellfish pot limit assigned to a license by the department will remain in effect until such time as the appeal process is concluded.

(5) Summer management period – Pot limits. Beginning May 1 through September 15, it is unlawful for a person to deploy or fish more than the specified reduced pot limit assigned to each license, unless otherwise authorized by permit issued by the director. Each pot deployed during the summer management period must possess a summer buoy tag, unless authorized by permit issued by the director.

(a) Licenses with a permanent pot limit of 500 will be assigned a reduced pot limit of 330 pots.

(b) Licenses with a permanent pot limit of 300 will be assigned a reduced pot limit of 200 pots.

(c) It is unlawful to deploy gear that includes tags other than the summer buoy tag, unless authorized by permit issued by the director.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 21-24-031 (Order 21-259), § 220-340-480, filed 11/22/21, effective 1/1/22
WSR 20-04-066 (Order 20-15), § 220-340-480, filed 1/31/20, effective 3/2/20. 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 § 220-340-480, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-03-091 (Order 15-01), § 220-52-049, filed 1/21/15, effective 2/21/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-23-016 (Order 12-267), § 220-52-049, filed 11/9/12, effective 12/10/12.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-490 Commercial crab fishery—Coastal gear recovery permits.

(1) Emergency coastal crab gear recovery permit. Emergency permits are granted on a case-by-case basis to allow crab fishers to recover shellfish pots that were irretrievable at the end of the lawful season opening due to extreme weather conditions. The director or director's designee may grant an emergency coastal crab gear permit once a commercial crab season is closed. Crab fishers must notify and apply to the department's enforcement program for such emergency permits within 24 hours prior to the close of the commercial crab season.

(2) Coastal crab gear recovery permit. After the September 15 close of the primary coastal commercial crab season and from May 1 through September 15, the director or director's designee may grant a coastal crab gear recovery permit for licensed coastal Dungeness crab fishers to recover crab pots that remain in the ocean and belong to state licensed fishers.

(3) It is unlawful to fail to follow the provisions of a coastal crab gear recovery permit. Violation of this section is a misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.750 Unlawful use of a department permit—Penalty.

Reviser's note: The permanent filing 20-04-066 contained no amendments to this section.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-500 Commercial ocean pink shrimp trawl fishery—Coastal waters.

It is unlawful to fish for, possess or deliver ocean pink shrimp taken for commercial purposes from the waters of the Exclusive Economic Zone, except as provided for in this section:

Area

(1) It is unlawful to fish for ocean pink shrimp within the territorial boundaries of the state. A violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.550, Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty.

Season

(2) It is unlawful to fish for, take, or possess on board a fishing vessel, pink shrimp, except during the following time: The open season for trawl gear is April 1 through October 31 of each year. A violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.550, Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty.

Gear

(3) It is unlawful to fish with trawl gear for pink shrimp for commercial purposes unless an approved by-catch reduction device is used in each net. A by-catch reduction device, also known as a finfish excluder, uses a rigid panel or grate of narrowly spaced bars to guide fish out of an escape hole forward of the panel, generally in the top of the net. An approved by-catch reduction device must meet the following criteria:

(a) The exterior circumference of the rigid panel must fit completely within the interior circumference of the trawl net;

(b) None of the openings between the bars in the rigid panel may exceed 0.75 inches;

(d) The escape hole must be forward of the rigid panel and must begin within four meshes of the furthest aft point of attachment of the rigid panel to the net.

(4) It is unlawful to modify by-catch reduction devices in any way that interferes with their ability to allow fish to escape from the trawl, except as provided by special gear permit as described in subsection (5) of this section.

(5) Testing of by-catch reduction devices is allowed by special gear permit only, consistent with the terms and conditions of the permit.

(6) It is unlawful to remove trawl gear from the vessel prior to offloading shrimp without advance notification to WDFW enforcement. To provide advance notification, contact 360-902-2936, and then press zero when the recording begins.

(7) It is unlawful to fish with trawl gear for pink shrimp for commercial purposes unless footrope lighting devices that have been approved by the department are used in each net. A list of approved footrope lighting devices is available from the department. Footrope lighting devices must meet the following criteria:

(a) Lighting devices must be operational;

(b) Lighting devices must be securely attached within six inches of the forward leading edge of the bottom panel of trawl netting; and

(c) Each trawl net must have a minimum of five lighting devices, spaced four feet apart in the central sixteen feet of each net.

(8) It is unlawful to modify footrope lighting devices or device placement on the footrope in any way inconsistent with subsection (7)(c) of this section, except as provided by special gear permit as described in subsection (9) of this section.

(9) Testing of footrope lighting devices or placement on the footrope is allowed by special gear permit only, consistent with the terms and conditions of the permit.

(10) A violation of subsections (3) through (6) of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.520, Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty.

(11) It is unlawful to land or deliver pink shrimp to an original receiver that exceeds the following count per pound restriction: The count per pound must average no more than 160 shrimp per pound for a minimum of two samples, increasing at a rate of one sample per one thousand pounds landed or in possession, up to a maximum requirement of twenty samples. Such samples shall consist of at least one pound each of whole, unbroken shrimp taken at random from throughout the individual load landed or in possession. This landing restriction shall apply only to loads of 3,000 pounds of shrimp or more. A violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.550, Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty.

Incidental catch

(12) It is unlawful to take salmon incidental to any shrimp trawl fishery.

(13) It is unlawful to retain any bottomfish species taken incidental to any shrimp trawl fishery, except as provided for in WAC 220-355-100.

(14) It is unlawful to retain any species of shellfish, except that it is permissible to:

(a) Retain up to 50 pounds round weight of other shrimp species taken incidentally in the ocean pink shrimp fishery; and

(b) Retain octopus or squid.

(15) A violation of subsections (12) through (14) of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.550, Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty.

License

(16) An ocean pink shrimp delivery license is required to operate the gear provided for in this section, and it allows the operator to retain shrimp taken in the waters of the Exclusive Economic Zone.

A violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.500, Commercial fishing without a license—Penalty.

Permit

(17) It is unlawful to fish for, retain, land, or deliver shrimp taken with trawl gear without a valid shrimp trawl fishery permit.

(18) It is unlawful to take, retain, land, or deliver any shrimp or groundfish taken with trawl gear without complying with all provisions of a shrimp trawl fishery permit.

(19) A violation of subsection (17) or (18) of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.750.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 18-08-003 (Order 18-46), § 220-340-500, filed 3/21/18, effective 4/21/18. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-340-500, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-04-034 (Order 12-11), § 220-52-050, filed 1/27/12, effective 2/27/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 10-05-059, § 220-52-050, filed 2/11/10, effective 3/14/10
WSR 03-05-060 (Order 03-30), § 220-52-050, filed 2/18/03, effective 3/21/03
WSR 00-17-145 (Order 00-165), § 220-52-050, filed 8/22/00, effective 9/22/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 99-01-154 (Order 98-257), § 220-52-050, filed 12/22/98, effective 1/22/99
WSR 94-12-009 (Order 94-23), § 220-52-050, filed 5/19/94, effective 6/19/94
WSR 93-15-051, § 220-52-050, filed 7/14/93, effective 8/14/93
WSR 87-23-006 (Order 87-187), § 220-52-050, filed 11/6/87
WSR 84-08-014 (Order 84-24), § 220-52-050, filed 3/27/84
WSR 83-04-025 (Order 83-04), § 220-52-050, filed 1/27/83
WSR 82-03-045 (Order 82-6), § 220-52-050, filed 1/19/82
WSR 80-13-064 (Order 80-123), § 220-52-050, filed 9/17/80
WSR 79-02-053 (Order 79-6), § 220-52-050, filed 1/30/79
Order 76-152, § 220-52-050, filed 12/17/76
Order 76-26, § 220-52-050, filed 1:45 p.m., 4/20/76
Order 1242, § 220-52-050, filed 8/7/75, effective 9/16/75
Order 1179, § 220-52-050, filed 11/19/74
Order 1112, § 220-52-050, filed 4/15/74
Order 945, § 220-52-050, filed 8/16/71
Order 807, § 220-52-050, filed 1/2/69, effective 2/1/69
subsections 1, 5, 6 from Orders 414 and 256, filed 3/1/60
subsection 2 from Orders 420 and 256, filed 3/1/60
subsection 3 from Order 525, filed 5/3/61
Orders 414 and 256, filed 3/1/60
subsection 7 from Order 525, filed 5/3/61.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-510 Commercial ocean spot shrimp pot fishery—Coastal waters.

It is unlawful to fish for, possess, or deliver ocean spot shrimp (Pandalus platyceros) taken for commercial purposes from state waters west of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line, or from offshore waters, except as provided for in this section:

License and area

(1) It is unlawful to fish for, possess, or deliver spot shrimp taken for commercial purposes from state waters west of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line, or from offshore waters, unless the fisher has a valid Washington-coastal spot shrimp pot fishery license. A violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.500, Commercial fishing without a license—Penalty.

(2) It is unlawful to fish for or possess spot shrimp or to set spot shrimp gear in waters of the Pacific Ocean adjacent to the state of Oregon without the licenses or permits required to commercially fish for spot shrimp within the state waters of Oregon. A violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.550, Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty.

Season

(3) It is unlawful to fish for, take, or possess spot shrimp on board a commercial fishing vessel, except from March 15 through September 15 of each year. A violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.550, Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty.

(4) The total allowable catch of spot shrimp taken from waters west of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line and from offshore waters during a calendar year is 200,000 pounds round weight. Of this 200,000 pounds round weight, no more than 100,000 pounds can be taken south of 47 degrees 04.00' N. latitude, and no more than 100,000 pounds can be taken north of 47 degrees 04.00' N. latitude.

Gear

(5) It is unlawful to fish with spot shrimp pot gear for commercial purposes if the pots exceed a maximum 153-inch bottom perimeter and a maximum 24-inch height. It is unlawful to possess spot shrimp taken with spot shrimp pot gear that exceeds a maximum 153-inch bottom perimeter and a maximum 24-inch height.

(a) Shrimp pot gear must be constructed with net webbing or rigid mesh. At least 50 percent of the net webbing or mesh covering the sides of the pot must easily allow passage of a seven-eighths inch diameter dowel.

(b) Pot gear is required to have an escape mechanism as provided for in WAC 220-340-060.

(c) Set line end marker buoys must be floating and visible on the surface of the water, equipped with a pole, flag, radar reflector, and operating light, and marked with the clear identification of the license holder and the vessel designated on the coastal spot shrimp pot license.

(d) Fishers shall use only the amount of line reasonably necessary to compensate for tides, currents, and weather.

(6) It is unlawful to fish for spot shrimp for commercial purposes with more than a maximum of 500 pots. It is unlawful to possess spot shrimp taken for commercial purposes with more than a maximum of 500 pots.

(7) It is unlawful to use gear that has one or more line marks or to use multicolor line consistent with requirements for any other state or federally managed commercial fishery operating in the U.S. West Coast Exclusive Economic Zone, or in the state waters of Washington, Oregon, or California.

(8) A violation of subsection (5) or (6) of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.520, Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty.

Incidental catch

(9) It is unlawful for persons fishing in any coastal spot shrimp fishery to deliver spot shrimp while having on board the fishing vessel any bottomfish taken in the coastal bottomfish fishery under WAC 220-355-100.

(10) It is unlawful to retain any species of finfish or shellfish taken with spot shrimp pot gear, except octopus, squid, or up to 50 pounds round weight of other shrimp species taken incidentally with spot shrimp pot gear.

(11) A violation of subsection (9) or (10) of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.550, Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty.

Harvest logs

(12) It is unlawful for any spot shrimp pot fishery license holder or vessel operator engaged in fishing for spot shrimp in the coastal commercial spot shrimp fishery to fail to complete a department-issued harvest log for all fishing activity in state or offshore waters.

(13) It is unlawful for any vessel operator engaged in fishing for spot shrimp for commercial purposes to fail to comply with the following method and time frame related to harvest log submittal and recordkeeping:

(a) Completed harvest logs must be submitted so that the department receives them within 10 days following any calendar month in which fishing occurred. Washington-coastal spot shrimp pot license holders can submit the completed harvest logs to a WDFW employee upon request, or mail the completed harvest logs to Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Attention: Coastal Spot Shrimp Manager, 48 Devonshire Rd., Montesano, WA 98563.

(b) Washington-coastal spot shrimp pot license holders or vessel operators engaged in fishing for spot shrimp in the coastal commercial fishery must complete a harvest log entry for each day fished, prior to offloading the spot shrimp. Washington-coastal spot shrimp pot license holders must maintain a copy of all submitted harvest log entries for no less than three years after the fishing activity ended.

(c) Washington-coastal spot shrimp pot license holders or vessel operators can obtain a harvest logbook by contacting the department's coastal spot shrimp manager at 360-249-4628.

(14) A violation of subsection (12) or (13) of this section is a misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.280, Reporting of fish or wildlife harvest—Rules violation—Penalty.

Permit

(15) It is unlawful to fish for, retain, land, or deliver spot shrimp taken with pot gear for commercial purposes without a valid coastal spot shrimp pot fishery permit.

(16) It is unlawful to take, retain, land, or deliver any spot shrimp taken with pot gear without complying with all provisions of a coastal spot shrimp pot fishery permit.

(17) A violation of subsection (15) or (16) of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.750, Unlawful use of a department permit—Penalty.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 23-22-110 (Order 2023-10), § 220-340-510, filed 10/31/23, effective 12/1/23. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-340-510, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 2011 c 147. WSR 11-21-039 (Order 11-215), § 220-52-052, filed 10/11/11, effective 11/11/11.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-520 Commercial spot shrimp pot fishery—Puget Sound.

License

(1) It is unlawful to take, fish for, land, or deliver spot shrimp taken for commercial purposes with pot gear from Puget Sound waters without a valid Puget Sound shrimp pot license.

A Puget Sound shrimp pot license will only be issued to an individual who is a natural person, and this person shall be the primary operator. Holders of Puget Sound shrimp pot licenses may designate a single alternate operator per license. Puget Sound shrimp pot license holders may not designate a Puget Sound nonspot shrimp pot license on the same vessel.

Pot Gear and area

(2) It is unlawful to fish for spot shrimp for commercial purposes in Puget Sound using shellfish pot gear except during seasons opened by emergency rule.

(3) In all areas fishers are limited to a maximum of 100 spot shrimp pots, as defined in subsection (5) of this section, except for dual licensees as provided for in RCW 77.70.410.

(4) Buoy requirements, in all areas:

(a) Buoys must be solid orange in color and consist of durable material that will remain floating on the surface with five pounds attached; bleach or antifreeze bottles or other containers may not be used as floats.

(b) All buoys fished on a single vessel must be marked with the unique numeric buoy brand issued to them by the department and prefaced by fishery specific designation described in subsection (c) of this section.

(c) Buoy brands for buoys designating gear used in the spot shrimp fishery must be prefaced with an "S" (i.e., "S-0000").

(d) When two or more shrimp pots are attached to a common ground line, the number must be clearly labeled on at least one buoy, trailer buoy, or buoy tag.

(e) It is unlawful to use a buoy tag that is consistent with requirements for any other state or federally managed commercial fishery operating in the U.S. West Coast Exclusive Economic Zone, or in the state waters of Washington, Oregon, or California, or used by any of the Puget Sound treaty tribes.

(f) Fishers shall use only the amount of line reasonably necessary to compensate for tides, currents, and weather. The line attaching the pot to the buoy must be weighted sufficiently to prevent the line from floating on the surface.

(g) It is unlawful to use gear that has one or more line marks or to use multicolor line consistent with requirements for any other state or federally managed commercial fishery operating in the U.S. West Coast Exclusive Economic Zone, or in the state waters of Washington, Oregon, or California.

(5) Spot shrimp may only be harvested using gear with the following specifications, in all areas:

(a) The dimensions of shellfish pots must meet either of the following specifications:

(i) The perimeter of the top or bottom of the pot shall not exceed a maximum of 153-inches and the height shall not exceed a maximum of 24-inches.

(ii) The volume of a pot shall not exceed 44,708 cubic inches (25.87 cubic feet) when measured from the outside of the pot.

(b) The entire top, bottom, and sides must be constructed of mesh material.

(d) Entrance tunnels may be constructed of any size mesh material.

(e) All entrance tunnels directly into a pot from the outside must open into the pot from the side when the pot is in its intended operating position.

(f) Use of multi-chamber pots are permitted under the following conditions:

(i) The escape mechanism must be in the terminal chamber of the pot as defined in WAC 220-340-015.

(ii) The diameter of internal entry tunnels must be equal to or greater than the diameter of the initial entry tunnel.

(g) The mesh size must be greater than or equal to one inch. Mesh size of one inch is defined as a mesh opening that a 7/8-inch square peg will pass through, excluding the entrance tunnels, except for flexible, knotted (web) mesh or knotless stretch mesh pots, where the mesh must be a minimum of 1 3/4 inch stretch measure.

(i) For knotted mesh pots, "stretch measure" is defined as the linear measurement between the inside of one knot to the inside of the opposite vertical knot of the same cell of mesh, when the mesh is stretched vertically.

(ii) For knotless stretch mesh pots, "stretch measure" is defined as the linear measurement between the inside of the bottom node to the inside of the opposing top node of the same cell of mesh, when the mesh is stretched vertically.

(h) Pot gear is required to have an escape mechanism as provided for in WAC 220-340-060.

(6) Harvest restrictions, all areas:

(a) It is unlawful to set or pull shellfish pot gear to commercially harvest spot shrimp from one hour after official sunset to one hour before official sunrise.

(b) Each fisher or alternate operator is required to report their intended catch area of harvest and an estimate of total pounds that are being targeted by 7:00 p.m. the evening prior to harvest by email or text message to shrimp.report@dfw.wa.gov, or by using the Puget Sound commercial shrimp reporting website.

(c) Same-day harvest of spot shrimp and nonspot shrimp is permitted only under the following condition: All spot shrimp must be harvested, recorded, and submitted on a fish ticket prior to the commencement of any nonspot shrimp harvest.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.12.047, 77.12.320, 77.32.050, 77.32.070, 77.32.090, and 77.65.220. WSR 26-11-003 (Order 26-68), s 220-340-520, filed 5/7/26, effective 6/7/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 23-22-110 (Order 2023-10), § 220-340-520, filed 10/31/23, effective 12/1/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04-055 [ 77.04.055], 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-08-048, § 220-340-520, filed 3/31/22, effective 5/1/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 17-22-100, § 220-340-520, filed 10/30/17, effective 1/1/18. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-340-520, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, 77.12.047 and 50 C.F.R., Parts 223 and 224. WSR 11-07-106 (Order 11-43), § 220-52-051, filed 3/23/11, effective 4/23/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-01-013 (Order 05-275), § 220-52-051, filed 12/9/05, effective 1/9/06
WSR 03-05-064 (Order 03-28), § 220-52-051, filed 2/18/03, effective 3/21/03
WSR 02-01-068, § 220-52-051, filed 12/14/01, effective 1/14/02
WSR 01-03-016 (Order 00-271), § 220-52-051, filed 1/5/01, effective 2/5/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.080 and 1999 c 239. WSR 00-01-124 (Order 99-217), § 220-52-051, filed 12/17/99, effective 1/17/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.28.740 and 75.30.220. WSR 94-07-092 (Order 94-14), § 220-52-051, filed 3/17/94, effective 4/17/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 93-15-051, § 220-52-051, filed 7/14/93, effective 8/14/93
WSR 91-18-030 (Order 91-73), § 220-52-051, filed 8/28/91, effective 9/28/91
WSR 87-23-006 (Order 87-187), § 220-52-051, filed 11/6/87.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-525 Commercial nonspot shrimp pot fishery—Puget Sound.

License

(1) It is unlawful to take, fish for, land, or deliver nonspot shrimp taken for commercial purposes with pot gear from Puget Sound waters without a valid Puget Sound nonspot shrimp pot or Puget Sound shrimp pot license.

A Puget Sound nonspot shrimp pot license will only be issued to an individual who is a natural person, and this person shall be the primary operator. Holders of Puget Sound nonspot shrimp pot licenses may designate a single alternate operator per license. Puget Sound nonspot shrimp pot license holders may not designate a Puget Sound shrimp pot license on the same vessel.

Pot gear and area

(2) It is unlawful to fish for nonspot shrimp for commercial purposes in Puget Sound using shellfish pot gear except during seasons opened by emergency rule.

(3) In all areas fishers are limited to a maximum of 100 nonspot shrimp pots, as defined in subsection (5) of this section, unless otherwise designated in a director's permit for the purposes described in subsection (5)(g) of this section.

(4) Buoy requirements, in all areas:

(a) Buoys must be solid green in color and consist of durable material that will remain floating on the surface with five pounds attached; bleach or antifreeze bottles or other containers may not be used as floats.

(d) When two or more shrimp pots are attached to a common ground line, the number attached must be clearly labeled on at least one buoy, trailer buoy, or buoy tag.

(5) Nonspot shrimp may only be harvested using gear with the following specifications, in all areas:

(a) The dimensions of shellfish pots must meet either of the following specifications:

(i) The perimeter of the top or bottom of the pot shall not exceed a maximum of 153-inches and the height shall not exceed a maximum of 24-inches.

(ii) The volume of a pot shall not exceed 44,708 cubic inches (25.87 cubic feet) when measured from the outside of the pot.

(b) The entire top, bottom, and sides must be constructed of mesh material.

(c) Use of liners is prohibited. A liner is defined as any additional mesh material, overlaid or underlaid on a shellfish pot, to reduce the initial mesh size of the pot.

(d) Entrance tunnels may be constructed of any size mesh material.

(e) All entrance tunnels directly into a pot from the outside must open into the pot from the side when the pot is in its intended operating position.

(f) Use of multi-chamber pots are permitted under the following conditions:

(i) The escape mechanism must be in the terminal chamber of the pot.

(ii) The diameter of internal entry tunnels must be equal to or greater than the diameter of initial entry tunnel.

(g) The mesh size must be greater than or equal to 1/2 inch. Mesh of 1/2 inch is defined as a mesh that a 3/8 inch square peg will pass through, excluding the entrance tunnels, except for flexible, knotted (web) mesh pots or knotless stretch mesh pots, where the mesh must be at a minimum 1 1/8 inch stretch measure.

(h) Pot gear is required to have an escape mechanism as provided for in WAC 220-340-060.

(i) Pot gear used to harvest nonspot shrimp must comply with this section unless otherwise designated in a director's permit issued for the purposes of modifying or designing gear to economically harvest Pandalus eous, P. jordani, or P. dispar, as provided for in RCW 77.70.425.

(6) Harvest restrictions, all areas:

(a) It is unlawful to set or pull shellfish pot gear to commercially harvest nonspot shrimp from one hour after official sunset to one hour before official sunrise.

(b) Each fisher or alternate operator is required to report their intended catch area of harvest, and an estimate of total pounds that are being targeted by 7:00 p.m. the evening prior to harvest by email or text message to shrimp.report@dfw.wa.gov, or by using the Puget Sound commercial shrimp reporting website.

(d) Nonspot shrimp pot harvest restrictions:

(i) Harvest of nonspot shrimp is not permitted deeper than 175 feet in Shrimp Management Region 2E.

(ii) Harvest of nonspot shrimp is not permitted deeper than 175 feet in Shrimp Management Subregion 1A.

(iii) Harvest of nonspot shrimp is not permitted deeper than 175 feet in Catch Area 23A including the corresponding shrimp subareas (23A-E, 23A-W, 23A-S, 23A-C).

(iv) Harvest of nonspot shrimp is not permitted deeper than 150 feet in Shrimp Management Region 2W.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.12.047, 77.12.320, 77.32.050, 77.32.070, 77.32.090, and 77.65.220. WSR 26-11-003 (Order 26-68), s 220-340-525, filed 5/7/26, effective 6/7/26.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-530 Commercial shrimp trawl fishery—Puget Sound.

License

(1) It is unlawful to take, fish for, land, or deliver shrimp taken for commercial purposes with trawl gear from Puget Sound waters without a valid Puget Sound shrimp trawl license and a shrimp trawl permit, issued annually by the director, and without complying with all provisions of a Puget Sound shrimp trawl fishery permit per RCW 77.70.420.

A Puget Sound shrimp trawl license will only be reissued to an individual who is a natural person, and this person shall be the primary operator. A Puget Sound shrimp trawl license will be converted to a Puget Sound nonspot shrimp pot fishery license upon transfer or death per RCW 77.70.420. A license owner may voluntarily convert a Puget Sound shrimp trawl license to a Puget Sound nonspot shrimp pot license. Holders of Puget Sound shrimp trawl licenses may designate a single alternate operator per license.

A Puget Sound shrimp trawl license holder may request a director's permit for the purposes of modifying or designing and using pot gear to economically harvest Pandalus eous, P. jordani, or P. dispar, as provided for in RCW 77.70.425.

Trawl gear and area restrictions

(2) It is unlawful to fish for shrimp for commercial purposes in Puget Sound using trawl gear except during seasons opened by emergency rule and authorized by a permit issued by the director.

It is unlawful to operate shrimp beam trawl gear in Puget Sound from one hour after official sunset to one hour before official sunrise.

(3) It is unlawful to retain spot shrimp with trawl gear.

(4) Gear restrictions - Beam trawl gear is the only lawful trawl gear type permitted for Puget Sound.

(a) Maximum beam width in Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Areas 20A, 20B, 21A, and 22A is 25 feet.

(b) Maximum beam width in Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Areas 23A (trawl Catch Area 23A; WAC 220-320-140), 23B, 23C, 25A, and 29 is 60 feet.

(5) All nonspot shrimp brought onboard a vessel must be retained.

(6) Depth restrictions - It is unlawful to fish for shrimp with beam trawl gear in waters shallower than the following:

(a) 100 feet in Puget Sound.

(b) 120 feet in Catch Area 20A.

(7) Closed areas - It is unlawful to fish for shrimp with beam trawl gear year-round in the following areas:

(a) Catch Area 21A except those waters of the Lummi-Sinclair Triangle, as defined in WAC 220-320-140(4).

(b) Catch Areas 21B, 22B, and those waters of Catch Area 20A north and east of a line from Point Roberts Light (48.9716°, -123.0838°) to Sandy Point Light, at the Lummi Reservation (48.7868°, -122.7124°).

(d) Discovery Bay Shrimp District, as defined in WAC 220-320-120 (1)(b).

(e) Sequim Bay CSMA, as defined in WAC 220-320-120(6).

(f) Catch Area 23D.

(8) Area restrictions - The following areas are closed from the season opening through the dates described in the following paragraphs.

(a) Catch Area 20A outside of those waters north and east of a line from Point Roberts Light (48.9716°, -123.0838°) to Sandy Point Light at the Lummi Reservation (48.7868°, -122.7124°) are closed through July 31st.

(b) Those waters of the Lummi-Sinclair Triangle, as defined in WAC 220-320-140 (4)(c) are closed through June 30th.

(d) All waters of subregion 1B, with the exception of South Lopez Sound and the Lummi-Sinclair Triangle, as defined in WAC 220-320-140(4), are closed through June 15th, except as described in (e) of this subsection.

(e) The following areas may open on the described dates and remain open from that date contingent upon the results of department-approved observer sampling to evaluate bycatch. Bycatch parameters must be satisfied for the fishery to remain open earlier than the date described in (d) of this subsection.

(i) Those waters of the subregion 1B, except South Lopez Sound and the Lummi-Sinclair Triangle, as defined in WAC 220-320-140(4) may open as early as May 1st.

(ii) Trawl fishers seeking to open before the date described in (d) of this subsection must coordinate with the department to arrange a department-approved bycatch observation plan prior to commencing fishing.

A violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.750.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.12.047, 77.12.320, 77.32.050, 77.32.070, 77.32.090, and 77.65.220. WSR 26-11-003 (Order 26-68), s 220-340-530, filed 5/7/26, effective 6/7/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 23-22-110 (Order 2023-10), § 220-340-530, filed 10/31/23, effective 12/1/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04-055 [ 77.04.055], 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-08-048, § 220-340-530, filed 3/31/22, effective 5/1/22.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-600 Commercial scallop fishery—Coastal waters.

(1) It is unlawful to fish for or possess scallops taken for commercial purposes from the waters of the Exclusive Economic Zone.

(2) It is unlawful to trawl for scallops in Washington territorial waters west of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line or in Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Area 29.

(3) A violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.520 Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty; and RCW 77.15.550 Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-340-600, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, 77.12.047, and 50 C.F.R. Part 660.306. WSR 10-03-087 (Order 10-03), § 220-52-068, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 00-17-145 (Order 00-165), § 220-52-068, filed 8/22/00, effective 9/22/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 94-12-009 (Order 94-23), § 220-52-068, filed 5/19/94, effective 6/19/94
WSR 93-15-051, § 220-52-068, filed 7/14/93, effective 8/14/93.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-610 Commercial scallop fishery—Puget Sound.

(1) Licensing and permits:

(a) It is unlawful to fish for, take, or possess scallops with shellfish dive gear without a valid commercial scallop dive fishery license in possession of the license holder or designated alternate operator, and on board the designated harvest vessel. A violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor or class C felony punishable under RCW 77.15.500, Commercial fishing without a license—Penalty, depending on the circumstances of the violation.

(b) It is unlawful to fish for, take, or possess rock or weathervane scallops for commercial purposes from Puget Sound unless a person first obtains a valid scallop brood stock collection permit issued by the department. A violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor or class C felony punishable under RCW 77.15.500, violation of commercial fishing without a license—Penalty, depending on the circumstances of the violation.

(c) It is unlawful to harvest scallops for brood stock or culture purposes in a manner that violates scallop brood stock collection permit provisions. Scallop brood stock collection permit provisions include, but are not limited to, the location, date and time restrictions on harvest, and the species and quantity of scallops the permit holder may take for brood stock or culture purposes. A violation of this subsection is a misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.750, Unlawful use of a department permit—Penalty.

(2) Harvest areas and seasons.

(a) It is unlawful to take or possess pink or spiny scallops for commercial purposes or for the purposes of public health testing, except during open scallop harvest seasons from open shellfish management areas as provided by emergency rule.

(b) It is unlawful to fish for, take, or possess scallops from the waters permanently closed to sea urchin harvest as defined in WAC 220-340-750, and the waters permanently closed to sea cucumber harvest as defined in WAC 220-340-730.

(c) It is unlawful to fish for or take pink or spiny scallops from official sunset through 5:59 a.m. the following morning.

(3) A violation of subsection (2) of this section is a gross misdemeanor or class C felony punishable under RCW 77.15.550, Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty, depending on the circumstances of the violation.

(4) Size limits: It is unlawful to take or possess pink or spiny scallops less than two inches in length, measured from the hinge to the outer margin of the shell. A violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.550, Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty.

(5) Shellfish dive gear and harvest vessel restrictions:

(a) It is unlawful to fish for, take, or possess pink or spiny scallops by any means other than by hand with shellfish dive gear. A violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor punishable under RCW 77.15.520, Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty.

(b) It is unlawful to operate a vessel engaged in scallop harvest operations unless the harvester number assigned by the department is properly displayed as provided by department rule (WAC 220-340-020). A violation of this subsection is a misdemeanor punishable under RCW 77.15.540, Unlawful use of a commercial fishery license—Penalty.

(c) It is unlawful for more than one shellfish dive fishery license holder from a harvest vessel to be in the water at any one time during pink or spiny scallop harvest operations or when commercial quantities of pink or spiny scallops are on board the vessel, except that two shellfish dive fishery license holders may be in the water if the harvest vessel is designated on two shellfish dive fishery licenses. A violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor punishable under RCW 77.15.520, Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty.

(d) It is unlawful for a vessel engaged in the harvest of pink or spiny scallops to have through-hull fittings for water discharge hoses to be below the surface of the water. Through-hull fittings above the water line must be visible at all times. A violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor punishable under RCW 77.15.520, Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty.

(e) It is unlawful to possess a single hose or combination of hoses capable of measuring longer than 30 feet or water jet nozzles onboard a vessel engaged in the commercial pink or spiny scallop fishery. A violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor punishable under RCW 77.15.520, Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty.

(6) Possession restrictions: It is unlawful to possess geoduck clams during pink or spiny scallop harvest operations, or possess geoduck clams on a vessel that has pink or spiny scallops on board. A violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor or class C felony punishable under RCW 77.15.550, Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty, depending on the circumstances of the violation.

(7) For the purposes of weekly trip limits, the scallop fishery week begins Monday and ends Sunday.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04-055 [77.04.055], 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-08-048, § 220-340-610, filed 3/31/22, effective 5/1/22. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-340-610, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-02-016 (Order 13-305), § 220-52-069, filed 12/19/13, effective 1/19/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, 77.12.047 and 50 C.F.R., Parts 223 and 224. WSR 11-07-108 (Order 11-42), § 220-52-069, filed 3/23/11, effective 4/23/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 00-17-108 (Order 00-153), § 220-52-069, filed 8/16/00, effective 9/16/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 94-12-009 (Order 94-23), § 220-52-069, filed 5/19/94, effective 6/19/94
WSR 93-15-051, § 220-52-069, filed 7/14/93, effective 8/14/93
WSR 91-10-024 (Order 91-22), § 220-52-069, filed 4/23/91, effective 5/24/91
WSR 87-15-022 (Order 87-69), § 220-52-069, filed 7/8/87
WSR 86-08-056 (Order 86-14), § 220-52-069, filed 3/28/86
WSR 84-08-014 (Order 84-24), § 220-52-069, filed 3/27/84
WSR 82-03-045 (Order 82-6), § 220-52-069, filed 1/19/82
Order 807, § 220-52-069, filed 1/2/69, effective 2/1/69. Formerly WAC 220-52-060(7).

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-700 Commercial crawfish fishery.

(1) Licensing: A shellfish pot fishery license is required to operate the gear provided for in this section. An application for a shellfish pot fishery license is available at the offices of the department, by calling the WDFW license division at 360-902-2500, or on the department website at www.wdfw.wa.gov.

(2) Commercial crawfish season: The first Monday in May through October 31, except: In Washington waters of the Columbia River downstream from the mouth of the Walla Walla River, it is permissible to take crawfish from April 1 through October 31.

(3) Commercial crawfish size and sex restrictions:

(a) Crawfish must be 3 1/4 inches or more in length from the tip of the rostrum (nose) to the tip of the tail.

(b) All undersize crawfish and female crawfish with eggs or young attached to the abdomen must be immediately returned unharmed to the waters from which taken. Fishers must sort and return illegal crawfish to the waters from which taken immediately after the crawfish are removed from the shellfish pot and prior to lifting additional pots from the water.

(4) Commercial crawfish gear, fishing areas, and pot number restrictions:

(a) It is unlawful to take crawfish for commercial purposes with gear other than shellfish pots.

(b) The department determines the maximum number of pots permitted in any given body of water. Once the permitted maximum number of pots for any given body of water is reached, no further permits may be issued for that area. Permits are issued on a first-come, first-served basis consistent with all other regulations concerning issuance of commercial crawfish harvest permits.

(d) Buoys must consist of durable material that will remain floating on the surface with five pounds attached; bleach or antifreeze bottles or other containers may not be used as floats.

(e) When two or more pots are attached to a common ground line, the number of pots attached must be clearly labeled on the required buoy.

(f) Crawfish gear also subject to provisions of WAC 220-353-020.

(g) It is unlawful to fish for crawfish for commercial purposes in the following waters:

Clallam

Crescent Lake

Clark

Battleground Lake

Cowlitz

Merrill Lake

Grant

Deep Lake

Potholes Res.

Coulee Lake

Soap Lakes

Sun Lakes

Grays Harbor

Sylvia Lake

Island

Cranberry Lake

Jefferson

Anderson Lake

King

Cedar Lake

Elbow Lake

Green Lake

Green River

Margaret Lake

Sammamish Lake

Sammamish River

Sammamish Slough

Walsh Lake

Kittitas

Easton Lake

Klickitat

Horsethief Lake

Roland Lake

Lewis

Mineral Lake

Okanogan

Alta Lake

Buffalo Lake

Campbell Lake

Conconully Lake

Conconully Res.

Crawfish Lake

Omak Lake

Osoyoos Lake

Pearrygin Lake

Pacific

Middle Nemah River

North Nemah River

Smith Creek

Pend Oreille

Browns Lake (on Brown Cr)

Calispell Lake

Cooks Lake

Conklin Lake

Davis Lake

Half Moon Lake

Mystic Lake

No Name Lake

Shearer Lake

Vanee Lake

Pierce

Clear Lake

Spanaway Lake

Steilacoom Lake

Wapato Lake

Skagit

Beaver Lake

Caskey Lake

Cranberry Lake

Everett Lake

Minkler Lake

Pass Lake

Sixteen Lake

Whistle Lake

Skamania

Goose Lake

Mosquito Lake

South Prairie Lake

Stump (Tunnel) Lake

Snohomish

Ballinger Lake

Chaplain Lake

Flowing Lake

Goodwin Lake

Ki Lake

Martha Lake

Pass Lake

Roesiger Lake

Serene Lake

Shoecraft Lake

Silver Lake

Stevens Lake

Stickney Lake

Storm Lake

Thurston

Deep Lake

Hicks Lake

Long Lake

Patterson Lake

Summit Lake

Ward Lake

Whatcom

Budd Lake

Bug Lake

Caine Lake

Fishtrap Creek

Johnson Creek

Padden Lake

Toad or Emerald Lake

(h) It is unlawful to fish for crawfish within 1/4 mile of the shoreline of developed parks.

(i) It is permissible for an individual fisherman to fish for crawfish for commercial use in the waters set out below with up to the number of pots shown.

| Name of Lake, River, or Slough | County | Max. Pots Allowed | | --- | --- | --- | | Alder Lake (Res.) | Pierce/Thurston | 200 | | Alkali Lake | Grant | 100 | | Bachelor Slough | Clark | 100 | | Baker Lake | Whatcom | 200 | | Banks Lake | Grant | 200 | | Big Lake | Skagit | 200 | | Black Lake | Thurston | 200 | | Blue Lake | Grant | 200 | | Bonaparte Lake | Okanogan | 100 | | Buckmire Slough | Clark | 100 | | Camas Slough | Clark | 100 | | Campbell Lake | Skagit | 100 | | Cassidy Lake | Snohomish | 100 | | Cavanaugh Lake | Skagit | 200 | | Chehalis River | Lewis/Grays Harbor | 100 | | Chelan Lake | Chelan | 200 | | Clear Lake | Skagit | 100 | | Coal Creek Slough | Cowlitz | 100 | | Columbia River | Clark, Cowlitz, etc. | 200 | | Copalis River | Grays Harbor, etc. | 100 | | Cowlitz River | Clark, Cowlitz, etc. | 100 | | Curlew Lake | Ferry | 200 | | Cushman Lake #1 | Clark | 100 | | Deep River | Wahkiakum | 100 | | Deschutes River | Thurston | 100 | | Diablo Lake | Whatcom | 200 | | Drano Lake | Skamania | 100 | | Elochoman River | Wahkiakum | 100 | | Erie Lake | Skagit | 100 | | Evergreen Reservoir | Grant | 100 | | Fisher Island Slough | Cowlitz | 100 | | Goose Lake (upper) | Grant | 100 | | Grays River | Pacific | 100 | | Harts Lake | Pierce | 100 | | Hoquiam River | Grays Harbor | 100 | | Humptulips River | Grays Harbor | 100 | | John's River | Grays Harbor | 100 | | Kapowsin Lake | Pierce | 200 | | Kalama River | Cowlitz, etc. | 100 | | Klickitat | Klickitat | 100 | | Lackamas Lake (Res.) | Clark | 100 | | Lake River | Clark | 100 | | Lawrence Lake | Thurston | 100 | | Lenore Lake | Grant | 200 | | Lewis River | Clark/Cowlitz | 100 | | Loomis Lake | Pacific | 100 | | Mayfield Lake | Lewis | 200 | | McIntosh Lake | Thurston | 100 | | McMurray Lake | Skagit | 100 | | Merwin Lake | Clark/Cowlitz | 200 | | Moses Lake | Grant | 200 | | Naselle River | Pacific, etc. | 100 | | Nisqually River | Pierce, etc. | 100 | | Nooksack River | Whatcom | 100 | | North River | Grays Harbor | 100 | | Palmer Lake | Okanogan | 100 | | Patterson Lake (Res.) | Okanogan | 100 | | Portage Bay | King | 100 | | Rattlesnake Lake | King | 100 | | Ross Lake (Res.) | Whatcom | 200 | | Salmon Lake | Okanogan | 100 | | Satsop River | Grays Harbor | 100 | | Shannon Lake (Res.) | Skagit | 200 | | Sidley Lake | Okanogan | 100 | | Silver Lake | Pierce | 100 | | Silver Lake | Cowlitz | 200 | | Skagit River | Skagit/Whatcom | 200 | | Skamokawa River | Wahkiakum | 100 | | Snake River | Franklin/Walla Walla | 200 | | Snohomish River | Snohomish | 100 | | St. Clair Lake | Thurston | 100 | | Swift Lake (Res.) | Skamania | 200 | | Terrell Lake | Whatcom | 100 | | Toutle River | Cowlitz | 100 | | Union Lake | King | 200 | | Vancouver Lake | Clark | 200 | | Warden Lake | Grant | 100 | | Washington Lake | King | 200 | | Washougal River | Clark/Skamania | 100 | | Whitestone Lake | Okanogan | 100 | | Willapa River | Pacific | 100 | | Wiser Lake | Whatcom | 100 | | Wind River | Cowlitz | 100 | | Wishkah River | Grays Harbor | 100 | | Woodland Slough | Clark | 100 | | Wynoochee River | Grays Harbor | 100 | | Yakima River | Kittitas | 100 | | Yale Lake (Res.) | Clark/Cowlitz | 200 |

(j) Commercial crawfish harvest permits will be issued to limit the number of crawfish pots permissible per fisherman per body of water in suitable crawfish harvest sites not listed in subsections (4)(d) and (e) of this section as follows:

(i) Under 20 acres - No commercial harvest.

(ii) 20 acres to 100 acres - 50 pots.

(iii) 101 acres to 400 acres - 100 pots.

(iv) Over 400 acres - 200 pots.

(k) Permits may be issued only in waters where fishing will not conflict with high density residential or recreational areas. No permit will be issued where developed parks encompass more than 1/2 of the water shoreline.

(5) It is unlawful to discard any crawfish bait into the waters of the state.

(6) This section does not apply to the commercial culture of crawfish at a registered aquatic farm.

(7) It is unlawful to fish for or possess crawfish taken for commercial purposes in violation of this section. Violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.500, 77.15.520, 77.15.522, or 77.15.540, depending on the circumstances of the violation.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04-055 [77.04.055], 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-08-048, § 220-340-700, filed 3/31/22, effective 5/1/22. 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 § 220-340-700, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-23-016 (Order 12-267), § 220-52-060, filed 11/9/12, effective 12/10/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 94-12-009 (Order 94-23), § 220-52-060, filed 5/19/94, effective 6/19/94
WSR 91-10-024 (Order 91-22), § 220-52-060, filed 4/23/91, effective 5/24/91
WSR 87-23-006 (Order 87-187), § 220-52-060, filed 11/6/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.58.040. WSR 86-19-043 (Order 86-102), § 220-52-060, filed 9/12/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 80-13-064 (Order 80-123), § 220-52-060, filed 9/17/80
WSR 79-02-053 (Order 79-6), § 220-52-060, filed 1/30/79
Order 76-26, § 220-52-060, filed 1:45 p.m., 4/20/76
Order 945, § 220-52-060, filed 8/16/71
Order 807, § 220-52-060, filed 1/2/69, effective 2/1/69
subsections 1-7, Orders 414 and 256, filed 3/1/60.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-710 Commercial goose barnacle fishery.

(1) It is unlawful to take or possess Pacific goose barnacles taken for commercial purposes without having first obtained a permit to do so issued by the director.

(2) Licensing: An emerging commercial fishery license is the license required for a permittee to retain goose barnacles.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-340-710, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 94-12-009 (Order 94-23), § 220-52-070, filed 5/19/94, effective 6/19/94
WSR 86-24-046 (Order 86-190), § 220-52-070, filed 11/26/86.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-720 Commercial octopus fishery.

(1) It is unlawful to possess octopus for commercial purposes except octopus taken incidentally to any lawful bottom fish or shellfish fishery.

(2) It is unlawful to take or possess octopus for display or scientific purposes, except as authorized by permit issued by the director.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04-055 [77.04.055], 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-08-048, § 220-340-720, filed 3/31/22, effective 5/1/22. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-340-720, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 01-02-057 (Order 00-262), § 220-52-063, filed 12/29/00, effective 1/29/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 94-12-009 (Order 94-23), § 220-52-063, filed 5/19/94, effective 6/19/94
WSR 87-15-022 (Order 87-69), § 220-52-063, filed 7/8/87
WSR 84-08-014 (Order 84-24), § 220-52-063, filed 3/27/84
WSR 80-13-064 (Order 80-123), § 220-52-063, filed 9/17/80
Order 807, § 220-52-063, filed 1/2/69, effective 2/1/69. Formerly WAC 220-52-060 (2), (3) and (4).

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-730 Commercial sea cucumber fishery.

(1) Licensing: It is unlawful to fish for, take, or possess sea cucumbers without a valid commercial sea cucumber dive fishery license and license holder or designated alternate operator on board the designated harvest vessel. A violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor or class C felony punishable under RCW 77.15.500, Commercial fishing without a license—Penalty.

(2) Harvest areas and seasons:

(a) It is unlawful to fish for, take, or possess sea cucumbers for commercial purposes, except during open sea cucumber harvest seasons and from open sea cucumber districts as provided by emergency rule. It is unlawful to fish for, take, or possess sea cucumbers for commercial purposes from closed areas defined in this section.

(b) It is unlawful to fish for or take sea cucumbers from official sunset to 5:59 a.m. the following morning.

(c) A violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor or class C felony punishable under RCW 77.15.550, Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty.

(3) Sea cucumber districts defined:

(a) Sea Cucumber District 1 is defined as those waters of Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Areas 20A, 20B, 21A, 21B, 22A, and 22B outside of the following closed areas:

(i) San Juan Channel Closed Area: Those waters of San Juan Channel and Upright Channel within the following lines: North and west of a line from the northernmost point of Turn Island off San Juan Island (48.5358°, -122.9713°) to Flat Point on Lopez Island (48.5510°, -122.9197°), and thence projected from Flat Point true west to Shaw Island (48.5510°); north of a line projected from the northernmost point of Turn Island (48.5358°, -122.9713°) true west to San Juan Island (48.5358°); west of a line from Neck Point on Shaw Island (48.5872°, -123.0124°) to Steep Point on Orcas Island (48.6093°, -123.0231°); and south of a line from Steep Point on Orcas Island to Limestone Point on San Juan Island (48.6225°, -123.1075°).

(ii) Haro Strait Closed Area: North of a line projected true west from the southernmost point of Cattle Point on San Juan Island to the International Boundary (closed area includes those waters of Areas 22A and 23A that fall north of this line) and south of a line projected true west from a point (48.5200°, -123.1527°) 1/4 mile north of Lime Kiln Light (48.5159°, -123.1525°) on San Juan Island to the International Boundary.

(b) Sea Cucumber District 2-1 is defined as the waters of Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Areas 23A, 23C, 23D, and 29 outside of the following closed areas:

(i) Low Point Closed Area: Those waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca west of a line projected true north from the shoreline at -123.8050° longitude to the International Boundary and east of a line projected true north from the shoreline at -123.8783° longitude to the International Boundary;

(ii) Tatoosh Island Closed Area: Those waters within 1/4 mile of Tatoosh Island;

(iii) Haro Strait Closed Area: Those waters of Haro Strait within Area 23A north of a line projected true west from the southernmost point of Cattle Point (48.4501°, -122.9636°) on San Juan Island to the International Boundary (this closed area also includes those waters of Area 22A described in (a)(ii) of this subsection).

(c) Sea Cucumber District 2-2 is defined as the waters of Marine Fish Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Areas 23B, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, and 25E.

(d) Sea Cucumber District 3 is defined as the waters of Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Areas 24A, 24B, 24C, 24D, 26A, 26B, and 26C. The following areas within Sea Cucumber District 3 are closed to the harvest of sea cucumbers:

(i) Eagle Harbor Closed Area: Those waters of Eagle Harbor west of a line projected from Wing Point (47.6207°, -122.4923°) to Eagle Harbor Creosote Light Number 1 (47.6163°, -122.4965°), thence projected true west to shore on Bainbridge Island (47.6163°).

(ii) Sinclair Inlet Closed Area: Those waters of Sinclair Inlet west of a line projected southerly from the easternmost point of Point Turner (47.5648°, -122.6233°) to landfall directly below the Kitsap Transit foot ferry terminal in Annapolis (47.5478°, -122.6162°).

(e) Sea Cucumber District 4 is defined as the waters of Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Areas 27A, 27B, and 27C.

(f) Sea Cucumber District 5 is defined as the waters of Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Areas 26D, 28A, 28B, 28C, and 28D outside of the following closed area: Hale Passage/Wollochet Bay Closed Area: The waters of Hale Passage and Wollochet Bay within the following lines: West of a line projected true south from the shoreline near Point Fosdick at -122.5833° longitude to 47.2333° latitude, and thence projected true west to the shoreline of Fox Island (47.2333° latitude), and east of a line projected true south from the shoreline near Green Point at -122.6833° longitude to 47.2750° latitude, and thence projected true east to the shoreline of Fox Island (47.2750°).

(4) Shellfish dive gear and harvest vessel restrictions:

(a) It is unlawful to fish for, take, or possess sea cucumbers taken for commercial purposes by any means other than by hand with shellfish dive gear. A violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.520, Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty.

(b) It is unlawful to operate a vessel engaged in commercial sea cucumber harvest operations unless the harvester number assigned by the department is properly displayed on the vessel as provided by department rule (WAC 220-340-020). A violation of this subsection is a misdemeanor punishable under RCW 77.15.540, Unlawful use of a commercial fishery license.

(c) It is unlawful for more than one diver from a harvest vessel to be in the water at any one time during sea cucumber harvest operations or when commercial quantities of sea cucumbers are aboard, except that two divers from a harvest vessel may be in the water at one time if the vessel is designated on two sea cucumber dive fishery licenses. A violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor punishable under RCW 77.15.520, Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty.

(d) It is unlawful for a vessel engaged in the harvest of sea cucumbers to have through-hull fittings for water discharge hoses below the surface of the water. Through-hull fittings above the water line must be visible at all times. A violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor punishable under RCW 77.15.520, Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty.

(e) It is unlawful to possess a single hose or combination of hoses capable of measuring longer than 30 feet or water jet nozzles onboard a vessel engaged in the commercial sea cucumber fishery. A violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor punishable under RCW 77.15.520, Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty.

(5) Possession restrictions: It is unlawful to possess geoduck clams during commercial sea cucumber harvest operations, or possess geoduck clams on a vessel that has sea cucumbers on board. A violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor or class C felony punishable under RCW 77.15.550, Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty, depending on the circumstances of the violation.

(6) For the purposes of weekly trip limits, the sea cucumber fishery week begins Monday and ends Sunday.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04-055 [77.04.055], 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-08-048, § 220-340-730, filed 3/31/22, effective 5/1/22. 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 § 220-340-730, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-02-016 (Order 13-305), § 220-52-071, filed 12/19/13, effective 1/19/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 03-16-098 (Order 03-177), § 220-52-071, filed 8/6/03, effective 9/6/03
WSR 02-17-016 (Order 02-186), § 220-52-071, filed 8/9/02, effective 9/9/02
WSR 01-07-021 (Order 01-40), § 220-52-071, filed 3/14/01, effective 4/14/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 00-03-042 (Order 00-07), § 220-52-071, filed 1/13/00, effective 2/13/00
WSR 99-17-068 (Order 99-126), § 220-52-071, filed 8/13/99, effective 9/13/99
WSR 94-12-009 (Order 94-23), § 220-52-071, filed 5/19/94, effective 6/19/94
WSR 93-15-051, § 220-52-071, filed 7/14/93, effective 8/14/93
WSR 91-18-030 (Order 91-73), § 220-52-071, filed 8/28/91, effective 9/28/91
WSR 91-10-024 (Order 91-22), § 220-52-071, filed 4/23/91, effective 5/24/91
WSR 87-23-006 (Order 87-187), § 220-52-071, filed 11/6/87
WSR 87-15-022 (Order 87-69), § 220-52-071, filed 7/8/87
WSR 87-02-013 (Order 86-199), § 220-52-071, filed 12/30/86
WSR 81-11-006 (Order 81-31), § 220-52-071, filed 5/11/81
WSR 79-02-053 (Order 79-6), § 220-52-071, filed 1/30/79
Order 77-145, § 220-52-071, filed 12/13/77
Order 77-65, § 220-52-071, filed 8/5/77
Order 1105, § 220-52-071, filed 12/28/73
Order 990, § 220-52-071, filed 5/11/72.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-750 Commercial sea urchin fisheries.

(1) Licensing: It is unlawful to fish for, take, or possess sea urchins for commercial purposes without a valid commercial sea urchin dive fishery license and license holder or designated alternate operator on board the designated harvest vessel. A violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor or class C felony punishable under RCW 77.15.500, Commercial fishing without a license—Penalty, depending on the circumstances of the violation.

(2) Harvest areas, seasons, and size restrictions:

(a) It is unlawful to fish for, take, or possess sea urchins for commercial purposes except during open sea urchin harvest seasons and from open sea urchin districts as set by emergency rule. It is unlawful to fish for, take, or possess sea urchins for commercial purposes from closed areas defined in this section.

(b) It is unlawful for any person to fish for, take, or possess for commercial purposes any green sea urchins less than 2 1/4 inches; or red sea urchins measuring less than 3 1/4 inches or greater than five inches. All measurements are caliper measurements of the largest shell (test) diameter, exclusive of the spines.

(d) It is unlawful to harvest or possess sea urchins taken from less than 10 feet below mean lower low water.

(e) It is unlawful to process sea urchins aboard the harvest vessel.

(f) It is unlawful to take sea urchins for commercial use for purposes other than human consumption.

(4) Sea urchin districts defined:

(a) Sea Urchin District 1 (San Juan Islands) is defined as Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Areas 20A, 20B, 21A, 21B, 22A, and 22B outside the following closed areas:

(i) San Juan Channel Closed Area: Those waters of San Juan Channel and Upright Channel within the following lines: North and west of a line from the northernmost point of Turn Island on San Juan Island (48.5358°, -122.9713°) to Flat Point on Lopez Island (48.5510°, -122.9197°), and thence projected from Flat Point true west to Shaw Island (48.5510°); north of a line projected from the northernmost point of Turn Island (48.5358°, -122.9713°) true west to San Juan Island (48.5358°); west of a line from Neck Point on Shaw Island (48.5872°, -123.0124°) to Steep Point on Orcas Island (48.6093°, -123.0231°); and south of a line from Steep Point on Orcas Island to Limestone Point on San Juan Island (48.6225°, -123.1075°).

(ii) Haro Strait Closed Area: North of a line projected true west from the southernmost point of Cattle Point (48.4501°, -122.9636°) on San Juan Island to the International Boundary (closed area includes those waters of 22A and 23A that fall north of this line) and south of a line projected true west from a point (48.5200°, -123.1527°) 1/4 mile north of Lime Kiln Light (48.5159°, -123.1525°) on San Juan Island to the International Boundary.

(b) Sea Urchin District 2 (Admiralty Inlet) is defined as those waters of Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Areas 23B, 25A, and 25B.

(c) Sea Urchin District 3 (Port Angeles) is defined as those waters of Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Areas 23A, 23D, and 23C east of a line projected true north from the shoreline near Low Point at -123.8050° longitude to the International Boundary.

The following area, comprising portions of Sea Urchin Districts 3 and 4, is a closed area: (Low Point Closed Area) Those waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca in the vicinity of Low Point west of a line projected true north from the shoreline at -123.8050° longitude to the International Boundary, and east of a line projected true north from the shoreline at -123.8783° longitude to the International Boundary.

(d) Sea Urchin District 4 (Sekiu) is defined as those waters of Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Area 23C west of a line projected true north from Low Point, along -123.8783° longitude, and those waters of Area 29 east of a line projected true north from the mouth of the Sekiu River (48.2878°, -124.3954°).

(e) Sea Urchin District 5 is defined as those waters of Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Area 29 west of a line projected true north from the mouth of the Sekiu River (48.2878°, -124.3954°) and Areas 59A-1, 59A-2, and 59B. Within Sea Urchin District 5, waters within 1/4 mile of Tatoosh Island are closed to the harvest of sea urchins at all times (Tatoosh Island Closed Area).

(f) Sea Urchin District 6 is defined as those waters of Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Areas 24A, 24B, 24C, 24D and 26A.

(g) Sea Urchin District 7 is defined as those waters of Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Areas 26B, 26C, 26D and 28A. The following areas within Sea Urchin District 7 are closed to the harvest of sea urchins at all times:

(iii) Hale Passage/Wollochet Bay Closed Area: The waters of Hale Passage and Wollochet Bay within the following lines: West of a line projected true south from the shoreline near Point Fosdick at -122.5833° longitude to 47.2333 latitude, and thence projected true west to the shoreline of Fox Island (47.2333° latitude), and east of a line projected true south from the shoreline near Green Point at -122.6833° longitude to 47.2750° latitude, and thence projected true east to the shoreline of Fox Island (47.2750° latitude).

(5) Shellfish dive gear and harvest vessel restrictions:

(a) It is unlawful to fish for, take, or possess sea urchins by any means other than with handheld tools that do not penetrate the shell.

(b) It is unlawful for more than one diver from a harvest vessel to be in the water at any one time during sea urchin harvest operations or when commercial quantities of sea urchins are onboard, except that two divers may be in the water if the harvest vessel is designated on two sea urchin dive fishery licenses.

(c) It is unlawful for a vessel engaged in the harvest of sea urchins to have through-hull fittings for water discharge hoses below the surface of the water. Through-hull fittings above the water line must be visible at all times. A violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor punishable under RCW 77.15.520, Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty.

(d) It is unlawful to possess a single hose or combination of hoses capable of measuring longer than 30 feet or water jet nozzles onboard a vessel engaged in the commercial sea urchin fishery. A violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor punishable under RCW 77.15.520, Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty.

(e) It is unlawful to operate a vessel engaged in sea urchin harvest operations unless the harvester number assigned by the department is properly displayed as provided by department rule (WAC 220-340-020). A violation of this subsection is a misdemeanor punishable under RCW 77.15.540, Unlawful use of a commercial fishery license—Penalty.

(6) Possession restrictions: It is unlawful to possess geoduck clams during commercial sea urchin harvest operations, or possess geoduck clams on a vessel that has sea urchins onboard. A violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor or class C felony punishable under RCW 77.15.550, Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty, depending on the circumstances of the violation.

(7) For the purposes of weekly trip limits, the sea urchin fishery week begins Monday and ends Sunday.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04-055 [77.04.055], 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-08-048, § 220-340-750, filed 3/31/22, effective 5/1/22. 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 § 220-340-750, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-02-016 (Order 13-305), § 220-52-073, filed 12/19/13, effective 1/19/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 08-15-127 (Order 08-180), § 220-52-073, filed 7/22/08, effective 8/22/08
WSR 04-17-096 (Order 04-210), § 220-52-073, filed 8/17/04, effective 9/17/04
WSR 02-17-016 (Order 02-186), § 220-52-073, filed 8/9/02, effective 9/9/02
WSR 01-07-021 (Order 01-40), § 220-52-073, filed 3/14/01, effective 4/14/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 00-03-042 (Order 00-07), § 220-52-073, filed 1/13/00, effective 2/13/00
WSR 94-12-009 (Order 94-23), § 220-52-073, filed 5/19/94, effective 6/19/94
WSR 91-22-064 (Order 91-132), § 220-52-073, filed 11/1/91, effective 12/2/91
WSR 91-10-024 (Order 91-22), § 220-52-073, filed 4/23/91, effective 5/24/91
WSR 87-23-006 (Order 87-187), § 220-52-073, filed 11/6/87
WSR 87-15-022 (Order 87-69), § 220-52-073, filed 7/8/87
WSR 86-20-028 (Order 86-123), § 220-52-073, filed 9/23/86
WSR 85-01-010 (Order 84-214), § 220-52-073, filed 12/7/84
WSR 83-04-025 (Order 83-04), § 220-52-073, filed 1/27/83
WSR 80-13-064 (Order 80-123), § 220-52-073, filed 9/17/80
WSR 79-02-053 (Order 79-6), § 220-52-073, filed 1/30/79
Order 77-145, § 220-52-073, filed 12/13/77
Order 76-152, § 220-52-073, filed 12/17/76
Order 1105, § 220-52-073, filed 12/28/73
Order 990, § 220-52-073, filed 5/11/72.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-340-770 Commercial squid fishery.

(1) It is lawful at any time to take or fish for squid for commercial purposes with dip bag net, brail, and squid jigging gear. Dip bag net and brail may not exceed 10 feet in diameter nor have a mesh less than one inch stretch measure. Stretch measure is defined as the distance between the inside of one knot to the outside of the opposite vertical knot of one mesh, when the mesh is stretched vertically. Other gear may be used to fish for squid commercially if authorized by a permit issued by the director.

(2) Food fish, other shellfish except octopus, and squid eggs caught while fishing for squid must be returned to the water immediately. It is lawful to retain for commercial purposes squid taken incidental to another commercial fishery.

(3) Each vessel fishing for squid may use a lighting system with a combined power of not more than 10 kilowatts (10,000 watts), or equivalent when measured in lumens. Lights of 200 watts (or equivalent when measured in lumens) or greater must be shielded and may not be directed to any point more than 100 feet from the vessel while fishing for or attracting squid.

(4) It is unlawful to fish for squid for commercial purposes within 1/4 mile of the shoreline.

(5) Licensing: A squid fishery license is the license required to operate the gear provided for in this section.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04-055 [77.04.055], 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-08-048, § 220-340-770, filed 3/31/22, effective 5/1/22. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-340-770, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 94-12-009 (Order 94-23), § 220-52-066, filed 5/19/94, effective 6/19/94
WSR 84-08-014 (Order 84-24), § 220-52-066, filed 3/27/84
WSR 80-13-064 (Order 80-123), § 220-52-066, filed 9/17/80
Order 807, § 220-52-066, filed 1/2/69, effective 2/1/69. Formerly WAC 220-52-060 (5) and (6).

Chapter 220-350 Commercial fisheries—Definitions.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-350-010 Definitions—Brush weir.

"Brush weir" shall be defined as a stationary impounding net constructed on piling, with one lead and not to exceed two hearts, and constructed according to specifications of the director.

History

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 § 220-350-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 79-03-014 (Order 79-11), § 220-16-025, filed 2/15/79
Order 810, § 220-16-025, filed 4/17/69. Formerly WAC 220-16-010 (part).

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-350-020 Definitions—Commercial jig.

Commercial jig gear shall be defined as a line or lines hand held or attached to poles or machines, and to which may be attached any number of hooks or lures. The gear shall be fished from a single vessel that is not under power.

History

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 § 220-350-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 83-24-024 (Order 83-200), § 220-16-051, filed 11/30/83, effective 1/1/84
WSR 79-03-014 (Order 79-11), § 220-16-051, filed 2/15/79.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-350-030 Definitions—Dip bag net.

"Dip bag net" shall be defined as a section of netting distended by a rigid frame and attached directly to a rigid handle.

History

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 § 220-350-030, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 02-08-048 (Order 02-53), § 220-16-028, filed 3/29/02, effective 5/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 83-24-024 (Order 83-200), § 220-16-028, filed 11/30/83, effective 1/1/84
WSR 79-03-014 (Order 79-11), § 220-16-028, filed 2/15/79
Order 1105, § 220-16-028, filed 12/28/73
Order 810, § 220-16-028, filed 4/17/69. Formerly WAC 220-16-010 (part).

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-350-040 Definitions—Drag seine.

"Drag seine" shall be defined as fishing gear consisting of a lead line, cork line, auxiliary lines and a mesh net webbing fashioned in such a manner that it can be used to encircle fish in waters adjacent to any beach, with the catch landed directly on the beach. It shall include gear commonly known as "beach seine" and "smelt drag bag net."

History

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 § 220-350-040, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17
Order 810, § 220-16-035, filed 4/17/69. Formerly WAC 220-16-010 (part).

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-350-050 Definitions—Dressed fish.

(1) A dressed fish is defined as one from which the viscera or the viscera and head have been removed, unless otherwise defined by department rule.

(2) The length of any dressed fish is defined as the shortest distance between the posterior end of the gill opening and the fork of the tail.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-350-050, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-23-016 (Order 12-267), § 220-16-330, filed 11/9/12, effective 12/10/12
Order 817, § 220-16-330, filed 5/29/69. Formerly WAC 220-16-030 (part).

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-350-060 Definitions—Drift gillnet—Drift net.

"Drift gillnet" or "drift net" gear shall be defined as a gillnet of single web construction, not anchored, tied, staked, placed, or weighted in such a manner that it cannot drift.

History

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 § 220-350-060, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 92-15-105 (Order 92-47), § 220-16-040, filed 7/20/92, effective 8/20/92
WSR 88-18-066 (Order 88-86), § 220-16-040, filed 9/2/88
Order 810, § 220-16-040, filed 4/17/69. Formerly WAC 220-16-010 (part).

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-350-070 Definitions—Herring rake.

"Herring rake" shall be defined as a long-handled, streamlined board, oar-like in shape, with a lower portion of the leading edge studded with sharp-pointed nails upon which the fish are impaled when the rake is forced through the water edgewise.

History

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 § 220-350-070, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17
Order 810, § 220-16-140, filed 4/17/69. Formerly WAC 220-16-010 (part).

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-350-080 Definitions—Lampara.

Lampara gear shall be defined as fishing gear having no purse line or rings, but employing a lead line, cork line, special tag or auxiliary lines attached to the lead line and webbing in such a manner that the fish are encircled in open water. This gear is not lawful for the taking of salmon.

History

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 § 220-350-080, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17
Order 76-148, § 220-16-065, filed 12/2/76
Order 817, § 220-16-065, filed 5/29/69
Order 810, § 220-16-065, filed 4/17/69. Formerly WAC 220-16-010 (part).

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-350-090 Definitions—Net length measurement.

The length of any net is defined as its measurement along the cork line.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-350-090, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17
Order 817, § 220-16-310, filed 5/29/69. Formerly WAC 220-16-030 (part).

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-350-100 Definitions—Net mesh measurement.

The size of a mesh of any net except purse seine net, trawl net, and Hood Canal shrimp pot net shall be defined as the distance between the inside of one knot to the outside of the opposite vertical knot of one mesh when the mesh is stretched vertically, while wet, by using a tension of ten pounds on any three consecutive meshes, then measuring the middle mesh of the three while under tension; purse seine net mesh - See WAC 220-354-100; trawl net mesh - See WAC 220-350-210.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-350-100, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 86-13-038 (Order 86-46), § 220-16-315, filed 6/12/86
WSR 83-24-024 (Order 83-200), § 220-16-315, filed 11/30/83, effective 1/1/84
WSR 82-14-056 (Order 82-72), § 220-16-315, filed 7/1/82
WSR 82-03-045 (Order 82-6), § 220-16-315, filed 1/19/82
Order 1105, § 220-16-315, filed 12/28/73
Order 817, § 220-16-315, filed 5/29/69. Formerly WAC 220-16-030 (part).

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-350-110 Definitions—Purse seine.

(1) "Purse seine" is defined as including all types of fishing gear consisting of a lead line, cork line, auxiliary lines, purse line and purse rings and mesh net webbing fashioned in such a manner that it is used to encircle fish, and in addition prevents their escape under the bottom or lead line of the net by drawing in the bottom of the net by means of the purse line so that it forms a closed bag.

(2) "Bunt" is defined as the portion of the purse seine net located at the end of the net designed to form the bag that holds the net's catch after the net is pursed and is the last portion of the net to be pulled aboard the catching vessel.

History

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 § 220-350-110, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 87-15-059 (Order 87-72), § 220-16-075, filed 7/14/87
Order 810, § 220-16-075, filed 4/17/69. Formerly WAC 220-16-010 (part).

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-350-120 Definitions—Reef net.

"Reef net" shall be defined as a non self-fishing open bunt square or rectangular section of mesh netting suspended between two anchored boats fashioned in such a manner that to impound salmon passing over the net, the net be raised to the surface. The lead or leads of any "reef net" must be floating at all times, except under stress of tidal conditions, and shall not be fixed to any piling whatsoever, nor shall the lead or leads be constructed of any kind of mesh webbing. In the construction of any "reef net" no principle of a fyke net or fish trap may be employed.

History

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 § 220-350-120, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17
Order 810, § 220-16-080, filed 4/17/69. Formerly WAC 220-16-010 (part).

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-350-130 Definitions—Ring net.

"Ring net" shall be defined to include all fishing gear having a rigid frame measuring no more than ten feet in diameter that is used to take shellfish in a live condition. The sides and all other parts of the gear must lie flat on the bottom in such a manner that the gear does not entrap or restrict the free movement of shellfish until lifted.

History

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 § 220-350-130, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 88-10-012 (Order 88-14), § 220-16-085, filed 4/26/88
WSR 84-08-014 (Order 84-24), § 220-16-085, filed 3/27/84
Order 810, § 220-16-085, filed 4/17/69. Formerly WAC 220-16-010 (part).

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-350-140 Definitions—Sac-roe herring purposes.

Taking or possessing herring for sac-roe purposes is defined as capturing herring which will have the roe (eggs) removed for separate processing or resale. Sac-roe is not equivalent to human consumption even though the carcasses may subsequently be used for food.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-350-140, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17
Order 76-148, § 220-16-370, filed 12/2/76.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-350-150 Definitions—Set line.

"Set line" shall be defined as a stationary, buoyed, and anchored ground line with hooks attached.

History

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 § 220-350-150, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 82-14-056 (Order 82-72), § 220-16-090, filed 7/1/82
Order 810, § 220-16-090, filed 4/17/69. Formerly WAC 220-16-010 (part).

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-350-160 Definitions—Set net.

"Set net" shall be defined as a gillnet which is anchored, tied, staked, laid in part on shore or whose lead line is so heavily weighted that it cannot drift; except that set net does not mean a nondrifting gillnet operated in the Deep River, Blind Slough/Knappa Slough or South Channel Select Areas in accordance with an open fishery season and associated gear rules.

History

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 § 220-350-160, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 07-09-055 (Order 07-60), § 220-16-095, filed 4/12/07, effective 5/13/07
Order 810, § 220-16-095, filed 4/17/69. Formerly WAC 220-16-010 (part).

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-350-170 Definitions—Skiff gillnet—Skiff net.

"Skiff gillnet" or "skiff net" is defined as a gillnet of single web construction with floats along the corkline sufficient to float the net. A skiff gillnet may be laid in part on shore, but may not be anchored, tied, or staked, nor have a lead line so heavily weighted that the net cannot drift.

History

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 § 220-350-170, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 92-15-105 (Order 92-47), § 220-16-046, filed 7/20/92, effective 8/20/92.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-350-180 Definitions—Snag line.

"Snag line" shall be defined as a line with one or more unbaited hooks attached thereto used to the purpose of snagging any species of food fish.

History

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 § 220-350-180, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17
Order 810, § 220-16-105, filed 4/17/69. Formerly WAC 220-16-010 (part).

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-350-190 Definitions—Snag net.

"Snag net" shall be defined as a single web gillnet, constructed of webbing having mesh of not less than fourteen inches stretch measure and used for the purpose of clearing snags or similar obstructions from gillnet drifts and operated in an area where a gillnet fishery is from time to time lawful.

History

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 § 220-350-190, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17
Order 810, § 220-16-110, filed 4/17/69. Formerly WAC 220-16-010 (part).

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-350-200 Definitions—Trammel net.

"Trammel net" shall be defined as a gillnet that is hung with two or more mesh webs substantially parallel to each other, suspended from a single common cork line and having either one or several lead lines.

History

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 § 220-350-200, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17
Order 810, § 220-16-120, filed 4/17/69. Formerly WAC 220-16-010 (part).

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-350-210 Definitions—Trawl gear.

(1) "Otter trawl" shall be defined as a cone or funnel-shaped net which is towed or drawn through the water by one or two vessels. Otter trawl nets may be used both on and off the seabed. Otter trawl nets may be fished with or without trawl doors, and may employ warps or cables to direct fish. Otter trawl nets are restricted to the following three categories:

(a) "Bottom trawl" means an otter trawl in which the otter boards or the footrope of the net contact the seabed, and includes Danish and Scottish seine gear.

(b) "Roller trawl" or "bobbin trawl" are identical, and mean an otter trawl with footropes equipped with rollers or bobbins made of wood, steel, rubber, plastic, or other hard material which protects the net during fishing on the seabed.

(c) "Pelagic trawl" means an otter trawl in which the otter boards may be in contact with the seabed but the footrope of the net remains above the seabed. Pelagic trawl nets may not have footropes protected at the trawl mouth with rollers, bobbins, or discs.

(2) "Beam trawl" shall be defined as a type of bottom trawl, consisting of a bag-shaped trawl net utilizing a beam to spread the mouth of the net horizontally as it is towed and not having weighted otter frames or otter doors. The minimum mesh size for beam trawl nets is four and one-half inches in a food fish fishery and one and one-half inches in a shrimp fishery, unless otherwise provided.

(3) "Shrimp trawl" shall be defined as a tapered, funnel-shaped trawl net in which the mesh size is two inches or less in the intermediate and codend sections of the trawl. Otter doors, otter boards, or a beam may be used to spread the mouth of the net horizontally as it is towed. The mouth of the net is formed on the upper edge by a line to which floats are attached (headrope) and on the lower edge by a line which is usually weighted (footrope). Additional webbing is frequently attached to the codend section to prevent the net from chafing.

(4) "Scallop dredge" shall be defined as trawl gear with a leading rigid frame opening with a trailing bag of metal rings or net mesh, which is legal gear for harvest of scallops.

(5) "Codend" shall be defined as the terminal, closed end of a trawl net.

(a) Single-walled codend is a codend constructed of a single wall of webbing knitted with single-ply mesh, or with double-ply mesh (double twine tied into a single knot).

(b) Double-walled codend is a codend constructed of two walls of webbing. The double-walled portion of the codend must be tied knot-to-knot to the trawl net, and may not be longer than twenty-five trawl meshes or twelve feet, whichever is greater. The use of double-walled codends is unlawful in pelagic trawls, roller trawls, and bobbin trawls.

(6) "Chafing gear" shall be defined as webbing or other material attached to the bottom (underside) or around the codend of a trawl net to protect the codend from wear. Chafing gear must not be connected to the terminal (closed) end of the codend.

(7) "Trawl riblines" shall be defined as heavy ropes or lines that run down the sides, top or underside of a trawl net from the mouth of the net to the terminal end of the codend to strengthen the net during fishing.

(8) "Trawl mesh size" shall be defined as the distance between the inside of one knot and the inside of the opposite vertical knot in trawl mesh. Minimum trawl mesh size requirements are met if a wedge of legal size can be passed without undue force through sixteen of twenty sets of two meshes each of wet mesh in the codend.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-350-210, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 94-12-009 (Order 94-23), § 220-16-015, filed 5/19/94, effective 6/19/94
WSR 93-15-051, § 220-16-015, filed 7/14/93, effective 8/14/93
WSR 82-14-056 (Order 82-72), § 220-16-015, filed 7/1/82
Order 810, § 220-16-015, filed 4/17/69. Formerly WAC 220-16-010 (part).

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-350-220 Definitions—Troll line.

"Troll line" when relating to its use for commercial purposes shall be defined as a line used to drag a hook or hooks behind a moving fishing vessel that is making way by means of a source of power, other than drifting by means of the prevailing water current or weather conditions. The troll line must be affixed to the vessel and must not be intentionally disengaged from the vessel at any time during the fishing operation.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 20-22-101 (Order 20-242), § 220-350-220, filed 11/3/20, effective 12/4/20. 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 § 220-350-220, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 83-24-024 (Order 83-200), § 220-16-125, filed 11/30/83, effective 1/1/84
Order 810, § 220-16-125, filed 4/17/69. Formerly WAC 220-16-010 (part).

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-350-230 Definitions—Troll spread.

"Troll spread" shall be defined as a single detachable leader connected to the troll line and to an individual lure and/or bait.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 20-22-101 (Order 20-242), § 220-350-230, filed 11/3/20, effective 12/4/20. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-350-230, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 82-14-056 (Order 82-72), § 220-16-126, filed 7/1/82.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-350-240 Geographical definitions—Deep River (Wahkiakum County).

For commercial fisheries, the mouth of the Deep River is defined as the Highway 4 Bridge.

History

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 § 220-350-240, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 03-05-061 (Order 03-29), § 220-16-290, filed 2/18/03, effective 3/21/03.

Chapter 220-351 Commercial fisheries—Permits/licensing.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-351-010 Commercial licensing—Business organizations—Operator designation.

Any person that holds a commercial fishing license or delivery license and is a business organization may designate one natural person to act on behalf of the license holder to operate a designated vessel as provided for in this section:

(1) If the business is a sole proprietorship, the designated operator must be the sole proprietor.

(2) If the business is a partnership, the designated operator must be a partner.

(3) If the business is a corporation, the designated operator must be a corporate officer.

(4) In addition to the designated operator, a license holder that is a business organization may designate up to two alternate operators.

(5) A license holder that is a business organization may substitute the designated operator by surrendering the fishery license card, redesignating the operator under the criteria provided for in this section, and paying the replacement license fee provided for in RCW 77.65.050.

History

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 § 220-351-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.353 (1)(b), (c), and (d), 77.12.047, 77.50.050, and chapters 77.65 and 77.70 RCW. WSR 12-09-046 (Order 12-61), § 220-20-065, filed 4/13/12, effective 5/14/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 94-23-059 (Order 94-162), § 220-20-065, filed 11/14/94, effective 12/15/94.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-351-020 Display of registration, salmon guide, and angler permit decals.

(1) At the time a vessel is first designated on any license pursuant to WAC 220-351-030, the department will issue a permanent vessel registration number and a set of two vessel registration decals. The vessel registration decals must be affixed to the registered vessel in a permanent manner and be clearly visible from each side of the vessel.

(2) Salmon guides, upon designating a vessel to be used, will be issued salmon guide license decals for that vessel, which decals must be affixed to the vessel in a permanent manner and be clearly visible from each side of the vessel. Each guide using the vessel must have separate license decals for the vessel. Salmon guide license decals will be issued annually upon renewal of the salmon guide license.

(3) Angler permit decals will be issued annually to each salmon charter licensee upon designation of a vessel and the angler permit decals must be affixed to the vessel in a permanent manner and be clearly visible from each side of the vessel.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-351-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 94-01-001, § 220-20-050, filed 12/1/93, effective 1/1/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.10.120. WSR 87-21-018 (Order 87-150), § 220-20-050, filed 10/9/87.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-351-030 Vessel designation requirements.

(1) In any licensed fishery for which a vessel is required under chapter 77.65 RCW, or for any delivery of food fish or shellfish, or for any charter fishery, it is unlawful to fish for, harvest, deliver, or possess food fish or shellfish unless:

(a) The licensee has designated the vessel from which the food fish or shellfish are to be taken or delivered;

(b) The department has issued a commercial license to the licensee showing the vessel so designated; and

(2) The following definitions apply to this section:

(a) "Documentation" means vessel documentation by the United States Coast Guard showing eligibility for the fishery. Once documentation is presented as evidence of ownership, it becomes the only acceptable evidence of ownership unless the vessel is remeasured, found to be less than five net tons, and no longer eligible for documentation.

(b) "Initial designation" means the designation by an individual licensee of a vessel to be used in a commercial fishery, for delivery of food fish or shellfish, or for charter fishing. Designation by that licensee on additional licenses is not "initial designation," and required evidence of ownership is the same as for continuing designation.

(3) A licensee does not have to own the vessel being designated on the license. However, each licensee initially designating a vessel, except nontransferable emergency salmon delivery licensees, and every licensee continuing designation after the fourth continuous designation, must offer evidence of ownership. The following is the only acceptable evidence of ownership:

(a) For initial designation of a vessel measuring less than thirty-two feet in length, evidence of ownership may be either current state vessel registration or current documentation.

(b) For initial designation of a vessel thirty-two feet or greater in length, evidence of ownership is:

(i) Current documentation; or

(ii) Coast Guard verification that the vessel does not meet the minimum tonnage requirement for documentation (simplified admeasurement); or

(iii) Verification from the American Bureau of Shipping that the vessel does not meet the minimum tonnage requirement for documentation (formal admeasurement).

(c) For continuing designation of vessel less than thirty-two feet in length, evidence of ownership may be either current state vessel registration or current documentation.

(d) For continuing designation of a vessel between thirty-two and thirty-six feet in length, evidence of ownership is current state registration for vessels with state registration numbers or current documentation for documented vessels.

(e) For continuing designation of a vessel greater than thirty-six feet in length, evidence of ownership is:

(i) Current documentation; or

(ii) Coast Guard verification that the vessel does not meet the minimum tonnage requirement for documentation (simplified admeasurement); or

(iii) Verification from the American Bureau of Shipping that the vessel does not meet the minimum tonnage requirement for documentation (formal admeasurement).

(4) Every vessel designated to participate in a commercial fishery or to deliver food fish or shellfish must have the official Coast Guard documentation number, complete state registration number, or Alaska department of fish and game registration number permanently displayed in ten-inch tall numbers, or letters and numbers, of proportionate width, clearly visible from each side of the vessel. It is unlawful to participate in a commercial fishery or deliver food fish or shellfish without having such numbers displayed. This subsection does not apply to salmon guide, charter, or nontransferable emergency salmon delivery licensees, or to Canadian vessels delivering under a nonlimited entry delivery license.

History

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 § 220-351-030, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.353 (1)(b), (c), and (d), 77.12.047, 77.50.050, and chapters 77.65 and 77.70 RCW. WSR 12-09-046 (Order 12-61), § 220-20-051, filed 4/13/12, effective 5/14/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 94-23-059 (Order 94-162), § 220-20-051, filed 11/14/94, effective 12/15/94
WSR 94-01-001, § 220-20-051, filed 12/1/93, effective 1/1/94.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-351-040 Commercial fishing license transfer—Notarization.

Any person making application to transfer a commercial fishing license or charter boat angler permit must have the signature of the transferor notarized, and without notarization the department will not transfer a license or angler permit, except the department may transfer the license or angler permit of a decedent without notarization but with appropriate legal certification supporting the transfer.

History

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 § 220-351-040, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 88-16-074 (Order 88-69), § 220-20-060, filed 8/2/88.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-351-050 Oregon-Washington commercial license reciprocity.

The following Oregon licenses are equivalent to Washington licenses and are valid in the concurrent waters of the Columbia River:

(1) An Oregon Columbia River gillnet salmon vessel permit issued under ORS 508.775 - ORS 508.796 is equivalent to a Washington salmon gillnet fishery license issued under RCW 77.65.160 (1)(a) or (c) in the concurrent waters of the Columbia River. A person who holds an Oregon Columbia River gillnet salmon vessel permit may land salmon and sturgeon in Washington that were taken in the Columbia River salmon gillnet salmon fishery.

(2) An Oregon ocean charter vessel license issued under ORS 830.435 is equivalent to a Washington charter license issued under RCW 77.65.150 in the concurrent waters of the Columbia River downstream of the bridge at Longview, except that an Oregon vessel may not take on or discharge passengers for any purpose from any Washington port, the Washington shore, or a dock, landing, or other point in Washington.

(3) An Oregon outfitter and guide registration issued under ORS 704.020 is equivalent to a Washington professional salmon guide license issued under RCW 77.65.370 or to a Washington professional game fish guide license issued under RCW 77.65.480(3), in the concurrent waters of the Columbia River upstream of the bridge at Longview and downstream of the Oregon boundary in Lake Wallula, except that an Oregon vessel may not take on or discharge passengers for any purpose from any Washington port, the Washington shore, or a dock, landing, or other point in Washington.

History

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 § 220-351-050, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.04.020. WSR 08-12-016 (Order 08-118), § 220-20-005, filed 5/27/08, effective 6/27/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 07-15-068, § 220-20-005, filed 7/17/07, effective 8/17/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.65.010, 77.04.020, 77.04.130. WSR 07-03-142, § 220-20-005, filed 1/23/07, effective 2/23/07.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-351-060 Ranking and acceptance of salmon purse seine license offers.

(1) All salmon purse seine licenses will be ranked based upon participation in the Puget Sound summer and fall salmon fisheries.

(2) Purse seine rankings will be based upon a point system (0-15) for landings in the months of July and August (summer fisheries) and/or the months of September, October, and November (fall fisheries) between 1994 and 1998. One point will be assigned for a verified landing during the fall fisheries and two points will be assigned for a verified landing during the summer fisheries or a maximum of fifteen points possible.

(3) Points will be assigned only if the current license owner and program applicant also landed salmon on that same license some time during the 1994-1998 qualifying period except upon the death of the licensee, the license shall be treated as analogous to personal property for purposes of calculating and assigning points in the program. A license transferred to an immediate family member during or after the period 1994-1998, and who has continued with that license shall be able to count the points for that license and shall be qualified to participate in the program.

(4) Example: A current license owner makes a landing on the license in August and October of each year from 1994 to 1998. The owner is assigned the maximum fifteen points possible. If landings were only made in August 1994 and October 1998, then the owner would be assigned three points.

(5) Landings will be documented on official Washington state fish-receiving tickets or computer-generated landing lists certified by the department to be true and correct copies of Washington fish receiving tickets.

(6) In the event that two or more applicants have the same number of points, a random draw shall be conducted to rank the applicants among themselves before placing them into the overall rank order.

(7) The ranking will continue until all applicants have been rank-ordered. The order of ranking will apply to all phases of the program.

(8) Persons selected based upon the rank order and the available funds will be notified by the department that a license offer has been accepted by registered mail to the address provided on the offer form. The enclosed acknowledgment sent with the acceptance letter must be signed and returned to the department within twenty days of the department's mailing date. Any acknowledgment received after the twenty-day period is void and the acceptance will be withdrawn. Final rankings of all licenses will be available upon request to applicants when all appeals have been settled.

(9) Persons not selected in Phase 1 will be sent an acceptance by mail to the address provided on the offer form that their ranking will continue to apply for Phase 2 and Phase 3 when they should occur.

(10) Persons who apply after 5:00 p.m. on May 11, 2001, will be ranked at the bottom of the ranked list in the order that the applications were received. They are not eligible to participate in Phase 1. Applications received on a single day will be ranked by random draw.

(11) Persons who wish to appeal their ranking must appeal within twenty days of the mailing date of the registered letter of acceptance. Any appeal received after the twenty-day period is void and the ranking will stand. Appeals will be referred to an adjudicative proceeding for resolution.

(12) The department will tender the amount of the offer upon receipt of a valid acknowledgment and upon resolution of all appeals that affect the ranking of licenses to be purchased.

History

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 § 220-351-060, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 01-10-031 (Order 01-66), § 220-95-027, filed 4/24/01, effective 5/25/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 98-20-052 (Order 98-206), § 220-95-027, filed 10/1/98, effective 11/1/98
WSR 95-07-012 (Order 95-20), § 220-95-027, filed 3/3/95, effective 4/3/95.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-351-070 Ranking and acceptance of salmon gillnet—Puget Sound and salmon reef net license offers.

(1) The purchase of Puget Sound gillnet and reef net licenses will be based upon a random drawing of all applicants for a specific license type.

(2) The random drawing will continue until all applicants who offered to sell at the department's offered price have been rank-ordered. The order of ranking will apply to all phases of the buyback.

(3) Persons selected will be notified by the department that a license offer has been accepted by registered mail to the address provided on the offer form. The enclosed acknowledgment sent with the acceptance letter must be signed and returned to the department within twenty days of the department's mailing date. Any acknowledgment received after the twenty-day period is void and the acceptance will be withdrawn. Final rankings of all licenses will be available upon request to applicants when all appeals have been settled.

(4) Persons not selected in Phase 1 will be sent an acceptance by mail to the address provided on the offer form that their ranking will continue to apply for a Phase 2 and Phase 3 buyback when they should occur.

(5) Persons who apply after 5:00 p.m. on May 11, 2001, will be ranked at the bottom of the ranked list in the order that the applications were received. Applications received on a single day will be ranked by random draw.

(6) Persons who wish to appeal their ranking must appeal within twenty days of the mailing date of the registered letter of acceptance. Any appeal received after the twenty-day period is void and the ranking will stand. Appeals will be referred to an adjudicative proceeding resolution.

(7) The department will tender the amount of the offer upon receipt of a valid acknowledgment and upon resolution of all appeals that affect the ranking of licenses to be purchased for that respective gear group.

History

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 § 220-351-070, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 01-10-031 (Order 01-66), § 220-95-032, filed 4/24/01, effective 5/25/01
WSR 00-17-105 (Order 00-148), § 220-95-032, filed 8/16/00, effective 9/16/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 98-20-052 (Order 98-206), § 220-95-032, filed 10/1/98, effective 11/1/98
WSR 95-07-012 (Order 95-20), § 220-95-032, filed 3/3/95, effective 4/3/95.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-351-080 Combined fish guide license.

A combined fish guide license allows the holder to offer or perform the services of a food fish guide and a game fish guide. The fee for a resident combined fish guide license is $640 and the fee for a nonresident combined fish guide license is $1,490. The application fee and surcharge for regional fishery enhancement groups as required by RCW 77.95.090 are included in the overall cost of the combined fish guide license.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.65.370, 77.65.440, and 77.65.480. WSR 18-19-004 (Order 18-232), § 220-351-080, filed 9/7/18, effective 10/8/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, 77.65.520. WSR 18-08-057 (Order 18-53), § 220-351-080, filed 3/30/18, effective 4/30/18. 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 § 220-351-080, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-23-101 (Order 15-425), § 220-20-135, filed 11/18/15, effective 12/19/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-351-090 Bottomfish caught during research—Permits.

(1) Vessels engaged in chartered research for the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) or the International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC) may land and sell bottomfish caught during that research without the catch being counted toward any trip or cumulative limit for the participating vessel.

(2) Vessels that have been compensated for research work by NMFS or IPHC with an exempted fishing permit (EFP) to land fish as payment for such research may land and sell fish authorized under the EFP without the catch being counted toward any trip or cumulative limit for the participating vessel.

(3) Any bottomfish landed during authorized NMFS or IPHC research or under the authority of a compensating EFP for past-chartered research work must be reported on a separate fish receiving ticket and not included on any fish receiving ticket reporting bottomfish landed as part of any trip or cumulative limit.

(4) Bottomfish landed under the authority of NMFS or IPHC research work or an EFP-compensating research with fish must be clearly marked "NMFS Compensation Trip" or "IPHC Compensation Trip" on the fish receiving ticket in the space reserved for dealer's use.

(5) The NMFS or IPHC scientist in charge must sign the fish receiving ticket in the area reserved for dealer's use if any bottomfish are landed during authorized NMFS or IPHC research. If the fish are landed under the authority of an EFP as payment for research work, the EFP number must be listed in the dealer's use space.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-351-090, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 07-23-002 (Order 07-279), § 220-44-100, filed 11/7/07, effective 12/8/07.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-351-100 Crewmember license.

Consistent with RCW 77.65.610 (3)(a), commercial fishing license holders, except for nonsalmon landing licensees fishing for albacore tuna, may obtain a total of four crewmember licenses for use by individuals working on the vessel named in the commercial fishing license if the individuals are not prohibited from obtaining a crewmember license under RCW 77.65.610.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.65.610 (3)(a), 77.12.047, 77.04.012, and 77.04.055. WSR 22-17-057, § 220-351-100, filed 8/12/22, effective 9/12/22.

Chapter 220-352 Commercial fisheries—Fish receiving tickets, sales, commercial duties, and recordkeeping.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-352-010 Fish receiving ticket definitions.

The following definitions apply to this chapter:

(1) "Department" means the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Fish Program - Commercial Harvest Data Team, 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, Washington 98501-1091.

(2) "Fish" means food fish classified under WAC 220-300-370, game fish classified under WAC 220-300-380, and any other fish species subject to catch or harvest reporting requirements under state or federal law.

(3) "Fish broker" means a person who facilitates the sale or purchase of raw or frozen fish or shellfish on a fee or commission basis, without assuming title to the fish or shellfish and is required to have a fish dealer license.

A broker is not required to have a fish dealer license if the fish or shellfish only transit the state of Washington, and no storage, handling, processing, or repackaging occurs within the state.

(4) "Fish buyer," "buyer," or "wholesale fish buyer" means a person who:

(a) Takes first possession or ownership of fish or shellfish directly from a commercial fisher that is landed into the state of Washington; or

(b) Takes first possession or ownership of raw or frozen fish or shellfish in the state of Washington from interstate or foreign commerce; or

(d) Acts as an agent for a wholesale fish buyer, to include purchasing or receiving fish or shellfish on a contractual basis.

(5) "Fish receiving ticket" is an official department document, available in paper or electronic form, for recording the delivery of commercial fish and shellfish and related transactions identified in WAC 220-352-020.

(6) "Fisher" means a person engaged in commercial fishing activities.

(7) "Fresh" or "raw" means unprocessed and unfrozen, regardless of whether the fish or shellfish are in the round, cleaned, or packaged for retail sale.

(8) "Frozen" means completely frozen throughout. Flash frozen and surface glaze frozen fish and shellfish are unfrozen fish and shellfish.

(9) "Groundfish" refers to the flatfish, rockfish, and roundfish species managed under the Pacific Fishery Management Council's Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan and equivalent management plans in British Columbia and Alaska. The term is largely synonymous with the definition of "bottomfish" at WAC 220-300-040 but identifies a more limited subset of species.

(10) For deliveries made from the groundfish fisheries operating under 50 C.F.R., Part 660, the terms "to land," "landing," and "landed" are equivalent to the term "to deliver" as defined under RCW 77.15.630 (4)(b).

(11) "Location services" is a feature of an electronic computing device which enables applications and websites to automatically generate a geographic location of a person or device.

(12) "Nontreaty" means all entities not qualified by definition as "treaty."

(13) Except as provided, "original receiver" or "receiver" means a person who holds a wholesale fish buyer endorsement or a limited fish seller endorsement. Except as provided, an original receiver means the first person in possession of fish or shellfish in the state of Washington who is acting in the capacity of a buyer:

(a) A fisher who is not the holder of a limited fish seller endorsement and who sells fish or shellfish to anyone other than a wholesale fish buyer, or a fisher who delivers fish or shellfish and places the fish or shellfish into interstate or foreign commerce, is the original receiver of the fish or shellfish;

(b) A cold storage facility that holds fish or shellfish for a fisher is not an original receiver, provided that the facility does not process, package, or otherwise handle the fish or shellfish;

(c) A person transporting fish or shellfish on behalf of a fisher, and who is in possession of an accurately completed commercial food fish and shellfish transportation ticket, is not an original receiver, provided that the fish or shellfish are transported only to a cold storage facility or to a wholesale fish buyer.

(14) "Processed" means preparing and preserving and requires a fish buyer's license. Preserving includes treating with heat, including smoking and kippering. Cooked crab is processed. Preserving also includes freezing fish and shellfish.

(15) "Shellfish" means shellfish classified under WAC 220-320-010 and any other marine invertebrate species subject to catch or harvest reporting requirements under state or federal law.

(16) "Terms of use" are the rules, specifications, and requirements for the use of department-approved electronic catch reporting software or applications.

(17) "Treaty" and "treaty Indian," for purposes of fish receiving tickets only, means persons who are members of federally recognized Indian tribes who harvest fish or shellfish in Washington pursuant to an Indian treaty, whether such harvest is on or off reservation.

(18) "Working day" means Monday through Friday, exclusive of a Washington state or federal holiday.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-18-053, § 220-352-010, filed 8/30/22, effective 10/1/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-11-052 (Order 18-92), § 220-352-010, filed 5/10/18, effective 6/10/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 17-22-100, § 220-352-010, filed 10/30/17, effective 1/1/18. 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 § 220-352-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 50 C.F.R. Part 660. WSR 17-03-006 (Order 17-04), § 220-69-210, filed 1/4/17, effective 1/4/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-02-013 (Order 13-304), § 220-69-210, filed 12/19/13, effective 1/19/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, 77.12.047, and 50 C.F.R. 660. WSR 12-04-028 (Order 12-09), § 220-69-210, filed 1/26/12, effective 2/26/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 04-17-096 (Order 04-210), § 220-69-210, filed 8/17/04, effective 9/17/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 00-01-145 (Order 99-221), § 220-69-210, filed 12/20/99, effective 1/20/00
Order 76-153, § 220-69-210, filed 12/17/76.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-352-020 When state of Washington fish receiving tickets are required.

(1) Wholesale fish buyers must complete a state of Washington fish receiving ticket for:

(a) All fish and shellfish delivered in the state of Washington. This includes fish or shellfish transported into Washington from another state, territory, or country as well as fish or shellfish landed or harvested in Washington and delivered into interstate or foreign commerce. Additionally, any other fish or shellfish landed by the fisher and not delivered to the buyer, such as weigh-back, zero-value product, or take-home, must also be recorded on a fish receiving ticket.

(b) Raw fish and shellfish that are transported into the state of Washington after being previously delivered in another state, territory, or country must be recorded using an import ticket.

(c) Purchase of fish or shellfish from a fisher who is also a dealer, if the fisher/dealer has not previously completed a fish receiving ticket or has not provided a copy of the fish receiving ticket or ticket number as proof.

(2) State of Washington fish receiving tickets are required for retail sales offered under a limited fish seller endorsement (WAC 220-352-250).

(3) A fish broker must comply with subsection (1) of this section unless receiving raw or frozen fish or shellfish that:

(a) Never enter into the state;

(b) Are in transit through the state of Washington and no storage, handling, processing, or repackaging occurs within the state; or

(4) If a fisher wishes to donate fish or shellfish to a nonprofit or other organization but does not possess a valid wholesale fish buyer or a limited fish seller endorsement, they must deliver to an original receiver who must report the fish or shellfish on a fish receiving ticket.

(5) Fishers must ensure that a fish receiving ticket is completed for any forage fish that are:

(a) Transferred at sea to another vessel.

(b) Caught for use as bait by the catching vessel and not transferred to another vessel or an original receiver.

(6) Fish receiving tickets are not required for the following transactions:

(a) Fish or shellfish purchased from holders of a wholesale fish buyer or limited fish seller endorsement provided that the receiver or buyer complies with the recordkeeping requirements under RCW 77.15.568 and retains this information with the fish or shellfish.

(b) Fish or shellfish purchased at retail.

(c) Fresh or frozen fish or shellfish that are in transit through the state of Washington, if no storage, handling, processing, or repackaging occurs within the state.

(d) Private sector cultured aquatic products.

(e) Processed fish or shellfish except frozen fish or shellfish not previously delivered in another state, territory or country.

(f) Any importation of fish that are not classified food fish under WAC 220-300-370 or importation of shellfish that are not classified shellfish under WAC 220-370-010.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-11-052 (Order 18-92), § 220-352-020, filed 5/10/18, effective 6/10/18. 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 § 220-352-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 07-23-001 (Order 07-278), § 220-69-215, filed 11/7/07, effective 12/8/07
WSR 04-17-096 (Order 04-210), § 220-69-215, filed 8/17/04, effective 9/17/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 85-11-020 (Order 85-43), § 220-69-215, filed 5/10/85
WSR 83-24-049 (Order 83-203), § 220-69-215, filed 12/2/83
Order 76-153, § 220-69-215, filed 12/17/76.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-352-035 Requirement to prepare fish receiving ticket forms completely and accurately—Determining the appropriate form.

(1) Receivers must completely, accurately, and legibly prepare fish receiving tickets using a department-approved electronic or department-supplied paper form, as further specified in this section.

(2) Receivers must use an electronic fish receiving ticket form for the following:

(a) Deliveries from vessels fishing under the Pacific Fishery Management Council's Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan and related regulations under 50 C.F.R., Part 660. This requirement includes deliveries from research vessels but excludes deliveries of groundfish made under the trip limits for salmon troll vessels.

(b) Deliveries from directed commercial halibut vessels fishing under 50 C.F.R., Part 300 or vessels conducting research surveys for the International Pacific Halibut Commission if not previously delivered in another jurisdiction.

(c) Deliveries of groundfish harvested from the offshore waters off Alaska or British Columbia if not previously delivered in another jurisdiction.

(d) Deliveries of Dungeness crab, ocean pink shrimp, pink shrimp, coonstripe shrimp, sidestripe shrimp, or spot shrimp, and any other lawfully landed species taken incidentally by vessels fishing and delivering under a coastal Dungeness crab license, a Puget Sound Dungeness crab license, an ocean pink shrimp delivery license, an ocean pink shrimp single delivery license, a Puget Sound shrimp pot license, a Puget Sound nonspot pot shrimp license, a Puget Sound shrimp trawl license, or a coastal spot shrimp license issued by the department.

(3) Receivers not required to report under subsection (2) of this section may report using electronic fish receiving ticket forms if they enter into an electronic fish receiving ticket reporting agreement with the department.

(a) The department reserves the discretion to limit the use of electronic fish receiving ticket reporting agreements based on species, gears, areas, times, or other factors.

(b) Electronic fish receiving ticket reporting agreements will identify how to access the appropriate electronic forms and may include terms and conditions related to the timing and manner of completion and submittal.

(c) Receivers may not submit paper fish receiving tickets for deliveries covered by an electronic fish receiving ticket reporting agreement.

(d) The department or receiver may terminate an electronic fish receiving ticket reporting agreement with 30 days notice to the other party.

(e) A receiver who fails to comply with the terms of the electronic fish receiving ticket agreement commits a violation of this chapter.

(4) A receiver that is not required or authorized by agreement to use electronic fish receiving ticket forms must report using the appropriate paper form. There are separate forms for nontreaty troll fish, marine fish, shellfish, and Puget Sound salmon; and separate forms for treaty fish and treaty shellfish.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.12.047, 77.12.320, 77.32.050, 77.32.070, 77.32.090, and 77.65.220. WSR 26-11-003 (Order 26-68), s 220-352-035, filed 5/7/26, effective 6/7/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 21-24-031 (Order 21-259), § 220-352-035, filed 11/22/21, effective 1/1/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-11-052 (Order 18-92), § 220-352-035, filed 5/10/18, effective 6/10/18.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-352-040 Required information for Washington state nontreaty fish receiving tickets.

(1) The following information is required to be reported on all nontreaty fish receiving ticket forms for all deliveries except imports (WAC 220-352-020 (1)(b)):

(a) Fisher identification: The name and license number of the licensed deliverer.

(b) Address: The address of the licensed deliverer.

(d) WDFW boat registration: The Washington department of fish and wildlife boat registration number, unless the fishery does not require a vessel.

(e) Gear: The code number or name of the specific type of gear used.

(f) Fisher's signature: The signature of the licensed deliverer as required in WAC 220-352-140.

(g) Date: Date of landing.

(h) Original receiver: Name of original receiver and the department number assigned to original receiver.

(i) Buyer identification: The name of buyer and the department number assigned to buyer.

(j) Receiver's signature: The signature of the original receiver as required in WAC 220-352-140.

(k) Number of days fished: Days spent catching fish.

(l) Fish or shellfish caught inside or outside 3-mile limit: Check one box.

(m) Catch area:

(i) The salmon catch area code if salmon are caught.

(ii) The marine fish/shellfish catch area code if marine fish are caught or shellfish are caught or harvested.

(n) Port: Port or landing location of delivery using the relevant location code in use by the department.

(o) Species description: Species must be reported using the relevant species or species category code in use by the department.

(p) Delivery amounts:

(i) Number of individuals caught: Deliveries of salmon and sturgeon and all species landed as part of an incidental catch allowance or catch ratio restriction that is expressed in numbers of fish must be reported as counts of individuals.

(ii) The number of ghost shrimp in dozens, the number of oysters in dozens or gallons.

(iii) The original total weight in round pounds of all shellfish or fish, except that pounds of legally dressed fish and shellfish may be recorded in original dressed weight so long as dressed fish and shellfish are designated as dressed on the fish receiving ticket.

(q) Value of fish and shellfish sold or purchased.

(i) Summary information for species or species groups landed: Price per pound or per unit and total value for the line.

(ii) Total amount: Total value of landing.

(r) Take-home fish: Species, number, and pounds of fish or shellfish retained for personal use.

(s) Crew: The name and signature of crew members who take home fish for personal use.

(t) Fish ticket number: Alphanumeric or numeric code assigned to uniquely identify the fish ticket.

(u) Any other fishery specific requirements under this chapter.

(2) For deliveries reported using paper fish receiving ticket forms:

(a) A valid license card or duplicate license card issued by the department used with an approved mechanical imprinter satisfies the requirements in subsection (1)(a) through (e) of this section except as provided in WAC 220-352-150.

(b) A valid dealer or buyer card issued by the department used with an approved mechanical imprinter satisfies the requirements in subsection (1)(h) and (i) of this section.

(3) For import deliveries under WAC 220-352-020 (1)(b), the receiver must:

(a) Report the following information on the fish receiving ticket form:

(i) Place of origin: Area of harvest using the department provided area code.

(ii) Date of import: Date the fish or shellfish entered Washington state.

(iii) Buyer or broker name.

(iv) Fisher or harvester name.

(v) Deliverer name.

(vi) Delivery amount: Species description and weights.

(b) Attach any previously completed fish receiving ticket, or equivalent document, or the bill of lading to the receiver's retained copy of the paper or electronic fish receiving ticket form.

(4) For deliveries reported using electronic fish receiving tickets: If required by the terms of use of a department-approved electronic catch reporting software or application, the receiver must enable location services so that geolocation may be automatically determined during completion and submission of a fish receiving ticket in accordance with WAC 220-352-060.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-18-053, § 220-352-040, filed 8/30/22, effective 10/1/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-11-052 (Order 18-92), § 220-352-040, filed 5/10/18, effective 6/10/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 17-22-100, § 220-352-040, filed 10/30/17, effective 1/1/18. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-352-040, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-02-013 (Order 13-304), § 220-69-230, filed 12/19/13, effective 1/19/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.047, 50 C.F.R. § 660.370, and 50 C.F.R. § 300.63. WSR 10-02-002 (Order 09-262), § 220-69-230, filed 12/23/09, effective 1/23/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 07-23-002 (Order 07-279), § 220-69-230, filed 11/7/07, effective 12/8/07
WSR 07-04-030, § 220-69-230, filed 1/29/07, effective 3/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 00-01-145 (Order 99-221), § 220-69-230, filed 12/20/99, effective 1/20/00
WSR 85-11-020 (Order 85-43), § 220-69-230, filed 5/10/85
WSR 84-08-014 (Order 84-24), § 220-69-230, filed 3/27/84
WSR 83-24-049 (Order 83-203), § 220-69-230, filed 12/2/83
WSR 80-05-093 (Order 80-27), § 220-69-230, filed 5/2/80
WSR 78-03-031 (Order 78-7), § 220-69-230, filed 2/17/78
Order 76-153, § 220-69-230, filed 12/17/76.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-352-060 Completion, submission, distribution, and retention of copies of nontreaty fish receiving tickets.

(1) Original receivers must complete state of Washington nontreaty fish receiving tickets by recording the delivery amount using the appropriate weight or quantity measure for all fish or shellfish at the conclusion of the offload and prior to the fish or shellfish being processed or transported away from the delivery site.

(2) Fish receiving tickets paper forms must be made out in quadruplicate (four copies) at the time of delivery of fish or shellfish. Original receivers must use fish receiving tickets in numerical sequence, starting with the lowest numbered ticket issued. Original receivers reporting using paper forms must:

(a) Mail the state copy (green) of the fish receiving ticket to the department of fish and wildlife (department), except for original receivers who submit a fish receiving ticket in portable document format (PDF) to satisfy quick reporting requirements for salmon and sturgeon under WAC 220-352-315, 220-352-320, 220-352-325 and 220-352-330. The department must receive the state copy no later than the sixth working day after the day the original receiver completes the fish ticket.

(b) Retain the dealer copies (white and yellow) of the fish receiving ticket for his or her records.

(3) Original receivers who are required to submit fish receiving tickets using an electronic form under WAC 220-352-035(2) must:

(a)(i) For deliveries completed on a mobile device, original receivers are required to fill out an electronic fish ticket form at the delivery location and submit it immediately following the completion of the delivery of fish or shellfish before leaving the delivery location.

In the event of a cellular or broadband outage or lack of service at the delivery site, the original receiver must submit the ticket immediately upon regaining access to a cellular or broadband connection following the completion of the delivery.

(ii) For deliveries of fish and shellfish made to original receivers using a nonmobile device or desktop electronic fish ticket form, the original receiver must submit the ticket within 24 hours after the delivery is completed except:

For deliveries of coastal Dungeness crab, the original receiver must submit the ticket by the close of the next business day after the delivery is complete.

(b) Submit the ticket in compliance with the timely reporting conditions set forth in the electronic fish receiving ticket reporting agreement if reporting voluntarily under WAC 220-352-035(3).

(4) Original receivers who submit fish receiving tickets using an electronic form must print and retain a copy of the completed electronic fish receiving ticket for three years unless:

(a) The fish receiving ticket is signed electronically under WAC 220-352-140 (4)(c) and an electronic copy of the signed and completed fish receiving ticket is available to the department including WDFW officers upon request for a minimum of three years; or

(b) An alternative fish ticket retention requirement is specified in the electronic fish receiving ticket agreement governing the voluntary reporting of the delivery.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 23-22-110 (Order 2023-10), § 220-352-060, filed 10/31/23, effective 12/1/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 21-24-031 (Order 21-259), § 220-352-060, filed 11/22/21, effective 1/1/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-11-052 (Order 18-92), § 220-352-060, filed 5/10/18, effective 6/10/18. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-352-060, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-02-013 (Order 13-304), § 220-69-260, filed 12/19/13, effective 1/19/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, 77.12.047, and 50 C.F.R. 660. WSR 12-04-028 (Order 12-09), § 220-69-260, filed 1/26/12, effective 2/26/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 04-17-096 (Order 04-210), § 220-69-260, filed 8/17/04, effective 9/17/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 00-01-145 (Order 99-221), § 220-69-260, filed 12/20/99, effective 1/20/00
WSR 94-01-001, § 220-69-260, filed 12/1/93, effective 1/1/94
WSR 91-05-015 (Order 91-07), § 220-69-260, filed 2/8/91, effective 3/11/91
WSR 90-03-068 (Order 90-05), § 220-69-260, filed 1/19/90, effective 2/19/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.58.040. WSR 86-19-043 (Order 86-102), § 220-69-260, filed 9/12/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 83-24-049 (Order 83-203), § 220-69-260, filed 12/2/83
WSR 80-05-093 (Order 80-27), § 220-69-260, filed 5/2/80
Order 76-153, § 220-69-260, filed 12/17/76.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-352-070 Description of treaty Indian fish receiving ticket and treaty Indian shellfish receiving ticket.

(1) The department creates, prepares, prints, and distributes upon request the following treaty Indian fish receiving ticket forms:

(a) The treaty Indian fish receiving ticket; and

(b) The treaty Indian shellfish receiving ticket.

(2) Treaty Indian fish receiving ticket forms must contain space for the following information:

(a) Tribe: Name or identification number of tribe.

(b) Name: Name and identification number of deliverer or fisher.

(d) Date: Date of harvest for bivalves (clams, oysters, geoduck), and date of landing for all fish and shellfish.

(e) Dealer: Name of the dealer, and the department number assigned to the dealer.

(f) Buyer: Name of the buyer, and the department number assigned to the buyer.

(g) Gear: Code name or number of the specific gear type used.

(h) Dealer's signature: Signature of the original receiver.

(i) Catch area:

(i) River name for river-caught species;

(ii) Salmon catch area for saltwater-caught salmon species;

(iii) Marine fish/shellfish catch area for saltwater-caught nonsalmon species, except bivalve shellfish; or

(iv) The catch area, department of natural resources tract number, or department beach identification number for harvested bivalve shellfish.

(j) The individual number of salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon.

(k) Species description for all fish and shellfish.

(l) On treaty Indian shellfish receiving tickets only:

(i) The Washington department of health issued certification number (WDOH certification);

(ii) The number of ghost shrimp in dozens;

(iii) The number of oysters in dozens or gallons; and

(iv) The number of razor clams.

(m) Species code: The department assigned species code for the species harvested.

(n) The original total weight for each species or species group in round pounds, except:

(i) Pounds of legally dressed fish and shellfish may be recorded in original dressed weight so long as the fish and shellfish are designated as dressed; and

(ii) Weight is not required for oysters.

(o) The value of fish and shellfish purchased.

(p) Tribal tax: The amount of tribal tax collected.

(q) Take-home, ceremonial, subsistence: The species, number, and pounds of fish or shellfish retained for personal, ceremonial, or subsistence use.

(r) Tally space for dealer's use: Used at the dealer's discretion.

(3) The treaty Indian fish receiving ticket or treaty Indian shellfish receiving ticket, whichever is applicable, must be completed for any deliveries of fish or shellfish caught by Washington treaty Indians.

History

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 § 220-352-070, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-02-013 (Order 13-304), § 220-69-234, filed 12/19/13, effective 1/19/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 07-04-030, § 220-69-234, filed 1/29/07, effective 3/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 00-01-145 (Order 99-221), § 220-69-234, filed 12/20/99, effective 1/20/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.58.040. WSR 86-19-043 (Order 86-102), § 220-69-234, filed 9/12/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 85-11-020 (Order 85-43), § 220-69-234, filed 5/10/85
WSR 83-24-049 (Order 83-203), § 220-69-234, filed 12/2/83
WSR 80-05-093 (Order 80-27), § 220-69-234, filed 5/2/80
WSR 78-03-031 (Order 78-7), § 220-69-234, filed 2/17/78
Order 76-153, § 220-69-234, filed 12/17/76.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-352-080 Required information on treaty Indian fish and shellfish receiving tickets.

(1) It is unlawful for a person required to complete a treaty Indian fish receiving ticket or a treaty Indian shellfish receiving ticket to fail to enter the mandatory information, when applicable, referenced in WAC 220-352-070 (2)(a) through (l) and (n) through (q) on each treaty Indian fish receiving ticket or treaty Indian shellfish receiving ticket, whichever is appropriate.

(2) A valid treaty Indian identification card may be used in lieu of WAC 220-352-070 (2)(a) and (b).

(3) A valid dealer or buyer card issued by the department may be used in lieu of WAC 220-352-070 (2)(e) and (f).

(4) Violation of this section is a gross misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.630, Unlawful fish and shellfish catch accounting—Penalty.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-352-080, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-02-013 (Order 13-304), § 220-69-254, filed 12/19/13, effective 1/19/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 07-04-030, § 220-69-254, filed 1/29/07, effective 3/1/07
WSR 04-17-096 (Order 04-210), § 220-69-254, filed 8/17/04, effective 9/17/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 00-01-145 (Order 99-221), § 220-69-254, filed 12/20/99, effective 1/20/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.58.040. WSR 86-19-043 (Order 86-102), § 220-69-254, filed 9/12/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 85-11-020 (Order 85-43), § 220-69-254, filed 5/10/85
WSR 83-24-049 (Order 83-203), § 220-69-254, filed 12/2/83
WSR 78-03-031 (Order 78-7), § 220-69-254, filed 2/17/78
Order 76-153, § 220-69-254, filed 12/17/76.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-352-090 Distribution of copies of treaty Indian fish receiving tickets.

(1) State of Washington treaty Indian fish receiving tickets must be made out in quintuplicate (five copies) at the time of landing. It is unlawful for the original receiver who completes the fish receiving ticket to fail to distribute the copies as follows:

(a) The original receiver must mail the state copy (green) and the NWIFC copy (pink) to the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission (NWIFC), P.O. Box 5247, Lacey, Washington 98509. The NWIFC must receive the state copy and NWIFC copy no later than the sixth working day after the day the original receiver completes the fish ticket;

(b) The original receiver must mail the tribal copy (yellow) with the state and NWIFC copies to the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission, P.O. Box 5247, Lacey, Washington 98509. However, if the department has a written agreement from a specific tribe and buyer indicating the desire to transmit the tribe's copy directly to the fisher's tribe, then that one copy may be sent directly to the fisher's tribe;

(d) The deliverer must retain the fisher's copy (gold) for his or her records.

(2) A violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.630, Unlawful fish and shellfish catch accounting—Penalty.

History

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 § 220-352-090, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-02-013 (Order 13-304), § 220-69-264, filed 12/19/13, effective 1/19/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 04-17-096 (Order 04-210), § 220-69-264, filed 8/17/04, effective 9/17/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 00-01-145 (Order 99-221), § 220-69-264, filed 12/20/99, effective 1/20/00
WSR 91-05-015 (Order 91-07), § 220-69-264, filed 2/8/91, effective 3/11/91
WSR 90-03-068 (Order 90-05), § 220-69-264, filed 1/19/90, effective 2/19/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.58.040. WSR 86-19-043 (Order 86-102), § 220-69-264, filed 9/12/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 85-11-020 (Order 85-43), § 220-69-264, filed 5/10/85
WSR 83-24-049 (Order 83-203), § 220-69-264, filed 12/2/83
WSR 80-05-093 (Order 80-27), § 220-69-264, filed 5/2/80
Order 76-153, § 220-69-264, filed 12/17/76.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-352-100 Treaty Indian identification cards.

Washington treaty Indians delivering fish or shellfish may use a treaty Indian identification card, properly embossed with the tribe number and treaty Indian identification number, in lieu of hand-written fisherman information except that the fisherman's signature is required on the tribal copy of the treaty Indian fish receiving ticket.

History

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 § 220-352-100, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.58.040. WSR 86-19-043 (Order 86-102), § 220-69-272, filed 9/12/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 85-11-020 (Order 85-43), § 220-69-272, filed 5/10/85
WSR 83-24-049 (Order 83-203), § 220-69-272, filed 12/2/83
Order 76-153, § 220-69-272, filed 12/17/76.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-352-130 Completion, submission, distribution, and retention of copies of shellfish receiving ticket.

(1) State of Washington shellfish receiving tickets paper forms must be made out in quintuplicate (five copies) at the time of delivery of shellfish. Original receivers must use fish receiving tickets in numerical sequence, starting with the lowest numbered ticket issued to the original receiver. The original receiver must:

(a)(i) Mail the state copies (green and pink) to the department of fish and wildlife (department) for any shellfish, other than geoduck clams from department of natural resources (DNR) geoduck tracts. The department must receive the state copies no later than the sixth working day after the day the original receiver completes the ticket.

(ii) Mail one state copy (green) to the department for any geoduck clams from DNR tracts. The department must receive its copy no later than the sixth working day after the day the original receiver completes the ticket. The original receiver must give the other state copy (pink) to DNR at the time of weigh-out, unless otherwise directed by DNR.

(b) Retain the dealer copies (white and yellow) for his or her records for three years.

(2) Original receivers who submit fish receiving tickets using an electronic form must:

(a) Submit and retain the fish ticket in compliance with the terms and conditions set forth in the electronic fish receiving ticket reporting agreement under WAC 220-352-035(3).

(b) Print and retain a copy of the completed electronic fish receiving ticket for three years unless an alternative fish ticket retention requirement is specified in an electronic fish receiving ticket agreement.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-11-052 (Order 18-92), § 220-352-130, filed 5/10/18, effective 6/10/18. 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 § 220-352-130, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-02-013 (Order 13-304), § 220-69-26401, filed 12/19/13, effective 1/19/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.04.020. WSR 08-21-023 (Order 08-261), § 220-69-26401, filed 10/6/08, effective 11/6/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 05-05-026 (Order 05-16), § 220-69-26401, filed 2/10/05, effective 3/13/05
WSR 04-17-096 (Order 04-210), § 220-69-26401, filed 8/17/04, effective 9/17/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 00-01-145 (Order 99-221), § 220-69-26401, filed 12/20/99, effective 1/20/00
WSR 91-05-015 (Order 91-07), § 220-69-26401, filed 2/8/91, effective 3/11/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.58.040. WSR 86-19-043 (Order 86-102), § 220-69-26401, filed 9/12/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 83-24-049 (Order 83-203), § 220-69-26401, filed 12/2/83
WSR 80-05-093 (Order 80-27), § 220-69-26401, filed 5/2/80.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-352-140 Signatures—Fish receiving tickets.

(1) The fisher and original receiver of both treaty and nontreaty fish or shellfish must sign the appropriate completed fish receiving ticket paper form to certify that all entries on the ticket are accurate and correct.

(2) If an agent of the fisher delivers fish or shellfish to the original receiver, the receiver and the agent must complete and sign the fish receiving ticket together with the transportation ticket. The receiver and fisher shall assume complete responsibility for the correctness of all entries on the fish receiving ticket.

(3) Any employee of a licensed wholesale fish buyer who is authorized to receive or purchase fish or shellfish for that buyer on the premises of the primary business address or any of its plant locations as declared on the license application or agreement described under WAC 220-352-035(3), is authorized to initiate and sign fish receiving tickets on behalf of his or her employer. The business, firm, or licensed wholesale fish buyer that the receivers are operating under is responsible for the accuracy and legibility of all documents initiated in their name by any employee or agent.

(4) If an original receiver submits an electronic fish receiving ticket form, the fisher and original receiver must certify that all entries on the ticket are accurate and correct by either:

(a) Signing the printed and completed copy of the fish receiving ticket required under WAC 220-352-060(4);

(b) Following the terms and conditions for signature specified in an electronic fish receiving ticket reporting agreement (WAC 220-352-035(3)); or

(5) If the receiver must complete an electronic fish receiving ticket form away from the place of delivery and it is impractical for the fisher to comply with subsection (4) of this section, the deliverer and receiver must sign the completed transportation ticket required by WAC 220-352-230 and attach it to the printed and signed copy of the completed electronic fish receiving ticket form, unless otherwise specified in an electronic fish receiving ticket reporting agreement (WAC 220-352-035(3)).

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 21-24-031 (Order 21-259), § 220-352-140, filed 11/22/21, effective 1/1/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-11-052 (Order 18-92), § 220-352-140, filed 5/10/18, effective 6/10/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 17-22-100, § 220-352-140, filed 10/30/17, effective 1/1/18. 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 17-12-105 (Order 17-112), § 220-352-140, filed 6/6/17, effective 7/7/17. 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 § 220-352-140, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 50 C.F.R. Part 660. WSR 17-03-006 (Order 17-04), § 220-69-274, filed 1/4/17, effective 1/4/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, 77.12.047, and 50 C.F.R. 660. WSR 12-04-028 (Order 12-09), § 220-69-274, filed 1/26/12, effective 2/26/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 04-17-096 (Order 04-210), § 220-69-274, filed 8/17/04, effective 9/17/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.58.040. WSR 86-19-043 (Order 86-102), § 220-69-274, filed 9/12/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 85-11-020 (Order 85-43), § 220-69-274, filed 5/10/85
WSR 83-24-049 (Order 83-203), § 220-69-274, filed 12/2/83
Order 76-153, § 220-69-274, filed 12/17/76.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-352-150 Imprinters—Fish receiving tickets.

(1) Fishers and original receivers must mechanically imprint the fish receiving ticket paper forms with their department issued license cards.

(2) License card information may be recorded manually on the fish receiving tickets in the following exceptions:

(a) Oregon licensed fishers delivering fish caught in the Columbia River;

(b) Purchases made from out-of-state firms; and

(c) Fishers selling on a delivery license who have not received a delivery license card from the department at the time of their first sale. All subsequent sales require use of a license card.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-11-052 (Order 18-92), § 220-352-150, filed 5/10/18, effective 6/10/18. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-352-150, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 00-01-145 (Order 99-221), § 220-69-273, filed 12/20/99, effective 1/20/00
WSR 94-01-001, § 220-69-273, filed 12/1/93, effective 1/1/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.58.040. WSR 86-19-043 (Order 86-102), § 220-69-273, filed 9/12/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 83-24-049 (Order 83-203), § 220-69-273, filed 12/2/83
Order 76-153, § 220-69-273, filed 12/17/76.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-352-160 Fish receiving ticket accountability—Paper forms.

(1) When reporting using fish receiving ticket paper forms under WAC 220-352-035, receivers must:

(a) Use only current state of Washington fish receiving tickets;

(b) Get written permission from the department to transfer fish receiving tickets, except if the receiver is a wholesale fish buyer transferring to another licensed wholesale fish buyer or limited fish seller;

(c) Notify the department in writing if terminating their business and to fail to return all unused fish receiving tickets and ticket books to the department within thirty days after termination of business;

(d) Return the state copy of all fish receiving tickets to the state. All fish receiving tickets that are incorrectly made out, voided, or otherwise unused, must be submitted to the department accompanying, and in sequence with, other fish receiving tickets; and

(e) Account for all lost, destroyed, or otherwise missing fish receiving tickets in writing to the department.

(2) Any person who is not a licensed wholesale fish buyer or holder of a limited fish seller endorsement shall not have blank fish receiving ticket paper forms in his or her possession.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-11-052 (Order 18-92), § 220-352-160, filed 5/10/18, effective 6/10/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 17-22-100, § 220-352-160, filed 10/30/17, effective 1/1/18. 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 § 220-352-160, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-02-013 (Order 13-304), § 220-69-280, filed 12/19/13, effective 1/19/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 07-04-030, § 220-69-280, filed 1/29/07, effective 3/1/07
WSR 04-17-096 (Order 04-210), § 220-69-280, filed 8/17/04, effective 9/17/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 00-01-145 (Order 99-221), § 220-69-280, filed 12/20/99, effective 1/20/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.58.040. WSR 86-19-043 (Order 86-102), § 220-69-280, filed 9/12/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 85-11-020 (Order 85-43), § 220-69-280, filed 5/10/85
WSR 83-24-049 (Order 83-203), § 220-69-280, filed 12/2/83
WSR 82-17-040 (Order 82-105), § 220-69-280, filed 8/13/82
WSR 80-05-093 (Order 80-27), § 220-69-280, filed 5/2/80
WSR 78-03-031 (Order 78-7), § 220-69-280, filed 2/17/78
Order 76-153, § 220-69-280, filed 12/17/76.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-352-170 Charter stamps—Charter boat and guide operator issuance duties.

It is unlawful for a charter boat or guide operator to fail to comply with the charter stamp validation requirements as provided for in this section.

(1) Before any fishing commences, the charter boat or guide operator shall write the validation date across every charter stamp issued to a client in ink. The validation date is the first day on which a client may fish for, harvest or possess fish, shellfish, or seaweed.

(2)(a) Each failure to validate a charter boat stamp is punishable as an infraction under RCW 77.15.160, so long as the charter boat or guide operator has not committed prior infractions under this subsection in the same calendar year involving a cumulative stamp value of more than one hundred fifty dollars.

(b) Each failure to validate a charter boat stamp is punishable as a gross misdemeanor under RCW 77.15.813 when the charter boat or guide operator has previously committed infractions under (a) of this subsection in the same calendar year involving a cumulative value of more than one hundred fifty dollars.

History

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 § 220-352-170, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17
WSR 17-01-054 (Order 16-327), § 220-69-23801, filed 12/14/16, effective 1/14/17.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-352-200 Duties of commercial shellfish shuckers.

Every person shucking shellfish for resale, excluding privately cultured aquatic products, is required to have a wholesale fish buyer endorsement. It is unlawful for shellfish shuckers originally receiving shellfish that are not private sector cultured aquatic products to fail to completely, accurately, and legibly prepare a state of Washington shellfish receiving ticket for each day's activities.

(1) Failure to be licensed under this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.620.

(2) Failure to prepare a fish receiving ticket under this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.630.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 17-22-100, § 220-352-200, filed 10/30/17, effective 1/1/18. 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 § 220-352-200, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 04-17-096 (Order 04-210), § 220-69-242, filed 8/17/04, effective 9/17/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.58.040. WSR 86-19-043 (Order 86-102), § 220-69-242, filed 9/12/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 83-24-049 (Order 83-203), § 220-69-242, filed 12/2/83
Order 76-153, § 220-69-242, filed 12/17/76.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-352-210 License cards.

Upon lawful application, a commercial fishery license in the form of a license card will be issued by the department. The license card will be designed for use with an approved mechanical imprinting device. The license card will contain the licensee's name; license type and gear code; license year; license number. Upon designating a vessel the license card will additionally contain the vessel name for documented vessels; the state registration number for undocumented vessels if state registration is required; the department vessel registration number for vessels for which neither documentation nor state registration is required; the primary operator and date of birth; up to two alternate operators and date of birth for each.

History

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 § 220-352-210, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 04-17-096 (Order 04-210), § 220-69-270, filed 8/17/04, effective 9/17/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 94-01-001, § 220-69-270, filed 12/1/93, effective 1/1/94
WSR 83-24-049 (Order 83-203), § 220-69-270, filed 12/2/83
Order 76-153, § 220-69-270, filed 12/17/76.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-352-220 Wholesale fish buyer plates.

(1) Upon lawful application for a wholesale fish buyer's endorsement, a wholesale fish buyer's plate will be issued by the department for any receiver acting as or intending to act as an original receiver. The receiver's plate will be designed for use with an approved mechanical imprinting device and shall contain the wholesale fish buyer's name, wholesale fish buyer's endorsement number, year for which the endorsement is valid, and department wholesale fish buyer number.

(2) Upon lawful application for a wholesale fish buyer's license or a branch plant license, a wholesale fish buyer's plate will be issued by the department for any wholesale fish buyer acting or intending to act on the behalf of an original receiver. The wholesale fish buyer's plate will be designed for use with an approved mechanical imprinting device and shall contain the wholesale fish buyer's name, wholesale fish buyer's endorsement number, year for which the endorsement is valid, department wholesale fish buyer number, buyer name, and department buyer number.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 17-22-100, § 220-352-220, filed 10/30/17, effective 1/1/18. 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 § 220-352-220, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 00-01-145 (Order 99-221), § 220-69-271, filed 12/20/99, effective 1/20/00
WSR 80-05-093 (Order 80-27), § 220-69-271, filed 5/2/80
WSR 78-03-031 (Order 78-7), § 220-69-271, filed 2/17/78
Order 76-153, § 220-69-271, filed 12/17/76.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-352-230 Commercial fish and shellfish transportation ticket.

(1) If fish or shellfish are transported from a vessel or catch site (if the fishery does not require a vessel) prior to completing a fish receiving ticket, the fisher must complete a commercial fish and shellfish transportation ticket as required by this section. The transportation ticket must accompany the fish or shellfish until the fish receiving ticket is completed. The purpose of this rule is to ensure catch accountability when fish or shellfish are transported by the fisher or his or her designee before a fish receiving ticket is required to be completed. Fish receiving ticket requirements under this chapter are still in effect.

(2) The fisher must complete the department provided transportation ticket with the following information:

(a) The name of the fisher who caught the fish or shellfish.

(b) The fisher's WDFW-issued vessel ID number.

(d) The name of the transporter.

(e) The catch area where the fish or shellfish were caught.

(f) The species of fish or shellfish being transported.

(g) The individual number or approximate pounds of fish or shellfish being transported, as required under WAC 220-352-040.

(h) The date(s) the fish or shellfish were harvested.

(3) In cases where the fisher does not deliver the fish or shellfish to an original receiver within twenty-four hours after offloading, the fisher must send a copy of the completed transportation ticket to the department. The completed ticket must arrive within the sixth working day. Once the fisher delivers the fish or shellfish to the original receiver, a copy of the transportation ticket must be attached or the ticket number must be written on the fish receiving ticket.

(4) In cases where an agent of the fisher delivers fish or shellfish with a transportation ticket to the original receiver, the original receiver must mail the transportation ticket, together with the state copy of the fish receiving ticket as required in WAC 220-352-060, 220-352-090, and 220-352-130. If the commercial fisher delivers and signs the fish receiving ticket, only the fish receiving ticket must be mailed in, and the transportation ticket is not required to be submitted with it.

Transportation tickets completed for deliveries reported using electronic fish receiving ticket forms should be attached to the printed and signed copy of the form, as required by WAC 220-352-140(5).

(5) Any person transporting commercially taken fish or shellfish or commercial quantities of fish or shellfish must provide a transportation ticket for inspection upon demand by a fish and wildlife officer.

(6) The provisions of this section do not apply to:

(a) Fish and shellfish purchased at retail, provided the purchaser has, in his or her possession, a sales receipt documenting the purchase;

(b) Fish or shellfish for which a fish receiving ticket has been completed and a copy of the fish receiving ticket is in the possession of the person transporting;

(d) Hatchery carcass sales;

(e) Private sector cultured aquatic products in transport;

(f) Fish or shellfish being transported on a completed Oregon transportation ticket, provided that the fish were caught in the concurrent waters of the Columbia River and were landed on Washington's shore; and

(g) Fish or shellfish being transported in the catching vessel, provided that the vessel is not being transported or towed over land.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 23-22-110 (Order 2023-10), § 220-352-230, filed 10/31/23, effective 12/1/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-11-052 (Order 18-92), § 220-352-230, filed 5/10/18, effective 6/10/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 17-22-100, § 220-352-230, filed 10/30/17, effective 1/1/18. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-352-230, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.04.020. WSR 08-21-023 (Order 08-261), § 220-69-300, filed 10/6/08, effective 11/6/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 04-17-096 (Order 04-210), § 220-69-300, filed 8/17/04, effective 9/17/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 00-01-145 (Order 99-221), § 220-69-300, filed 12/20/99, effective 1/20/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.58.040. WSR 86-19-043 (Order 86-102), § 220-69-300, filed 9/12/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 85-11-021 (Order 85-44), § 220-69-300, filed 5/10/85.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-352-240 Annual production report.

There is hereby created a state of Washington annual production report form to be prepared, printed, and distributed annually by the department to all fish dealers, canners, custom canners, and by-product manufacturers. The annual production report shall be completed and returned to the department not later than January 31 for the preceding year of business activities.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 17-22-100, § 220-352-240, filed 10/30/17, effective 1/1/18. 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 § 220-352-240, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 00-01-145 (Order 99-221), § 220-69-290, filed 12/20/99, effective 1/20/00
Order 76-153, § 220-69-290, filed 12/17/76.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-352-245 Reporting required of licensed food fish, game fish and combination fishing guides.

(1) Licensed food fish, game fish and combination fishing guides shall maintain a daily logbook of guiding activity to include:

(a) Guide name and license No. for the guide leading the trip;

(b) Date that fishing took place. For multiday trips, each day is considered a separate trip;

(d) Site code of site fished as referenced within a list provided to each guide. If multiple sites are fished on the same day, each site is considered a separate trip;

(e) Client, "comped angler" and crew current fishing license number (wild ID No.) for each person on board if required to have a license or catch record card. A comped angler is an angler that fishes without charge;

(f) Indicate if person was a crew member or if angler was "comped";

(g) Species kept or released. For salmon and steelhead specify origin (hatchery, wild) and life stage (adult, jack).

(2) Every daily logbook entry must be started before fishing activity begins by entering guide name, license number, date, and waterbody the trip initiated from.

(3) Report of daily guiding activity shall be made using the department's paper logbook or mobile reporting application. Trips reported using the paper logbook for activity that occurred between the first day of the calendar month and the 15th day of the calendar month must be postmarked and mailed to the department by the 28th day of the same calendar month. Trips reported using the paper logbook for activity that occurred between the 16th day of the calendar month and the last day of the calendar month must be postmarked and mailed to the department by the 14th day of the calendar month immediately following. Reports logged using the mobile application must be finalized or submitted at the end of the guided trip before leaving the site.

(4) Each day of fishing will be required to be recorded in the logbook. This includes any personal use or nonguided fishing trips that occur. Only guide name, license number, and date are required for nonguided fishing trips.

(5) Information collected under this section may be exempt from public disclosure to the extent provided under RCW 42.56.430.

(6) Failure to report any guiding activity listed in subsections (1) through (4) of this section is an infraction, punishable under RCW 77.15.160.

(7) A fishing guide, or person under the control or direction of a fishing guide, that submits false information is guilty of a gross misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.270.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.65.500. WSR 23-07-055 (Order 23-38), § 220-352-245, filed 3/9/23, effective 4/9/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020 and 77.04.055. WSR 19-17-010 (Order 19-141), § 220-352-245, filed 8/9/19, effective 1/1/20.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-352-250 Sale under a limited fish seller endorsement.

Any holder of a limited fish seller endorsement selling fish or shellfish taken by that fisher under the endorsement, must comply with the requirements of this section.

(1)(a) Before offering any fish or shellfish for retail sale under a limited fish seller endorsement, the fisher must complete a fish receiving ticket for all fish or shellfish aboard the harvesting vessel upon landing, unless meeting the exception under (b) of this subsection.

(b) If the fisher offers fish or shellfish for sale directly off the catcher vessel, the fisher may complete the ticket with an estimated number or weight. At the completion of the retail activity, the fisher must enter the actual number, weight, and sale price of the fish or shellfish that were sold at retail.

(2) In order to allow inspection and sampling, each fisher offering fish or shellfish for retail sale at any location other than the harvesting vessel or, if from the harvesting vessel, in an amount having a retail value greater than one hundred fifty dollars must notify the department eighteen hours prior to sale and identify the location of the fisher's vessel, temporary food service establishment or restaurant or other business which prepares and sells food at retail to which the fisher is selling the fish or shellfish. The only acceptable notification is by telephone to 360-902-2936, fax to 360-902-2155, or email to enforcement-web@dfw.wa.gov.

(3) Each fisher offering fish or shellfish for retail sale must maintain a sequentially numbered receipt book, which receipt book contains a receipt duplicate copy, and must give each purchaser of fish or shellfish a receipt showing the number, weight and purchase price of the fish or shellfish sold to that purchaser. The seller must retain the duplicate receipts for one year.

(4) If fish or shellfish offered for retail sale and documented on a fish receiving ticket are subsequently sold to a licensed wholesale fish buyer, the sale must be documented by a sale receipt, not a fish receiving ticket.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-11-052 (Order 18-92), § 220-352-250, filed 5/10/18, effective 6/10/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 17-22-100, § 220-352-250, filed 10/30/17, effective 1/1/18. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-352-250, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 04-08-025 (Order 04-63), § 220-20-080, filed 3/29/04, effective 4/29/04
WSR 03-05-059 (Order 03-32), § 220-20-080, filed 2/18/03, effective 3/21/03.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-352-280 Transportation of anadromous game fish and roe.

(1) It is unlawful to ship or transport game fish and roe by a private or common carrier unless accompanied by an invoice that includes:

(a) The name and address of the consignor and consignee;

(b) The weight (in pounds) and number of anadromous game fish and skeins of roe in the shipment; and

(2) Transported containers of anadromous game fish or roe must be clearly and conspicuously marked indicating the containers' contents. A copy of the invoice must be forwarded by the carrier to the department, 600 North Capitol Way, Olympia, Washington 98501, within 7 days of shipping anadromous game fish or roe.

History

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 § 220-352-280, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 13-02-043 (Order 12-290), § 232-12-097, filed 12/21/12, effective 1/21/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-097, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-214.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-352-290 Unlawful acts.

Violation of rules contained in this chapter are punishable as crimes under one or more statutes in chapter 77.15 RCW, including, but not limited to, RCW 77.15.280, 77.15.290, 77.15.620, and 77.15.630; and such rule violations may separately incur financial liability under RCW 77.65.330 and 77.15.565.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-11-052 (Order 18-92), § 220-352-290, filed 5/10/18, effective 6/10/18.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-352-300 Coastal groundfish and halibut—Additional reporting requirements.

For deliveries from groundfish fisheries (as defined in 50 C.F.R., Part 660 and WAC 220-355-070), the original receiver must record:

(1) The legal gear code used to harvest each species on the fish receiving ticket line level if multiple gears were used.

(2)(a) The federal limited entry permit authorizing participation in the limited entry portions of the groundfish fishery (50 C.F.R., Part 660) from which the delivery was made.

(b) For deliveries from the sablefish primary fishery (50 C.F.R., Part 660.231) involving cumulative limits from more than one permit, the pounds of sablefish must be enumerated by permit number using multiple lines on the fish receiving ticket form.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-11-052 (Order 18-92), § 220-352-300, filed 5/10/18, effective 6/10/18.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-352-305 Coastal Dungeness crab—Additional reporting requirements.

Original receivers of Dungeness crab from the Pacific Ocean, Coastal Washington, Grays Harbor, Willapa Harbor, and Columbia River waters must enter the crab vessel hold inspection certificate number on all nontreaty fish receiving tickets during the period specified in emergency regulations. (WAC 220-352-035(3)).

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 21-24-031 (Order 21-259), § 220-352-305, filed 11/22/21, effective 1/1/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-11-052 (Order 18-92), § 220-352-305, filed 5/10/18, effective 6/10/18.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-352-310 Forage fish and mackerel—Additional reporting requirements.

(1) Fishers and receivers must ensure that forage fish harvests required to be reported as bait under WAC 220-352-020 (5)(b) are accurately reported on the same fish ticket as, and at the time of delivery of, the fish or shellfish harvested with the bait. For forage fish transferred from one vessel to another without monetary consideration, the harvest should be reported on the fish ticket of the fisher who received the bait.

(2) Operators of commercial fishing vessels distributing or transferring forage fish for monetary consideration from the nets or other holding devices under his or her control must either:

(a) Transfer the fish to a licensed wholesale fish buyer; or

(b) Possess a wholesale fish buyer endorsement and complete a fish receiving ticket to record the transaction.

(3) Receivers of forage fish or mackerel must initiate and complete fish receiving tickets on the day the forage fish or mackerel are delivered.

(a) Herring must also be reported on herring harvest logs.

(b) The harvested amount of forage fish or mackerel must be entered upon the fish ticket when the forage fish are off-loaded from the catcher vessel.

(c) Fishers and receivers must ensure that any catches of herring, candlefish, anchovy, sardine, or mackerel that are unmarketable due to mortality are recorded on a fish receiving ticket as a "loss estimate" by weight.

(4) In the coastal sardine fishery or coastal mackerel fishery, receivers may not purchase, per sardine or mackerel fishery vessel, more than fifteen percent cumulative weight of sardine or mackerel for the purposes of conversion into fish flour, fishmeal, fish scrap, fertilizer, fish oil, other fishery products, or by-products, for purposes other than human consumption or fishing bait during the sardine or mackerel fishery season. Sardine and mackerel purchased for these purposes must be included, by weight, on the fish ticket as "reduction."

(5) In any forage fish fishery or in the mackerel purse seine fishery, receivers must not purchase anchovy in excess of fifteen percent, by weight, of the total landing weight per vessel, for the purposes of conversion into fish flour, fishmeal, fish scrap, fertilizer, fish oil, or other fishery products. Anchovy purchased for these purposes must be included, by weight, on the fish ticket as "reduction."

(6) Electronic fish receiving ticket reporting agreements (WAC 220-352-035(3)) may specify alternative procedures for satisfying the catch report requirements under WAC 220-356-050 and 220-356-160.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-11-052 (Order 18-92), § 220-352-310, filed 5/10/18, effective 6/10/18.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-352-315 Columbia River salmon, sturgeon, and smelt—Additional reporting requirements.

During any Columbia River fishery opening that is designated by rule as "quick reporting required":

(1) An original receiver must report all purchases of salmon, sturgeon, or smelt made (wholesale buyer) or offered for retail sale (limited fish seller) on the previous calendar day.

(2) The report must include the following:

(a) The wholesale fish buyer or limited fish seller name and purchasing location;

(b) Date of purchase;

(d) The following catch data for each fish ticket used: The total number of days fished, gear, catch area, species, number, and total weight for each species purchased and all take home fish not purchased (wholesale fish buyer) or sold (limited fish seller).

(3) When quick reporting is required, the original receiver must submit the report within 5, 8, 12, or 24 hours of closure of the designated fishery unless otherwise specified in a voluntary electronic fish receiving ticket agreement (WAC 220-352-035(3)).

(a) The department establishes the time frame for submitting reports at the time of adoption of the quick reporting fishery. Adoption and communication of the quick reporting regulations for a given fishery occurs in conjunction with the adoption of the fishery through the Columbia River Compact.

(b) Submission of a report is not complete until the report arrives at the designated department location. Reports can be made via fax at 360-906-6776 or 360-906-6777; via email at crfishtickets@dfw.wa.gov; or via phone at 1- 866-791-1281.

(4) Faxing or reporting electronically in portable document format (PDF) a copy of each fish receiving ticket used, within the previously indicated time frames specified per area, satisfies the quick reporting requirement.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-11-052 (Order 18-92), § 220-352-315, filed 5/10/18, effective 6/10/18.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-352-320 Grays Harbor and Willapa Bay salmon and sturgeon—Additional reporting requirements.

During any Grays Harbor or Willapa Bay fishery opening that is designated by rule as "quick reporting required":

(1) An original receiver must report all purchases of salmon and sturgeon made (wholesale buyer) or offered for retail sale (limited fish seller) on the previous calendar day.

(2) The report must include the following:

(a) The wholesale fish buyer or limited fish seller name and purchasing location;

(b) The date of purchase;

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-11-052 (Order 18-92), § 220-352-320, filed 5/10/18, effective 6/10/18.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-352-325 Puget Sound salmon and sturgeon—Additional reporting requirements.

During any Puget Sound fishery opening that is designated as "quick reporting required," per WAC 220-354-090:

(1) An original receiver must report all purchases of salmon and sturgeon made (wholesale buyer) or offered for retail sale (limited fish seller) on the previous calendar day.

(2) The report must include:

(a) The wholesale fish buyer or limited fish seller name and purchasing location;

(b) The date of purchase;

(3) When quick reporting is required, the original receiver must submit the report by 10:00 a.m. on the day after the purchase date unless otherwise specified in a voluntary electronic fish receiving ticket agreement (WAC 220-352-035(3)). Submission of a report is not complete until the report arrives at the designated department location. Reports can be submitted via fax at 360-902-2949; via email at psfishtickets@dfw.wa.gov; or via phone at 1- 866-791-1279. In fisheries under Fraser Panel Control within Fraser Panel Area Waters (area defined under Art. XV, Annex II, Pacific Salmon Treaty 1985), other reporting requirements not listed in this subsection may be necessary under Subpart F of the International Fisheries Regulations, 50 C.F.R. Chapter III Sec. 300.93.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-11-052 (Order 18-92), § 220-352-325, filed 5/10/18, effective 6/10/18.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-352-330 Coastal salmon troll—Additional reporting requirements.

During any coastal troll fishery opening that is designated by rule as "quick reporting required":

(1) An original receiver must report all purchases of salmon made (wholesale buyer) or offered for retail sale (limited fish seller) on the previous calendar day.

(2) The report must include:

(a) The wholesale fish buyer or limited fish seller name and purchasing location;

(b) The date of purchase;

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-11-052 (Order 18-92), § 220-352-330, filed 5/10/18, effective 6/10/18.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-352-335 Puget Sound shrimp—Additional reporting requirements.

Harvesters, pot fishery

(1) License registration: Each fisher or alternate operator is required to report their intended catch area of harvest, target species (spot or nonspot shrimp), and the quantity of pounds that are being targeted prior to the deployment of any shrimp gear. Reports must be submitted via email or text to shrimp.report@dfw.wa.gov or via an electronic reporting system approved by the department.

(2) Quick reports: Daily catch must be reported to the department by 10:00 a.m. the day after the shrimp are harvested. Reports must be submitted via email or text to shrimp.report@dfw.wa.gov or via an electronic reporting system provided by the agency. Daily catch reports must include the following information as it is recorded on the fish receiving ticket:

(a) Fisher name, buyer name, and date of sale;

(b) Quantity of pounds landed per shrimp species;

(d) The entire alphanumeric fish ticket number, including the alphabetic prefix.

(e) A fisher who is the wholesale fish buyer or limited fish seller (the original receiver) may submit a quick report per provisions of this subsection to satisfy the requirements of this subsection.

Original Receivers

(3) Any person originally receiving or purchasing shrimp, other than ghost shrimp, harvested with pot or trawl gear must record on the shellfish receiving ticket the appropriate catch area based on the location of harvest and the boundary definitions specified in WAC 220-320-140.

(4) Quick reports: Any person originally receiving or purchasing shrimp, other than ghost shrimp, taken from Puget Sound by trawl gear or pot gear must report to the department the previous day's purchases by 10:00 a.m. the following morning.

(a) Reports must be sent by text message or email to shrimp.report@dfw.wa.gov, or by an electronic reporting system approved by the department.

(b) Reports must include, for each fish receiving ticket prepared:

(i) The wholesale fish buyer name and number;

(ii) Fisher name;

(iii) Date of sale;

(iv) The entire alphanumeric fish ticket number, including the alphabetic prefix;

(v) The quantity of pounds delivered per shrimp species; and

(vi) The Shrimp Region (WAC 220-320-140) and Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Area (WAC 220-301-050) from which the shrimp was harvested.

(c) Receivers who complete and submit an electronic fish receiving ticket form, which is also received by the department, per the provisions of WAC 220-352-035 are exempted from the requirements of this subsection.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04-055 [77.04.055], 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-08-048, § 220-352-335, filed 3/31/22, effective 5/1/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-11-052 (Order 18-92), § 220-352-335, filed 5/10/18, effective 6/10/18.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-352-340 Puget Sound crab—Additional reporting requirements.

(1) License registration: Puget Sound commercial crab license holders, or their designated alternate operators, must register which Crab Management Region to which gear will be deployed for each license they hold prior to the fishery opening date.

(a) Registrations must be updated when gear moves between areas.

(b) The department must be notified if gear is not going to be deployed for a period of 72 hours or longer.

(c) Registrations must be made by registering via the WDFW Puget Sound commercial crabbing web page or via email or text to crab.report@dfw.wa.gov.

(d) Reports must include the following information:

(i) Vessel operator name;

(ii) Vessel name and WDFW-issued vessel ID number;

(iii) Permit number(s) to be fished;

(iv) Crab Management Region to be fished;

(v) Gear deployment date.

(2) Quick reports: Any person originally receiving or purchasing Dungeness crab taken from Puget Sound by nontreaty fishers must report to the department the previous day's purchases by 10:00 a.m. the following day.

(a) Reports must be sent by email or text message to crab.report@dfw.wa.gov, or by using the Puget Sound commercial crab reporting website.

(b) For crab originally received or purchased by a licensed fish buyer, reports must include, for each fish receiving ticket completed by a licensed fish buyer:

(i) The name and department-issued license number of the wholesale fish buyer or limited fish seller;

(ii) The phone number or email address of the wholesale fish buyer or limited fish seller;

(iii) The date of landing of crab; and

(iv) The quantity of pounds of crab delivered, by Crab Management Region (WAC 220-320-110) or by Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Area (WAC 220-301-040).

(3) Shellfish transportation tickets: If crab are transported from a vessel prior to completing a fish receiving ticket and not delivered to an original receiver by 5:00 p.m. on the day following the day of harvest, the fisher must complete and submit a commercial fish and shellfish transportation ticket per the provisions of WAC 220-352-230 and submit a transported crab quick report to the department.

(a) "Transported" is intended to include crab stored off, but in close proximity to, a vessel with Puget Sound commercial crab license beyond 5:00 p.m. on the day following the day of harvest and prior to delivery to an original receiver.

(b) "Stored" is intended to include crab removed from, and stored in close proximity to, a vessel with a Puget Sound commercial crab license prior to delivery to an original receiver up until 5:00 p.m. the day following the day of harvest.

(c) Each day's harvest that is not delivered to a licensed fish buyer by 5:00 p.m. on the day following the day of harvest must be recorded separately on a commercial fish and shellfish transportation ticket(s).

(4) Stored or transported crab quick reports: Stored or transported crab quick reports must be submitted by the fisher and received by the department by 10:00 a.m. the day following the day crab are offloaded from the vessel. Reports must be made using the department-provided electronic forms on the Puget Sound commercial crab reporting website, or by email or text to crab.report@dfw.wa.gov. Reports must include:

(a) Fisher name;

(b) WDFW-issued vessel ID number;

(d) Date of harvest;

(e) The quantity of pounds of crab retained by Crab Management Region or by Marine Fish-Shellfish Catch Reporting Area;

(f) Shellfish transportation ticket number(s).

(5) Sale of stored or transported crab quick report: Commercial harvesters of crab in Puget Sound must report to the department the delivery of stored or transported crab to an original receiver. Reports are due by 10:00 a.m. the day following the delivery. Reports must be made using the department-provided electronic forms on the Puget Sound commercial crab reporting website, or by email or text to crab.report@dfw.wa.gov. Reports must contain:

(a) Fisher name;

(b) WDFW-issued vessel ID number;

(d) Date of sale;

(e) Dealer name;

(f) Commercial shellfish transportation ticket number(s) associated with the delivered crab; and

(g) Fish receiving ticket number(s) corresponding to landing date of delivery.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 23-22-110 (Order 2023-10), § 220-352-340, filed 10/31/23, effective 12/1/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04-055 [ 77.04.055], 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-08-048, § 220-352-340, filed 3/31/22, effective 5/1/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-11-052 (Order 18-92), § 220-352-340, filed 5/10/18, effective 6/10/18.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-352-345 Sea urchin and sea cucumber—Additional reporting requirements.

(1) Any wholesale dealer acting in the capacity of an original receiver and receiving sea urchins or sea cucumbers from nontreaty fishers must report to the department each day's purchases by 10:00 a.m. the following day.

(a) Reports must be made by phone to 866-207-8223 or by text message or email to seaurchinreport@dfw.wa.gov for sea urchins or seacucumberreport@dfw.wa.gov for sea cucumbers.

(b) Reports must include, for each fish receiving ticket prepared:

(i) The wholesale fish buyer name, fisher name, date of sale, and the name of the port of landings; and

(ii) The fish receiving ticket number, including the first alphanumeric letter.

(c) For red sea urchins and green sea urchins, the report must specify the number of pounds received from each sea urchin district.

(d) For red sea urchins, green sea urchins, and sea cucumbers, the report must specify the number of pounds received from each Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Area.

(e) For sea cucumbers, the report must specify whether the landings were delivered "whole-live" or "split-drained."

(2) Alternate reporting requirements may be specified in an electronic fish receiving ticket agreement (WAC 220-352-035(3)).

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-11-052 (Order 18-92), § 220-352-345, filed 5/10/18, effective 6/10/18.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-352-350 Geoduck—Additional reporting requirements.

(1) A commercial geoduck license holder operating under a valid department of natural resources harvest agreement must be present at all times on each vessel commercially harvesting geoducks or if the vessel has harvested geoducks aboard.

(2) For each day's harvest of geoducks from each tract, the commercial geoduck license holder must completely, legibly and accurately enter the following information on a fish receiving ticket before leaving the department of natural resources geoduck harvest tract. This fish receiving ticket must accompany the harvested geoduck from the department of natural resources harvest tract to the point of delivery.

(a) In the "dealer's use" column, enter the number of cages of geoducks harvested.

(b) Enter the harvest vessel name, its Washington department of fish and wildlife identification number, and the date across the top of the fish receiving ticket directly below the tear strip.

(c) Enter the number of days fished, the appropriate option in the distance from shore column, and the Marine Fish-Shellfish Catch and Management Reporting Area and tract number.

(d) Species code, species description, and physical gear actually used.

(e) Sign the fish receiving ticket as the fisher.

(3) Any person receiving or purchasing geoduck must accurately and legibly complete the fish receiving ticket initiated on the harvest tract immediately upon the actual delivery of geoduck from the harvesting vessel onto the shore. The original receiver must:

(a) Enter the total quantity of geoduck in pounds received from the fisher, the price per pound paid to the fisher, and the total amount paid to the fisher.

(b) Enter the dealer or buyer name and its Washington department of fish and wildlife identification number below the tear strip.

(4) Licensed fishers whom are also the licensed dealer for a fish receiving ticket transaction must complete the fisher portion of the fish receiving ticket as required in subsection (2) of this section and the dealer portion of the fish receiving ticket as required in subsection (3) of this section.

(5) Alternate reporting requirements may be specified in a voluntary electronic fish receiving ticket agreement (WAC 220-352-035(3)).

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-11-052 (Order 18-92), § 220-352-350, filed 5/10/18, effective 6/10/18.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-352-355 Puget Sound scallop—Additional reporting requirements.

(1) Any wholesale dealer acting in the capacity of an original receiver and receiving scallops from nontreaty fishers must report to the department each day's purchases by 10:00 a.m. the following day.

(a) Reports must be made by text message or email to scallopreport@dfw.wa.gov.

(b) Reports must include, for each ticket prepared:

(i) The licensed fish buyer name, fisher name, date of landing, and the name of the port of landings;

(ii) The entire alphanumeric fish ticket number, including the alphabetic prefix;

(iii) The quantity of pounds received from each Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Area; and

(iv) The number of pounds that will be transported to a Washington department of health approved wet storage facility, the location of the approved wet storage facility, and the name of the operator of the wet storage facility.

(2) Alternative reporting requirements may be specified in an electronic fish receiving ticket agreement (WAC 220-352-035).

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04-055 [77.04.055], 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-08-048, § 220-352-355, filed 3/31/22, effective 5/1/22.

Chapter 220-353 Commercial fisheries—General commercial fishery rules.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-353-010 General rules—Commercial fishery.

(1) It is unlawful for any person to possess any food fish or shellfish within the jurisdiction of the state of Washington, except in areas open to commercial fishing or where the possession of salmon or other food fish or shellfish for commercial purposes is permissible under state law or department rule.

(2) It is permissible to fish for, possess, process, and otherwise deal in food fish and fish offal or scrap for any purpose, except it is unlawful to use any of the following listed species for purposes other than human consumption or fishing bait:

| Pacific halibut | (Hippoglossus stenolepis) | | --- | --- | | Pacific herring (except as prescribed in WAC 220-356-110) | (Clupea harengus pallasi) | | | | | Anchovy (except as provided for in WAC 220-358-070, 220-356-020, 220-356-030, 220-356-010) | (Engraulis mordax) | | Salmon | | | Chinook | (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) | | Coho | (Oncorhynchus kisutch) | | Chum | (Oncorhynchus keta) | | Pink | (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha) | | Sockeye | (Oncorhynchus nerka) | | Masu | (Oncorhynchus masu) | | Sardine | (Sardinops sagax) |

(3) Violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.550, Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-353-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 13-03-153 (Order 13-16), § 220-20-118, filed 1/23/13, effective 2/23/13.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-353-020 General gear rules—Commercial fishery.

(1)(a) Commercial shellfish pot, bottom fish pot, set line and set net gear must be marked with a buoy that bears the department approved and registered buoy brand issued to the license in a visible and legible manner. It is unlawful for the owner or operator of any commercial food fish or shellfish gear to leave the gear unattended in state or offshore waters unless the gear is marked. Violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.520 or 77.15.522, depending on the circumstances of the violation.

(b) Exemptions may apply for commercial shellfish pot gear otherwise authorized for use by permit issued by the director.

(2) Violations of the following are punishable under 77.15.520, Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty:

(a) Buoys affixed to unattended commercial food fish or shellfish gear must be visible on the surface of the water except during strong tidal flow, extreme weather conditions, or as authorized by permit issued by the director.

(b) It is unlawful to operate any gill net unless there is a buoy, float, or other marker affixed within 5 feet of each end of the net and visible on the cork line. The buoy, float, or other marker must be labeled legibly and permanently with the name and gill-net license number of the owner of the net.

(d) It is unlawful to allow salmon, sturgeon, or fish unlawful to retain that are entangled in commercial nets to pass through a power block or onto a power reel or drum.

(3) It is unlawful for any person who loses or abandons non-tribal commercial net fishing gear within the waters of the state to fail to:

(a) Contact the department of fish and wildlife within twenty-four hours of the loss, by phone at 855-542-3935, or online at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/derelict/; and

(b) Provide the following required information:

(i) Type of gear;

(ii) General location of the gear;

(iii) Latitude (if known) of the gear;

(iv) Longitude (if known) of the gear;

(v) Estimated water depth where the gear is located;

(vi) Date the gear was lost;

(vii) Time the gear was lost;

(viii) Name of gear's owner;

(ix) Telephone number of the gear's owner; and

(x) Email address (if available) of the gear's owner.

(c) Failing to report lost or abandoned nontribal commercial net gear under this subsection is an infraction under RCW 77.15.160.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 21-24-031 (Order 21-259), § 220-353-020, filed 11/22/21, effective 1/1/22. 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 § 220-353-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 13-03-153 (Order 13-16), § 220-20-119, filed 1/23/13, effective 2/23/13.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-353-030 General provisions—Lawful and unlawful acts—Food fish other than salmon.

(1) It is unlawful to fish for or possess for commercial purposes any round, undressed sturgeon less than 43 inches in fork length or greater than 54 inches in fork length.

(2) It is unlawful to fish for, possess, or retain green sturgeon taken with commercial gear. Any green sturgeon taken with any type of commercial gear incidental to a lawful fishery shall immediately be returned to the water unharmed.

(3) It is unlawful to fish for or possess for commercial purposes or possess aboard a commercial fishing vessel for any purpose any species of halibut (Hippoglossus) unless permitted by the current regulations of the International Pacific Halibut Commission.

(4) It is unlawful to fish for or possess for commercial purposes sturgeon taken from any of the waters of Puget Sound or tributaries. Any sturgeon taken with any type of commercial gear incidental to a lawful fishery shall immediately be returned to the water unharmed.

(5) It is unlawful to fish for food fish for commercial purposes in the waters of Shilshole Bay, inland and inside a line projected in a southwesterly direction from Meadow Point to West Point.

(6) It is unlawful to fish for or possess for commercial purposes any starry flounder less than 14 inches in length taken by any commercial gear, in all Puget Sound Marine Fish-Shellfish Areas.

(7) It is unlawful to harvest herring eggs naturally deposited on marine vegetation or other substrate unless a person has a permit issued by the director.

(8) It is unlawful to fish for or possess carp taken for commercial purposes except as authorized by written permit from the director. However, carp taken incidental to a commercial fishery for other species may be retained for commercial purposes. Failure to comply with the provisions of the carp permit constitutes unlawful use of the carp commercial fishery license and may result in revocation of the carp permit.

(9) It is unlawful to fin sharks in Washington state waters, and it is unlawful to possess shark fins in the field unless the carcass of the shark is retained. However, once a commercially taken shark carcass has been delivered to a wholesale fish buyer, and the sale of the shark has been recorded on a fish receiving ticket, the shark fins need not be retained with the shark carcass.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 17-22-100, § 220-353-030, filed 10/30/17, effective 1/1/18. 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 § 220-353-030, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.04.020. WSR 09-18-070 (Order 09-187), § 220-20-020, filed 8/28/09, effective 9/28/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 07-02-050 (Order 06-301), § 220-20-020, filed 12/27/06, effective 1/27/07
WSR 06-13-024 (Order 06-134), § 220-20-020, filed 6/13/06, effective 7/14/06
WSR 06-07-045 (Order 06-39), § 220-20-020, filed 3/9/06, effective 4/9/06
WSR 02-23-002 (Order 02-278), § 220-20-020, filed 11/6/02, effective 12/7/02
WSR 02-02-049 (Order 01-286), § 220-20-020, filed 12/27/01, effective 1/27/02
WSR 00-17-106 (Order 00-149), § 220-20-020, filed 8/16/00, effective 9/16/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 00-01-103 (Order 99-215), § 220-20-020, filed 12/16/99, effective 1/16/00
WSR 98-15-031 (Order 98-120), § 220-20-020, filed 7/7/98, effective 8/7/98
WSR 97-07-043 (Order 97-51), § 220-20-020, filed 3/14/97, effective 4/14/97
WSR 95-23-020 (Order 95-166), § 220-20-020, filed 11/8/95, effective 12/9/95
WSR 93-14-042 (Order 93-54), § 220-20-020, filed 6/29/93, effective 7/30/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.28.245. WSR 90-07-003 (Order 90-17), § 220-20-020, filed 3/8/90, effective 4/8/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 90-06-045 (Order 90-15), § 220-20-020, filed 3/1/90, effective 4/1/90
WSR 80-09-072 (Order 80-69), § 220-20-020, filed 7/18/80
WSR 79-03-014 (Order 79-11), § 220-20-020, filed 2/15/79
Order 77-147, § 220-20-020, filed 12/16/77
Order 77-14, § 220-20-020, filed 4/15/77
Order 76-148, § 220-20-020, filed 12/2/76
Order 76-26, § 220-20-020, filed 4/20/76
Order 1193-A, § 220-20-020, filed 3/5/75
Order 1193, § 220-20-020, filed 3/4/75
Order 1143, § 220-20-020, filed 8/8/74
Order 1105, § 220-20-020, filed 12/28/73
Order 1057, § 220-20-020, filed 5/22/73
Order 1045, § 220-20-020, filed 3/8/73
Order 988, § 220-20-020, filed 4/28/72
Order 920, § 220-20-020, filed 5/13/71
Order 862, § 220-20-020, filed 4/16/70
Order 817, § 220-20-020, filed 5/29/69
Order 810, § 220-20-020, filed 4/17/69.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-353-040 Gaffing and use of other body-penetrating devices—Commercial.

(1) It is unlawful to club, gaff, snag, snare, dip net, harass, spear, stone, or otherwise molest, injure, kill, destroy, or shoot with a firearm, crossbow, bow and arrow, or compressed air gun, any fish or shellfish or parts of fish or shellfish for commercial purposes, except: It is permissible to use a dip net, gaff, or club in the landing of food fish or shellfish. However, it is unlawful to use a fish pew, pitchfork, or any other instrument that penetrates the body of the fish or shellfish if the fish or shellfish will not be retained or are unlawful to possess.

(2) It is unlawful to possess fish or shellfish or parts of fish or shellfish taken using the unlawful methods described in subsection (1) of this section.

(3) It is unlawful under any circumstance to use a device that penetrates the body of a sturgeon whether the sturgeon is legal to retain or not.

(4) Violation of this section is a gross misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.520 Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty.

(5) It is unlawful to attempt acts that violate this section. Violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.382, Unlawful recreational fishing in the second degree—Penalty.

History

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 § 220-353-040, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 13-03-153 (Order 13-16), § 220-20-126, filed 1/23/13, effective 2/23/13.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-353-050 Possession of food fish and shellfish—Identification—Commercial.

(1) It is unlawful to possess any food fish or shellfish in a condition where the species, length, weight, or sex cannot be determined if a species, species group or category, length, weight, or sex limit is prescribed for that species on a vessel engaging in commercial fishing or that has commercially caught fish aboard, except:

(a) It is permissible to possess fish or shellfish legally taken for commercial purposes, landed, and properly accounted for on a completed fish receiving ticket;

(b) It is permissible to possess, transport through the waters of the state, or land dressed sablefish;

(c) It is permissible to possess, transport through the waters of the Pacific Ocean, or land dressed salmon caught during a legal commercial salmon troll fishery, provided that frozen dressed Chinook salmon are 21 1/2 inches or more in length and frozen dressed coho salmon are 12 inches or more in length, measured from the midpoint of the clavicle arch to the fork of the tail;

(d) It is permissible to possess, transport through the waters of the Pacific Ocean, or land dressed halibut if allowed by International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC) rules and such fish meet any IPHC size requirements so long as halibut is landed with the heads still attached;

(e) It is permissible to possess, transport through the waters of the Pacific Ocean, or land dressed lingcod when taken during a lawful commercial fishery; and

(f) It is permissible to possess, transport through the waters of the Pacific Ocean, or land dressed rockfish if authorized by a permit issued by the director and in accordance with the permit's terms and conditions.

(2) Violation of this section is a gross misdemeanor under RCW 77.15.550, Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty.

(3) "Dressed fish" is defined as provided in WAC 220-350-050.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.12.045, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 23-07-087 (Order 23-43), § 220-353-050, filed 3/15/23, effective 4/15/23. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-353-050, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 13-03-153 (Order 13-16), § 220-20-121, filed 1/23/13, effective 2/23/13.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-353-060 Possession of a net aboard a vessel—Commercial fishery.

(1) It is unlawful in any area to use, operate, or carry aboard a commercial fishing vessel a licensed net or combination of such nets, whether fished singly or separately, in excess of the maximum size or length permissible for a single net in that area, except as otherwise provided by department rule.

(2) Violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.520, Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty.

History

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 § 220-353-060, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 13-03-153 (Order 13-16), § 220-20-122, filed 1/23/13, effective 2/23/13.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-353-070 Placing commercial gear in closed waters—Unlawful.

(1) It is unlawful to place any commercial food fish or shellfish gear in any waters closed to commercial fishing, except reef nets, brush weirs, or gear tested in accordance with WAC 220-353-080 and under department supervision.

(2) It is unlawful to take, fish for, or possess food fish with any type of commercial fishing gear in the waters of Carr Inlet north of north latitude 47°20', from August 15 through November 30, except as provided in chapter 220-354 WAC.

(3) Violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.520 or 77.15.550.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-353-070, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 13-03-153 (Order 13-16), § 220-20-124, filed 1/23/13, effective 2/23/13.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-353-080 Testing commercial fishing gear.

(1) It is unlawful to test commercial fishing gear, except as follows:

(a) Bellingham Bay - East and northerly of a line from Governor's Point to the south tip of Eliza Island to Point Frances, in waters 10 fathoms and deeper.

(b) Boundary Bay - North of a line from Birch Point to Point Roberts, and south of the international boundary, in waters 10 fathoms and deeper during times not under control of the Pacific Salmon Commission.

(c) San Juan Channel - Within a 1-mile radius of Point Caution during times not under control of the Pacific Salmon Commission.

(d) Port Angeles - Inside and westerly of a line projected from the east tip of Ediz Hook through buoy C "1" to the mainland.

(e) Port Gardner - Within a 2-mile radius of the entrance to Everett breakwater, in waters 10 fathoms and deeper.

(f) Central Puget Sound - Between lines from Meadow Point to Point Monroe, and Skiff Point to West Point, in waters 50 fathoms and deeper.

(g) East Pass - Between lines from Point Robinson true east to the mainland, and from Dash Point to Point Piner, in waters 50 fathoms and deeper.

(h) Port Townsend - Westerly of a line from the Coast Guard station in Port Townsend to Walan Point to Kala Point, in waters 10 fathoms and deeper.

(i) All tows or sets are limited to 20 minutes, exclusive of setting and retrieving time.

(j) All testing must only occur between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

(k) Cod ends of trawl nets must be left open, all hooks of set line gear must be unbaited, and no lures or baited hooks may be used with jig or troll gear.

(l) All incidentally caught fish and shellfish must be returned to the waters immediately. It is unlawful to retain fish or shellfish aboard the vessel at any time during a gear test operation.

(2) It is unlawful for any person conducting gear testing operations to fail to notify fish and wildlife enforcement in Olympia. All notification shall occur at least 48 hours in advance and not more than 96 hours (four days) prior to testing activities. The individual shall choose one of the following options to report the gear testing: The individual can call the department at 360-902-2936, choose option 1 and speak to an enforcement program representative, or leave a voice mail message, or email the department at WILDCOMM@dfw.wa.gov.

Whichever option is chosen, the individual must provide their name and the point of contact, phone number for the point of contact, location where the testing will be conducted, date and approximate time of testing, and either their vessel's registration number or name.

(3) Violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.520, 77.15.550, or 77.15.580, depending on the circumstances of the violation.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.04.045. WSR 25-15-130 (Order 24-18), s 220-353-080, filed 7/21/25, effective 8/21/25. 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 § 220-353-080, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 13-03-153 (Order 13-16), § 220-20-123, filed 1/23/13, effective 2/23/13.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-353-090 Unlawful sale of food fish and shellfish.

In order to prevent the sale of food fish or shellfish taken under personal-use fishing regulations, it shall be unlawful to sell, or offer for sale or purchase, or offer to purchase, any food fish or shellfish unless taken with lawful commercial gear, in an area open to commercial fishing for that species, and the fisherman has in his possession at the time of sale a valid commercial fishing license.

History

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 § 220-353-090, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 81-02-053 (Order 81-3), § 220-20-012, filed 1/7/81
WSR 79-11-069 (Order 79-111), § 220-20-012, filed 10/18/79.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-353-100 Unlawful possession and sale of unclassified marine invertebrates.

(1) It is unlawful to deliver krill taken for commercial purposes from state or offshore waters into Washington state, and it is unlawful to possess krill taken for commercial purposes. Violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.240.

(2) It is unlawful to traffic in krill. Violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.260.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-353-100, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 05-01-132 (Order 04-320), § 220-20-013, filed 12/16/04, effective 1/16/05.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-353-110 Sale of commercially caught sturgeon, bottomfish and halibut.

(1) It is unlawful for any person while engaged in commercial fishing for sturgeon, bottomfish or halibut to:

(a) Keep sturgeon smaller or greater than the size limits provided for in WAC 220-353-030, keep more than one sturgeon for personal use, or keep more than the equivalent of one daily limit of sport caught bottomfish for personal use. Any lingcod to be retained for personal use taken east of the mouth of the Sekiu River must be greater than 26 inches in length and may not exceed 40 inches in length. All commercially taken sturgeon, bottomfish, and halibut retained for personal use must be recorded on fish receiving tickets.

(b) Sell any sturgeon, bottomfish, or halibut taken under such license to anyone other than a wholesale fish buyer within or outside the state of Washington may sell to individuals or corporations other than licensed fish dealers.

(c) Remove from the body cavity of the sturgeon any eggs or roe prior to the time the sturgeon is sold to a wholesale fish buyer.

(2) It is unlawful for any wholesale fish buyer to purchase or attempt to purchase sturgeon eggs from sturgeon taken by any person licensed to take sturgeon for commercial purposes under chapter 77.65 RCW if the sturgeon eggs have been removed from the body cavity of the sturgeon prior to the sale of the sturgeon.

(3) It is unlawful to purchase, sell, barter or attempt to purchase, sell, or barter any sturgeon eggs taken from sturgeon caught in the Columbia River below Bonneville Dam.

(4) It is unlawful to remove either the head or tail from a sturgeon prior to the time the sturgeon is sold to a wholesale dealer licensed under RCW 77.65.280 and delivered to a fish processing plant.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 17-22-100, § 220-353-110, filed 10/30/17, effective 1/1/18. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-353-110, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 07-21-128 (Order 07-266), § 220-20-021, filed 10/23/07, effective 11/23/07
WSR 07-04-030, § 220-20-021, filed 1/29/07, effective 3/1/07
WSR 06-05-094 (Order 06-24), § 220-20-021, filed 2/14/06, effective 3/17/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 97-07-043 (Order 97-51), § 220-20-021, filed 3/14/97, effective 4/14/97
WSR 94-12-009 (Order 94-23), § 220-20-021, filed 5/19/94, effective 6/19/94
WSR 85-08-023 (Order 85-24), § 220-20-021, filed 4/1/85
WSR 82-17-040 (Order 82-105), § 220-20-021, filed 8/13/82.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-353-120 Requirement to provide sales documents.

It is unlawful for anyone acting in the capacity of a wholesale fish buyer or limited fish seller to fail to submit for inspection any state of Washington fish receiving tickets or sales documents upon demand of a fish and wildlife officer. Violation of this section is a gross misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.640 (1)(d).

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 17-22-100, § 220-353-120, filed 10/30/17, effective 1/1/18. 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 § 220-353-120, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.04.020. WSR 08-21-019 (Order 08-260), § 220-20-019, filed 10/6/08, effective 11/6/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 82-17-040 (Order 82-105), § 220-20-019, filed 8/13/82.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-353-130 Live fish—Import and transfer.

(1) It is unlawful for any person, group, corporation, association, or government entity to import into, transport, transfer, sell, or possess within the state of Washington live fish and/or the viable sexual products of fish without first obtaining a permit to do so from the director. The only exceptions to the permit requirement are for aquarium fish, game fish, indigenous marine baitfish, indigenous hagfish species and mosquito fish (genus Gambusia). The exception for mosquito fish applies only when used by agencies authorized by chapter 17.28 RCW. The permit must accompany the fish and/or sexual products at all times within the state of Washington and must be presented to department employees on demand.

(2) For any permit issued under subsection (1) of this section, the director may impose conditions as necessary to ensure the protection of food fish populations from infectious, contagious, or communicable diseases and pests.

(3) It is unlawful to violate the terms and conditions imposed on any permit issued under subsection (1) of this section. In addition to penalties provided by law, violation of the permit terms and conditions may result in the suspension and/or revocation of the permit.

(4) A violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.253, 77.15.290, or 77.15.750, depending on the species, value of the species, and the circumstances underlying the violation.

History

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 § 220-353-130, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-011 (Order 14-341), § 220-20-039, filed 12/26/14, effective 1/26/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 13-02-043 (Order 12-290), § 220-20-039, filed 12/21/12, effective 1/21/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 82-17-040 (Order 82-105), § 220-20-039, filed 8/13/82.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-353-140 Salmon angling unlawful from commercial vessels.

It shall be unlawful to take, fish for or possess salmon for personal use by angling from any vessel engaged in any type of commercial fishing or having commercially caught food fish aboard.

History

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 § 220-353-140, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-56-200, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80.

Chapter 220-354 Commercial fisheries—Salmon.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-354-010 Lawful and unlawful acts—Salmon.

(1) It is unlawful to operate in any river, stream or channel any gillnet gear longer than three-fourths the width of the stream; this provision shall supersede all other regulations in conflict with it.

(2) It is unlawful to operate any net for removing snags from state waters without permit from the department.

(3) It is unlawful to take, fish for or possess for commercial purposes chinook salmon less than 28 inches in length or coho salmon less than 16 inches in length, except as follows:

(a) In the Puget Sound, Grays Harbor, Willapa Bay and Columbia River commercial salmon net fisheries, there is no minimum size limit on salmon taken with gillnet gear.

(b) In the Pacific Ocean commercial salmon troll fishery, frozen chinook salmon, dressed heads off, must be 21 1/2 inches minimum, and frozen coho salmon, dressed heads off, must be 12 inches minimum, measured from the midpoint of the clavicle arch to the fork of the tail.

(4) It is unlawful to set, maintain, or operate any reef net gear at any location which places the stern ends of either or both reef net boats of said gear less than a distance of 800 feet in front of or behind the head buoys of any row or reef net gear, within the boundaries of the Lummi Island Reef Net Fisheries Area, as described in RCW 77.50.050.

(5) It is permissible to possess salmon for any purpose that were lawfully obtained from state and federal government fish hatcheries and facilities. Subsections (3) and (12) of WAC 220-305-010 and subsection (3) of WAC 220-354-010 do not apply to salmon possessed under this subsection.

(6) It is unlawful to take or fish for food fish from a commercial salmon trolling vessel with gear other than lawful troll line gear while said vessel is engaged in commercial fishing or has commercially caught fish aboard.

(7) It is unlawful to angle for salmon for personal use from any vessel that is engaged in commercial salmon trolling or has commercially caught salmon aboard.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-354-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.353 (1)(b), (c), and (d), 77.12.047, 77.50.050, and chapters 77.65 and 77.70 RCW. WSR 12-09-046 (Order 12-61), § 220-20-015, filed 4/13/12, effective 5/14/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 02-23-002 (Order 02-278), § 220-20-015, filed 11/6/02, effective 12/7/02
WSR 00-17-106 (Order 00-149), § 220-20-015, filed 8/16/00, effective 9/16/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 98-15-031 (Order 98-120), § 220-20-015, filed 7/7/98, effective 8/7/98
WSR 84-13-078 (Order 84-53), § 220-20-015, filed 6/21/84
WSR 79-10-013 (Order 79-75), § 220-20-015, filed 9/7/79
WSR 78-05-067 (Order 78-20), § 220-20-015, filed 4/27/78
Order 77-66, § 220-20-015, filed 8/5/77
Order 77-14, § 220-20-015, filed 4/15/77
Order 76-24A, § 220-20-015, filed 4/20/76
Order 1251, § 220-20-015, filed 8/18/75
Order 1210, § 220-20-015, filed 5/26/75
Order 1143, § 220-20-015, filed 8/8/74
Order 1116, § 220-20-015, filed 4/30/74
Order 1049, § 220-20-015, filed 4/11/73
Order 984, § 220-20-015, filed 2/17/72
Order 925, § 220-20-015, filed 6/3/71
Order 920, § 220-20-015, filed 5/13/71
Order 810, § 220-20-015, filed 4/17/69.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-354-020 Unlawful acts—Salmon possession and transport.

(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to possess in or transport through the waters of District No. 1 for commercial purposes any chinook salmon taken from said waters, or from the waters of the Pacific Ocean and District No. 2 during the period November 1 through April 30 of the following year and during the period June 16 through June 30, except as provided in WAC 220-354-040.

(2) It shall be unlawful for any person to possess or transport through the waters of District No. 1 for commercial purposes any silver salmon taken from said waters, or from the waters of the Pacific Ocean and District No. 2 from November 1 through June 30 of the year following, except as provided in WAC 220-354-040.

(3) It shall be unlawful for any person engaged in the business of canning, packing, processing, freezing, salting, smoking, kippering, preserving in ice, or otherwise involved in dealing in or curing any food fish or shellfish, or in the wholesale selling of food fish or shellfish for commercial purposes, to have in his possession within the boundaries of the state of Washington any fresh chinook salmon during the period November 1 through April 30, of the following year and during the period June 16 through June 30: Provided, That the provisions of this subsection shall not apply to chinook salmon lawfully taken from the concurrent waters of the Columbia River, or as otherwise provided.

(4) During the period May 1 through June 14, it shall be unlawful to take, fish for or possess salmon with troll gear for commercial purposes except with single, barbless hooks except on bait hooks and artificial salmon plugs. Bait hooks must have a natural bait attached as its primary attraction while fishing. Spoons, wobblers, dodgers and flexible plastic lures must have barbless hooks. For the purpose of this regulation, a single, barbless hook is defined as a hook with one primary point and no secondary points or barbs curving or projected in any opposite direction.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-354-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 78-05-067 (Order 78-20), § 220-24-010, filed 4/27/78
Order 76-24A, § 220-24-010, filed 4/23/76
Order 76-24, § 220-24-010, filed 4/20/76
subsection 3 rescinded by Order 758, § 1, filed 10/16/67
Order 726, filed 4/24/67
Orders 398 and 256, subsection 1, filed 3/1/60
Orders 355 and 256, subsection 2, filed 3/1/60
Order 564, subsection 3, filed 11/28/62
Order 542, filed 2/15/62
Orders 480 and 256, filed 3/1/60
Order 569, subsection 4, filed 4/11/63
Order 525, filed 5/3/61
Orders 403 and 256, filed 3/1/60.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-354-030 Sale and purchase of commercial caught salmon.

(1) It is unlawful for any person licensed to take salmon for commercial purposes as required under chapter 77.65 RCW to:

(a) Possess for personal use more than three salmon per landing and delivery, regardless of species, provided that:

(i) The commercial season is open for the species taken; and

(ii) The fish retained are lawful to possess when taken by the gear type for which the person is licensed to fish; and

(iii) The daily limit and possession limit described in this subsection also apply to crew members of the fishing vessel designated on the commercial fishing license.

(b) Fail to report and document all salmon taken during a commercial fishery on state of Washington fish receiving tickets, including fish retained for personal use.

(c) Sell any salmon taken under such license to anyone other than a wholesale fish buyer located within or outside the state of Washington: Except that a person who is a wholesale fish buyer or limited fish seller under the provisions of RCW 77.65.340 or 77.15.510 may sell his catch to individuals or corporations other than licensed wholesale fish buyers.

(d) Sell, barter or attempt to sell or barter salmon eggs that have been removed from the body cavity of salmon unless all carcasses from which eggs have been removed are sold to the same buyer except this subsection does not apply to troll caught salmon or the eggs from such salmon.

(e) Discard salmon that may be lawfully retained except fishers may discard salmon that are unmarketable due to pinniped predation.

(2) It is unlawful for a wholesale fish buyer to purchase or attempt to purchase salmon eggs without also purchasing all male and female salmon taken by the fisher, including the salmon carcasses from which the eggs were removed.

(3) Violation of subsection (1)(a) of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.550 Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty.

(4) Violation of subsection (1)(b) of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.280 Reporting of fish or wildlife harvest—Rules violation—Penalty.

(5) Violation of subsection (1)(c) of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.620 Engaging in fish dealing activity—Unlicensed—Penalty.

(6) Violation of subsections (1)(d) and (2) of this section are punishable under RCW 77.15.260 Unlawful trafficking in fish, shellfish, or wildlife—Penalty.

(7) Violation of subsection (1)(e) of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.170 Waste of fish and wildlife—Penalty.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-11-022 (Order 18-91), § 220-354-030, filed 5/4/18, effective 6/4/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 17-22-100, § 220-354-030, filed 10/30/17, effective 1/1/18. 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 § 220-354-030, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 03-10-010 (Order 03-79), § 220-20-016, filed 4/25/03, effective 5/26/03
WSR 01-07-015 (Order 01-32), § 220-20-016, filed 3/13/01, effective 4/13/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 99-24-011 (Order 99-202), § 220-20-016, filed 11/19/99, effective 12/20/99
WSR 85-11-020 (Order 85-43), § 220-20-016, filed 5/10/85
WSR 80-01-021 (Order 79-137), § 220-20 -016, filed 12/14/79.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-354-040 Carriers—Transporting packaged salmon.

It shall be lawful for a common or contract carrier to transport during seasons in which the taking, catching, or possession of chinook or silver salmon is unlawful in the state of Washington or in waters over which the state of Washington has jurisdiction, an original package or packages containing either silver or chinook salmon which original package or packages both originate from and are destined for some other state, territory or foreign country: Provided, That for the purpose of this regulation the term "original package" shall mean a package from which fish cannot be extracted without an opening or breaking thereof and which is accompanied by documentary proof that the original point of shipment and the point of destination are another state, territory or foreign country: Provided further, That it shall be unlawful for any such carrier to open or break any such original package while the same is in his possession, except for the purpose of reicing: Provided further, That the waters of the Pacific Ocean shall not be considered a state, territory or foreign country.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-354-040, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 01-13-006 (Order 01-105), § 220-24-020, filed 6/7/01, effective 7/8/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 79-07-046 (Order 79-43), § 220-24-020, filed 6/22/79
WSR 78-05-067 (Order 78-20), § 220-24-020, filed 4/27/78
Order 76-24, § 220-24-020, filed 4/20/76
Order 1221, § 220-24-020, filed 7/1/75
Order 1116, § 220-24-020, filed 4/30/74
Order 726, § 4 (part), filed 4/24/67
Order 677, subsection 1, filed 3/31/66
Orders 398 and 256, filed 3/1/60
Order 677, subsection 2, filed 3/31/66
Orders 357 and 256, filed 3/1/60
Orders 401 and 256, subsection 3, filed 3/1/60.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-354-050 Registration and limited participation salmon net fisheries.

WAC 220-354-050

(1) For the purpose of this section, "registration and limited participation salmon net fishery" refers to any of the following commercial gillnet and purse seine fisheries:

(a) Catch Reporting Area 10 pink (odd-years only).

(b) Catch Reporting Area 7/7A sockeye (every year) and pink (odd-years only).

(2) Authorization of registration and limited participation fisheries.

(a) The director may authorize a registration and limited participation salmon net fishery when a harvestable number of salmon is determined to be available, but unknown participation or full-fleet participation fishing effort presents risk of:

(i) Exceeding the available harvest; or

(ii) Compromising other specific management objectives.

(b) The director may authorize a registration and limited participation salmon net fishery for purposes including, but not limited to:

(i) Experimental or developmental fisheries;

(ii) Fisheries necessary to refine run size data;

(iii) Fisheries necessary to provide biological information; and

(iv) Other specific management objectives have been identified including, but not limited to, the following:

(A) Reducing levels of incidental catch of wild salmon stocks and reducing incidental catch of nontarget salmon species originating from regions other than the fishing area;

(B) There is a reasonable expectation that foregone opportunity will be claimed, and the harvestable surplus cannot be carried forward to the next year of harvest; and

(C) Full-fleet participation, even with time, space, or gear restrictions, may exceed the harvest bounds and conservation goals.

(c) When setting effort and catch limits for registration and limited participation salmon net fisheries, historic catch sharing ratios between license types will be considered.

(d) Agreement to participate in an authorized registration and limited participation salmon net fishery may require a department observer on board a participating vessel, per RCW 77.12.071.

(3) Definitions:

(a) "License holder(s)" include owners of license types identified in RCW 77.65.160, and the primary and alternate operators associated with that license.

(b) "Active license" means a current Puget Sound commercial salmon license that has been renewed and activated for the current year through the department's commercial licensing program, for which the license holder has received an imprint card with the license number, a designated registered vessel ID or name, and a designated primary operator.

(c) "Limited fishery opening" means a registration and limited participation salmon net fishery opening in which catch or effort limits are authorized by the director.

(d) "Priority registration list" means the department's official list of gillnet and purse seine license holders eligible to participate in and receive in-season commercial salmon applications for each registration and limited participation salmon net fishery.

(e) "On-time application" means a preseason commercial salmon application submitted on or before the applicable fishery deadline.

(f) A "late application" means a preseason commercial salmon application submitted after the applicable fishery deadline.

(g) "Processing period" means the five-business day period that begins on the date and time a late preseason commercial salmon application is received by the department, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Washington state holidays as established under RCW 1.16.050.

(h) "Response window" means the period of time specified by the department, which a license holder must submit a primary or secondary in-season commercial salmon application. The response window and applicable management week shall be communicated to the license holder at the time the application is issued.

(4) Preseason commercial salmon application process:

(a) A license holder is required to submit a preseason commercial salmon application to be eligible for any registration and limited participation salmon net fishery. A single preseason commercial salmon application covers all fisheries for that gear type and license number.

(b) Preseason commercial salmon application requirements. License holders are required to submit a preseason commercial salmon application that includes the following:

(i) A selection of one gear type: Gillnet or purse seine.

(ii) A valid Puget Sound commercial salmon license number.

(iii) A valid license holder name (first and last).

(iv) A valid mailing address.

(v) At least one valid email address.

(vi) At least one valid phone number that can receive standard text messages.

(i) Catch Reporting Area 7/7A sockeye (every year) and pink (odd-years only) - Third Monday of July.

(ii) Catch Reporting Area 10 pink (odd-years only) - Third Monday of July.

(iii) Catch Reporting Areas 10/11 and 12/12B/12C fall chum - Second Monday of September.

(5) Registration lists:

(a) Each year, the department shall generate a randomly ordered priority registration list for each individual gillnet and purse seine registration and limited participation salmon net fishery using all preseason commercial salmon applications that were submitted on-time.

(b) For priority registration lists:

(i) On-time applications are randomly ordered by computer program for each applicable fishery.

(ii) Late applications are subject to a processing period and placed at the bottom of the priority registration list in order of receipt.

(c) Registration lists for each individual registration and limited participation salmon net fishery will be posted publicly on the department web page prior to the fishery seasons.

(6) In-season commercial salmon application process:

(a) Primary in-season commercial salmon application: The department shall issue a primary in-season commercial salmon application to each license holder on the applicable registration lists for every management week in which a registration and limited participation salmon net fishery could potentially be open.

(b) Primary in-season commercial salmon application requirements:

(i) The applicant must have submitted a valid preseason commercial salmon application and be listed on the applicable publicly posted registration list.

(ii) The applicant must possess an active license.

(iii) When one or more registration and limited participation salmon net fisheries are planned to open, the primary in-season commercial salmon application shall ask whether the license holder intends to participate in any of the applicable fisheries. The license holder shall indicate their intent to participate, and if more than one fishery is open, shall indicate their ranked fishery preference within the response window.

(iv) If a license holder's application indicates they do not intend to participate or the license holder fails to respond within the response window, the license holder is ineligible for any of the applicable fisheries.

(v) If more than one primary in-season commercial salmon application is received within the response window under the same license number, the department will accept only the most recent application received based on the date and time stamp of receipt.

(i) If no fisheries are limited, then all license holders who completed a primary in-season application are eligible to participate in their first ranked fishery preference.

(ii) If one or more fisheries are designated as a limited fishery opening, then all license holders who completed a primary in-season application are eligible to receive a secondary in-season application.

(d) Determining an in-season participation list from a secondary in-season commercial application:

(i) The department will issue a secondary in-season commercial salmon application when a limited fishery opening is established.

(ii) The department will communicate the expected conditions of the limited fishery opening to all license holders that responded to the primary in-season commercial salmon application with the secondary in-season commercial salmon application.

(iii) A license holder must complete the secondary in-season commercial salmon application within the response window, or indicate they do not intend to participate in any fishery;

(iv) If the license holder's application indicates they do not intend to participate or the license holder fails to respond within the response window, the license holder is ineligible for any of the applicable fisheries.

(v) If more than one secondary in-season commercial salmon application is received within the response window under the same license number, the department will accept only the most recent application received based on the date and time stamp of receipt.

(vi) The department shall cross-reference the license holder's response against their primary in-season fishery preference ranking to determine the applicable registration and limited participation salmon net fishery assignment.

(vii) Selection for a limited fishery opening shall be determined using a two-tier system applied separately for each registration and limited participation salmon net fishery open within the same management week:

(A) Tier 1 consists of all license holders who designated the applicable fishery as their first-ranked preference in the primary in-season commercial salmon application and indicated intent to participate in that fishery in the secondary in-season commercial salmon application. The department shall select license holders from tier 1 in the priority registration list order until the effort limit is reached;

(B) Tier 2 consists of all license holders who designated the applicable fishery as a second-ranked or lower preference in the primary in-season commercial salmon application, indicated intent to participate in that area in the secondary in-season commercial salmon application, and were not selected in tier 1 for any other open fishery in the same management week. If a license holder's first-preference fishery is at capacity and they are not selected in tier 1, the department shall move that license holder to their second preferred fishery for tier 2 consideration.

(C) The department shall select license holders from tier 2 in priority registration list order to fill any remaining capacity after tier 1 selection is complete. A license holder selected in tier 1 for any fishery shall be excluded from tier 2 consideration for all other open fisheries within the same management week.

(e) Priority registration list consequences following the secondary in-season commercial salmon application:

(i) A license holder who submitted an in-season commercial salmon application and was not selected for any limited fishery opening or who indicated no intent to participate in any fishery retains their position on all applicable priority registration lists.

(ii) A license holder selected to participate in a limited fishery opening shall be moved to the bottom of the priority registration list for the fishery for which they were selected only. Their position on priority registration lists for all other fisheries is unaffected.

(iii) License holders who were selected to participate in a limited fishery opening or who fail to respond to an in-season commercial salmon application within the response window shall be moved to the bottom of the priority registration list in the same order they appeared on the prior version of the list for all the applicable fisheries.

(7) Following completion of the in-season application process for each management week, the department shall publish a final in-season participation list of vessel names and associated license numbers that have been selected from the primary or secondary in-season commercial salmon application lists.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 26-13-053 (Order 26-02), s 220-354-050, filed 6/11/26, effective 7/12/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.045 [ 77.04.055], and 77.12.047. WSR 25-13-088 (Order 25-02), s 220-354-050, filed 6/16/25, effective 7/17/25. 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 § 220-354-050, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.04.020. WSR 09-15-054 (Order 09-108), § 220-47-500, filed 7/9/09, effective 8/9/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 92-15-105 (Order 92-47), § 220-47-500, filed 7/20/92, effective 8/20/92
WSR 90-13-025 (Order 90-49), § 220-47-500, filed 6/11/90, effective 7/12/90.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-354-060 Closed areas—Troll line gear.

(1) It shall be unlawful to take fish for or possess salmon, for commercial purposes, with troll line gear within a 3 nautical mile radius of the following river mouths during the times specified

(a) Quillayute River - May 1 to June 15

(b) Hoh River - May 1 to September 15

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-354-060, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17
Order 77-31, § 220-24-030, filed 5/11/77.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-354-070 Closed areas—Grays Harbor and tributaries.

(1) It is unlawful to take, fish for, or possess salmon taken for commercial purposes from those waters at the mouth of Grays Harbor lying westerly of a line projected from the Point Chehalis Light at Westport through the Coast Guard tower to the shore at Point Brown, and easterly of a line projected from the outermost end of the north jetty to the outermost end of the south jetty.

(2) During the period March 1 through July 31, it is unlawful for any person, including treaty Indian fishermen, to take, fish for, or possess food fish taken for any purpose from the waters of the Chehalis River or any tributary of the Chehalis River upstream of the Porter Bridge.

(3) It is unlawful to fish for or possess salmon taken for commercial purposes from the Westport Boat Basin.

History

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 § 220-354-070, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 10-12-061 (Order 09-108), § 220-36-025, filed 5/27/10, effective 6/27/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 86-15-016 (Order 86-55), § 220-36-025, filed 7/10/86
WSR 83-10-015 (Order 83-30), § 220-36-025, filed 4/26/83
WSR 78-07-067 (Order 78-45), § 220-36-025, filed 6/30/78
Order 77-14, § 220-36-025, filed 4/15/77
Order 1133, § 220-36-025, filed 7/19/74.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-354-080 Puget Sound salmon—Closed areas.

WAC 220-354-080

It is unlawful at any time, unless otherwise provided, to take, fish for, or possess salmon taken for commercial purposes with any type of gear from the following portions of Puget Sound Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Areas, except that closures listed in this section do not apply to reef net fishing areas listed in RCW 77.50.050:

Areas 4B, 5, 6, 6B, and 6C - The Strait of Juan de Fuca Preserve as defined in WAC 220-354-330.

Area 6D - Waters within 1,500 feet (1/4 nautical mile) of the Dungeness River mouth (48°09'16"N, 123°07'48"W, east to waters within 1,000 feet of Meadowbrook Creek mouth (48°09'07"N, 123°07'19"W).

Area 7 -

(1) The San Juan Island Preserve as defined in WAC 220-354-320.

(2) Those waters within 1,500 feet (1/4 nautical mile) of shore on Orcas Island from Deer Point (48°36'5.1"N, 122°47'59.7"W) northeasterly to Lawrence Point (48°39'38.1"N, 122°44'31"W), thence west to a point intercepting a line projected from the northernmost point of Jones Island (48°37'17"N, 123°02'11.4"W), thence 90 degrees true to Orcas Island.

(3) Those waters within 1,500 feet (1/4 nautical mile) of the shore of Cypress Island from Cypress Head (48°34'03.1"N, 122°40'05.5"W) to the northernmost point of Cypress Island (48°36'31.5"N, 122°42'42.2"W).

(4) Those waters easterly of a line projected from Iceberg Point (48°25'20.2"N, 122°53'41.1"W) to Iceberg Island (48°25'20.2"N, 122°53'41.1"W), to the easternmost point of Charles Island (48°26'25.8"N, 122°54'18.5"W), then true north from the northernmost point of Charles Island (48°26'41.1"N, 122°54'34.3"W) to the shore of Lopez Island (48°26'47.1"N, 122°54'34.2"W).

(5) Those waters northerly of a line projected from the southernmost point of land at Aleck Bay (48°25'25.6"N, 122°51'08.2"W) to the westernmost point of Colville Island (48°24'56"N, 122°49'31.9"W), thence from the easternmost point of Colville Island (48°24'53.5"N, 122°49'10.7"W) to Point Colville (48°25'17.1"N, 122°48'50.7"W).

(6) Those waters easterly of a line projected from Biz Point on Fidalgo Island (48°26'33.1"N, 122°40'42.3"W) to the Williamson Rocks Lighted Buoy 4 (Light List No. 19335 FlR4s4M"4"RED, 48°26'51"N, 122°42'27.8"W), thence to the Dennis Shoal Buoy 6 (Light List No. 19345 Red Nun, 48°27'27"W, 122°42'57"N), thence to Burrows Island Light (Light List No. 19350 FlW6s57ft7MHorn(Bl(2)30s, 48°27'27.6"N, 122°42'59.3"W) on the westernmost point of Burrows Island, thence to the southwestern-most point of Fidalgo Head (48°29'31.2"N, 122°42'10.6"W), and including those waters within 1,500 feet (1/4 nautical mile) of the western shore of Allan Island, those waters within 1,500 feet (1/4 nautical mile) of the western shore of Burrows Island, and those waters within 1,500 feet (1/4 nautical mile) of the shore of Fidalgo Island from the southwestern-most point of Fidalgo Head (48°29'31.2"N, 122°42'10.6"W) northerly to Shannon Point (48°30'32.8"N, 122°41'02.5"W).

(7) Additional Fraser sockeye and pink seasonal closure: Those waters within 1,500 feet (1/4 nautical mile) of the shore of Fidalgo Island from the Initiative 77 marker (48°25'14.2"N, 122°40'04.5"W) northerly to Biz Point (48°26'33.1"N, 122°40'42.3"W).

(8) Those waters within 1,500 feet (1/4 nautical mile) of the eastern shore of Lopez Island from Point Colville (48°25'17.1"N, 122°48'50.7"W) northerly to Lopez Pass (48°28'42.1"N, 122°49'10.7"W), and those waters within 1,500 feet (1/4 nautical mile) of the eastern shore of Decatur Island from the southernmost point of land (48°28'52"N, 122°49'5"W) northerly to Fauntleroy Point (48°31'28.4"N, 122°47'18.8"W), and including those waters within 1,500 feet (1/4 nautical mile) of the shore of James Island.

Area 7A - The Drayton Harbor Preserve as defined in WAC 220-354-310.

Area 7B -

(1) That portion south and east of a line from William Point on Samish Island (48°34'55.2"N, 122°33'38.2"W) to Saddlebag Island (48°32'7.2"W, 122°33'32.6"N) to Casperson Point on Guemes Island to landfall on March Point (48°29'58.4"N, 122°33'55.9"W), and that portion northerly of the railroad trestle in Chuckanut Bay.

(2) That portion of Bellingham Bay and Portage Bay adjacent to Lummi Indian Reservation is closed north and west of a line from the intersection of Marine Drive and Hoff Road (48°46'59"N, 122°34'25"W) projected 180 degrees true for 1.80 nautical miles (nm) to a point at 48°45'11"N, 122°34'25"W, then 250 degrees true for 0.92 nm to a point at 48°44'50"N, 122°35'42"W, then 270 degrees true for 0.95 nm to 48°44'50"N, 122°37'08"W, then 228 degrees true for 0.65 nm to 48°44'24"N, 122°37'52"W, then 200 degrees true for 0.69 nm to 48°43'45"N, 122°38'12"W, then 90 degrees true for 0.64 nm to a point just northeast of Portage Island (48°43'45"N, 122°37'14"W), then 155 degrees true for 0.97 nm to a point just east of Portage Island (48°42'52"N, 122°36'37"W), then 247 degrees true for 240 feet to landfall on Portage Island (48°42'51.1"N, 122°36'40.3"W).

Area 7C - That portion southeasterly of a line projected from the mouth of Oyster Creek (48°36'51.6"N, 122°26'27.8"W) 237 degrees true to the fishing boundary marker on Samish Island (48°34'33.1"N, 122°31'49.3"W).

Area 8 -

(1) That portion of Skagit Bay easterly of a line projected from Brown Point on Camano Island (48°16'12.6"N, 122°27'52.8"W) to a white monument on the easterly point of Ika Island (48°21'40.1"N, 122°29'52.8"W), thence across the Skagit River to the terminus of the jetty with McGlinn Island (48°22'18.3"N, 122°30'18.3"W).

(2) Those waters within 1,500 feet (1/4 nautical mile) of the western shore of Camano Island south of a line projected true west from Rocky Point (48°15'1.3"N, 122°31'47.2"W).

Area 8A -

(1) Those waters easterly of a line projected from Mission Beach (48°03'19.3"N, 122°17'23.1"W) to Gedney Island Light 1 (Light List No. 18480 FlG25s15ft4M"1," 48°00'15.5"N, 122°17'49.7"W), excluding the waters of Area 8D, thence through the Snohomish River Light 5 (Light List No. 18535 FlG4s16ft5M, 47°59'16.3"N, 122°13'47.4"W) and across the mouth of the Snohomish River to landfall on the eastern shore (47°59'13.3"N, 122°13'35"W), and those waters northerly of a line from Camano Head (48°3'23.2"N, 122°21'24.6"W) to the northern boundary of Area 8D, except when open for pink fisheries.

(2) Additional coho seasonal closure prior to October 3: Those waters southerly of a line projected from the Washington state ferry Clinton terminal (47°58'28.8"N, 122°21'5.2"W) to landfall on the eastern shore (47°56'57"N, 122°18'15.7"W).

Area 8D - Those waters easterly of a line projected from the northerly most point of Mission Beach (48°03'19.3"N, 122°17'23.1"W) to Hermosa Point (48°03'42.7"N, 122°17'36.4"W).

Area 9 - Those waters lying inside and westerly of a line projected from the Point No Point Light (Light List No. 16550 Fl(3)W10s27ft14M, 47°54'43.9"N, 122°31'36.3"W) to the traffic separation lane Lighted Buoy SE (Light List No. 16540 FlY2.5s5MY"SE," (47°55'26.8"N, 122°29'30.7"W), thence to landfall at (47°55'04.2"N, 122°32'46"W) on Norwegian Point.

Area 9A -

(1) Those waters north of a true east-west line at 47°51'06.6"N.

(2) Those waters south of a line drawn between (47°49'11.7"N, 122°34'46.6"W and 47°49'09.6"N, 122°34'21.4"W) and those waters east of a line drawn between (47°49'32.4"N, 122°34'03.2"W and 47°49'15.2"N, 122°33'55.6"W).

Area 10 -

(1) Those waters easterly of a line projected from Meadow Point (47°41'35.9"N, 122°24'21.6"W) to West Point (47°39'43.6"N, 122°26'08.5"W).

(2) Those waters of Port Madison westerly of a line projected from Point Jefferson (47°44'51.7"N, 122°28'25.6"W) to the northernmost portion of Point Monroe (47°42'32"N, 122°30'43.5"W).

(3) Additional pink seasonal closure: The area east inside of the line projected from West Point (47°39'43.6"N, 122°26'8.5"W) and extending west to the traffic separation lane Lighted Buoy SG (Light List No. 16815 FlY2.5s5MY"SG," 47°39'41.6"N, 122°27'52.6"W), thence 20 degrees true until reaching latitude 47°44'30.0"N, thence extending directly east to the shoreline (47°44'30"N, 122°22'40.5"W) - Closed in August and September of odd years.

(4) Additional purse seine pink seasonal closure: The area within 1,000 feet of the eastern shore in Area 10 is closed to purse seines north of latitude 47°44'30.0"N - Closed in August and September of odd years.

(5) Additional chum seasonal closure: Those waters of Elliott Bay east of a line from Alki Point (Light List No. 16915 Fl5s39ft16M, 47°34'34.5"N, 122°25'14"W) to the Fourmile Rock Light 1 (Light List No. 16810 FlG6s15ft6M"1," 47°38'20.4"N, 122°24'48.7"W).

(6) Those waters of Rich Passage, easterly of a line projected from Orchard Point (47°33'55"N, 122°31'56"W) to Beans Point (47°34'29"N, 122°31'20"W) on Bainbridge Island, and westerly of a line projected from Restoration Point (47°35'01"N, 122°28'46"W) to landfall at Colchester (47°32'41"N, 122°32'22.6"W) true west from the northwest point of Blake Island.

Area 10E - Those waters of Liberty Bay north of a line projected true east from 47°41'56.4"N, 122°36'53.5"W to 47°41'56.4"N, 122°36'17.4"W, those waters of Dyes Inlet north of the Manette Bridge, and those waters of Sinclair Inlet southwest of a line projected true east from the Washington state ferry Bremerton terminal (47°33'43.9"N, 122°37'31.1"W) to landfall at Port Orchard (47°33'43.9"N, 122°35'31.1"W).

Area 11 -

(1) The waters of Gig Harbor, northerly of a line projected true west from the Gig Harbor Light (Light List No. 17221 FlR4s13ft3MPriv., 47°19'35.7"N, 122°34'29.2"W). The waters of Commencement Bay, south of a line from Browns Point (47°18'20.3"N, 122°26'39.4"W) to the northernmost point of land on Point Defiance (47°19'07.7"N, 122°32'23.9"W).

(2) Additional chum seasonal closure: Those waters south of a line projected from the Gig Harbor Light (Light List No. 17221 FlR4s13ft3MPriv., 47°19'35.7"N, 122°34'29.2"W) to the Washington state ferry Tahlequah terminal (47°19'58.3"N, 122°30'25.5"W), south of a line projected from Neill Point (47°19'53"N, 122°29'33"W) to Piner Point (47°20'37"N, 122°27'17"W), west of a line projected from Piner Point (47°20'37"N, 122°27'17"W) to Dash Point (47°19'10"N, 122°25'47"W), and north of Area 11/11A line.

Areas 12, 12B, and 12C - Those waters within 1,000 feet of the eastern shore.

Area 12 - Those waters inside and easterly of a line projected from Lone Rock (47°39'46"N, 122°46'11"W) to Hood Canal Light 13 (Light List No. 17855 FlG2.5s20ft4M"13," 47°39'45.5"N, 122°47'14.4"W) off Big Beef Creek, thence southerly to the outermost northern headland of Little Beef Creek (47°39'24.4"N, 122°47'23.4"W).

Area 12 - Additional chum seasonal closures: Those waters of Area 12 south and west of a line projected 94 degrees true from south Hazel Point (47°41'29.1"N, 122°46'22.6"W) to the Hood Canal Light 11 on the opposite shore (Light List No. 17845 FLG4s15ft5M"11," 47°41'24.6"N, 122°44'50.4"W), bounded on the west by the Area 12/12B boundary line.

Area 12A -

(1) Those waters north of a line projected due east from Broad Spit (47°48'37.8"N, 122°48'59.3"W) to landfall on the Toandos Peninsula (47°48'37.8"N, 122°47'42.5"W).

(2) Those waters within 1,000 feet of the mouth of the Quilcene River.

Area 12B -

(1) Those waters within 1,500 feet (1/4 nautical mile) of the mouths of the Dosewallips, Duckabush, and Hamma Hamma rivers and Anderson Creek.

(2) Additional Chinook seasonal closure: Those waters north and east of a line projected from Tekiu Point (47°35'6.6"N, 122°57'52.8"W) to Triton Head (47°36'10.9"N, 122°59'0.5"W).

Area 12C -

(1) Those waters within 2,000 feet of the western shore between the dock at Glen Ayr R.V. Park (47°25'14.1"W, 23°7'50.7"N) and the Port of Hoodsport marina dock (47°24'12.6"N, 123°08'29.5"W). This area is also referred to as the Hoodsport Hatchery Zone.

(2) Those waters south of a line projected 107 degrees true from the Cushman Powerhouse (47°22'11.2"N, 123°09'35.9"W) to the Union boat launch (47°21'27.5"N, 123°06'1.9"W).

(3) Those waters within 1,500 feet (1/4 nautical mile) of the mouth of the Dewatto River.

Area 13A - Those waters of Burley Lagoon north of State Route 302; those waters within 1,000 feet of the outer oyster stakes off Minter Creek Bay from 47°21'47.5"N, 122°41'10.1"W to 47°21'09.8"N, 122°41'57.7"W, including all waters of Minter Creek Bay; those waters westerly of a line drawn due north from Thompson Spit (47°19'58.6"N, 122°43'42.7"W) at the mouth of Glen Cove; and those waters within 1/4-mile of Green Point.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 26-13-053 (Order 26-02), s 220-354-080, filed 6/11/26, effective 7/12/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.045 [ 77.04.055], and 77.12.047. WSR 25-13-088 (Order 25-02), s 220-354-080, filed 6/16/25, effective 7/17/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.045 [ 77.12.045], and 77.12.047. WSR 24-13-053 (Order 24-02), § 220-354-080, filed 6/13/24, effective 7/14/24
WSR 23-13-071 (Order 23-74), § 220-354-080, filed 6/14/23, effective 7/15/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.045 [ 77.04.055], and 77.12.047. WSR 22-14-052 (Order 22-115), § 220-354-080, filed 6/29/22, effective 7/30/22
WSR 21-14-068 (Order 21-94), § 220-354-080, filed 7/2/21, effective 8/2/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 20-14-050 (Order 20-98), § 220-354-080, filed 6/25/20, effective 7/26/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.130, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 19-15-051 (Order 19-140), § 220-354-080, filed 7/12/19, effective 8/12/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 18-18-078 (Order 18-221), § 220-354-080, filed 9/4/18, effective 10/5/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.130, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 17-17-100 (Order 17-205), amended and recodified as § 220-354-080, filed 8/18/17, effective 9/18/17
WSR 16-18-067, § 220-47-307, filed 9/2/16, effective 10/3/16
WSR 15-17-034 (Order 15-254), § 220-47-307, filed 8/11/15, effective 9/11/15
WSR 14-14-011 (Order 14-144), § 220-47-307, filed 6/19/14, effective 7/20/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 13-15-148 (Order 13-144), § 220-47-307, filed 7/23/13, effective 8/23/13
WSR 12-15-034 (Order 12-131), § 220-47-307, filed 7/12/12, effective 8/12/12
WSR 11-16-016 (Order 11-165), § 220-47-307, filed 7/22/11, effective 8/22/11
WSR 10-14-129 (Order 10-137), § 220-47-307, filed 7/7/10, effective 8/7/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.04.020. WSR 09-15-054 (Order 09-108), § 220-47-307, filed 7/9/09, effective 8/9/09
WSR 08-15-031 (Order 08-167), § 220-47-307, filed 7/8/08, effective 8/8/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 04-16-125 (Order 04-202), § 220-47-307, filed 8/4/04, effective 9/4/04
WSR 03-18-005 (Order 03-210), § 220-47-307, filed 8/20/03, effective 9/20/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 99-24-011 (Order 99-202), § 220-47-307, filed 11/19/99, effective 12/20/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 77.12.040. WSR 98-15-081 (Order 98-122), § 220-47-307, filed 7/15/98, effective 8/15/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 97-16-030 (Order 97-124), § 220-47-307, filed 7/29/97, effective 8/29/97
WSR 96-15-101 (Order 96-81), § 220-47-307, filed 7/22/96, effective 8/22/96
WSR 95-13-056 (Order 95-75), § 220-47-307, filed 6/16/95, effective 7/17/95
WSR 94-15-001 (Order 94-62), § 220-47-307, filed 7/6/94, effective 8/6/94
WSR 92-15-105 (Order 92-47), § 220-47-307, filed 7/20/92, effective 8/20/92
WSR 91-18-024 (Order 91-72), § 220-47-307, filed 8/27/91, effective 9/27/91
WSR 90-13-025 (Order 90-49), § 220-47-307, filed 6/11/90, effective 7/12/90
WSR 88-14-133 (Order 88-48), § 220-47-307, filed 7/6/88
WSR 85-13-032 (Order 85-60), § 220-47-307, filed 6/12/85
WSR 84-13-078 (Order 84-53), § 220-47-307, filed 6/21/84
WSR 83-14-020 (Order 83-57), § 220-47-307, filed 6/28/83
WSR 82-15-040 (Order 82-83), § 220-47-307, filed 7/15/82
WSR 81-18-017 (Order 81-101), § 220-47-307, filed 8/25/81
WSR 80-10-058 (Order 80-83), § 220-47-307, filed 8/6/80.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-354-090 Puget Sound salmon—Quick reporting.

All Puget Sound salmon fisheries are designated as "quick reporting required" fisheries, and commercial purchasers and receivers must comply with the provisions of WAC 220-352-325.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-11-052 (Order 18-92), § 220-354-090, filed 5/10/18, effective 6/10/18. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-354-090, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-01-056 (Order 13-301), § 220-47-001, filed 12/12/13, effective 1/12/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.04.020. WSR 07-20-006, § 220-47-001, filed 9/20/07, effective 10/21/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 05-17-002 (Order 05-166), § 220-47-001, filed 8/3/05, effective 9/3/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 78-05-018 (Order 78-16), § 220-47-001, filed 4/13/78
Order 77-14A, § 202-47-001 (codified as WAC 220-47-001), filed 4/21/77
Order 77-14, § 220-47-001, filed 4/15/77.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-354-100 Puget Sound salmon—Lawful gear—Purse seine.

(1) Lawful purse seine salmon nets in Puget Sound must not exceed 1,800 feet in length along the cork line while wet, and purse seine and lead combined must not exceed 2,200 feet. Neither type can contain meshes of a size less than 3-1/2 inches. Meshes of the seine and lead cannot be lashed together to form one continuous piece of webbed gear. A person may have, as part of the purse seine, a bunt not more than 10 fathoms long. However, the mesh size must not be less than 3-1/2 inches.

(2) It is unlawful to take or fish for salmon in Puget Sound with purse seine gear that contains mesh webbing constructed of a twine-size smaller than 210/30d nylon, 12-thread cotton, or the equivalent diameter in any other material.

(3) It is unlawful for any purse seine vessel to carry an extra lead or portion thereof unless stowed below decks during the fishing operation. It is also unlawful to carry an extra lead or portion thereof aboard the skiff of the purse seine vessel.

(4) Purse seine mesh size is defined as the distance between the inside of one knot to the outside of the opposite vertical knot of one mesh. Minimum mesh size is met if a wedge of legal size can be passed without undue force through the mesh while the mesh is wet.

(5) A purse seine is not considered to be fishing once both ends of the seine are attached to the primary vessel.

(6) It is unlawful to take or fish for salmon with purse seine gear in Puget Sound unless at least four sections, each measuring no less than 12 inches in length along the cork line in the bunt, and within 75 fathoms of the bunt, have no corks or floats attached. These four sections must be spaced such that one section is along the cork line in the bunt, within 5 fathoms of the seine net, and the other three sections are spaced at least 20 fathoms apart along the cork line within 75 fathoms of the bunt.

(7) When brailing is required, it is unlawful to take or fish for salmon with purse seine gear unless the purse seine vessel has aboard and uses operable recovery boxes as described in this subsection.

(a) Dimensions and capacities of required recovery boxes:

(i) Recovery boxes must have two chambers per box if one box is used, or one chamber per box if two boxes are used.

(ii) Each recovery box chamber must have an inside length measurement of 48 inches, an inside width measurement of 10 inches, and an inside height measurement of 16 inches.

(iii) Each chamber of the recovery box must have an inlet hole measuring between 3/4 inch and 1 inch in diameter. The inlet hole must be centered horizontally across the door or wall of the chamber, and the bottom of the hole must be located 1-3/4 inches above the floor of the chamber.

(iv) Each chamber of the recovery box must include a water outlet hole on the opposite wall from the inlet hole, and the outlet hole must be at least 1-1/2 inches in diameter, with the bottom of the outlet hole located 12 inches above the floor of the chamber.

(v) Flow of water through each chamber of the recovery boxes must be not less than 16 gallons per minute, nor more than 20 gallons per minute.

(b) Each box and chamber must be operating during any time that the net is in the water.

(c) The vessel operator must demonstrate to department employees, upon request, that the pumping system is delivering the proper volume of fresh seawater into each chamber.

(d) All salmon that will not be retained must be released immediately with care and with the least possible injury to the fish, or placed into the operating recovery box.

(e) Any fish that is bleeding or lethargic must be placed in the recovery box prior to being released.

(f) All fish placed in the recovery boxes must be released within the same catch area as the area of capture, and the release must occur prior to landing or docking.

(8) It is unlawful to fish for salmon with purse seine gear in Puget Sound Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Areas 7 and 7A unless the vessel operator has attended a "Fish Friendly" best fishing practices workshop and is in immediate possession of a department-issued certification card.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-354-100, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.04.020. WSR 08-15-031 (Order 08-167), § 220-47-301, filed 7/8/08, effective 8/8/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 04-16-125 (Order 04-202), § 220-47-301, filed 8/4/04, effective 9/4/04
WSR 03-05-076 (Order 03-34), § 220-47-301, filed 2/18/03, effective 3/21/03
WSR 01-07-015 (Order 01-32), § 220-47-301, filed 3/13/01, effective 4/13/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 97-16-030 (Order 97-124), § 220-47-301, filed 7/29/97, effective 8/29/97
WSR 87-15-059 (Order 87-72), § 220-47-301, filed 7/14/87
WSR 86-13-038 (Order 86-46), § 220-47-301, filed 6/12/86
Order 988, § 220-47-301, filed 4/28/72.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-354-110 Puget Sound salmon—Special purse seine mesh size.

It shall be unlawful to take, fish for or possess salmon taken with purse seine gear in any Puget Sound Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Area exclusive of sockeye and pink salmon management unless said purse seine gear is constructed so that the first 100 meshes below the corkline that are within 75 fathoms of the bunt, excluding the bunt, are of a size not less than 5 inches stretch measure.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-354-110, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 97-16-030 (Order 97-124), § 220-47-319, filed 7/29/97, effective 8/29/97
WSR 92-15-105 (Order 92-47), § 220-47-319, filed 7/20/92, effective 8/20/92
WSR 91-18-024 (Order 91-72), § 220-47-319, filed 8/27/91, effective 9/27/91
WSR 90-13-025 (Order 90-49), § 220-47-319, filed 6/11/90, effective 7/12/90
WSR 85-13-032 (Order 85-60), § 220-47-319, filed 6/12/85
WSR 84-13-078 (Order 84-53), § 220-47-319, filed 6/21/84
WSR 80-10-058 (Order 80-83), § 220-47-319, filed 8/6/80
Order 77-14, § 220-47-319, filed 4/15/77
Order 1066, § 220-47-319, filed 7/19/73
Order 988, § 220-47-319, filed 4/28/72.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-354-120 Puget Sound salmon—Purse seine—Open periods and release requirements.

WAC 220-354-120

(1) It is unlawful to take, fish for, or possess salmon taken with purse seine gear for commercial purposes from Puget Sound, except in the following designated Puget Sound Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Areas and during the periods provided for in each respective Management and Catch Reporting Area:

| AREA | TIME | | DATE | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 7, 7A: | 7AM - 6PM | - | 10/11, 10/12, 10/14, 10/15, 10/18, 10/19, 10/20, 10/21, 10/22, 10/23, 10/24, 10/25, 10/26, 10/27, 10/28, 10/29, 10/30, 10/31, 11/1, 11/2, 11/3, 11/4, 11/5, 11/6, 11/7 | | 7B: | 6AM - 8PM | - | 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 8/27, 9/2 | | | 7AM - 7PM | - | 9/7, 9/9, 9/11 | | 7B: | 7AM - 7PM | - | 9/14, 9/16, 9/18 | | | 7AM - 6PM | - | 9/20 - 10/24 | | | 7AM - 6PM | - | 10/26 - 10/30 | | | 7AM - 5PM | - | 11/2 - 11/6 | | | 7AM - 5PM | - | 11/9 - 11/13 | | | 7AM - 5PM | - | 11/16 - 11/20 | | | 7AM - 5PM | - | 11/23 - 11/27 | | | 7AM - 5PM | - | 11/30 - 12/4 | | 7C: | 6AM - 8PM | - | 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 8/27, 9/2 | | | 7AM - 7PM | - | 9/7, 9/9, 9/11 | | 8: | Closed | | | | 8A: | Closed | | | | 8D: | Closed | | | | 10: | 6AM - 8PM | - | | | 10, 11: | 7AM - 6PM | - | 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/2, 11/4 | | | 7AM - 5PM | - | | | | | | Additional October dates (determined per agreement with tribal co-managers in-season if harvestable surplus of salmon increase). | | 12, 12B: | 7AM - 6PM | - | 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/2, 11/4 | | | 7AM - 5PM | - | 11/11, 11/18 | | 12C: | Pending In-Season Management | | |

(2) Purse seine seasonal restrictions - It is unlawful to fail to follow seasonal restrictions when fishing with purse seine gear in the following areas:

(a) Areas 7, 7A - Participation requires compliance with WAC 220-354-050 regarding registration and limited participation salmon net fisheries. Observers may be required for participating purse seine vessels. This may also include requiring observers aboard tender vessels during offloads. It is unlawful to fail to brail when fishing with purse seine gear. Any time brailing is required, purse seine fishers must also use a recovery box in compliance with WAC 220-354-100 (7)(a) through (f).

(b) Areas 7B, 7C - The Whatcom Creek Zone, that portion of Area 7B defined in WAC 220-354-080 may close per in-season management needs.

(c) Area 10 - Area 10 pink directed purse seine fisheries, adjusted hours are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Participation requires compliance with WAC 220-354-050 regarding registration and limited participation salmon net fisheries. Observers are required for all participating purse seine vessels. This may also include requiring observers aboard tender vessels during offloads. The use of a recovery box is required. Purse seines must brail. It is unlawful to fail to brail or use a brailing bunt when fishing with purse seine gear. Any time brailing is required, purse seine fishers must also use a recovery box in compliance with WAC 220-354-100 (7)(a) through (f). Closed in August and September of odd years.

(d) Areas 10, 11 - Areas 10 and 11 chum fisheries participation requires compliance with WAC 220-354-050 regarding registration and limited participation salmon net fisheries. Observers may be required for participating purse seine vessels. This may also include requiring observers aboard tender vessels during offloads.

(e) Areas 12, 12B - Areas 12 and 12B chum fisheries participation requires compliance with WAC 220-354-050 regarding registration and limited participation salmon net fisheries. Observers may be required for participating purse seine vessels. This may also include requiring observers aboard tender vessels during offloads.

(f) Area 12C - Area 12C purse seine fishing is contingent upon the results of the agreed-to ISU and agreement with comanagers. Participation requires compliance with WAC 220-354-050 regarding registration and limited participation salmon net fisheries. Observers may be required for participating purse seine vessels. This may also include requiring observers aboard tender vessels during offloads.

(3) It is unlawful to retain the following salmon species taken with purse seine gear within the following areas during the following periods:

(a) Chinook salmon:

(i) Areas 7, 7A, 8, 8A, 8D, 10, 11, 12, 12B, and 12C - At all times.

(ii) Area 7B - After October 20.

(b) Coho salmon:

(i) Areas 7, 7A, 10, 11, 12, 12B, and 12C - At all times.

(ii) Area 7B - Prior to September 1.

(i) Areas 7, 7A, 7B, and 7C - Prior to October 1.

(ii) Area 8A - At all times.

(d) Sockeye salmon:

(i) Areas 7B, 7C, 8, 8A, 8D, 10, 11, 12, 12B, and 12C - At all times.

(ii) Areas 7 and 7A retention may be allowed if authorized under the Fraser River Panel.

(e) All other saltwater and freshwater areas - Closed.

(4) Fishers must take department observers, if requested by department staff, when participating in these openings under RCW 77.12.071.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 26-13-053 (Order 26-02), s 220-354-120, filed 6/11/26, effective 7/12/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.045 [ 77.04.055], and 77.12.047. WSR 25-13-088 (Order 25-02), s 220-354-120, filed 6/16/25, effective 7/17/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.045 [ 77.12.045], and 77.12.047. WSR 24-13-053 (Order 24-02), § 220-354-120, filed 6/13/24, effective 7/14/24
WSR 23-13-071 (Order 23-74), § 220-354-120, filed 6/14/23, effective 7/15/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.045 [ 77.04.055], and 77.12.047. WSR 22-14-052 (Order 22-115), § 220-354-120, filed 6/29/22, effective 7/30/22
WSR 21-14-068 (Order 21-94), § 220-354-120, filed 7/2/21, effective 8/2/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 20-14-050 (Order 20-98), § 220-354-120, filed 6/25/20, effective 7/26/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.130, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 19-15-051 (Order 19-140), § 220-354-120, filed 7/12/19, effective 8/12/19
WSR 18-14-013 (Order 18-131), § 220-354-120, filed 6/22/18, effective 7/23/18
WSR 17-17-100 (Order 17-205), amended and recodified as § 220-354-120, filed 8/18/17, effective 9/18/17
WSR 16-18-067, § 220-47-311, filed 9/2/16, effective 10/3/16
WSR 15-17-034 (Order 15-254), § 220-47-311, filed 8/11/15, effective 9/11/15
WSR 14-14-011 (Order 14-144), § 220-47-311, filed 6/19/14, effective 7/20/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 13-15-148 (Order 13-144), § 220-47-311, filed 7/23/13, effective 8/23/13
WSR 12-15-034 (Order 12-131), § 220-47-311, filed 7/12/12, effective 8/12/12
WSR 11-16-016 (Order 11-165), § 220-47-311, filed 7/22/11, effective 8/22/11
WSR 10-14-129 (Order 10-137), § 220-47-311, filed 7/7/10, effective 8/7/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.04.020. WSR 09-15-054 (Order 09-108), § 220-47-311, filed 7/9/09, effective 8/9/09
WSR 08-15-031 (Order 08-167), § 220-47-311, filed 7/8/08, effective 8/8/08
WSR 07-20-006, § 220-47-311, filed 9/20/07, effective 10/21/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-16-045 (Order 06-173), § 220-47-311, filed 7/26/06, effective 8/26/06
WSR 05-17-002 (Order 05-166), § 220-47-311, filed 8/3/05, effective 9/3/05
WSR 04-16-125 (Order 04-202), § 220-47-311, filed 8/4/04, effective 9/4/04
WSR 03-18-005 (Order 03-210), § 220-47-311, filed 8/20/03, effective 9/20/03
WSR 02-16-004 (Order 02-167), § 220-47-311, filed 7/25/02, effective 8/25/02
WSR 01-13-056 (Order 01-106), § 220-47-311, filed 6/15/01, effective 7/16/01
WSR 00-18-023 (Order 00-172), § 220-47-311, filed 8/28/00, effective 9/28/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 99-24-011 (Order 99-202), § 220-47-311, filed 11/19/99, effective 12/20/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 77.12.040. WSR 98-15-081 (Order 98-122), § 220-47-311, filed 7/15/98, effective 8/15/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 97-16-030 (Order 97-124), § 220-47-311, filed 7/29/97, effective 8/29/97
WSR 96-15-101 (Order 96-81), § 220-47-311, filed 7/22/96, effective 8/22/96
WSR 95-13-056 (Order 95-75), § 220-47-311, filed 6/16/95, effective 7/17/95
WSR 94-15-001 (Order 94-62), § 220-47-311, filed 7/6/94, effective 8/6/94
WSR 93-14-041 (Order 93-55), § 220-47-311, filed 6/29/93, effective 7/30/93
WSR 92-15-105 (Order 92-47), § 220-47-311, filed 7/20/92, effective 8/20/92
WSR 91-18-024 (Order 91-72), § 220-47-311, filed 8/27/91, effective 9/27/91
WSR 90-13-025 (Order 90-49), § 220-47-311, filed 6/11/90, effective 7/12/90
WSR 89-13-004 (Order 89-44), § 220-47-311, filed 6/8/89
WSR 88-14-133 (Order 88-48), § 220-47-311, filed 7/6/88
WSR 87-15-059 (Order 87-72), § 220-47-311, filed 7/14/87
WSR 86-13-038 (Order 86-46), § 220-47-311, filed 6/12/86
WSR 85-13-032 (Order 85-60), § 220-47-311, filed 6/12/85
WSR 84-13-078 (Order 84-53), § 220-47-311, filed 6/21/84
WSR 83-14-020 (Order 83-57), § 220-47-311, filed 6/28/83
WSR 82-15-040 (Order 82-83), § 220-47-311, filed 7/15/82
WSR 81-18-017 (Order 81-101), § 220-47-311, filed 8/25/81
WSR 80-10-058 (Order 80-83), § 220-47-311, filed 8/6/80
WSR 78-05-018 (Order 78-16), § 220-47-311, filed 4/13/78
Order 77-66, § 220-47-311, filed 8/5/77
Order 77-14, § 220-47-311, filed 4/15/77
Order 76-41, § 220-47-311, filed 6/4/76
Order 1251, § 220-47-311, filed 8/18/75
Order 1210, § 220-47-311, filed 5/26/75
Order 1143, § 220-47-311, filed 8/8/74
Order 1125, § 220-47-311, filed 6/6/74
Order 1066, § 220-47-311, filed 7/19/73
Order 1057, § 220-47-311, filed 5/22/73
Order 988, § 220-47-311, filed 4/28/72.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-354-130 Purse seine—Release of incidentally caught fish.

(1) It is unlawful for any purse seine vessel operator landing salmon to do so directly into the hold. All salmon must be landed onto the deck or sorting tray or table of the harvesting vessel with the hold hatch cover(s) closed until all salmon that cannot be retained are released; and additionally:

(2) In Areas 7 and 7A, and prior to the Fraser Panel relinquishing management control in Areas 7B and 7C, it is unlawful for any purse seine vessel operator to bring salmon aboard a vessel unless all salmon captured in the seine net are removed from the seine net using a brailer or dip net meeting the specifications in this section prior to the seine net being removed from the water, unless otherwise provided for in this section.

(3) The brailer must be constructed in the following manner and with the following specifications:

(a) A bag of web hung on a rigid hoop attached to a handle;

(b) The bag must be opened by releasing a line running through rings attached to the bottom of the bag; and

(c) The web must be of soft knotless construction, and the mesh size cannot exceed 57 mm (2.25 inches) measured along two contiguous sides of a single mesh.

(4) Hand-held dip nets must be constructed of a shallow bag of soft, knotless web attached to a handle.

(5) Fish may be brought on board without using a brailer or dip net as specified in this section if the number of fish in the net is small enough that the crew can hand-pull the bunt onto the vessel without the use of hydraulic or mechanical assistance.

(6) In order for fishers to participate in openings where brailing is required, fishers must use a recovery box and operate the box in compliance with the provisions of WAC 220-354-100 (7)(a) through (f). It is unlawful to fail to do so.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-354-130, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.04.020. WSR 09-15-054 (Order 09-108), § 220-47-325, filed 7/9/09, effective 8/9/09
WSR 08-15-031 (Order 08-167), § 220-47-325, filed 7/8/08, effective 8/8/08
WSR 07-20-006, § 220-47-325, filed 9/20/07, effective 10/21/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-16-045 (Order 06-173), § 220-47-325, filed 7/26/06, effective 8/26/06
WSR 05-17-002 (Order 05-166), § 220-47-325, filed 8/3/05, effective 9/3/05
WSR 04-16-125 (Order 04-202), § 220-47-325, filed 8/4/04, effective 9/4/04
WSR 03-18-005 (Order 03-210), § 220-47-325, filed 8/20/03, effective 9/20/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 99-24-011 (99-202), § 220-47-325, filed 11/19/99, effective 12/20/99
WSR 97-16-030 (Order 97-124), § 220-47-325, filed 7/29/97, effective 8/29/97.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-354-140 Puget Sound salmon—Lawful gear—Gillnet.

WAC 220-354-140

(1) It is unlawful to use drift gillnet salmon gear in Puget Sound that exceeds 1,800 feet in length or contains meshes of a size less than 5 inches. It is unlawful to fail to attend to drift gillnets at all times.

(2) It is unlawful to use skiff gillnet salmon nets in Puget Sound that exceed 600 feet in length, 90 meshes in depth, or that contain meshes of a size less than 5 inches, except in Area 9A, where skiff gillnets are further restricted by not being more than 60 meshes deep. It is unlawful to retrieve skiff gillnets by any means except by hand (no hydraulics may be used). It is unlawful to fail to attend to skiff gillnets at all times.

(3) Vessels engaged in gillnet fishing between sunset and sunrise must display an all-round (32-point) white light at the end of the net most distant from the vessel. This light must be visible from a minimum distance of two nautical miles and positioned at least three feet above the surface of the water. If the vessel is not physically attached to either end of the net, such lights must be affixed and displayed at both ends of the net.

(4) It is unlawful to operate a drift gillnet, unless two red size A-3 buoys are securely affixed, within five feet of each end of the net, clearly marking the visible ends of the cork line. One of the two buoys shall be visibly, legibly, and permanently marked with the name and gillnet license number of the fisher. The cork line portion of the net shall be marked every 300 feet of the net with size A-1 buoys.

(5) It is unlawful to set drift gillnets and skiff gillnets in a circle or to set them in other than a straight line. Drift gillnets and skiff gillnets shall be operated in a straight line, except from sunrise to sunset if the requirements below are met, operators may set with a "J" shaped hook at the end of their net:

(a) Drift gillnets operators may set the net with a "J" shaped hook so long as the ends of the net does not extend past the nearest A-1 buoy attached to the cork line 300 feet from the end of the net.

(b) Skiff gillnet operators may set with a "J" shaped hook at the end of their net if a red A-1 buoy is attached to the net cork line 100 feet from the ends of the net and the end of the net does not extend back past the nearest A-1 buoy along the cork line.

(6) It is unlawful to take or fish for salmon with gillnet gear in Areas 7 or 7A sockeye or pink salmon fisheries unless said gillnet gear is constructed so that the first 20 meshes below the cork line are composed of five-inch mesh, white opaque, minimum 210/30d (#12) diameter, nylon twine.

(7) It is unlawful to take or fish for salmon with gillnet gear when recovery box(es) are required in areas defined under WAC 220-354-160 unless the gillnet vessel has aboard and uses said operable recovery box(es) as described in this subsection.

(a) Dimensions and capacities of required recovery boxes:

(i) Recovery boxes must have two chambers, if one box, or one chamber in each box, if two boxes.

(ii) Each recovery box chamber must have an inside length measurement of 48 inches, an inside width measurement of 10 inches, and an inside height measurement of 16 inches.

(v) Flow of water through each chamber of the recovery boxes must be not less than 16 gallons per minute, nor more than 20 gallons per minute.

(b) Each box and chamber must be operating during any time that the net is being retrieved or picked.

(c) The vessel operator must demonstrate to department employees, upon request, that the pumping system is delivering the proper volume of fresh seawater into each chamber.

(d) All salmon not to be retained must be released immediately with care and with the least possible injury to the fish, or placed into the operating recovery box.

(e) Any fish that is bleeding or lethargic must be placed in the recovery box prior to being released.

(f) All fish placed in the recovery boxes must be released within the same catch area as the area of capture, and the release must occur prior to landing or docking.

(8) It is unlawful to fish for salmon with gillnet gear in Areas 7 and 7A unless the vessel operator has attended a "Fish Friendly" best fishing practices workshop and is in possession of a department-issued certification card.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 26-13-053 (Order 26-02), s 220-354-140, filed 6/11/26, effective 7/12/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.045 [ 77.04.055], and 77.12.047. WSR 25-13-088 (Order 25-02), s 220-354-140, filed 6/16/25, effective 7/17/25. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-354-140, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 10-14-129 (Order 10-137), § 220-47-302, filed 7/7/10, effective 8/7/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.04.020. WSR 09-15-054 (Order 09-108), § 220-47-302, filed 7/9/09, effective 8/9/09
WSR 07-20-006, § 220-47-302, filed 9/20/07, effective 10/21/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-16-045 (Order 06-173), § 220-47-302, filed 7/26/06, effective 8/26/06
WSR 05-17-002 (Order 05-166), § 220-47-302, filed 8/3/05, effective 9/3/05
WSR 04-16-125 (Order 04-202), § 220-47-302, filed 8/4/04, effective 9/4/04
WSR 03-18-005 (Order 03-210), § 220-47-302, filed 8/20/03, effective 9/20/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 99-24-011 (99-202), § 220-47-302, filed 11/19/99, effective 12/20/99
WSR 97-16-030 (Order 97-124), § 220-47-302, filed 7/29/97, effective 8/29/97
WSR 93-14-041 (Order 93-55), § 220-47-302, filed 6/29/93, effective 7/30/93
WSR 92-15-105 (Order 92-47), § 220-47-302, filed 7/20/92, effective 8/20/92
Order 988, § 220-47-302, filed 4/28/72.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-354-150 Puget Sound salmon—Gillnet—Daily hours.

It is unlawful to take or fish during the Fraser sockeye and pink salmon species seasons in Areas 7 or 7A with gillnet gear from 12:00 midnight to 1.5 hours after sunrise.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-354-150, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 99-24-011 (Order 99-202), § 220-47-410, filed 11/19/99, effective 12/20/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 77.12.040. WSR 98-15-081 (Order 98-122), § 220-47-410, filed 7/15/98, effective 8/15/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 97-16-030 (Order 97-124), § 220-47-410, filed 7/29/97, effective 8/29/97.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-354-160 Puget Sound salmon—Gillnet—Open periods and release requirements.

WAC 220-354-160

(1) It is unlawful to take, fish for, or possess salmon taken with gillnet gear for commercial purposes from Puget Sound, except in the following designated Puget Sound Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Areas during the periods provided for in each respective fishing area:

| AREA | TIME | | | DATE(S) | MINIMUM MESH | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 6D: | 7AM | - | 7PM | 9/21, 9/22, 9/23, 9/24, 9/25, 9/28, 9/29, 9/30, 10/1, 10/2, 10/5, 10/6, 10/7, 10/8, 10/9, 10/12, 10/13, 10/14, 10/15, 10/16, 10/19, 10/20, 10/21, 10/22, 10/23, 10/26, 10/27, 10/28, 10/29, 10/30, 11/2, 11/3, 11/4, 11/5, 11/6 | 5" | | 7, 7A: | 7AM | - | Midnight | 10/11, 10/12, 10/14, 10/15, 10/18, 10/19, 10/20, 10/21, 10/22, 10/23, 10/24, 10/25, 10/26, 10/27, 10/28, 10/29, 10/30, 10/31, 11/1, 11/2, 11/3, 11/4, 11/5, 11/6, 11/7 | 6 1/4" | | 7B: | 7PM | - | 10AM | 8/9, 8/10, 8/11, 8/16, 8/17, 8/18, 8/19, 8/23, 8/24, 8/25, 8/26 | 7" | | | 7AM 8/30 | - | 7AM 9/4 | | 5" | | | 7AM 9/6 | - | 7AM 9/11 | | 5" | | | 7AM 9/13 | - | 7AM 9/18 | | 5" | | | 7AM 9/20 | - | Midnight 10/24 | | 5" | | | 7AM 10/26 | - | 4PM 10/30 | | 6 1/4" | | | 7AM 11/2 | - | 4PM 11/6 | | 6 1/4" | | | 7AM 11/9 | - | 4PM 11/13 | | 6 1/4" | | | 7AM 11/16 | - | 4PM 11/20 | | 6 1/4" | | | 7AM 11/23 | - | 4PM 11/27 | | 6 1/4" | | | 7AM 11/30 | - | 4PM 12/4 | | 6 1/4" | | 7C: | 7PM | - | 10AM | 8/9, 8/10, 8/11, 8/16, 8/17, 8/18, 8/19, 8/23, 8/24, 8/25, 8/26 | 7" | | | 7AM 8/30 | - | 7AM 9/4 | | 7" | | | 7AM 9/6 | - | 7AM 9/11 | | 7" | | 8: | 5AM | - | 11PM | Closed | 5" | | 8A: | 6PM | - | 8AM | Closed | 5" | | | 6PM | - | 8AM | Closed | 5" | | 8D: | 6PM | - | 8AM | NIGHTLY 9/13, 9/17, 9/20, 9/24, 9/27, 10/1, 10/4, 10/8 | 5" | | | 6PM 9/14 | - | 8AM 9/17 | | 5" | | | 6PM 9/21 | - | 8AM 9/24 | | 5" | | | 6PM 9/28 | - | 8AM 10/1 | | 5" | | | 6PM 10/5 | - | 8AM 10/8 | | | | | 5PM | - | 9AM | 10/11, 10/15, 10/18, 10/22 | 5" | | | 5PM 10/12 | - | 9AM 10/15 | | 5" | | | 5PM 10/19 | - | 9AM 10/22 | | 5" | | | 5PM | - | 9AM | Closed | 5" | | | 4PM | - | 8AM | Closed | 5" | | | 4PM | - | 8AM | Closed | 5" | | | 6AM | - | 6PM | Closed | 6 1/4" | | | 7AM | - | 6PM | Closed | 6 1/4" | | 9A: | 7AM 8/9 | - | 7PM 10/31 | | 5" | | 10, 11: | 5PM | - | 9AM | 10/12, 10/15, 10/18, 10/22, 10/25, 10/29 | 6 1/4" | | | 4PM | - | 8AM | 11/1, 11/5 | | | 12A: | 7AM | - | 7PM | Closed | 5" | | 12, 12B: | 7AM | - | 8PM | 10/13, 10/15, 10/20, 10/22, 10/27, 10/29 | 6 1/4" | | | 6AM | - | 6PM | 11/1, 11/5, 11/10, 11/12, 11/16, 11/19 | 6 1/4" | | 12C: | 6AM | - | 6PM | Closed | 6 1/4" | | All other saltwater and freshwater areas - Closed. | | | | | | | | Within an area or areas, a mesh size restriction remains in effect from the first date indicated until a mesh size change is shown, and the new mesh size restriction remains in effect until changed. | | | | |

(2) Gillnet seasonal restrictions - It is unlawful to fail to follow seasonal restrictions when fishing with gillnet gear in the following areas:

(a) Area 6D - In Area 6D, it is unlawful to use other than 5-inch minimum mesh in the skiff gillnet fishery. It is unlawful to retain Chinook taken in Area 6D at any time, or any chum salmon taken in Area 6D prior to October 15 per Table 3.34 of the SCSCI Base Conservation Regime. In Area 6D, any Chinook or chum salmon required to be released must be removed from the net by cutting the meshes ensnaring the fish. Area 6D is skiff gillnet only, definition WAC 220-350-170 and lawful gear description WAC 220-354-140.

(b) Areas 7, 7A - Participation requires compliance with WAC 220-354-050 regarding registration and limited participation salmon net fisheries. This may also include requiring observers aboard tender vessels during offloads.

(i) Coho and Chinook salmon retention is prohibited between October 10 and October 17.

(ii) It is unlawful to fish a net with a soak time in excess of 45 minutes. Net soak time is defined as the time elapsed from when the first of the gillnet web enters the water, until the gillnet is fully retrieved from the water.

(iii) A recovery box in compliance with WAC 220-354-140 (5)(a) through (f) is required to be used when coho and Chinook retention is prohibited.

(c) Areas 7B, 7C - It is unlawful to fish for Chinook salmon with drift gillnets using a mesh size of less than 7 inches. In Area 7C the minimum mesh size is 7 inch.

(d) Area 9A - It is unlawful to retain chum salmon taken in Area 9A prior to October 1, and it is unlawful to retain Chinook salmon at any time. Any salmon required to be released must be removed from the net by cutting the meshes ensnaring the fish. Area 9A is skiff gillnet only, definition WAC 220-350-170 and lawful gear description WAC 220-354-140.

(e) Area 10 - In Area 10 pink directed gillnet fisheries adjusted hours are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Participation requires compliance with WAC 220-354-050 regarding registration and limited participation salmon net fisheries. This may also include requiring observers aboard tender vessels during offloads. Occurs in August and September of odd years.

(i) Retention of Chinook, coho, and chum is prohibited.

(ii) A recovery box in compliance with WAC 220-354-140 (5)(a) through (f) is required to be used when coho and Chinook retention is prohibited.

(iii) It is unlawful to fish a net with a soak time in excess of 90 minutes. Net soak time is defined as the time elapsed from when the first of the gillnet web enters the water, until the gillnet is fully retrieved from the water.

(f) Areas 10, 11 - Areas 10 and 11 chum fisheries, participation requires compliance with WAC 220-354-050 regarding registration and limited participation salmon net fisheries. This may also include requiring observers aboard tender vessels during offloads.

(g) Area 12A - In Area 12A, it is unlawful to use other than 5-inch minimum mesh in the skiff gillnet fishery. It is unlawful to retain Chinook or chum salmon taken in Area 12A at any time, and any salmon required to be released must be removed from the net by cutting the meshes ensnaring the fish. Area 12A is skiff gillnet only, definition WAC 220-350-170 and lawful gear description WAC 220-354-140.

(h) Areas 12, 12B, 12C - Areas 12, 12B and 12C chum fisheries, participation requires compliance with WAC 220-354-050 regarding registration and limited participation salmon net fisheries. This may also include requiring observers aboard tender vessels during offloads. Area 12C gillnet fishing is contingent upon the results of the agreed-to ISU and agreement with comanagers.

(3) It is unlawful to retain the following salmon species taken with gill net gear within the following areas during the following periods:

(a) Chinook salmon:

(i) Areas 6D, 9A, 12A - At all times.

(ii) Areas 7, 7A - October 10 to October 17.

(b) Coho salmon:

(i) Areas 7, 7A - October 10 to October 17.

(ii) Areas 12, 12B, and 12C: Release requirement pending preseason management.

(i) Area 6D - Prior to October 15.

(ii) Areas 7B, 7C, and 7D - Prior to October 1.

(iii) Area 9A - Prior to October 1.

(iv) Area 12A - At all times.

(d) Sockeye salmon:

(i) Areas 7B, 7C, 8, 8A, 8D, 9A, 10, 11, 12, 12B, and 12C - At all times.

(ii) Areas 7 and 7A retention may be allowed if authorized under the Fraser River Panel.

(4) Minimum mesh size restrictions - It is unlawful to target the following salmon species with gillnet gear having a minimum mesh size other than:

(a) Chinook: 7 inch minimum.

(b) Coho: 5 inch minimum.

(d) Chum: 6 and 1/4 inch minimum.

(e) Sockeye: 5 inch minimum to 5 and 1/2 inch maximum.

(5) All other saltwater and freshwater areas - Closed.

(6) Fishers must take department observers, if requested by department staff, when participating in these openings.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 26-13-053 (Order 26-02), s 220-354-160, filed 6/11/26, effective 7/12/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.045 [ 77.04.055], and 77.12.047. WSR 25-13-088 (Order 25-02), s 220-354-160, filed 6/16/25, effective 7/17/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.045 [ 77.12.045], and 77.12.047. WSR 24-13-053 (Order 24-02), § 220-354-160, filed 6/13/24, effective 7/14/24
WSR 23-13-071 (Order 23-74), § 220-354-160, filed 6/14/23, effective 7/15/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.045 [ 77.04.055], and 77.12.047. WSR 22-14-052 (Order 22-115), § 220-354-160, filed 6/29/22, effective 7/30/22
WSR 21-14-068 (Order 21-94), § 220-354-160, filed 7/2/21, effective 8/2/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 20-14-050 (Order 20-98), § 220-354-160, filed 6/25/20, effective 7/26/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.130, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 19-15-051 (Order 19-140), § 220-354-160, filed 7/12/19, effective 8/12/19
WSR 18-14-013 (Order 18-131), § 220-354-160, filed 6/22/18, effective 7/23/18
WSR 17-17-100 (Order 17-205), amended and recodified as § 220-354-160, filed 8/18/17, effective 9/18/17
WSR 16-18-067, § 220-47-411, filed 9/2/16, effective 10/3/16
WSR 15-17-034 (Order 15-254), § 220-47-411, filed 8/11/15, effective 9/11/15
WSR 14-14-011 (Order 14-144), § 220-47-411, filed 6/19/14, effective 7/20/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 13-15-148 (Order 13-144), § 220-47-411, filed 7/23/13, effective 8/23/13
WSR 12-15-034 (Order 12-131), § 220-47-411, filed 7/12/12, effective 8/12/12
WSR 11-16-016 (Order 11-165), § 220-47-411, filed 7/22/11, effective 8/22/11
WSR 10-14-129 (Order 10-137), § 220-47-411, filed 7/7/10, effective 8/7/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.04.020. WSR 09-15-054 (Order 09-108), § 220-47-411, filed 7/9/09, effective 8/9/09
WSR 08-15-031 (Order 08-167), § 220-47-411, filed 7/8/08, effective 8/8/08
WSR 07-20-006, § 220-47-411, filed 9/20/07, effective 10/21/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-16-045 (Order 06-173), § 220-47-411, filed 7/26/06, effective 8/26/06
WSR 05-17-002 (Order 05-166), § 220-47-411, filed 8/3/05, effective 9/3/05
WSR 04-16-125 (Order 04-202), § 220-47-411, filed 8/4/04, effective 9/4/04
WSR 03-16-101 (Order 03-179), § 220-47-411, filed 8/6/03, effective 9/6/03
WSR 02-16-004 (Order 02-167), § 220-47-411, filed 7/25/02, effective 8/25/02
WSR 01-13-056 (Order 01-106), § 220-47-411, filed 6/15/01, effective 7/16/01
WSR 00-18-023 (Order 00-172), § 220-47-411, filed 8/28/00, effective 9/28/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 99-24-011 (Order 99-202), § 220-47-411, filed 11/19/99, effective 12/20/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 77.12.040. WSR 98-15-081 (Order 98-122), § 220-47-411, filed 7/15/98, effective 8/15/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 97-16-030 (Order 97-124), § 220-47-411, filed 7/29/97, effective 8/29/97
WSR 96-15-101 (Order 96-81), § 220-47-411, filed 7/22/96, effective 8/22/96
WSR 95-13-056 (Order 95-75), § 220-47-411, filed 6/16/95, effective 7/17/95
WSR 94-15-001 (Order 94-62), § 220-47-411, filed 7/6/94, effective 8/6/94
WSR 93-14-041 (Order 93-55), § 220-47-411, filed 6/29/93, effective 7/30/93
WSR 92-15-105 (Order 92-47), § 220-47-411, filed 7/20/92, effective 8/20/92
WSR 91-18-024 (Order 91-72), § 220-47-411, filed 8/27/91, effective 9/27/91
WSR 90-13-025 (Order 90-49), § 220-47-411, filed 6/11/90, effective 7/12/90
WSR 89-13-004 (Order 89-44), § 220-47-411, filed 6/8/89
WSR 88-14-133 (Order 88-48), § 220-47-411, filed 7/6/88
WSR 87-15-059 (Order 87-72), § 220-47-411, filed 7/14/87
WSR 86-13-038 (Order 86-46), § 220-47-411, filed 6/12/86
WSR 85-13-032 (Order 85-60), § 220-47-411, filed 6/12/85
WSR 84-13-078 (Order 84-53), § 220-47-411, filed 6/21/84
WSR 83-14-020 (Order 83-57), § 220-47-411, filed 6/28/83
WSR 82-15-040 (Order 82-83), § 220-47-411, filed 7/15/82
WSR 81-18-017 (Order 81-101), § 220-47-411, filed 8/25/81
WSR 80-10-058 (Order 80-83), § 220-47-411, filed 8/6/80
WSR 78-05-018 (Order 78-16), § 220-47-411, filed 4/13/78
Order 77-66, § 220-47-411, filed 8/5/77
Order 77-14, § 220-47-411, filed 4/15/77
Order 76-41, § 220-47-411, filed 6/4/76
Order 1251, § 220-47-411, filed 8/18/75
Order 1210, § 220-47-411, filed 5/26/75
Order 1143, § 220-47-411, filed 8/8/74
Order 1125, § 220-47-411, filed 6/6/74
Order 1066, § 220-47-411, filed 7/19/73
Order 1057, § 220-47-411, filed 5/22/73
Order 988, § 220-47-411, filed 4/28/72.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-354-170 Puget Sound salmon—Lawful gear—Reef nets.

WAC 220-354-170

(1) Lawful reef net salmon nets in Puget Sound must not exceed 300 meshes on any side nor contain meshes of a size less than 3-1/2 inches nor utilize more than two leads. Each of the leads must not exceed 200 feet in length, measured from the bows of the reef net boats to the nearest end of the head buoys. The use of any false, detached, or auxiliary lead is unlawful.

(2) It is unlawful to retain coho or Chinook salmon without submitting a daily electronic logbook through the department-designated reporting system as defined in WAC 220-354-180 (3)(a) through (c).

(3) It is unlawful to fish for salmon with reef net gear in Puget Sound Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Area 7 unless the vessel operator has attended a "Fish Friendly" best fishing practices workshop and is in immediate possession of a department-issued certification card.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 26-13-053 (Order 26-02), s 220-354-170, filed 6/11/26, effective 7/12/26. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-354-170, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.04.020. WSR 08-15-031 (Order 08-167), § 220-47-303, filed 7/8/08, effective 8/8/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 04-16-125 (Order 04-202), § 220-47-303, filed 8/4/04, effective 9/4/04
Order 988, § 220-47-303, filed 4/28/72.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-354-180 Puget Sound salmon—Reef net open periods and release requirements.

WAC 220-354-180

(1) It is unlawful to take, fish for, or possess salmon taken with reef net gear for commercial purposes in Puget Sound, except in the following designated Puget Sound Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Areas, during the periods provided for in each respective area:

| AREA | TIME | DATE(S) | | --- | --- | --- | | 7 | 5AM - 9PM Daily | 9/20 - 11/7 |

(2) It is unlawful to retain the following salmon species taken with reef net gear within the following areas during the following periods:

(a) Chinook salmon - Area 7:

(i) Unmarked Chinook at all times.

(ii) Marked Chinook after September 30.

(iii) Marked Chinook retention may not exceed 300 fish through September 30.

(b) Coho salmon - Area 7:

(i) Unmarked coho after September 30.

(ii) Marked and unmarked coho retention will be managed to preseason agreed to quotas.

(d) Sockeye salmon: Area 7: At all times. Sockeye retention may be allowed if authorized under the Fraser River Panel.

(e) All other saltwater and freshwater areas - Closed.

(3) It is unlawful to retain coho or marked Chinook salmon without submitting a daily electronic logbook through the department-designated reporting system with the following requirements:

(a) Submission is required by 10:00 a.m. the day following each fishing activity.

(b) All Chinook and coho salmon must be accounted for in the daily electronic logbook by retention status and marked status, including:

(i) Chinook salmon:

(A) Marked Chinook retained.

(B) Marked Chinook released.

(ii) Coho Salmon:

(A) Marked coho retained.

(B) Marked coho released.

(D) Unmarked coho released.

(i) Marked Chinook and coho are defined as those with a clipped adipose fin and a healed scar at the site of the clipped fin.

(ii) Unmarked Chinook and coho are defined as having an intact adipose fin.

(d) These logbook requirements apply only in the time periods described in subsection (2)(a) and (b) of this section.

(e) The electronic reporting link will be posted on the department's website prior to each open period.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 26-13-053 (Order 26-02), s 220-354-180, filed 6/11/26, effective 7/12/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.045 [ 77.04.055], and 77.12.047. WSR 25-13-088 (Order 25-02), s 220-354-180, filed 6/16/25, effective 7/17/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.045 [ 77.12.045], and 77.12.047. WSR 24-13-053 (Order 24-02), § 220-354-180, filed 6/13/24, effective 7/14/24
WSR 23-13-071 (Order 23-74), § 220-354-180, filed 6/14/23, effective 7/15/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.045 [ 77.04.055], and 77.12.047. WSR 22-14-052 (Order 22-115), § 220-354-180, filed 6/29/22, effective 7/30/22
WSR 21-14-068 (Order 21-94), § 220-354-180, filed 7/2/21, effective 8/2/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 20-14-050 (Order 20-98), § 220-354-180, filed 6/25/20, effective 7/26/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.130, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 19-15-051 (Order 19-140), § 220-354-180, filed 7/12/19, effective 8/12/19
WSR 18-14-013 (Order 18-131), § 220-354-180, filed 6/22/18, effective 7/23/18
WSR 17-17-100 (Order 17-205), amended and recodified as § 220-354-180, filed 8/18/17, effective 9/18/17
WSR 16-18-067, § 220-47-401, filed 9/2/16, effective 10/3/16
WSR 15-17-034 (Order 15-254), § 220-47-401, filed 8/11/15, effective 9/11/15
WSR 14-14-011 (Order 14-144), § 220-47-401, filed 6/19/14, effective 7/20/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-15-034 (Order 12-131), § 220-47-401, filed 7/12/12, effective 8/12/12
WSR 11-16-016 (Order 11-165), § 220-47-401, filed 7/22/11, effective 8/22/11
WSR 10-14-129 (Order 10-137), § 220-47-401, filed 7/7/10, effective 8/7/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.04.020. WSR 09-15-054 (Order 09-108), § 220-47-401, filed 7/9/09, effective 8/9/09
WSR 08-15-031 (Order 08-167), § 220-47-401, filed 7/8/08, effective 8/8/08
WSR 07-20-006, § 220-47-401, filed 9/20/07, effective 10/21/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-16-045 (Order 06-173), § 220-47-401, filed 7/26/06, effective 8/26/06
WSR 05-17-002 (Order 05-166), § 220-47-401, filed 8/3/05, effective 9/3/05
WSR 04-16-125 (Order 04-202), § 220-47-401, filed 8/4/04, effective 9/4/04
WSR 03-18-005 (Order 03-210), § 220-47-401, filed 8/20/03, effective 9/20/03
WSR 02-16-004 (Order 02-167), § 220-47-401, filed 7/25/02, effective 8/25/02
WSR 01-13-056 (Order 01-106), § 220-47-401, filed 6/15/01, effective 7/16/01
WSR 00-18-023 (Order 00-172), § 220-47-401, filed 8/28/00, effective 9/28/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 99-24-011 (Order 99-202), § 220-47-401, filed 11/19/99, effective 12/20/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 77.12.040. WSR 98-15-081 (Order 98-122), § 220-47-401, filed 7/15/98, effective 8/15/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 97-16-030 (Order 97-124), § 220-47-401, filed 7/29/97, effective 8/29/97
WSR 96-15-101 (Order 96-81), § 220-47-401, filed 7/22/96, effective 8/22/96
WSR 95-13-056 (Order 95-75), § 220-47-401, filed 6/16/95, effective 7/17/95
WSR 94-15-001 (Order 94-62), § 220-47-401, filed 7/6/94, effective 8/6/94
WSR 93-14-041 (Order 93-55), § 220-47-401, filed 6/29/93, effective 7/30/93
WSR 92-15-105 (Order 92-47), § 220-47-401, filed 7/20/92, effective 8/20/92
WSR 91-18-024 (Order 91-72), § 220-47-401, filed 8/27/91, effective 9/27/91
WSR 90-13-025 (Order 90-49), § 220-47-401, filed 6/11/90, effective 7/12/90
WSR 89-13-004 (Order 89-44), § 220-47-401, filed 6/8/89
WSR 88-14-133 (Order 88-48), § 220-47-401, filed 7/6/88
WSR 87-15-059 (Order 87-72), § 220-47-401, filed 7/14/87
WSR 86-13-038 (Order 86-46), § 220-47-401, filed 6/12/86
WSR 81-18-017 (Order 81-101), § 220-47-401, filed 8/25/81
WSR 80-10-058 (Order 80-83), § 220-47-401, filed 8/6/80
WSR 78-05-018 (Order 78-16), § 220-47-401, filed 4/13/78
Order 77-66, § 220-47-401, filed 8/5/77
Order 77-14, § 220-47-401, filed 4/15/77
Order 76-41, § 220-47-401, filed 6/4/76
Order 1210, § 220-47-401, filed 5/26/75
Order 1143, § 220-47-401, filed 8/8/74
Order 1125, § 220-47-401, filed 6/6/74
Order 1066, § 220-47-401, filed 7/19/73
Order 1057, § 220-47-401, filed 5/22/73
Order 988, § 220-47-401, filed 4/28/72.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-354-190 Puget Sound salmon—Net seasons—Time.

During the openings provided for in this chapter, all times stated are Pacific Standard Time from January 1 through the second Saturday in March and from the first Sunday in November through December 31; and all times stated are Pacific Daylight Time from the second Sunday in March to the first Saturday in November.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-354-190, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.04.020. WSR 07-20-006, § 220-47-310, filed 9/20/07, effective 10/21/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 91-18-024 (Order 91-72), § 220-47-310, filed 8/27/91, effective 9/27/91.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-354-200 Puget Sound salmon—Beach seine—Emerging commercial fishery—Eligibility—Lawful gear.

(1) The Puget Sound beach seine salmon fishery is designated as an emerging commercial fishery for which a vessel is required. An emerging commercial fishery license and an experimental fishery permit are required to participate in this fishery.

(2) The department will issue six salmon beach seine experimental fishery permits.

(3) The following is the selection process the department will use to offer a salmon beach seine experimental permit.

(a) Persons who held a salmon beach seine experimental fishery permit in the previous management year will be eligible for a permit in the current management year.

(b) The department will work with the advisory board, per RCW 77.70.160(1), to establish criteria by which applicants will qualify to enter the pool. The pool established by this drawing will be maintained to replace any permit(s) which are voided.

(4) Permit holders are required to participate in the salmon beach seine experimental fishery.

(a) For purposes of this section, "participation" means the holder of the salmon beach seine experimental permit is aboard the designated vessel in the open fishery.

(b) If the salmon beach seine experimental permit holder fails to participate, the salmon beach seine experimental permit issued to that fisher will be voided, and a new salmon beach seine experimental permit will be issued through a random drawing from the applicant pool.

(c) The department may require permit holders to show proof of participation by maintaining a department approved log book or registering with state officials each day the salmon beach seine experimental permit holder participates.

(d) Persons who participate in the fishery but violate conditions of a salmon beach seine experimental permit will have their permit voided, and a new salmon beach seine experimental permit will be reissued through a random drawing from the pool of the voided permit holder.

(5) In Quilcene Bay, chum salmon may not be retained by a salmon beach seine experimental permit holder. Chum salmon in Quilcene Bay must be released alive.

(6) Any person who fails to purchase the license, fails to participate, or violates the conditions of a salmon beach seine experimental permit will have his or her name permanently withdrawn from the pools.

(7) It is unlawful to take salmon with beach seine gear that does not meet the requirements of this subsection.

(a) Beach seine salmon nets in Puget Sound shall not exceed 990 feet in length or 200 meshes in depth, or contain meshes of a size less than 3 inches or greater than 4 inches.

(b) Mesh webbing must be constructed with a twine size no smaller than 210/30d nylon, 12 thread cotton, or the equivalent diameter in any other material.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.045 [ 77.12.045], and 77.12.047. WSR 24-13-053 (Order 24-02), § 220-354-200, filed 6/13/24, effective 7/14/24. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-354-200, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-15-034 (Order 12-131), § 220-47-427, filed 7/12/12, effective 8/12/12
WSR 11-16-016 (Order 11-165), § 220-47-427, filed 7/22/11, effective 8/22/11
WSR 10-14-129 (Order 10-137), § 220-47-427, filed 7/7/10, effective 8/7/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.04.020. WSR 09-15-054 (Order 09-108), § 220-47-427, filed 7/9/09, effective 8/9/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 03-18-005 (Order 03-210), § 220-47-427, filed 8/20/03, effective 9/20/03
WSR 00-18-023 (Order 00-172), § 220-47-427, filed 8/28/00, effective 9/28/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 99-24-011 (Order 99-202), § 220-47-427, filed 11/19/99, effective 12/20/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 77.12.040. WSR 98-15-081 (Order 98-122), § 220-47-427, filed 7/15/98, effective 8/15/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 97-16-030 (Order 97-124), § 220-47-427, filed 7/29/97, effective 8/29/97
WSR 96-19-049 (Order 96-152), § 220-47-427, filed 9/12/96, effective 10/13/96.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-354-210 Puget Sound salmon—Beach seine—Open periods and release requirements.

WAC 220-354-210

(1) It is unlawful to take, fish for, or possess salmon taken with beach seine gear for commercial purposes from Puget Sound except in the following designated Puget Sound Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Areas during the periods provided hereinafter in each respective Management and Catch Reporting Area:

All areas:

| AREA | TIME | DATE(S) | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 12A: | 7AM | - | 7PM Daily | 8/18, 8/19, 8/20, 8/24 - 8/28, 8/31 - 9/4, 9/7 - 9/11, 9/14 - 9/18, 9/21 - 9/25, 9/28 - 10/2 | | 12C, Hoodsport Hatchery Zone: | 7AM | - | 7PM | 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31 Additional July and August dates shall be determined per agreement with tribal co-managers if harvestable surplus of salmon increase. Additional November dates determined per agreement with tribal co-managers in-season if harvestable surplus of salmon remain. |

(2) It is unlawful to retain the following salmon species taken with beach seine gear within the following areas during the following periods:

(a) Chinook salmon: Area 12A - At all times.

(b) Chum salmon: Areas 12A and 12C - Prior to October 10.

(d) All other saltwater and freshwater areas - Closed.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 26-13-053 (Order 26-02), s 220-354-210, filed 6/11/26, effective 7/12/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.045 [ 77.04.055], and 77.12.047. WSR 25-13-088 (Order 25-02), s 220-354-210, filed 6/16/25, effective 7/17/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.045 [ 77.12.045], and 77.12.047. WSR 24-13-053 (Order 24-02), § 220-354-210, filed 6/13/24, effective 7/14/24
WSR 23-13-071 (Order 23-74), § 220-354-210, filed 6/14/23, effective 7/15/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.045 [ 77.04.055], and 77.12.047. WSR 22-14-052 (Order 22-115), § 220-354-210, filed 6/29/22, effective 7/30/22
WSR 21-14-068 (Order 21-94), § 220-354-210, filed 7/2/21, effective 8/2/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 20-14-050 (Order 20-98), § 220-354-210, filed 6/25/20, effective 7/26/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.130, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 19-15-051 (Order 19-140), § 220-354-210, filed 7/12/19, effective 8/12/19
WSR 18-14-013 (Order 18-131), § 220-354-210, filed 6/22/18, effective 7/23/18
WSR 17-17-100 (Order 17-205), amended and recodified as § 220-354-210, filed 8/18/17, effective 9/18/17
WSR 16-18-067, § 220-47-428, filed 9/2/16, effective 10/3/16
WSR 15-17-034 (Order 15-254), § 220-47-428, filed 8/11/15, effective 9/11/15
WSR 14-14-011 (Order 14-144), § 220-47-428, filed 6/19/14, effective 7/20/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 13-15-148 (Order 13-144), § 220-47-428, filed 7/23/13, effective 8/23/13
WSR 12-15-034 (Order 12-131), § 220-47-428, filed 7/12/12, effective 8/12/12
WSR 11-16-016 (Order 11-165), § 220-47-428, filed 7/22/11, effective 8/22/11
WSR 10-14-129 (Order 10-137), § 220-47-428, filed 7/7/10, effective 8/7/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.04.020. WSR 09-15-054 (Order 09-108), § 220-47-428, filed 7/9/09, effective 8/9/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 05-17-002 (Order 05-166), § 220-47-428, filed 8/3/05, effective 9/3/05
WSR 04-16-125 (Order 04-202), § 220-47-428, filed 8/4/04, effective 9/4/04
WSR 03-18-005 (Order 03-210), § 220-47-428, filed 8/20/03, effective 9/20/03
WSR 02-16-004 (Order 02-167), § 220-47-428, filed 7/25/02, effective 8/25/02
WSR 01-13-056 (Order 01-106), § 220-47-428, filed 6/15/01, effective 7/16/01
WSR 00-18-023 (Order 00-172), § 220-47-428, filed 8/28/00, effective 9/28/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 99-24-011 (Order 99-202), § 220-47-428, filed 11/19/99, effective 12/20/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 77.12.040. WSR 98-15-081 (Order 98-122), § 220-47-428, filed 7/15/98, effective 8/15/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 97-16-030 (Order 97-124), § 220-47-428, filed 7/29/97, effective 8/29/97
WSR 96-15-101 (Order 96-81), § 220-47-428, filed 7/22/96, effective 8/22/96.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-354-220 Willapa Bay salmon—Seasons and lawful gear.

It is unlawful to take, fish for, or possess salmon taken for commercial purposes in Willapa Bay fishing areas, with the exception of salmon taken with gillnet gear as provided for in this chapter.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-354-220, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 10-12-061 (Order 09-108), § 220-40-020, filed 5/27/10, effective 6/27/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 89-16-056 (Order 89-71), § 220-40-020, filed 7/28/89, effective 8/28/89
WSR 86-15-016 (Order 86-55), § 220-40-020, filed 7/10/86
Order 1221, § 220-40-020, filed 7/1/75
Order 1116, § 220-40-020, filed 4/30/74
Order 1049, § 220-40-020, filed 4/11/73
Order 995, § 220-40-020, filed 6/8/72
Order 925, § 220-40-020, filed 6/3/71
Order 864, § 220-40-020, filed 5/12/70
Order 813, § 220-40-020, filed 5/5/69
Order 772-B, filed 4/15/68
Order 726, § 4 (part), filed 4/24/67
subsections 1 and 5 from Orders 341 and 256, filed 3/1/60
subsection 2 from Order 677, filed 3/31/66
Order 569, filed 4/11/63
subsection 6 from Order 679, filed 4/20/66
Orders 341 and 256, filed 3/1/60
subsections 3 and 4 from Order 525, filed 5/3/61
Orders 341 and 256, filed 3/1/60.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-354-230 Willapa Bay salmon—Gillnet gear specifications.

It is unlawful to fish for food fish in Willapa Bay for commercial purposes with gillnet gear or to possess food fish taken from those waters with gillnet gear unless:

(1) The gillnet does not exceed 1,500 feet in length along the cork line; and

(2) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the mesh size of the gillnet is not less than 5 inches or greater than 6-1/2 inches stretch measure.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-354-230, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 89-16-056 (Order 89-71), § 220-40-015, filed 7/28/89, effective 8/28/89.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-354-240 Willapa Bay salmon—Summer fishery.

From July 5 through August 15, it is unlawful to fish for salmon in Willapa Bay for commercial purposes or to possess salmon taken from those waters for commercial purposes.

History

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 § 220-354-240, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-18-029 (Order 15-281), § 220-40-021, filed 8/25/15, effective 9/8/15
WSR 14-15-052 (Order 14-173), § 220-40-021, filed 7/11/14, effective 8/11/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 13-17-001 (Order 13-184), § 220-40-021, filed 8/7/13, effective 8/12/13
WSR 12-11-093, § 220-40-021, filed 5/18/12, effective 6/18/12
WSR 10-12-061 (Order 09-108), § 220-40-021, filed 5/27/10, effective 6/27/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 01-13-055 (Order 01-104), § 220-40-021, filed 6/15/01, effective 7/16/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 77.12.040. WSR 98-15-081 (Order 98-122), § 220-40-021, filed 7/15/98, effective 8/15/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 97-15-148 (Order 97-123), § 220-40-021, filed 7/23/97, effective 8/23/97
WSR 96-13-035 (Order 96-77), § 220-40-021, filed 6/11/96, effective 7/12/96
WSR 95-13-065 (Order 95-76), § 220-40-021, filed 6/19/95, effective 7/20/95
WSR 94-13-014 (Order 94-46), § 220-40-021, filed 6/3/94, effective 7/4/94
WSR 90-18-023 (Order 90-77), § 220-40-021, filed 8/24/90, effective 9/24/90
WSR 89-16-056 (Order 89-71), § 220-40-021, filed 7/28/89, effective 8/28/89
WSR 88-19-098 (Order 88-116), § 220-40-021, filed 9/20/88
WSR 87-21-041 (Order 87-161), § 220-40-021, filed 10/14/87
WSR 86-15-016 (Order 86-55), § 220-40-021, filed 7/10/86
WSR 85-13-073 (Order 85-64), § 220-40-021, filed 6/19/85
WSR 84-15-008 (Order 84-66), § 220-40-021, filed 7/6/84
WSR 83-13-054 (Order 83-53), § 220-40-021, filed 6/15/83
WSR 82-13-048 (Order 82-63), § 220-40-021, filed 6/11/82
WSR 81-13-005 (Order 81-37), § 220-40-021, filed 6/8/81
WSR 80-09-072 (Order 80-69), § 220-40-021, filed 7/18/80
WSR 79-07-046 (Order 79-43), § 220-40-021, filed 6/22/79
WSR 78-09-041 (Order 78-61), § 220-40-021, filed 8/18/78
Order 77-71, § 220-40-021, filed 8/18/77
Order 77-44, § 220-40-021, filed 6/3/77
Order 76-73, § 220-40-021, filed 8/16/76
Order 1221, § 220-40-021, filed 7/1/75
Order 1133, § 220-40-021, filed 7/19/74.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-354-250 Willapa Bay salmon fall fishery.

WAC 220-354-250

From August 12th through December 31st of each year, it is unlawful to fish for salmon in Willapa Bay for commercial purposes or to possess salmon taken from those waters for commercial purposes, except that:

Fishing periods:

(1) Gillnet gear may be used to fish for coho salmon, chum salmon, and Chinook salmon for the dates listed in the table below:

| Area | Time | Date(s) | Maximum Mesh Size | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2N, 2M, 2R | 6:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. | 8/12, 8/15 | | 4.25" | | 2N, 2R | 6:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. | 8/17 | | 4.25" | | 2N, 2R | 6:00 p.m. through 6:00 a.m. | 8/18 | | 4.25" | | 2N, 2M, 2R | 6:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. | 8/22, 8/27 | | 4.25" | | 2N, 2R | 6:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. | 8/25 | | 4.25" | | 2N, 2M | 6:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. | 8/29 | | 4.25" | | 2N, 2M, 2R | 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. | 9/6 | | 4.25" | | 2N, 2R, 2T, 2U | 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. | 9/10 | | 4.25" | | 2N, 2M, 2R, 2T | 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. | 9/11 | | 4.25" | | 2N, 2M, 2R, 2T, 2U | 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. | 9/13, 9/15, 9/16, 9/17 | | 6.5" | | 2N, 2M, 2R, 2T | 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. | 9/14 | | 6.5" | | 2N, 2M, 2R, 2U | 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. | 9/18 | | 6.5" | | 2N, 2M, 2R, 2T | 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. | 9/20, 9/21, 9/22, 9/23, 9/24 | | 6.5" | | 2N, 2M, 2R | 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. | 9/25 | | 6.5" | | 2U | 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. | 9/20, 9/22, 9/23, 9/25 | | 6.5" | | 2N, 2R | 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. | 9/27, 9/28, 9/29, 9/30, 10/1, 10/2 | | 6.5" | | 2M | 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. | 9/28, 9/29, 9/30, 10/1, 10/2 | | 6.5" | | 2T | 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. | 9/27, 9/28, 9/29 | | 6.5" | | 2U | 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. | 9/27, 9/29, 10/2 | | 6.5" | | 2N, 2R | 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. | 10/5, 10/6, 10/7, 10/8, 10/9 | | 6.5" | | 2M | 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. | 10/5, 10/6, 10/8, 10/9 | | 6.5" | | 2T | 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. | 10/5, 10/7 | | 6.5" | | 2U | 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. | 10/6, 10/7, 10/9 | | 6.5" | | 2N, 2R | 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. | 10/12, 10/13, 10/14, 10/15, 10/16 | | 6.5" | | 2M | 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. | 10/12, 10/13, 10/15, 10/16 | | 6.5" | | 2T | 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. | 10/11, 10/12, 10/13, 10/14, 10/16 | | 6.5" | | 2U | 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. | 10/11, 10/15 | | 6.5" | | 2N, 2M, 2R, 2T | 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. | 10/18, 10/19, 10/21 | | 6.5" | | 2N, 2R, 2T, 2U | 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. | 10/20 | | 6.5" | | 2N, 2M, 2R, 2T | 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. | 10/24, 10/25, 10/26 | | 6.5" | | 2N, 2T | 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. | 10/27 | | 6.5" | | 2N, 2M, 2R | 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. | 10/28, 10/30 | | 6.5" | | 2N, 2M, 2R, 2T, 2U | 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. | 11/3 | | 6.5" | | 2T, 2U | 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. | 11/10 | | 6.5" | | 2U | 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. | 11/12, 11/16, 11/18, 11/20, 11/23, 11/25 | | 6.5" |

Gear:

(2) Gillnet gear restrictions - All areas:

(a) Drift gillnet gear only. It is unlawful to use set net gear.

(b) It is permissible to have on-board a commercial vessel more than one net, provided the nets are of a mesh size that is legal for the fishery, and the length of any one net does not exceed 1,500 feet in length.

(c) It is unlawful to use a gillnet to fish for salmon if the lead line weighs more than two pounds per fathom of net as measured on the cork line.

(d) It is permissible to have a gillnet with a lead line weighing more than two pounds per fathom aboard a vessel when the vessel is fishing in or transiting through Willapa Bay, provided the net is properly stored. A properly stored net is defined as a net on a drum that is fully covered by a tarp (canvas or plastic) and bound with a minimum of 10 revolutions of rope that is 3/8 (0.375) inches or greater.

(e) From 6:00 a.m. August 12 through 7:00 p.m. November 25, 2026: Mesh size must not exceed six and one-half inches stretched, except mesh size must not exceed four and one-quarter inches stretched in Areas 2N and 2R on August 12, 15, 17, 18, 22, 25, 27, 29, September 6, 10, 11, Area 2M on August 12, 15, 22, 27, 29, September 6, 11, Area 2T on September 10, 11, and Area 2U on September 10, 2026.

(f) Vessels engaged in gillnet fishing between sunset and sunrise must display an all-round (32-point) white light at the end of the net most distant from the vessel. This light must be visible from a minimum distance of two nautical miles and positioned at least three feet above the surface of the water. If the vessel is not physically attached to either end of the net, such lights must be affixed and displayed at both ends of the net.

Other:

(3) Recovery boxes and soak time limits described in this section are required from 6:00 a.m. August 12 through 7:00 p.m. November 25, 2026:

(a) Each boat must have two operable recovery boxes or one box with two chambers on board when fishing in Willapa Bay Areas 2M, 2N, 2R, 2T, and 2U, except October 18 through November 25, 2026 when one operable recovery box or one chamber of a two chambered recovery box must be on board when fishing in Willapa Bay Areas 2M, 2N, 2R, 2T, and 2U.

(i) Each box and chamber must be operating during any time the net is being retrieved or picked. The flow in the recovery box must be a minimum of 16 gallons per minute in each chamber of the box, not to exceed 20 gallons per minute.

(ii) Each chamber of the recovery box must meet the following dimensions as measured from within the box:

(A) The inside length measurement must be at or within 39-1/2 inches to 48 inches;

(B) The inside width measurements must be at or within 8 to 10 inches; and

(iii) Each chamber of the recovery box must include a water inlet hole between 3/4 inch and 1 inch in diameter, centered horizontally across the door or wall of the chamber and 1-3/4 inches from the floor of the chamber. Each chamber of the recovery box must include a water outlet hole opposite the inflow that is at least 1-1/2 inches in diameter. The center of the outlet hole must be located a minimum of 12 inches above the floor of the box or chamber. The fisher must demonstrate to department employees, fish and wildlife enforcement officers, or other peace officers, upon request, that the pumping system is delivering the proper volume of fresh river/bay water into each chamber.

(b) From 6:00 a.m. August 12 through 7:00 p.m. November 25, 2026, all steelhead and all wild (unmarked) Chinook must be placed in an operating recovery box, which meets the requirements in (a) of this subsection prior to being released to the river/bay as set forth in (c) of this subsection.

(c) All fish placed in recovery boxes must remain until they are not lethargic and/or not bleeding and must be released to the river/bay prior to landing or docking.

(d) Soak time must not exceed 45 minutes. Soak time is defined as the time elapsed from when the first of the gillnet web is deployed into the water until the gillnet web is fully retrieved from the water.

(4) Quick reporting is required for wholesale dealers and fishers retailing their catch under a "limited fish seller endorsement." According to WAC 220-352-320, reports must be submitted by 10:00 a.m. on the day after the purchase date, unless otherwise specified in a voluntary electronic fish receiving ticket reporting agreement (see WAC 220-352-035(3)).

(5) Retention prohibitions:

(a) All green and white sturgeon and all steelhead, except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, must be handled with care to minimize injury to the fish and must be released immediately to the river/bay.

(b) Retention of any species other than coho, Chinook, or chum salmon is prohibited.

(c) From 6:00 a.m. August 12 through 7:00 p.m. November 25, 2026, retention of any species other than coho salmon, hatchery Chinook salmon marked by a healed scar at the site of the adipose fin or chum salmon is prohibited.

(6) Report all encounters of green sturgeon, white sturgeon, and steelhead, (your name, date of encounter, and number of species encountered) to the quick reporting office via phone at # 866-791-1280, fax at # 360-249-1229, or email at harborfishtickets@dfw.wa.gov. Fishers may have wholesale dealers use the "buyer only" portion of the fish ticket and have encounters included with each day's quick reporting.

(7) Do not remove tags from white sturgeon. Please obtain available information from tags without removing tags. Submit tag information to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, 48 Devonshire Rd., Montesano, WA 98563.

(8) Those waters of Area 2T, north of a line from Toke Point channel marker 3 easterly through Willapa Harbor channel marker 13 (green), then northeasterly to the power transmission pole located at 46°43.1907'N, 123°50.83134'W are CLOSED from 12:01 a.m. September 1, 2026, through 11:59 p.m., September 30, 2026.

(9) It is unlawful to fish with gillnet gear in Areas 2M, 2N, 2R, 2T, and 2U unless the vessel operator has attended a "Fish Friendly" best fishing practices workshop and has in their possession while fishing a department-issued certification card.

(10) Fishers must take department observers, if requested by department staff, when participating in these openings. Fishers also must provide notice of intent to participate by contacting quick reporting by phone, fax, or email, listed in subsection (6) of this section. Notice of intent must be given prior to 5:00 p.m. on August 5, 2026.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 26-13-054 (Order 26-03), s 220-354-250, filed 6/11/26, effective 7/12/26
WSR 25-13-089 (Order 25-03), s 220-354-250, filed 6/16/25, effective 7/17/25
WSR 24-13-052 (Order 24-04), § 220-354-250, filed 6/13/24, effective 7/14/24
WSR 23-13-070 (Order 23-75), § 220-354-250, filed 6/14/23, effective 7/15/23
WSR 22-14-053 (Order 22-116), § 220-354-250, filed 6/29/22, effective 7/30/22
WSR 21-14-069 (Order 21-93), § 220-354-250, filed 7/2/21, effective 8/2/21
WSR 20-14-051 (Order 20-103), § 220-354-250, filed 6/25/20, effective 7/26/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 19-15-053 (Order 19-127), § 220-354-250, filed 7/12/19, effective 8/12/19
WSR 18-15-070, § 220-354-250, filed 7/17/18, effective 8/17/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-11-052 (Order 18-92), § 220-354-250, filed 5/10/18, effective 6/10/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 17-17-012, § 220-354-250, filed 8/4/17, effective 9/4/17. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-354-250, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.12.045, 77.12.047, and 77.04.055. WSR 16-15-029 (Order 16-176), § 220-40-027, filed 7/12/16, effective 8/12/16
WSR 15-18-029 (Order 15-281), § 220-40-027, filed 8/25/15, effective 9/8/15
WSR 14-15-052 (Order 14-173), § 220-40-027, filed 7/11/14, effective 8/11/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 13-17-001 (Order 13-184), § 220-40-027, filed 8/7/13, effective 8/12/13
WSR 12-11-093, § 220-40-027, filed 5/18/12, effective 6/18/12
WSR 11-14-003 (Order 11-91), § 220-40-027, filed 6/22/11, effective 7/23/11
WSR 10-12-061 (Order 09-108), § 220-40-027, filed 5/27/10, effective 6/27/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.04.020. WSR 09-16-125 (Order 09-109), § 220-40-027, filed 8/4/09, effective 9/4/09
WSR 08-15-003 (Order 08-166), § 220-40-027, filed 7/3/08, effective 8/3/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.047, and 77.65.200. WSR 07-17-010, § 220-40-027, filed 8/3/07, effective 9/3/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 05-17-006 (Order 05-167), § 220-40-027, filed 8/3/05, effective 9/3/05
WSR 04-16-013 (Order 04-183), § 220-40-027, filed 7/22/04, effective 8/22/04
WSR 03-18-004 (Order 03-208), § 220-40-027, filed 8/20/03, effective 9/20/03
WSR 02-16-021 (Order 02-173), § 220-40-027, filed 7/26/02, effective 8/26/02
WSR 01-13-055 (Order 01-104), § 220-40-027, filed 6/15/01, effective 7/16/01
WSR 00-23-065 (Order 00-240), § 220-40-027, filed 11/15/00, effective 12/16/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 99-24-104 (Order 99-206), § 220-40-027, filed 11/30/99, effective 12/31/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 77.12.040. WSR 98-15-081 (Order 98-122), § 220-40-027, filed 7/15/98, effective 8/15/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 97-15-148 (Order 97-123), § 220-40-027, filed 7/23/97, effective 8/23/97
WSR 96-13-035 (Order 96-77), § 220-40-027, 6/11/96, effective 7/12/96
WSR 95-13-065 (Order 95-76), § 220-40-027, filed 6/19/95, effective 7/20/95
WSR 94-16-017 (Order 94-61), § 220-40-027, filed 7/21/94, effective 8/21/94
WSR 93-14-042 (Order 93-54), § 220-40-027, filed 6/29/93, effective 7/30/93
WSR 90-18-023 (Order 90-77), § 220-40-027, filed 8/24/90, effective 9/24/90
WSR 89-16-056 (Order 89-71), § 220-40-027, filed 7/28/89, effective 8/28/89.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-354-260 Grays Harbor salmon gear.

It shall be unlawful to take, fish for, or possess salmon taken for commercial purposes in Grays Harbor fishing areas, with the exception of salmon taken with gillnet gear as provided for in this chapter.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-354-260, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 10-12-061 (Order 09-108), § 220-36-020, filed 5/27/10, effective 6/27/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 89-16-056 (Order 89-71), § 220-36-020, filed 7/28/89, effective 8/28/89
WSR 86-15-016 (Order 86-55), § 220-36-020, filed 7/10/86
WSR 80-09-072 (Order 80-69), § 220-36-020, filed 7/18/80
Order 1221, § 220-36-020, filed 7/1/75
Order 1116, § 220-36-020, filed 4/30/74
Order 1049, § 220-36-020, filed 4/11/73
Order 995, § 220-36-020, filed 6/8/72
Order 925, § 220-36-020, filed 6/3/71
Order 864, § 220-36-020, filed 5/12/70
Order 813, § 220-36-020, filed 5/5/69
Order 772-A, § 220-36-020, filed 4/15/68
subsections 1, 2 and 3 from Order 679, filed 4/20/66
subsection 4 from Order 679, filed 3/31/66
Order 638, filed 4/28/65
Order 605, filed 4/21/64
Order 569, filed 4/11/63
Order 544, filed 4/3/62
Order 525, filed 5/3/61
Order 507, filed 4/13/60.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-354-270 Grays Harbor salmon—Gillnet gear specifications.

It is unlawful to fish for food fish in Grays Harbor for commercial purposes with gillnet gear, or to possess food fish taken from those waters with gillnet gear, unless:

(1) The gillnet does not exceed 1,500 feet in length along the cork line; and

(2) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the mesh size of the gillnet is not less than 5 inches or greater than 6-1/2 inches stretch measure.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-354-270, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 10-12-061 (Order 09-108), § 220-36-015, filed 5/27/10, effective 6/27/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 89-16-056 (Order 89-71), § 220-36-015, filed 7/28/89, effective 8/28/89.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-354-280 Grays Harbor salmon—Summer fishery.

From July 5 through August 15, it is unlawful to fish for salmon in Grays Harbor for commercial purposes or to possess salmon taken from those waters for commercial purposes.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-354-280, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 10-12-061 (Order 09-108), § 220-36-021, filed 5/27/10, effective 6/27/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 01-13-055 (Order 01-104), § 220-36-021, filed 6/15/01, effective 7/16/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 77.12.040. WSR 98-15-081 (Order 98-122), § 220-36-021, filed 7/15/98, effective 8/15/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 97-15-148 (Order 97-123), § 220-36-021, filed 7/23/97, effective 8/23/97
WSR 96-13-035 (Order 96-77), § 220-36-021, filed 6/11/96, effective 7/12/96
WSR 95-13-065 (Order 95-76), § 220-36-021, filed 6/19/95, effective 7/20/95
WSR 94-13-014 (Order 94-46), § 220-36-021, filed 6/3/94, effective 7/4/94
WSR 90-18-023 (Order 90-77), § 220-36-021, filed 8/24/90, effective 9/24/90
WSR 89-16-056 (Order 89-71), § 220-36-021, filed 7/28/89, effective 8/28/89
WSR 88-19-098 (Order 88-116), § 220-36-021, filed 9/20/88
WSR 87-21-041 (Order 87-161), § 220-36-021, filed 10/14/87
WSR 86-15-016 (Order 86-55), § 220-36-021, filed 7/10/86
WSR 85-13-073 (Order 85-64), § 220-36-021, filed 6/19/85
WSR 84-15-008 (Order 84-66), § 220-36-021, filed 7/6/84
WSR 83-13-054 (Order 83-53), § 220-36-021, filed 6/15/83
WSR 82-13-048 (Order 82-63), § 220-36-021, filed 6/11/82
WSR 81-13-005 (Order 81-37), § 220-36-021, filed 6/8/81
WSR 80-09-072 (Order 80-69), § 220-36-021, filed 7/18/80
Order 77-71, § 220-36-021, filed 8/18/77
Order 77-44, § 220-36-021, filed 6/3/77
Order 76-73, § 220-36-021, filed 8/16/76
Order 1221, § 220-36-021, filed 7/1/75
Order 1133, § 220-36-021, filed 7/19/74.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-354-290 Grays Harbor salmon fall fishery.

WAC 220-354-290

From August 16 through December 31 of each year, it is unlawful to fish for salmon in Grays Harbor for commercial purposes or to possess salmon taken from those waters for commercial purposes, except that:

Fishing periods:

(1) Gillnet gear may be used to fish for Chinook, coho, and chum salmon, and shad as provided in this section and in the tables below.

| Area | Time | Date(s) | Maximum Mesh Size | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2A, 2D | 9:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. | September 30 | | 4.25" | | 2A, 2D | 10:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. | October 1 | | 4.25" | | 2A, 2D | 9:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. | October 8 | | 4.25" | | 2A, 2D | 9:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. | October 9 | | 4.25" | | 2A, 2D | 9:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. | October 15 | | 6.50" | | 2A, 2D | 12:01 p.m. through 8:01 p.m. | October 21 | | 6.50" | | 2A, 2D | 9:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. | October 22 | | 6.50" | | 2A, 2D | 9:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. | October 23 | | 6.50" | | 2A, 2D | 12:01 p.m. through 8:01 p.m. | October 29 | | 6.50" | | 2A, 2D | 9:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. | October 30 | | 6.50" |

Gear:

(2) Gillnet gear restrictions - All areas:

(a) It is permissible to have on board a commercial vessel more than one net, provided that the length of any one net does not exceed 1,500 feet in length. Nets not specifically authorized for use in this fishery may be aboard the vessel if properly stored. A properly stored net is defined as a net on a drum that is fully covered by a tarp (canvas or plastic) and bound with a minimum of 10 revolutions of rope that is 3/8 (0.375) inches in diameter or greater.

(b) Areas 2A and 2D from September 30 through November 30: Gillnet gear only.

(i) Drift gillnet gear only. It is unlawful to use set net gear.

(ii) It is unlawful to utilize any object, except the vessel deploying the gear, to impede a gillnet or its attached line or float from drifting.

(iii) Mesh size must not exceed six and one-half inch maximum, except mesh size must not exceed four and one-quarter inches stretched in Areas 2A and 2D from September 30 through October 10, 2026.

(iv) It is unlawful to use a gillnet to fish for salmon if the lead line weighs more than two pounds per fathom of net as measured on the cork line. It is permissible to have a gillnet with a lead line weighing more than two pounds per fathom aboard a vessel when the vessel is fishing in or transiting through Grays Harbor.

Other:

(3) Recovery boxes and soak times:

(a) Each boat must have two operable recovery boxes or one box with two chambers on board when fishing Areas 2A and 2D.

(i) Each box and chamber must be operating during any time the net is being retrieved or picked and any time a fish is being held in accordance with (b) and (c) of this subsection. The flow in the recovery box must be a minimum of 16 gallons per minute in each chamber of the box, not to exceed 20 gallons per minute.

(ii) Each chamber of the recovery box must meet the following dimensions as measured from within the box:

(A) The inside length measurement must be at or within 39-1/2 inches to 48 inches;

(B) The inside width measurements must be at or within 8 to 10 inches; and

(b) When fishing in Grays Harbor Areas 2A and 2D, all steelhead and wild (unmarked) Chinook must be placed in an operating recovery box which meets the requirements in (a) of this subsection prior to being released to the river/bay as set forth in (c) of this subsection.

(c) All fish placed in recovery boxes must remain until they are not lethargic and not bleeding and must be released to the river or bay prior to landing or docking.

(d) For Areas 2A and 2D, soak time must not exceed 45 minutes. Soak time is defined as the time elapsed from when the first of the gillnet web is deployed into the water until the gillnet web is fully retrieved from the water.

(4) Retention of any species other than coho, chum, hatchery Chinook marked by a healed scar at the site of the adipose fin, or shad is prohibited in Areas 2A and 2D from September 30 through November 30.

(5) Quick reporting is required for original receivers. According to WAC 220-352-320, reports must be made by 10:00 a.m. the day following landing, unless otherwise specified in an electronic fish receiving ticket reporting agreement (see WAC 220-352-035(3)).

(6) Report all encounters of green sturgeon to the quick reporting office via phone at 866-791-1280, fax at 360-249-1229, or email at harborfishtickets@dfw.wa.gov. Fishers may have wholesale fish buyers use the "buyer only" portion of the fish ticket and include encounters with each day's quick reporting.

(7) Do NOT remove tags from white or green sturgeon. Please obtain available information from tags without removing tags. Submit tag information to:

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

48 Devonshire Rd.

Montesano, WA 98563.

(8)(a) Fishers must take department observers, if requested, by department staff when participating in these openings.

(b) Fishers also must provide notice of intent to participate by contacting Quick Reporting by phone, fax or email. Notice of intent must be given prior to 5:00 p.m. on September 18, for openings in Area 2A or 2D.

(9) It is unlawful to fish for salmon with tangle net or gillnet gear in Areas 2A and 2D unless the vessel operator has attended a "Fish Friendly" best fishing practices workshop and has in his or her possession a department-issued certification card.

(10) Those waters of Area 2D commonly known as the South Channel, shoreward of a line projected from a point on the southwest side of Highway 105 Bridge (46°53.925'N, 123°59.986'W) then northwest to a point on an unnamed projection of land (46°54.060'N, 124°0.239'W) then northerly to Channel Marker 8 (46°55.369'N, 124°00.576'W) and to Channel Marker 27 (46°56.487'N, 124°0.394'W), then easterly to North Pipeline Beacon (46°57.329'N, 123°50.957'W) and south easterly in a straight line through the South Pipeline Beacon (46°57.303'N, 123°50.932'W) to the south shore are closed from 12:01 a.m. September 28, 2026, through 11:59 p.m. October 17, 2026.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 26-13-054 (Order 26-03), s 220-354-290, filed 6/11/26, effective 7/12/26
WSR 25-13-089 (Order 25-03), s 220-354-290, filed 6/16/25, effective 7/17/25
WSR 24-13-052 (Order 24-04), § 220-354-290, filed 6/13/24, effective 7/14/24
WSR 23-13-070 (Order 23-75), § 220-354-290, filed 6/14/23, effective 7/15/23
WSR 22-14-053 (Order 22-116), § 220-354-290, filed 6/29/22, effective 7/30/22
WSR 21-14-069 (Order 21-93), § 220-354-290, filed 7/2/21, effective 8/2/21
WSR 20-14-051 (Order 20-103), § 220-354-290, filed 6/25/20, effective 7/26/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 19-15-054 (Order 19-129), § 220-354-290, filed 7/12/19, effective 8/12/19
WSR 18-17-071 (Order 18-191), § 220-354-290, filed 8/10/18, effective 9/10/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-11-052 (Order 18-92), § 220-354-290, filed 5/10/18, effective 6/10/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 17-22-100, § 220-354-290, filed 10/30/17, effective 1/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 17-19-007 (Order 17-234), § 220-354-290, filed 9/7/17, effective 10/8/17. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-354-290, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 16-19-010 (Order 16-239), § 220-36-023, filed 9/8/16, effective 10/9/16
WSR 15-19-086 (Order 15-343), § 220-36-023, filed 9/16/15, effective 10/11/15
WSR 14-20-023 (Order 14-268), § 220-36-023, filed 9/19/14, effective 10/20/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 13-19-027 (Order 13-227), § 220-36-023, filed 9/9/13, effective 10/10/13
WSR 12-11-093, § 220-36-023, filed 5/18/12, effective 6/18/12
WSR 11-14-003 (Order 11-91), § 220-36-023, filed 6/22/11, effective 7/23/11
WSR 10-12-061 (Order 09-108), § 220-36-023, filed 5/27/10, effective 6/27/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.04.020. WSR 09-16-125 (Order 09-109), § 220-36-023, filed 8/4/09, effective 9/4/09
WSR 08-15-003 (Order 08-166), § 220-36-023, filed 7/3/08, effective 8/3/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.047, and 77.65.200. WSR 07-17-010, § 220-36-023, filed 8/3/07, effective 9/3/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 05-17-006 (Order 05-167), § 220-36-023, filed 8/3/05, effective 9/3/05
WSR 04-16-013 (Order 04-183), § 220-36-023, filed 7/22/04, effective 8/22/04
WSR 03-18-004 (Order 03-208), § 220-36-023, filed 8/20/03, effective 9/20/03
WSR 01-13-055 (Order 01-104), § 220-36-023, filed 6/15/01, effective 7/16/01
WSR 00-23-065 (Order 00-240), § 220-36-023, filed 11/15/00, effective 12/16/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 99-24-104 (Order 99-206), § 220-36-023, filed 11/30/99, effective 12/31/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 77.12.040. WSR 98-15-081 (Order 98-122), § 220-36-023, filed 7/15/98, effective 8/15/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 97-15-148 (Order 97-123), § 220-36-023, filed 7/23/97, effective 8/23/97
WSR 96-13-035 (Order 96-77), § 220-36-023, filed 6/11/96, effective 7/12/96
WSR 95-13-065 (Order 95-76), § 220-36-023, filed 6/19/95, effective 7/20/95
WSR 94-13-014 (Order 94-46), § 220-36-023, filed 6/3/94, effective 7/4/94
WSR 93-14-042 (Order 93-54), § 220-36-023, filed 6/29/93, effective 7/30/93
WSR 90-18-023 (Order 90-77), § 220-36-023, filed 8/24/90, effective 9/24/90
WSR 89-16-056 (Order 89-71), § 220-36-023, filed 7/28/89, effective 8/28/89.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-354-300 Coastal salmon troll seasons—Commercial.

It is unlawful to take, fish for, or possess salmon taken with troll gear in Pacific Ocean waters or to land salmon taken with troll gear from Pacific Ocean waters into a Washington port except as provided by emergency rule. When troll gear is authorized under emergency regulation, the following provisions shall also apply unless expressly modified by the emergency rule:

(1) Closed in Salmon Control Zones defined in chapter 220-306 WAC except as provided in emergency rule.

(2) Minimum size limits for Chinook and coho will be specified in emergency rule. No minimum size for pink, sockeye or chum salmon. No chum retention north of Cape Alava (48°10'00"N. lat.) beginning August 1 continuing through September 30.

(3) Salmon may be taken only by hook and line using single point, single shank, barbless hooks.

(4) It is unlawful for a vessel to have troll or recreational gear in the water while in any area closed to fishing for certain species of salmon while possessing that species of salmon; however, fishing for species other than salmon is not prohibited if the area is open for such species, and no salmon are in possession.

(5) Salmon may not be filleted prior to landing.

(6) Vessels must land and deliver their salmon within twenty-four hours of any closure of this fishery.

(7) All salmon on board a vessel must meet the minimum size, landing/possession limit, or other special requirements for the area being fished and the area in which they are landed if the area is open or has been closed less than forty-eight hours for that species of salmon. Salmon may be landed in an area that has been closed for a species of salmon more than forty-eight hours only if they meet the minimum size, landing/possession limit, or other special requirements for the area in which they were caught.

(8) During any single trip, only one side of the Leadbetter Point line (46°38'10"N. lat.) may be fished.

(a) Vessels fishing or in possession of salmon while fishing south of Leadbetter Point must land and deliver all species of fish within the area south of Leadbetter Point.

(b) For delivery to Washington ports south of Leadbetter Point, vessels must notify WDFW at 360-249-1215 prior to crossing the Leadbetter Point line with area fished, total Chinook, coho, and halibut catch aboard, and destination with approximate time of delivery.

(9) Vessels fishing or in possession of salmon north of Leadbetter Point must land and deliver all species of fish in a Washington port and must possess a Washington troll and/or salmon delivery license.

(a) Vessels in possession of salmon south of the Queets River may not cross the Queets River line (47°31'42"N. lat.) without first notifying WDFW at 360-249-1215 with area fished, total Chinook, coho, and halibut catch aboard and destination.

(b) Vessels in possession of salmon north of the Queets River may not cross the Queets River line without first notifying WDFW at 360-249-1215 with area fished, total Chinook, coho, and halibut catch aboard and destination.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 20-22-101 (Order 20-242), § 220-354-300, filed 11/3/20, effective 12/4/20. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-354-300, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 01-13-006 (Order 01-105), § 220-24-040, filed 6/7/01, effective 7/8/01.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-354-310 Puget Sound—Salmon preserve—Drayton Harbor.

"Drayton Harbor Salmon Preserve" shall include all the waters of Drayton Harbor and tributaries thereto lying inside and easterly of a line projected 66 degrees true from Semiahmoo Spit (48°59'25.8"N, 122°46'16.5"W) to the northern breakwater of the Port of Bellingham's Blaine Harbor (48°59'30.5"N, 122°46'0.4"W).

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.130, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 19-15-051 (Order 19-140), § 220-354-310, filed 7/12/19, effective 8/12/19. 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 § 220-354-310, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17
Order 988, § 220-47-252, filed 4/28/72.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-354-320 Puget Sound—Salmon preserve—San Juan Island.

"San Juan Island Salmon Preserve" shall include those waters of Puget Sound lying inside the following lines: A line projected 199 degrees true from Lopez Pass Light 2 (Light List No. 19375 FlR4s21ft4M"2," 48°28'52"N, 122°49'5"W) across Lopez Pass to Lopez Island (48°28'42.1"N, 122°49'10.7"W), a line projected 359 degrees true from Fauntleroy Point on Decatur Island (48°31'28.4"N, 122°47'18.8"W) through Lawson Rock Light 2 (Light List No. 19410 FlR4s15ft4M"2," 48°31'51"N, 122°47'19"W) to Blakely Island (48°32'27.2"N, 122°47'21.2"W); a line projected 184 degrees true from Deer Point on Orcas Island (48°36'5.1"N, 122°47'59.7"W) across Spindle Rock (48°35'4.2"N, 122°48'6.2"W) to Blakely Island; a line projected 91 degrees true from Limestone Point on San Juan Island (48°37'21.0"N, 123°6'27.1"W) to the northernmost point of Jones Island (48°37'16.9"N, 123°2'59.3"W); then 90 degrees true to Orcas Island (48°37'16.8"N, 123°1'49.6"W); a line projected 38 degrees true from Reef Point on San Juan Island (48°31'43.1"N, 122°58'12.3"W) to the southernmost point of Shaw Island (48°32'47.6"N, 122°56'55.8"W); and a line projected 321 degrees true from Flat Point on Lopez Island (48°33'3.7"N, 122°55'10.9"W) to the most westerly point on Canoe Island (48°33'19"N, 122°55'29.6"W), thence true north to the shoreline of Shaw Island (48°33'51.3"N, 122°55'43.7"W), excluding the waters of Puget Sound Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Area 7E.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.130, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 19-15-051 (Order 19-140), § 220-354-320, filed 7/12/19, effective 8/12/19. 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 § 220-354-320, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 95-13-056 (Order 95-75), § 220-47-262, filed 6/16/95, effective 7/17/95
WSR 86-13-038 (Order 86-46), § 220-47-262, filed 6/12/86
Order 988, § 220-47-262, filed 4/28/72.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-354-330 Puget Sound—Salmon preserve—Strait of Juan de Fuca.

"The Strait of Juan de Fuca Salmon Preserve" shall include those waters and tributaries thereto lying within three miles off shore between a line projected 30 degrees true from a point three miles west of the Sekiu River mouth (48°19'06.9"N, 124°27'19.4"W) to a line projected 45 degrees true from a point three miles east of the Dungeness River mouth (48°07'35.4"N, 123°04'14.4"W), excluding the waters of Puget Sound Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Area 6D.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.130, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 19-15-051 (Order 19-140), § 220-354-330, filed 7/12/19, effective 8/12/19. 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 § 220-354-330, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 88-14-133 (Order 88-48), § 220-47-266, filed 7/6/88
Order 988, § 220-47-266, filed 4/28/72.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-354-340 Puget Sound—Area 7A salmon fishery separation lines.

(1) The "East Point Line" shall be defined as a line projected 184 degrees true from Boundary Bay Light D (Light List No. 19972 FlY4s36ft4M"D," 49°0'7.6"N, 123°1'13"W) on the Canada/United States border, through the eastern portion of Point Roberts to the Saturna Island Sector Light (Light List No. 19810 FlW15s102ft17M,FR85ft8M, 48°46'58"N, 123°2'45"W) on East Point Saturna Island, British Columbia, Canada.

(2) The "Iwersen Dock Line" shall be defined as a line projected 233 degrees true from ruins of the Iwersen Dock (48°58'30.6"N, 123°5'6.5"W) on Point Roberts to the Active Pass Light (List of Lights CA No. 275 FLW10s57ft17M, 48°52'23"N, 123°17'26"W) on Georgina Point, Mayne Island, British Columbia, Canada.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.130, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 19-15-051 (Order 19-140), § 220-354-340, filed 7/12/19, effective 8/12/19. 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 § 220-354-340, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 88-14-133 (Order 88-48), § 220-47-269, filed 7/6/88.

Chapter 220-355 Commercial fisheries—Bottomfish and halibut.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-355-010 Unlawful retention of live bottomfish.

It is unlawful to take and preserve bottomfish alive for any commercial purpose, except as otherwise provided by state law or department rule. Violation of this section is a gross misdemeanor punishable under RCW 77.15.550 Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty.

History

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 § 220-355-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-23-016 (Order 12-267), § 220-48-072, filed 11/9/12, effective 12/10/12.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-355-020 Puget Sound bottomfish—General provisions.

(1) It is unlawful to possess English sole less than 12 inches in length taken with commercial bottomfish gear in all Puget Sound Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Areas.

(2) It is unlawful to possess any starry flounder less than 14 inches in length taken with commercial bottomfish gear in all Puget Sound Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Areas.

(3) It is unlawful to possess lingcod taken with commercial gear year-round in Puget Sound Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Areas 23D, 24A, 24B, 24C, 24D, 25B, 25C, 25D, 26A, 26B, 26C, 26D, 27A, 27B, 27C, 28A, 28B, 28C, and 28D.

(4) It is unlawful to possess lingcod less than 26 inches in length or greater than 36 inches in length taken with commercial gear in all state waters east of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line.

(5) It is unlawful to possess lingcod taken with commercial gear from June 16 through April 30 in Puget Sound Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Areas 20A, 20B, 21A, 21B, 22A, 22B, 23A, 23B, 23C, 25A, 25E, and 29.

(6) It is unlawful to possess any species of shellfish taken with lawful bottomfish gear except as provided in WAC 220-340-720 and 220-340-770.

(7) Incidental catch.

(a) It is permissible to retain bottomfish taken incidental to any lawful salmon fishery, provided the bottomfish could be lawfully taken under state law and department rule.

(b) It is unlawful to retain salmon or sturgeon taken incidental to any lawful bottomfish fishery in Puget Sound.

(c) It is unlawful to retain any species of shellfish taken incidental to any bottomfish fishery in Puget Sound, except octopus and squid.

(d) It is unlawful to retain any whiting taken incidental to any bottomfish fishery in Catch Areas 24B, 24C or 26A except when using pelagic trawl gear when these areas have been opened by the director for a directed whiting fishery.

(8) A vessel trip is completed upon the initiation of transfer of catch from a fishing vessel.

(9) Pacific cod.

(a) It is unlawful to discard Pacific cod taken by commercial fishing gear.

(b) All Pacific cod taken by a commercial gear must be landed at a licensed commercial dealer.

(10) Sablefish.

(a) It is unlawful to take more than 300 pounds of sablefish per vessel trip or more than 600 pounds of sablefish per two-month cumulative limit from open Puget Sound Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Areas.

(b) A two-month cumulative limit is the maximum amount of fish that may be taken and retained, possessed or landed per vessel per two-fixed calendar month period. The fixed two-month periods are January-February, March-April, May-June, July-August, September-October and November-December.

(11) Sixgill shark. It is unlawful to retain sixgill shark taken with commercial fishing gear in all Puget Sound Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Areas.

(12) Rockfish. It is unlawful to retain any species of rockfish taken with commercial fishing gear in all Puget Sound Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Areas.

(13) Violation of this section is a gross misdemeanor or class C felony, punishable under RCW 77.15.520 or 77.15.550, depending on the gear used or the time and area fished.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-355-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-23-016 (Order 12-267), § 220-48-005, filed 11/9/12, effective 12/10/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, 77.12.047 and 50 C.F.R., Parts 223 and 224. WSR 11-07-106 (Order 11-43), § 220-48-005, filed 3/23/11, effective 4/23/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 02-08-026 (Order 02-66), § 220-48-005, filed 3/27/02, effective 4/27/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 98-05-043, § 220-48-005, filed 2/11/98, effective 3/14/98
WSR 94-12-009 (Order 94-23), § 220-48-005, filed 5/19/94, effective 6/19/94
WSR 93-15-051, § 220-48-005, filed 7/14/93, effective 8/14/93
WSR 92-11-011 (Order 92-28), § 220-48-005, filed 5/12/92, effective 6/12/92
WSR 85-08-023 (Order 85-24), § 220-48-005, filed 4/1/85
WSR 83-24-024 (Order 83-200), § 220-48-005, filed 11/30/83, effective 1/1/84
WSR 82-24-080 (Order 82-215), § 220-48-005, filed 12/1/82, effective 1/1/83
WSR 82-14-056 (Order 82-72), § 220-48-005, filed 7/1/82.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-355-030 Puget Sound bottomfish—Unlawful gear.

(1) It is unlawful to fish for or possess bottomfish taken with the following gear in all Puget Sound Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Areas:

(a) Otter trawl;

(b) Beam trawl;

(d) Pacific cod set net gear;

(e) Set line gear;

(f) Commercial jig gear; and

(g) Troll line gear.

(2) Violation of this section is a gross misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.520 Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty.

History

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 § 220-355-030, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-23-016 (Order 12-267), § 220-48-015, filed 11/9/12, effective 12/10/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, 77.12.047 and 50 C.F.R., Parts 223 and 224. WSR 11-07-106 (Order 11-43), § 220-48-015, filed 3/23/11, effective 4/23/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 01-10-001 (Order 01-58), § 220-48-015, filed 4/18/01, effective 5/19/01
WSR 01-02-060 (Order 00-266), § 220-48-015, filed 12/29/00, effective 1/29/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 98-05-043, § 220-48-015, filed 2/11/98, effective 3/14/98
WSR 97-07-053 (Order 97-52), § 220-48-015, filed 3/17/97, effective 4/17/97
WSR 94-19-001 (Order 94-96), § 220-48-015, filed 9/7/94, effective 10/8/94
WSR 94-12-009 (Order 94-23), § 220-48-015, filed 5/19/94, effective 6/19/94
WSR 91-13-051 (Order 91-39), § 220-48-015, filed 6/14/91, effective 7/15/91
WSR 89-14-010 (Order 89-48), § 220-48-015, filed 6/22/89
WSR 87-04-003 (Order 87-03), § 220-48-015, filed 1/22/87
WSR 85-08-023 (Order 85-24), § 220-48-015, filed 4/1/85
WSR 84-08-014 (Order 84-24), § 220-48-015, filed 3/27/84
WSR 83-24-024 (Order 83-200), § 220-48-015, filed 11/30/83, effective 1/1/84
WSR 83-04-025 (Order 83-04), § 220-48-015, filed 1/27/83
WSR 82-24-080 (Order 82-215), § 220-48-015, filed 12/1/82, effective 1/1/83
WSR 82-14-056 (Order 82-72), § 220-48-015, filed 7/1/82.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-355-040 Commercial salmon fishing—Retaining Puget Sound bottomfish incidental catch.

It is permissible to retain bottomfish for commercial purposes taken with commercial salmon gear incidental to a lawful salmon fishery in any waters of Puget Sound, except lingcod during closures provided in WAC 220-355-020.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-355-040, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-23-016 (Order 12-267), § 220-48-052, filed 11/9/12, effective 12/10/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 98-05-043, § 220-48-052, filed 2/11/98, effective 3/14/98
WSR 92-11-011 (Order 92-28), § 220-48-052, filed 5/12/92, effective 6/12/92
WSR 83-24-024 (Order 83-200), § 220-48-052, filed 11/30/83, effective 1/1/84
WSR 82-24-080 (Order 82-215), § 220-48-052, filed 12/1/82, effective 1/1/83
WSR 82-14-056 (Order 82-72), § 220-48-052, filed 7/1/82.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-355-050 Puget Sound bottomfish—Drag seine requirements and seasons.

(1) It is unlawful to operate drag seine or beach seine gear without possessing a valid food fish drag seine fishery license. A violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor or class C felony, depending on the circumstances of the violation, punishable under RCW 77.15.500 Commercial fishing without a license—Penalty.

(2) It is unlawful to take, fish for, and possess bottomfish with drag seine or beach seine gear, unless the gear meets the following requirements:

(a) Seines must be 350 feet or less in length; and

(b) Net mesh must be 1/2-inch stretch measure or larger.

(3) Violation of subsection (2) of this section is a gross misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.520 Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty.

(4) It is unlawful to take, fish for, or possess bottomfish with drag seine gear for commercial purposes except in the following Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Areas during the seasons designated below:

(a) Areas 28A, 28B, 28C, and 28D - Open January 1 through April 30.

(b) All other areas - Open September 1 through April 30, except that Areas 27A, 27B, 27C, and 29 are closed year-round.

(5) Violation of subsection (4) of this section is either a gross misdemeanor or class C felony, depending on the circumstances of the violation, punishable under RCW 77.15.550 Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty.

History

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 § 220-355-050, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-23-016 (Order 12-267), § 220-48-061, filed 11/9/12, effective 12/10/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 94-12-009 (Order 94-23), § 220-48-061, filed 5/19/94, effective 6/19/94
WSR 82-14-056 (Order 82-72), § 220-48-061, filed 7/1/82.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-355-060 Puget Sound—Bottomfish pots.

(1) It is unlawful to take, fish for, and possess bottomfish for commercial purposes with bottomfish pot gear as described in WAC 220-300-050, except in the following Puget Sound Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Areas during the seasons designated below:

Areas 23C and 29 open only by permit from the director.

(2) Violation of subsection (1) of this section is a gross misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.550 Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty.

(3) It is unlawful to operate bottomfish pot gear without possessing a valid bottomfish pot license. Violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor or class C felony, depending on the circumstances of the violation, punishable under RCW 77.15.500 Commercial fishing without a license—Penalty.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-355-060, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 12-23-016 (Order 12-267), § 220-48-071, filed 11/9/12, effective 12/10/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, 77.12.047 and 50 C.F.R., Parts 223 and 224. WSR 11-07-106 (Order 11-43), § 220-48-071, filed 3/23/11, effective 4/23/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 98-05-043, § 220-48-071, filed 2/11/98, effective 3/14/98
WSR 94-12-009 (Order 94-23), § 220-48-071, filed 5/19/94, effective 6/19/94
WSR 84-08-014 (Order 84-24), § 220-48-071, filed 3/27/84
WSR 82-24-080 (Order 82-215), § 220-48-071, filed 12/1/82, effective 1/1/83
WSR 82-14-056 (Order 82-72), § 220-48-071, filed 7/1/82.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-355-070 Coastal bottomfish gear.

(1)(a) It is unlawful to take, fish for, possess, transport through the waters of the state, or land in any Washington state ports, bottomfish taken for commercial purposes in violation of gear requirements published in the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.), Title 50, Part 660, Subparts D through F. This subpart provides requirements for commercial groundfish fishing in the Pacific Ocean. Additional regulations may be listed in the Federal Register, and these override the C.F.R. if there are any inconsistencies. Prior to using coastal bottomfish gear, a person must consult both the Federal Register and the C.F.R. This chapter, chapter 220-355 WAC, adopts the federal regulations imposed by the C.F.R. and the Federal Register, and it incorporates those regulations by reference. Where rules refer to the fishery management area, that area is extended to include Washington state waters coterminous with the Exclusive Economic Zone. A copy of the federal rules may be obtained by going on the internet to the National Marine Fisheries Service West Coast Region Groundfish page. State regulations may apply that are more restrictive than federal regulations.

(b) Violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.520.

(2) Otter trawl and beam trawl.

(a) It is unlawful to use, operate, or carry aboard any fishing vessel otter trawl gear having meshes measuring less than 3 inches anywhere in the net.

(b) It is unlawful to use or operate any bottom roller or bobbin trawl having meshes less than 4.5 inches anywhere in the net. Rollers, bobbins, or discs used in roller or bobbin trawls must be a minimum of 14 inches in diameter.

(c) It is unlawful to use or operate a pelagic trawl with meshes less than 3.0 inches anywhere in the net. Footropes of pelagic trawls must be less than 1.75 inches in diameter, including twine necessary for seizing material. Sweep lines, including the bottom leg of the bridle, must be bare.

(d) It is unlawful to use or operate a pelagic trawl net unless bare rope or webbing with an individual mesh size no smaller than 16 inches completely encircles the net immediately behind the footrope or headrope for at least 20 feet. A band of mesh may encircle the net under transfer cables, or lifting or splitting straps (chokers), but the band must be: Over riblines and restraining straps; of the same mesh size, and coincide knot-to-knot with the net to which it is attached; and no wider than 16 meshes.

(e) It is unlawful to use or operate a trawl net that has chafing gear encircling more than 50 percent of the circumference of any bottom, roller, bobbin, or pelagic trawl, except as specified in (d) of this subsection. No section of chafing gear may be longer than 50 meshes of the body of the net to which it is attached. Except at the corners, the terminal end of each section of chafing gear must not be connected to the net. Chafing gear must be attached outside any rib lines and restraining straps. There is no limit on the number of sections of chafing gear on a net.

(f) It is unlawful to use double-wall cod ends in any trawl gear.

(g) Licensing: A food fish trawl, non-Puget Sound fishery license is the license required to operate the gear provided for in this section. Additionally, a federal limited entry permit is required in Areas 59A-1, 59A-2, 59B, 60A-1, and 60A-2, and that portion of Area 58B within the Exclusive Economic Zone.

(h) Violation of licensing requirements under this subsection is punishable pursuant to RCW 77.15.500.

(i) Violation of gear requirements under this subsection is punishable pursuant to RCW 77.15.520.

(3) Set lines.

(a) It is unlawful for the operator of set lines to leave such gear unattended, unless the following requirements are met:

(i) Gear must be marked with a buoy. The buoy must have affixed to it in a visible and legible manner a department-approved and registered buoy brand issued to the licensee. Set lines must also be marked at the surface at each terminal end with a pole and flag, light, and radar reflector.

(ii) Buoys affixed to unattended gear must be visible on the surface of the water except during strong tidal flow or extreme weather conditions.

(iii) Set lines must be attended to no less than every seven days.

(b) Licensing: A food fish set line fishery license is the license required to operate the gear provided for in this section.

(4) Bottomfish pots.

(a) It is unlawful for the operator of bottomfish pots to leave such gear unattended, unless the following requirements are met:

(i) Gear must be marked with a buoy. The buoy must have affixed to it, in a visible and legible manner, a department-approved and registered buoy brand issued to the licensee.

(ii) Bottomfish pots laid on a ground line must be marked at the surface with a pole and a flag, light, and radar reflector at each terminal end.

(iii) Buoys affixed to unattended gear must be visible on the surface of the water except during strong tidal flow or extreme weather conditions.

(iv) Bottomfish pots must be attended to no less than every seven days.

(b) Licensing: A bottomfish pot fishery license is the license required to operate the gear provided for in this section.

(5) Commercial jig gear.

(a) Licensing: A bottomfish jig fishery license is the license required to operate the gear provided for in this section.

(b) Violation of licensing requirements under this subsection is punishable pursuant to RCW 77.15.500.

(6) Troll lines.

(a) Licensing: A bottomfish troll fishery license is the license required to operate the gear provided for in this section.

(b) Violation of licensing requirements under this subsection is punishable pursuant to RCW 77.15.500.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 17-18-037 (Order 17-223), § 220-355-070, filed 8/29/17, effective 9/29/17. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-355-070, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 07-23-002 (Order 07-279), § 220-44-030, filed 11/7/07, effective 12/8/07
WSR 01-02-060 (Order 00-266), § 220-44-030, filed 12/29/00, effective 1/29/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 98-05-043, § 220-44-030, filed 2/11/98, effective 3/14/98
WSR 96-11-055 (Order 96-43), § 220-44-030, filed 5/9/96, effective 6/9/96
WSR 94-12-009 (Order 94-23), § 220-44-030, filed 5/19/94, effective 6/19/94
WSR 92-07-008 (Order 92-07), § 220-44-030, filed 3/6/92, effective 4/16/92
WSR 88-22-033 (Order 88-157), § 220-44-030, filed 10/27/88
Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 88-22-033 (Order 88-157), § 220-44-030, filed 10/27/88
WSR 84-08-014 (Order 84-24), § 220-44-030, filed 3/27/84
WSR 82-14-056 (Order 82-72), § 220-44-030, filed 7/1/82
WSR 82-03-045 (Order 82-6), § 220-44-030, filed 1/19/82
WSR 81-02-053 (Order 81-3), § 220-44-030, filed 1/7/81
WSR 79-03-014 (Order 79-11), § 220-44-030, filed 2/15/79
WSR 78-04-039 (Order 78-11), § 220-44-030, filed 3/20/78.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-355-080 Highly migratory species fisheries—Possession and landing requirements—Gear restriction.

(1) It is unlawful to possess, transport through the waters of the state, or land into any Washington port, highly migratory species taken in violation of any permit or data collection requirements as published in the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.), Title 50, Part 660, Subpart K. These federal regulations provide the requirements for highly migratory species fisheries in the Pacific Ocean. There may be additional regulations listed in the Federal Register, and these override the regulations in the C.F.R. if there are any inconsistencies between the two. Chapter 220-355 WAC incorporates the C.F.R. by reference and is based, in part, on the C.F.R. Where rules refer to the fishery management area, that area is extended to include Washington state waters coterminous with the Exclusive Economic Zone. A copy of the federal rules may be obtained by the internet at www.pcouncil.org. State regulations may apply that are more restrictive than federal regulations.

(2) Except as authorized under the federal rules referenced in this subsection, it is unlawful to use drift gillnet gear in state and offshore waters west of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line, north of the Washington-Oregon boundary, and south of the United States-Canada boundary.

(3) Violation of reporting requirements under this section is punishable pursuant to RCW 77.15.280.

(4) Violation of gear requirements under this section is punishable pursuant to RCW 77.15.520.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-355-080, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.65.010, 77.12.047, and 77.04.020. WSR 09-01-178 (Order 08-315), § 220-44-035, filed 12/23/08, effective 1/23/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 07-23-002 (Order 07-279), § 220-44-035, filed 11/7/07, effective 12/8/07
WSR 05-17-003 (Order 05-165), § 220-44-035, filed 8/3/05, effective 9/3/05
WSR 02-02-051 (Order 01-288), § 220-44-035, filed 12/27/01, effective 1/27/02.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-355-090 Coastal bottomfishing areas and seasons.

(1)(a) It is unlawful to possess, transport through the waters of the state, or land in any Washington state port bottomfish in violation of any area or time closure or requirement as published in the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.), Title 50, Part 660, Subparts D through F. These federal regulations provide the requirements for commercial groundfish fishing in the Pacific Ocean. There may be additional regulations listed in the Federal Register, and these override the regulations in the C.F.R. if there are any inconsistencies between the two. Chapter 220-355 WAC incorporates the C.F.R. by reference and is based, in part, on the C.F.R. Where rules refer to the fishery management area, that area is extended to include Washington state waters coterminous with the Exclusive Economic Zone. A copy of the federal rules may be obtained by the internet at the National Marine Fisheries Service West Coast Region Groundfish page. State regulations may apply that are more restrictive than federal regulations.

(b) Violation of catch requirements under this subsection is punishable pursuant to RCW 77.15.550.

(2)(a) It is unlawful to use otter trawl or beam trawl gear in state territorial waters (0-3 miles) within Areas 58B, 59A-1, 59A-2, 59B, 60A-1 or 60A-2.

(b) Violation of gear requirements under this subsection is punishable pursuant to RCW 77.15.520.

(3)(a) It is unlawful for vessels using trawl gear to take and retain or possess groundfish within the trawl Rockfish Conservation Area (RCA) or Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) zones, except that:

(i) Trawl gear vessels may transit though the trawl RCA or EFH zones with groundfish onboard, as long as the vessel does not fish for any species within the RCA or EFH zone on the same trip; and

(ii) The activity is otherwise authorized under federal regulations.

(b) For purposes of this section, "trawl RCA and EFH zones" means those areas and boundaries defined as "trawl RCA" or "EFH zone" in the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.), Title 50, Part 660, Subpart D. The C.F.R. lists the requirements for commercial groundfish fishing in the Pacific Ocean. Additional regulations may be enacted and listed in the Federal Register, and these regulations override those in the C.F.R. if there are any inconsistencies between the two.

(4)(a) It is unlawful for vessels using nontrawl gear to take and retain or possess groundfish within the nontrawl Rockfish Conservation Area (RCA), or to land such fish, except that:

(i) Nontrawl gear vessels may travel through the nontrawl RCA with groundfish onboard as long as the vessel does not fish for any species within the RCA on the same trip; and

(ii) The activity is otherwise authorized under federal regulations.

(b) For purposes of this section, "nontrawl RCA" means those areas and boundaries defined as "nontrawl RCA" in the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.), Title 50, Part 660, Subparts E and F. The C.F.R. lists the requirements for commercial groundfish fishing in the Pacific Ocean. Additional regulations may be enacted and listed in the Federal Register, and these supersede the federal regulations in the C.F.R. if there are any inconsistencies between the two.

(5)(a) It is unlawful to use set line gear in state territorial waters (0-3 miles) within Areas 58B, 59A-1, 59A-2, 59B, 60A-1 and 60A-2, and in that portion of Area 58B within the Exclusive Economic Zone.

(b) Violation of catch requirements under this subsection is punishable pursuant to RCW 77.15.550.

(6)(a) It is unlawful to use bottomfish pots in state territorial waters (0-3 miles) within Areas 58B, 59A-1, 59A-2, 59B, 60A-1 and 60A-2, and in that portion of Area 58B within the Exclusive Economic Zone.

(b) Violation of catch requirements under this subsection is punishable pursuant to RCW 77.15.550.

(7)(a) It is unlawful to use commercial jig gear in state territorial waters (0-3 miles) within Areas 58B, 59A-1, 59A-2, 59B, 60A-1 and 60A-2, and in that portion of Area 58B within the Exclusive Economic Zone.

(b) Violation of catch requirements under this subsection is punishable pursuant to RCW 77.15.550.

(8)(a) It is unlawful to use bottomfish troll gear in state territorial waters (0-3 miles) within Areas 58B, 59A-1, 59A-2, 59B, 60A-1 and 60A-2, and in that portion of Area 58B within the Exclusive Economic Zone.

(b) Violation of catch requirements under this subsection is punishable pursuant to RCW 77.15.550.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 17-18-037 (Order 17-223), § 220-355-090, filed 8/29/17, effective 9/29/17. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-355-090, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 07-23-002 (Order 07-279), § 220-44-040, filed 11/7/07, effective 12/8/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 84-08-014 (Order 84-24), § 220-44-040, filed 3/27/84
WSR 83-10-016 (Order 83-31), § 220-44-040, filed 4/26/83
WSR 82-14-056 (Order 82-72), § 220-44-040, filed 7/1/82
WSR 81-02-053 (Order 81-3), § 220-44-040, filed 1/7/81
WSR 79-03-014 (Order 79-11), § 220-44-040, filed 2/15/79
WSR 78-04-039 (Order 78-11), § 220-44-040, filed 3/20/78.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-355-100 Coastal bottomfish catch limits.

(1)(a) It is unlawful to possess, transport through the waters of the state, or land in any Washington state port, bottomfish taken in excess of the amounts or less than the minimum or maximum sizes, or in violation of any of the possession, landing, or sorting requirements published in the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.), Title 50, Part 660, Subparts D through F. These federal regulations provide the requirements for commercial groundfish fishing in the Pacific Ocean. Additional regulations may be enacted and listed in the Federal Register, and these regulations override those in the C.F.R. if there are any inconsistencies between the two. Therefore, persons must consult these federal regulations, which chapter 220-355 WAC incorporates by reference and is based on, in part. Where rules refer to the fishery management area, that area is extended to include Washington state waters coterminous with the Exclusive Economic Zone. A copy of the federal rules may be obtained by the internet at the National Marine Fisheries Service West Coast Region Groundfish page. State regulations may apply that are more restrictive than federal regulations.

(b) Violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.550.

(2)(a) It is unlawful to possess, transport through the waters of the state, or land into any Washington port, walleye pollock taken with trawl gear from Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Areas 58B, 59A-1, 59A-2, 59B, 60A-1, 60A-2, 61, 62, or 63, except by trawl vessels participating in the directed Pacific whiting fishery and the directed coastal groundfish fishery.

(b) Violation of this section is a gross misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.550.

(3)(a) It is unlawful for trawl vessels participating in the directed Pacific whiting and/or the directed coastal groundfish fishery to land incidental catches of walleye pollock greater than forty percent of their total landing by weight, not to exceed ten thousand pounds.

(b) Violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.550.

(4)(a) It is unlawful for an original receiver to receive whiting and whiting by-catch under the authority of an exempted fishing permit (EFP) issued by NMFS through the department, unless the original receiver has entered into a signed agreement with the department specifying the responsibilities of the original receiver in conjunction with the whiting EFP fishery. Failure to comply with the terms of the agreement shall be cause to remove the original receiver from the list of original receivers allowed to receive unsorted whiting catches from EFP vessels.

(b) Violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.550.

(5)(a) It is unlawful to land thresher shark taken by any means from state and offshore waters of the Pacific Ocean north of the Washington-Oregon boundary and south of the United States-Canada boundary. It is unlawful to land thresher shark taken south of the Washington-Oregon boundary unless each thresher shark landed is accompanied by a minimum of two swordfish.

(b) Violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.550.

(6)(a) It is unlawful to take salmon incidental to any lawful bottomfish fishery.

(b) Violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.550.

(7)(a) It is unlawful to retain sturgeon species, other than white sturgeon, taken incidental to any lawful bottomfish fishery. White sturgeon may be taken as long as the fisher complies with minimum and maximum size restrictions for commercial fisheries.

(b) Violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.550.

(8)(a) It is unlawful to retain any species of shellfish taken incidental to any lawful bottomfish fishery, except that it is lawful to retain octopus and squid.

(b) Violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.550.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 17-18-037 (Order 17-223), § 220-355-100, filed 8/29/17, effective 9/29/17. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-355-100, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 07-23-002 (Order 07-279), § 220-44-050, filed 11/7/07, effective 12/8/07
WSR 03-05-078 (Order 03-31), § 220-44-050, filed 2/18/03, effective 3/21/03
WSR 02-02-051 (Order 01-288), § 220-44-050, filed 12/27/01, effective 1/27/02
WSR 01-13-002 (Order 01-103), § 220-44-050, filed 6/6/01, effective 7/7/01. Statutory Authority: 2000 c 107 § 7. WSR 00-16-033 (Order 00-124), § 220-44-050, filed 7/24/00, effective 8/24/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 98-15-033 (Order 98-121), § 220-44-050, filed 7/7/98, effective 8/7/98
WSR 98-05-043, § 220-44-050, filed 2/11/98, effective 3/14/98
WSR 96-11-055 (Order 96-43), § 220-44-050, filed 5/9/96, effective 6/9/96
WSR 95-08-069 (Order 95-29), § 220-44-050, filed 4/4/95, effective 5/5/95
WSR 94-13-077 (Order 94-51), § 220-44-050, filed 6/10/94, effective 7/11/94
WSR 93-07-093 (Order 93-16), § 220-44-050, filed 3/22/93, effective 4/22/93
WSR 92-07-008 (Order 97-07), § 220-44-050, filed 3/6/92, effective 4/16/92
WSR 91-07-050 (Order 91-12), § 220-44-050, filed 3/18/91, effective 4/18/91
WSR 90-13-108 (Order 90-26), § 220-44-050, filed 6/21/90, effective 7/22/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.070 and 75.08.080. WSR 89-14-069 (Order 89-54), § 220-44-050, filed 6/30/89
WSR 89-06-030 (Order 89-07), § 220-44-050, filed 2/24/89
WSR 88-14-020 (Order 88-42), § 220-44-050, filed 6/28/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 87-07-042 (Order 87-17), § 220-44-050, filed 3/16/87
WSR 86-12-027 (Order 86-39), § 220-44-050, filed 5/28/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.070 and 75.08.080. WSR 85-07-022 (Order 85-17), § 220-44-050, filed 3/13/85. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 84-08-014 (Order 84-24), § 220-44-050, filed 3/27/84
WSR 83-17-030 (Order 83-88), § 220-44-050, filed 8/10/83
WSR 83-10-016 (Order 83-31), § 220-44-050, filed 4/26/83.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-355-110 Otter trawl logbook required.

(1) It is unlawful for any vessel operator engaged in commercial otter trawl fishing in Coastal Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Areas 58B, 59A-1, 59A-2, 59B, 60A-1, 60A-2, 61, 62, and 63, or possessing groundfish taken with such gear from those areas, to fail to obtain and accurately maintain the appropriate logbook.

(2) It is unlawful for the operator of the harvest vessel to fail to keep the logbook aboard the vessel while the vessel is engaged in groundfish fishing or has groundfish onboard.

(3) It is unlawful for the vessel operator to fail to submit harvest logs for inspection upon request by fish and wildlife officers and/or authorized department employees.

(4) It is unlawful for any vessel operator engaged in groundfish fishing to fail to comply with the following methods and time frames of logbook submittal:

(a) Vessel operators responsible for submitting logs to the department must maintain a copy of all submitted logs for up to three years after the fishing activity ended. The copies must verify that logs sent by mail were received by the department, except that operators submitting logs directly to authorized department employees must record the name and date of the contact on the fisherman's copy of the log. The operators must maintain these copies for up to three years after the fishing activity ended.

(b) The department's copies of completed log sheets must be submitted to the department for each month in which fishing activity occurs. The department's copies must be received within ten days following any calendar month in which fishing activity occurred, or within ten days following the termination of the commercial fishing activity, whichever occurs first.

(5) It is unlawful for vessel operators engaged in commercial groundfish fishing or possessing groundfish to fail to permanently and legibly record in ink the following information within the following time constraints:

(a) For each vessel trip, the operator shall record the vessel name and registration number, crew size, departure and return date and time, and buyers of fish landed.

(b) For each trawl tow conducted, the vessel operator shall record the month and day, time gear was set and retrieved, latitude and longitude fished, depth at which most fish were caught, net type, target species, and estimated weight of fish species retained. Species or species groups with trip or cumulative limits must be identified separately and cannot be recorded in combination with other species.

(6) Violation of this section is a misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.280.

History

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 § 220-355-110, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 07-23-002 (Order 07-279), § 220-44-080, filed 11/7/07, effective 12/8/07. Statutory Authority: 2000 c 107 § 7. WSR 00-16-033 (Order 00-124), § 220-44-080, filed 7/24/00, effective 8/24/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 98-05-043, § 220-44-080, filed 2/11/98, effective 3/14/98
WSR 85-08-023 (Order 85-24), § 220-44-080, filed 4/1/85.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-355-120 Bottomfish—Far offshore fishery.

(1)(a) It is unlawful for any fisher to transport through the waters of the state, or to land in any Washington state port, bottomfish taken outside the Exclusive Economic Zone (more than 200 miles offshore), except that any fisher may transport bottomfish through the waters of the state or land bottomfish taken without the Exclusive Economic Zone, provided:

(i) The fisher has, at least 48 hours prior to participating in the far offshore fishery, notified the department either by writing to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, 48A Devonshire Road, Montesano, WA 98563; or telephoning the department during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, at 360-586-6129. The fisher must provide the following information: Vessel name and official number; anticipated fishing dates; anticipated port of landing;

(ii) The fisher makes the vessel available for a hold inspection, if required to do so by the department, prior to departure for the far offshore fishery; and

(iii) The fisher notifies the department at least 24 hours prior to landing bottomfish at any Washington state port. The fisher must provide the following information: Port of landing; estimated date and time of landing; estimated species composition, and weight of fish aboard.

(b) Violation of this subsection is a misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.280.

(2)(a) It is unlawful for any fisher to fish within, or to land fish taken from within, the Exclusive Economic Zone during any trip for which a declaration to participate in the far offshore fishery has been made.

(b) Violation of this subsection is a misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.280.

(3)(a) Fishers participating in the far offshore fishery are required to be properly licensed in order to land bottomfish into a Washington state port.

(b) Violation of catch restrictions is punishable pursuant to RCW 77.15.550.

(4) This section does not apply to bottomfish that have been previously landed in another state, territory, or country; does not apply to delivery by vessels other than the catcher vessel; and does not apply to bottomfish taken in Canadian territorial waters.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-355-120, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 07-23-002 (Order 07-279), § 220-44-090, filed 11/7/07, effective 12/8/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 94-12-009 (Order 94-23), § 220-44-090, filed 5/19/94, effective 6/19/94.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-355-130 Commercial Pacific halibut fishery—Seasons, gear, possession, and landing requirements.

(1) The commercial Pacific halibut fishery is jointly managed by the Washington department of fish and wildlife (WDFW), the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), and the International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC). The Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) 50 C.F.R. § 300, Subpart E provide federal requirements for this fishery including, but not limited to, the time, place, and manner of taking Pacific halibut. This section adopts the federal regulations on Pacific halibut imposed by 50 C.F.R. § 300, Subpart E and the Federal Register, and it incorporates those federal regulations by reference. A copy of the federal regulations may be obtained by contacting the department at 360-902-2200, or accessing a copy online at the National Marine Fisheries Service West Coast Region Pacific Halibut page.

(a) It is unlawful to take, fish for, possess, transport through the waters of the state, or land in any Washington state port Pacific halibut taken for commercial purposes in violation of the requirements published in 50 C.F.R. § 300, Subpart E.

(b) Where the federal regulations refer to the fishery management area, that area is extended to include Washington state waters adjacent to the Exclusive Economic Zone.

(c) If state rules are more restrictive than federal regulations, the Washington Administrative Code takes precedence over the federal regulations.

(d) Additional regulations on Pacific halibut may be listed in the Federal Register. Other regulations on Pacific halibut in the Federal Register take precedence over the Pacific halibut fishery regulations in 50 C.F.R. § 300.60-300.67 if the regulations conflict. The department recommends that a person consult the Federal Register and the C.F.R. prior to participating in the commercial Pacific halibut fishery.

(2) Violation of reporting requirements under this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.280.

(3) Violation of possession requirements under this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.550.

(4) Violation of gear requirements under this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.520.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 17-18-037 (Order 17-223), § 220-355-130, filed 8/29/17, effective 9/29/17. 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 § 220-355-130, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, 77.12.047 and 50 C.F.R. § 300.60-300.67. WSR 13-06-029 (Order 13-26), § 220-20-130, filed 2/28/13, effective 3/31/13.

Chapter 220-356 Commercial fisheries—Forage fish.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-356-010 Willapa Bay—Forage fish.

(1) It is unlawful to fish for or possess anchovy, candlefish, herring, sardine, or smelt taken for commercial purposes from Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Area 60C except as provided for in this section.

General

(2) It is unlawful to fish for or possess salmon or sturgeon taken with purse seine or lampara gear.

(3) It is unlawful to fish with purse seine or lampara gear at all times in the waters of Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Area 60C if any part of the purse seine or lampara is in waters that are less than 20 feet deep.

(4) It is unlawful to fail to immediately return to the water, unharmed, all species of fish other than herring, anchovy, candlefish, and sardine taken in the operation of purse seine, lampara, dip bag net, or hand net gears.

(5) A violation of subsections (1) through (4) of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.520, Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty; and RCW 77.15.550 Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty.

Anchovy and candlefish

Licensing

(6) A baitfish purse seine fishery license is required to operate purse seine gear for anchovy and candlefish as provided for in this section.

(7) A baitfish lampara fishery license is required to operate lampara gear for anchovy and candlefish as provided for in this section.

(8) A smelt dip bag license is required to operate dip bag net gear for anchovy and candlefish as provided for in this section.

(9) A violation of subsections (6) through (8) of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.500, Commercial fishing without a license—Penalty.

Fishing period

(10) It is unlawful to fish for or possess anchovy, candlefish, sardine, or smelt with the use of purse seine or lampara gear during any time, except January 1 through January 31, and March 16 through December 31, of any calendar year.

(11) Dip bag net gear may be used for anchovy and candlefish at all times.

(12) A violation of subsection (10) or (11) of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.550, Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty.

Landing limitations

(13) It is unlawful to deliver anchovy, in excess of fifteen percent of the total landing weight, for the purposes of conversion into fish flour, fishmeal, fish scrap, fertilizer, fish oil, or other fishery products.

(14) It is unlawful for any person licensed to fish under a baitfish purse seine or baitfish lampara license to retain, possess or deliver, to a place or port, regardless of catch area, anchovy in excess of 5 metric tons (11,023 pounds) in one day, and in excess of 10 metric tons (22,046 pounds) during any calendar week beginning 12:01 a.m. Sunday through 11:59 p.m. Saturday.

(15) A violation of subsection (13) or (14) of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.550, Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty.

Gear

(16) It is unlawful to fish for anchovy or candlefish with purse seine or lampara gear with mesh size less than one-half inch stretch measure.

(17) It is unlawful to fish with purse seine or lampara gear if the cork line exceeds 900 feet in length, except: From June 1 through October 31, it is permissible to use gear in which the cork line does not exceed 1,400 feet in length.

(18) It is unlawful to fish for or possess anchovy or candlefish with dip bag net gear that exceeds 18 square feet.

(19) A violation of subsections (16) through (18) of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.520, Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty.

Incidental catch

(20) It is unlawful to retain sardines taken incidental to a lawful anchovy or candlefish fishery that exceeds twenty percent of the weight of the total landing.

(21) It is unlawful to retain smelt or herring incidental to a lawful anchovy or candlefish fishery if the individual or combined weight of smelt and/or herring exceeds five percent of the total landing.

(22) A violation of subsection (20) or (21) of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.550, Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty.

Herring

Licensing

(23) A herring/lampara limited entry license is required to operate lampara gear for herring as provided for in this section.

(24) A herring dip bag net limited entry license is required to operate dip bag net gear for herring as provided for in this section.

(25) A violation of subsection (23) or (24) of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.500, Commercial fishing without a license—Penalty.

Fishing period

(26) It is unlawful to fish for or possess herring with lampara gear during any time except January 1 through January 31, and March 16 through December 31, of any calendar year.

(27) Dip bag net gear may be used for herring at all times.

(28) A violation of subsection (26) or (27) of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.550, Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty.

Incidental catch

(29) It is unlawful to retain anchovy, candlefish, smelt, or sardine incidental to a lawful herring fishery if the individual or combined weight of anchovy, candlefish, smelt, or sardine exceeds five percent of the total landing. A violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.550, Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty.

Gear

(30) It is unlawful to fish for and possess herring taken for commercial purposes with lampara gear with a cork line that exceeds 1,400 feet in length and a mesh size less than one-half inch stretch measure.

(31) It is unlawful to fish with dip bag net gear that exceeds 18 square feet.

(32) A violation of subsection (30) or (31) of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.520, Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty.

Sardine

Licensing

(33) A smelt dip bag net fishery license is required to operate dip bag net gear for sardine as provided for in this section. A violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.500, Commercial fishing without a license—Penalty.

Fishing period

(34) Dip bag net gear may be used for sardine at all times.

Gear

(35) It is unlawful to fish with dip bag net gear that exceeds 18 square feet. A violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.520, Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty.

Smelt

Licensing

(36) A smelt dip bag net fishery license is required to operate dip bag net gear for smelt as provided for in this section. A violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.500, Commercial fishing without a license—Penalty.

Fishing period

(37) It is unlawful to take smelt for commercial purposes during weekly closed periods extending from 8:00 a.m. Thursday to 8:00 p.m. Saturday. A violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.550, Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty.

Gear

(38) It is unlawful to take, fish for, and possess smelt taken with hand dip nets exceeding 72 inches maximum frame width. A violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.520, Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty.

History

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 § 220-356-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 10-06-095 (Order 10-33), § 220-40-030, filed 3/2/10, effective 4/2/10
WSR 03-05-062 (Order 03-26), § 220-40-030, filed 2/18/03, effective 3/21/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 95-23-020 (Order 95-166), § 220-40-030, filed 11/8/95, effective 12/9/95
WSR 91-08-054 (Order 91-13), § 220-40-030, filed 4/2/91, effective 5/3/91
WSR 85-06-033 (Order 85-14), § 220-40-030, filed 3/1/85
WSR 84-15-008 (Order 84-66), § 220-40-030, filed 7/6/84
WSR 84-08-014 (Order 84-24), § 220-40-030, filed 3/27/84
WSR 80-09-072 (Order 80-69), § 220-40-030, filed 7/18/80
WSR 79-05-007 (Order 79-20), § 220-40-030, filed 4/11/79
Order 77-14, § 220-40-030, filed 4/15/77
Order 76-148, § 220-40-030, filed 12/2/76
Order 76-26, § 220-40-030, filed 1:45 p.m., 4/20/76
Order 925, § 220-40-030, filed 6/3/71
Order 864, § 220-40-030, filed 5/12/70
Order 726, § 4 (part), filed 4/24/67
subsections 1, 2, 3 from Order 679, filed 4/20/66
Order 638, filed 4/28/65
Order 605, filed 4/21/64
Order 569, filed 4/11/63
Order 544, filed 4/3/62
Order 525, filed 5/3/61
Order 507, filed 4/13/60
Orders 483 and 256, filed 2/1/60
subsection 4 from Order 544, filed 4/3/62
Order 525, filed 5/3/61
Orders 448 and 256, filed 3/1/60
subsection 5 from Order 544, filed 4/3/62
Orders 448 and 256, filed 3/1/60
subsections 6, 8, 9 from Order 525, filed 5/3/61
Orders 341 and 256, filed 3/1/60
subsection 7 from Orders 346 and 256, filed 3/1/60.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-356-020 Grays Harbor—Seasons and lawful gear—Forage fish.

(1) It is unlawful to fish for or possess anchovy, candlefish, herring, sardine, or smelt for commercial purposes in Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Area 60B except as provided for in this section.

General

(2) It is unlawful to fish for or possess salmon or sturgeon taken with purse seine or lampara gear.

(3) It is unlawful to fish with purse seine or lampara gear at all times in the waters of Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Area 60B if any part of the purse seine or lampara is in waters that are less than 20 feet deep.

(4) It is unlawful to fail to immediately return to the water, unharmed, all species of fish other than herring, anchovy, candlefish, and sardine taken in operation of purse seine, lampara, dip bag net, or hand net gears.

(5) A violation of subsections (1) through (4) of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.520, Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty; and RCW 77.15.550, Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty.

Anchovy and candlefish

Licensing

(6) A baitfish purse seine fishery license is required to operate purse seine gear for anchovy or candlefish as provided for in this section.

(7) A baitfish lampara fishery license is required to operate lampara gear for anchovy or candlefish as provided for in this section.

(8) A smelt dip bag license is required to operate dip bag net gear for anchovy or candlefish as provided for in this section.

(9) A violation of subsections (6) through (8) of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.500, Commercial fishing without a license—Penalty.

Fishing period

(10) It is unlawful to fish for or to possess anchovy, candlefish, sardine, or smelt with the use of purse seine or lampara gear at any time except January 1 through January 31, and April 16 through December 31, of any calendar year.

(11) Dip bag net gear may be used for anchovy or candlefish at all times.

(12) A violation of subsection (10) or (11) of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.550, Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty.

Landing limitations

(14) It is unlawful for any person licensed to fish under a baitfish purse seine or baitfish lampara license to retain, possess, or deliver, to a place or port, regardless of catch area, anchovy in excess of 5 metric tons (11,023 pounds) in one day, and in excess of 10 metric tons (22,046 pounds) during any calendar week beginning 12:01 a.m. Sunday through 11:59 p.m. Saturday.

(15) A violation of subsection (13) or (14) of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.550, Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty.

Gear

(16) It is unlawful to fish for anchovy or candlefish with purse seine or lampara gear with a mesh size of less than one-half inch stretch measure.

(17) It is unlawful to fish with purse seine or lampara gear for anchovy or candlefish if the cork line exceeds 900 feet in length, except: From June 1 through October 31, it is permissible to use gear in which the cork line does not exceed 1,400 feet in length.

(18) It is unlawful to fish for anchovy or candlefish with dip bag net gear that exceeds 18 square feet.

(19) A violation of subsections (16) through (18) of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.520, Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty.

Incidental catch

(20) It is unlawful to retain sardine taken incidental to a lawful anchovy or candlefish fishery if the sardine exceeds twenty percent of the weight of the total landing.

(21) It is unlawful to retain smelt or herring taken incidental to a lawful anchovy or candlefish fishery if individual or combined weight of smelt and/or herring exceeds five percent of the weight of the total landing.

(22) A violation of subsections (20) through (21) of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.550, Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty.

Herring

Licensing

(23) A herring lampara limited entry license is required to operate lampara gear for herring as provided for in this section.

(24) A herring dip bag net limited entry license is required to operate dip bag net gear for herring as provided for in this section.

(25) A violation of subsection (23) or (24) of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.500, Commercial fishing without a license—Penalty.

Fishing period

(26) It is unlawful to fish for or possess herring with lampara gear at any time except January 1 through January 31, and April 16 through December 31, of any calendar year.

(27) Dip bag net gear may be used for herring at all times.

(28) A violation of subsection (26) or (27) of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.550, Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty.

Incidental catch

Gear

(30) It is unlawful to fish for or to possess herring taken for commercial purposes with lampara gear with a cork line that exceeds 1,400 feet in length and a mesh size of less than one-half inch stretch measure.

(31) It is unlawful to fish for herring with dip bag net gear that exceeds 18 square feet.

(32) A violation of subsection (30) or (31) of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.520, Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty.

Sardine

Licensing

(33) A smelt dip bag net fishery license is required to operate the dip bag net gear for sardine as provided for in this section. A violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.500, Commercial fishing without a license—Penalty.

Fishing period

(34) Dip bag net gear may be used for sardine at all times. A violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.550, Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty.

Gear

(35) It is unlawful to fish for sardine with dip bag net gear that exceeds 18 square feet. A violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.520, Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty.

Smelt

Licensing

(36) A smelt dip bag net fishery license is required to operate the hand dip net gear for smelt as provided for in this section. A violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.500, Commercial fishing without a license—Penalty.

Fishing period

(37) It is unlawful to take smelt with hand dip net gear for commercial purposes during weekly closed periods extending from 8:00 a.m. Thursdays to 8:00 p.m. Saturdays. A violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.550, Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty.

Gear

History

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 § 220-356-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 10-06-095 (Order 10-33), § 220-36-03001, filed 3/2/10, effective 4/2/10
WSR 03-05-062 (Order 03-26), § 220-36-03001, filed 2/18/03, effective 3/21/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 95-23-020 (Order 95-166), § 220-36-03001, filed 11/8/95, effective 12/9/95
WSR 85-06-033 (Order 85-14), § 220-36-03001, filed 3/1/85
WSR 84-08-014 (Order 84-24), § 220-36-03001, filed 3/27/84
WSR 80-09-072 (Order 80-69), § 220-36-03001, filed 7/18/80
WSR 79-05-007 (Order 79-20), § 220-36-03001, filed 4/11/79
WSR 78-07-067 (Order 78-45), § 220-36-03001, filed 6/30/78
Order 77-14, § 220-36-030 (codified as WAC 220-36-03001), filed 4/15/77
Order 76-148, § 220-36-030 (codified as WAC 220-36-03001), filed 12/2/76
Order 1049, § 220-36-030, filed 4/11/73
Order 925, § 220-36-030, filed 6/3/71
Order 864, § 220-36-030, filed 5/12/70
Order 726, § 4 (part), filed 4/24/67
subsections 1 and 2 from Order 525, filed 5/3/61
subsection 7 from Order 605, filed 4/21/64
Orders 336 and 256, filed 3/1/60.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-356-030 Ocean forage fish.

(1) It is unlawful to fish for or possess smelt, anchovy, candlefish, herring, or sardine taken for commercial purposes from offshore waters, except as provided for in this section.

General

(2) It is unlawful to fail to immediately return to the water, unharmed, all species of fish other than herring, anchovy, candlefish, shad, and sardine taken in operation of purse seine, lampara, dip bag net, or hand net gears.

(3) A violation of subsection (1) or (2) of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.550, Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty.

Smelt

Licensing

(4) A smelt dip bag net fishery license is required to operate hand net gear as provided for in this section. A violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.500, Commercial fishing without a license—Penalty.

Fishing period

(5) It is unlawful to take smelt for commercial purposes during weekly closed periods from 8:00 a.m. Friday to 8:00 a.m. Sunday. A violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.550, Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty.

Gear

(6) It is unlawful to fish for or possess smelt taken for commercial purposes except by hand net gear not exceeding 72 inches maximum frame width. A violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.520, Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty.

Incidental catch

(7) It is permissible to retain only anchovy and candlefish taken incidental to a lawful smelt fishery.

Anchovy and Candlefish

Licensing

(8) A baitfish lampara fishery license is required to operate the lampara gear for anchovy and candlefish as provided for in this section.

(9) A baitfish purse seine fishery license is required to operate the purse seine gear for anchovy and candlefish as provided for in this section.

(10) A smelt dip bag net fishery license is required to operate the hand dip net gear for anchovy and candlefish as provided for in this section.

(11) A violation of subsections (8) through (10) of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.500, Commercial fishing without a license—Penalty.

Landing limitations

(12) It is unlawful to deliver anchovy, in excess of fifteen percent of the total landing weight, for the purposes of conversion into fish flour, fishmeal, fish scrap, fertilizer, fish oil, or other fishery products.

(13) It is unlawful for any person licensed to fish under a baitfish purse seine or baitfish lampara license to retain, possess or deliver, to a place or port, regardless of catch area, anchovy in excess of 5 metric tons (11,023 pounds) in one day, and in excess of 10 metric tons (22,046 pounds) during any calendar week beginning 12:01 a.m. Sunday through 11:59 p.m. Saturday.

(14) A violation of subsection (12) or (13) of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.550, Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty.

Gear

(15) It is unlawful to take, fish for, or possess anchovy or candlefish taken with purse seine or lampara gear with mesh size less than one-half inch stretch measure.

(16) It is unlawful to fish for or possess candlefish or anchovy with purse seine or lampara gear if the cork line exceeds 1,400 feet in length.

(17) It is unlawful to take, fish for, or possess anchovy or candlefish with dip bag net gear that exceeds 18 square feet.

(18) A violation of subsections (15) through (17) of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.520, Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty.

Incidental catch

(19) It is unlawful to retain sardine taken incidental to a lawful anchovy or candlefish fishery that exceeds twenty percent of the weight of the total landing.

(20) It is unlawful to retain herring taken incidental to a lawful anchovy or candlefish fishery that exceeds five percent of the weight of the total landing.

(21) It is permissible to retain shad incidental to a lawful anchovy or candlefish fishery.

(22) A violation of subsection (19) or (20) of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.550, Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty.

Herring

Licensing and permit

(23) It is unlawful to fish for or to possess herring taken for commercial purposes except as authorized by permit issued by the director. A violation of this subsection is punishable under section 14, chapter 333, Laws of 2009 (SHB 1778).

(24) Herring dip bag net, herring drag seine, herring gillnet, herring lampara, or herring purse seine are the limited entry licenses required for a permittee to fish for or to retain herring. A violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.500, Commercial fishing without a license—Penalty.

History

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 § 220-356-030, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 10-06-095 (Order 10-33), § 220-44-020, filed 3/2/10, effective 4/2/10
WSR 07-23-002 (Order 07-279), § 220-44-020, filed 11/7/07, effective 12/8/07
WSR 01-07-016 (Order 01-36), § 220-44-020, filed 3/13/01, effective 4/13/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 94-12-009 (Order 94-23), § 220-44-020, filed 5/19/94, effective 6/19/94
WSR 84-08-014 (Order 84-24), § 220-44-020, filed 3/27/84
WSR 79-06-085 (Order 79-38), § 220-44-020, filed 6/4/79
WSR 78-10-046 (Order 78-83), § 220-44-020, filed 9/20/78
WSR 78-05-067 and 78-06-002 (Order 78-20), § 220-44-020, filed 4/27/78 and 5/4/78
WSR 78-04-039 (Order 78-11), § 220-44-020, filed 3/20/78
Order 77-14, § 220-44-020, filed 4/15/77
Order 1221, § 220-44-020, filed 7/1/75
Order 813, § 220-44-020, filed 5/5/69
Order 726, § 4 (part), filed 4/24/67
subsection 1 from Order 547, filed 7/5/62
Orders 384 and 256, filed 3/1/60
subsection 2 from Orders 448 and 256, filed 3/1/60
subsection 3 from Orders 397 and 256, filed 3/1/60
subsections 4 and 5 from Orders 355 and 256, filed 3/1/60
subsection 6 from Orders 406 and 256, filed 3/1/60.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-356-040 Coastal sardine purse seine fishery—Harvest, landing, and reporting requirements—Gear.

(1) Licensing, harvest, and reporting requirements. It is unlawful for persons fishing under a Washington sardine purse seine fishery license or temporary annual fishery permit to fail to:

(a) Carry an observer onboard for any sardine fishing trip if requested by the department;

(b) Surrender up to five hundred sardines per vessel per trip if requested by department samplers for biological information; and

(c) Complete a department-issued logbook each month in which fishing activity occurs, and submit it to the department by the 15th day of the following month.

(2) Possession, transport, and seasons.

(a) It is unlawful to possess, transport through the waters of the state, or deliver into any Washington port, Pacific sardine (Sardinops sagax) or other coastal pelagic species taken in violation of gear requirements and other rules published in Title 50, Part 660, Subpart I of the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.). These federal regulations govern commercial fishing for coastal pelagic species in the Exclusive Economic Zone off the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California. Where the federal regulations refer to the fishery management area, that area is interpreted to include Washington state waters coterminous with the Exclusive Economic Zone. Updates to the federal regulations are published in the Federal Register. Discrepancies or errors between the C.F.R. and Federal Register will be resolved in favor of the Federal Register. This chapter incorporates the C.F.R. by reference and is based, in part, on the C.F.R. A copy of the federal rules may be obtained by contacting the department of fish and wildlife rules coordinator at 360-902-2403, or going to the U.S. Government Printing Office's GPO Access website (www.gpoaccess.gov). State regulations that are more restrictive than the federal regulations will prevail.

(b) It is unlawful to fish for or possess Pacific sardine taken with any gear from coastal waters except during the coastal sardine fishery season open to purse seine fishing each year from April 1st through December 31st.

(c) It is unlawful to take Pacific sardine in state waters except for the incidental take authorized by the coastal baitfish regulations.

(d) It is unlawful to retain any species that is taken incidental to sardine, except for anchovy, mackerel, and market squid (Logligo opalescens).

(e) It is unlawful to retain mackerel (Scombridae) or jacks (Carangidae) taken incidental to a lawful sardine fishery that in combination exceeds forty-five percent of the weight of the total landing.

(f) It is unlawful to fail to release any salmon encircled in the purse seine prior to completion of the set or to land or retain salmon on the fishing vessel.

(g) It is unlawful to transfer sardine catch from one fishing vessel to another.

(3) Landing and delivery.

(a) It is unlawful to fail to have legal purse seine gear as defined by department rule aboard a vessel making a sardine landing.

(b) It is unlawful to fail to deliver sardine landings to a processing facility located on shore.

(c) It is unlawful to land fish at more than one processing facility and to fail to offload all fish onboard the vessel once the delivery commences at the time of landing.

(d) It is unlawful to deliver more than fifteen percent cumulative weight of sardines for the purposes of conversion into fish flour, fish meal, fish scrap, fertilizer, fish oil, other fishery products, or by-products, for purposes other than human consumption or fishing bait used during the sardine fishery season.

(4) A violation of the reporting requirements provided in this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.630 Commercial fish, shellfish harvest or delivery—Failure to report—Penalty.

(5) A violation of the gear requirements provided in this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.520 Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty.

(6) A violation of the harvest or landing requirements provided in this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.550 Violation of a commercial fishing area or time—Penalty.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-356-040, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-11-028 (Order 14-107), § 220-44-095, filed 5/13/14, effective 6/13/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.04.020. WSR 10-02-003 (Order 09-167), § 220-44-095, filed 12/23/09, effective 1/23/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-356-050 Puget Sound forage fish commercial fisheries—General provisions.

(1) It is unlawful to fish for or possess Puget Sound forage fish taken for commercial purposes except at the times, during the seasons and using the gear provided for in this chapter.

(2) It is unlawful to fish for or possess candlefish taken for commercial purposes. A violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.550, Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty.

(3) The total annual quota for the Puget Sound smelt commercial fishery may not exceed sixty thousand pounds.

(4) It is unlawful for vessel operators engaged in the commercial harvest of smelt from Puget Sound to fail to report their daily catch to the department by 2:00 p.m. the day following the harvest of smelt.

(a) Catch reports may be submitted to the department as follows:

(i) By emailing the catch report or a picture of the fish receiving ticket to smeltreport@dfw.wa.gov; or

(ii) By phone at 1- 844-611-3822.

(b) Catch reports must include the following information as it is recorded on the fish receiving ticket:

(i) Fisher name;

(ii) Wholesale fish buyer name;

(iii) Pounds of smelt landed;

(iv) Marine fish/shellfish catch area, as described in WAC 220-301-040;

(v) Date of harvest;

(vi) Date of sale;

(vii) Complete fish ticket serial number, including the first alphanumeric letter; and

(viii) If a picture of the fish receiving ticket is emailed as the daily harvest report, the date of harvest must be recorded on the bottom half of the ticket.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 17-22-100, § 220-356-050, filed 10/30/17, effective 1/1/18. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-356-050, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 16-07-140, § 220-49-005, filed 3/22/16, effective 4/22/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-15-006 (Order 14-157), § 220-49-005, filed 7/2/14, effective 8/2/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 98-05-043, § 220-49-005, filed 2/11/98, effective 3/14/98
WSR 94-12-009 (Order 94-23), § 220-49-005, filed 5/19/94, effective 6/19/94.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-356-060 Puget Sound herring, anchovy and smelt commercial fisheries—Drag seine.

(1) Gear requirements: It is unlawful to operate drag seine gear in the Puget Sound herring, anchovy and smelt commercial fisheries that exceeds 350 feet in length or contains meshes less than 1/2 inch stretch measure. A violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.520, Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty.

(2) Licensing:

(a) A food fish drag seine fishery license is required to operate drag seine gear in the Puget Sound smelt and anchovy commercial fisheries and allows the operator to retain smelt and anchovy.

(b) A herring drag seine fishery license is required to operate drag seine gear in the Puget Sound herring commercial fishery and allows the operator to retain herring.

(c) Failure to obtain the required license prior to operating gear and retaining smelt, anchovy or herring is punishable under RCW 77.15.500, Commercial fishing without a license—Penalty.

History

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 § 220-356-060, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-15-006 (Order 14-157), § 220-49-011, filed 7/2/14, effective 8/2/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 98-05-043, § 220-49-011, filed 2/11/98, effective 3/14/98
WSR 94-12-009 (Order 94-23), § 220-49-011, filed 5/19/94, effective 6/19/94
Order 1105, § 220-49-011, filed 12/28/73.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-356-070 Puget Sound herring and anchovy commercial fisheries—Purse seine.

(1) Gear requirements:

(a) It is unlawful to harvest smelt using purse seine gear in Puget Sound.

(b) It is unlawful to operate purse seine gear in the Puget Sound herring and anchovy fisheries that exceeds 600 feet in length or contains meshes less than 1/2-inch stretch measure, unless otherwise authorized by permit from the director.

(2) A violation of subsection (1) of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.520, Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty.

(3) Licensing:

(a) A baitfish purse seine fishery license is required to operate purse seine gear in the Puget Sound anchovy commercial fishery and allows the operator to retain anchovy.

(b) A herring purse seine fishery license is required to operate purse seine gear in the Puget Sound herring fishery and allows the operator to retain herring.

(c) Failure to obtain the required license prior to operating purse seine gear and retaining anchovy or herring is punishable under RCW 77.15.500, Commercial fishing without a license—Penalty.

History

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 § 220-356-070, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-15-006 (Order 14-157), § 220-49-012, filed 7/2/14, effective 8/2/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 98-05-043, § 220-49-012, filed 2/11/98, effective 3/14/98
WSR 94-12-009 (Order 94-23), § 220-49-012, filed 5/19/94, effective 6/19/94
Order 76-148, § 220-49-012, filed 12/2/76
Order 1105, § 220-49-012, filed 12/28/73.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-356-080 Puget Sound herring and anchovy commercial fisheries—Dip bag net.

(1) Gear requirements:

(a) It is unlawful to harvest smelt using dip bag net gear in Puget Sound.

(b) It is unlawful to operate dip bag net gear in the Puget Sound herring and anchovy fisheries that exceeds 18 square feet.

(c) It is unlawful to operate a dip net from a vessel under power, and it is unlawful to operate more than one dip net at one time.

(2) A violation of subsection (1) of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.520, Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty.

(3) Licensing:

(a) An anchovy dip bag net fishery license is required to operate dip bag net gear in the Puget Sound anchovy commercial fishery and allows the operator to retain anchovy.

(b) A herring dip bag net fishery license is required to operate dip bag net gear in the Puget Sound herring commercial fishery and allows the operator to retain herring.

(c) Failure to obtain the required license prior to operating dip bag net gear and retaining anchovy or herring is punishable under RCW 77.15.500, Commercial fishing without a license—Penalty.

History

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 § 220-356-080, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-15-006 (Order 14-157), § 220-49-013, filed 7/2/14, effective 8/2/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 02-08-026 (Order 02-66), § 220-49-013, filed 3/27/02, effective 4/27/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 98-05-043, § 220-49-013, filed 2/11/98, effective 3/14/98
WSR 94-12-009 (Order 94-23), § 220-49-013, filed 5/19/94, effective 6/19/94
Order 1105, § 220-49-013, filed 12/28/73.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-356-090 Herring, anchovy and smelt fishing—Lampara.

(1) Lawful lampara gear in the Puget Sound herring and anchovy fisheries shall not exceed 200 feet in length or contain meshes less than 1/2-inch stretch measure. Lampara gear is not lawful gear for taking smelt in Puget Sound.

(2) Licensing:

(a) A baitfish lampara fishery license is a license required to operate the gear provided for in this section and allows the operator to retain anchovy.

(b) A herring lampara fishery license is a license required to operate the gear provided for in this section and allows the operator to retain herring.

History

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 § 220-356-090, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 98-05-043, § 220-49-014, filed 2/11/98, effective 3/14/98
WSR 94-12-009 (Order 94-23), § 220-49-014, filed 5/19/94, effective 6/19/94
Order 77-14, § 220-49-014, filed 4/15/77
Order 1105, § 220-49-014, filed 12/28/73.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-356-100 Herring, anchovy and smelt fishing—Otter trawl and gillnet.

(1) It is unlawful to fish for herring, anchovy or smelt using otter trawl gear or gillnet gear except as authorized by permit issued by the director.

(2) Licensing: The permit issued by the director will specify the fishery license required to operate the permit.

History

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 § 220-356-100, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 98-05-043, § 220-49-017, filed 2/11/98, effective 3/14/98
WSR 94-12-009 (Order 94-23), § 220-49-017, filed 5/19/94, effective 6/19/94
WSR 89-14-010 (Order 89-48), § 220-49-017, filed 6/22/89
Order 1105, § 220-49-017, filed 12/28/73.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-356-110 Herring and anchovy—Seasons—Lawful gear—Purposes.

It shall be unlawful to take, fish for or possess for commercial purposes herring or anchovy in Puget Sound except during lawful seasons, with lawful gear and for such purposes as provided for hereinafter in each respective fishing area:

(1) Area 20A.

(a) Closed September 1 through May 31 to all commercial fishing gear except for the spawn on kelp fishery as provided for in WAC 220-356-170.

(b) Closed June 1 through August 31 to all commercial fishing.

(2) It is unlawful to use purse seine gear in any Puget Sound area except 23A, 23B, 23C, 23D, and 29. Areas 23A, 23B, 23C, 23D and 29 are open to purse seine gear only during seasons set by emergency rule.

(3) All other Puget Sound Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Areas - Open entire year with drag seine, lampara, and dip bag net for human consumption or bait only except for closures set out in subsections (4), (5) and (6) of this section.

(4) The following areas are closed the entire year to all gear:

Areas 20B, 21A, 21B, 22A, 22B, 25A, and 25E.

(5) The following areas are closed from January 16 through April 15, except to dip bag net gear:

(a) Area 24A except for a year-round closure in Swinomish Channel in those waters between the bridge spanning the channel south of La Conner and a line perpendicular to the channel at the northeast end of the La Conner boat basin, 24B, and 24D.

(b) Waters of Area 25C south of a line from Tala Point to Foulweather Bluff.

(d) Waters of Area 26B west of a line from Point Monroe to Point Jefferson.

(e) Area 26C.

(f) Waters of Area 26D north of a line from Neill Point to Piner Point.

(g) Areas 27A, 27B and 27 C are closed year-round.

(h) Waters of Area 28A west of a line projected true north-south through Treble Point on Anderson Island, including Henderson Inlet.

(i) Waters of Area 28B west of a line projected true north from Penrose Point, including Mayo Cove and Von Geldern Cove.

(j) All contiguous waters of Area 28D north and east of a line projected from Dofflemeyer Point through Cooper Point to landfall on the west shore of Eld Inlet, including Totten Inlet, Hammersley Inlet and Oakland Bay.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-356-110, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 04-17-098 (Order 04-218), § 220-49-020, filed 8/17/04, effective 9/17/04
WSR 01-02-058 (Order 00-263), § 220-49-020, filed 12/29/00, effective 1/29/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 99-17-067 (Order 99-127), § 220-49-020, filed 8/13/99, effective 9/13/99
WSR 98-05-043, § 220-49-020, filed 2/11/98, effective 3/14/98
WSR 95-23-020 (Order 95-166), § 220-49-020, filed 11/8/95, effective 12/9/95
WSR 94-12-009 (Order 94-23), § 220-49-020, filed 5/19/94, effective 6/19/94
WSR 84-08-014 (Order 84-24), § 220-49-020, filed 3/27/84
WSR 83-24-024 (Order 83-200), § 220-49-020, filed 11/30/83, effective 1/1/84
WSR 83-04-025 (Order 83-04), § 220-49-020, filed 1/27/83
WSR 79-03-014 (Order 79-11), § 220-49-020, filed 2/15/79
Order 76-148, § 220-49-020, filed 12/2/76
Order 1105, § 220-49-020, filed 12/28/73.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-356-120 Herring, anchovy and pilchard fishing—Live boxes—Identification.

All herring, anchovy and pilchard live boxes or other devices for holding live bait shall have attached thereto the fishery license number of the owner in plainly legible letters not less than 3 inches in height, clearly visible above the waterline. In the case of licensed dealers the dealer's license number shall be displayed as described above. It shall be unlawful to fail to identify live boxes as prescribed in this section.

History

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 § 220-356-120, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 98-05-043, § 220-49-024, filed 2/11/98, effective 3/14/98
WSR 94-12-009 (Order 94-23), § 220-49-024, filed 5/19/94, effective 6/19/94
Order 1105, § 220-49-024, filed 12/28/73.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-356-130 Herring hardship validations, qualifications and conditions—Individual or operator.

(1) The director may validate an individual or operator to fish for herring if the individual or operator:

(a) Submits proof that he or she invested in a boat and herring fishing equipment prior to April 26, 1973; and

(b) Agrees to use any herring he or she harvests for bait only.

(2) It is unlawful to fish for herring in Puget Sound Marine Fish-Shellfish Areas 20A, 20B, 21A, and 21B from April 16 to May 31.

(3) The department will revoke permits granted under subsection (1) of this section if the individual or operator violates the above conditions.

(4) Violation of this section is a misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.750, Unlawful use of a department permit—Penalty.

History

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 § 220-356-130, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 13-02-043 (Order 12-290), § 220-90-010, filed 12/21/12, effective 1/21/13
Order 76-148, § 220-90-010, filed 12/2/76
Order 1193, § 220-90-010, filed 3/4/75.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-356-140 Herring hardship validations—Resort or marina—Owner or operator.

(1) The director may validate an individual owner or operator of a resort or marina to fish for herring if the owner or operator submits proof to the department in the form of a notarized affidavit that he or she is unable to purchase live, fresh, or frozen herring (dependent on need) from at least three commercial sources at a fair market price.

(2) The following conditions apply to validations granted to resort or marina owners or operators:

(a) Validations are for one calendar year only;

(b) The director may only renew a validation after receipt of a new affidavit; and

(3) It is unlawful to fish for herring in Puget Sound Marine Fish-Shellfish Areas 20A, 20B, 21A, and 21B from April 16 to May 31.

(4) Herring caught under this section must be sold at retail only for bait by, and at, the resort or marina the department validates to fish for herring.

(5) The department will revoke validations it grants under subsection (1) of this section if the owner or operator violates the conditions of the validation.

(6) Violation of this section is a misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.750, Unlawful use of a department permit—Penalty.

History

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 § 220-356-140, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 13-02-043 (Order 12-290), § 220-90-015, filed 12/21/12, effective 1/21/13
Order 76-148, § 220-90-015, filed 12/2/76
Order 1193, § 220-90-015, filed 3/4/75.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-356-150 Smelt and herring for zoo food.

(1) It is unlawful to take, fish for or possess smelt or herring for any purpose except human consumption or fishing bait, except that the director may authorize by permit the taking of smelt or herring in specified areas, quantities and times for emergency use as zoo food for animals. Application for a zoo food permit requires written certification from the zoo director that no other source of smelt or herring is available and the shortage of suitable zoo food will damage the health or well-being of zoo animals.

(2) Licensing: The permit issued by the director will specify the fishery license required to operate the permit.

History

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 § 220-356-150, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 98-05-043, § 220-49-021, filed 2/11/98, effective 3/14/98
WSR 94-12-009 (Order 94-23), § 220-49-021, filed 5/19/94, effective 6/19/94
Order 76-148, § 220-49-021, filed 12/2/76
Order 1193, § 220-49-021, filed 3/4/75
Order 1105, § 220-49-021, filed 12/28/73.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-356-160 Herring reporting.

(1) Herring fishers:

(a) All commercial herring fishers are required to obtain a department-issued herring reporting monthly logbook, and, pursuant to this section, enter the required information and remit the department's copies of the monthly logs.

(b) It is unlawful for the operator of the harvest vessel to fail to keep the logbook aboard the vessel while the vessel is engaged in herring fishing or has herring onboard. Violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.280.

(c) It is unlawful for any vessel operator engaged in herring fishing to fail to submit the department's copy of each month's log in which fishing activity occurs within 10 days of the end of the month, as evidenced by the mailing date on the envelope or the fax date, except that the operator may submit all logs of monthly activity prior to the month in which fishing activity commences at one time, and, when fishing activity terminates for the year may submit the logs for the remainder of the year at one time. Harvest logs must be submitted in ascending consecutive order of log serial numbers. The logs are required to be mailed to: Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marine Resources, P.O. Box 43150, Olympia, WA 98501. Violation of this subsection is a misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.280.

(d) Herring vessel operators responsible for submitting logs to the department must maintain the fisher's copy of all logs for one year, and have them available for inspection. It is unlawful for the vessel operator to fail to submit harvest logs for inspection upon request by fish and wildlife officers or authorized department marine fish-shellfish program employee. Violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.360.

(e) It is unlawful for vessel operators engaged in commercial herring fishing or possessing herring, to fail to permanently and legibly record in ink the following information within the following time constraints:

(i) Before each vessel trip, record the operator name, operator phone number, license holder name, the department issued registration number, date of fishing trip.

(ii) Immediately after the completion of each set, and prior to making a new set, record the set number, set start time, Marine Fish-Shellfish Catch Area, nearest landmark type, gear type, and weight in pounds of herring retained.

(iii) Immediately after each landing of fish, record the fish receiving ticket serial number and the names of the receivers of fish landed or pen number delivered to if the vessel operator also holds a wholesale fish buyer endorsement and is acting in the capacity of an original receiver. Violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.280.

(2) Herring baitfish processors:

(a) It is unlawful for original receivers who sell herring as baitfish to fail to report by January 15th of each year the total number of dozens of herring sold the previous year. The report must be made on a department supplied herring baitfish report form, and must report sales by size class. The form is required to be mailed to: Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marine Resources, P.O. Box 43150, Olympia, WA 98501. Violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.280.

(b) Herring processors responsible for submitting herring baitfish report forms must maintain the processor's copy of the form for one year, and have it available for inspection. It is unlawful for the processor to fail to submit herring baitfish report forms for inspection upon request by fish and wildlife officers or authorized department marine fish-shellfish program employee. Violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.360.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.210. WSR 25-08-042 (Order 24-19), s 220-356-160, filed 3/27/25, effective 4/27/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 17-22-100, § 220-356-160, filed 10/30/17, effective 1/1/18. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-356-160, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 04-17-089 (Order 04-219), § 220-49-023, filed 8/16/04, effective 9/16/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 94-12-009 (Order 94-23), § 220-49-023, filed 5/19/94, effective 6/19/94
WSR 83-24-024 (Order 83-200), § 220-49-023, filed 11/30/83, effective 1/1/84
WSR 81-02-053 (Order 81-3), § 220-49-023, filed 1/7/81
Order 77-147, § 220-49-023, filed 12/16/77
Order 77-14, § 220-49-023, filed 4/15/77
Order 76-148, § 220-49-023, filed 12/2/76
Order 1193, § 220-49-023, filed 3/4/75
Order 1105, § 220-49-023, filed 12/28/73.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-356-170 Spawn on kelp licenses (SOK license)—Applications.

(1) Any herring fisher holding a herring fishery license under chapter 77.65 RCW may participate in an auction for a spawn on kelp license (SOK license). Proof of current herring licensing must be presented before entering the auction. No more than one SOK license will be awarded to each herring license holder.

(2) The department shall offer SOK licenses under the following conditions:

(a) The department shall establish a minimum acceptable bid for each license.

(b) Licenses shall be offered by sealed bidding at auction. The license will be awarded to the bidder with the highest bid. In the event of tie bids, the tie breaker will be by coin toss.

(c) Each SOK license shall be auctioned separately. Each bidder for a license must submit a certified check equal to the minimum acceptable bid prior to the bidding as a down payment on the winning bid price.

(d) Bidding by proxy is allowed, provided the proxy holder has a power of attorney for the herring license holder represented.

(e) The successful bidder for a SOK license is required to sign and return to the department a copy of the SOK license within 10 days after the award of a license together with the balance of the bid amount. Failure to return the license and bid balance will invalidate the award of the license and result in forfeiture of the deposit in the amount necessary to compensate the department for any damages. In such case the license shall be offered to the other bidders in descending order of their bid amount.

(f) If the license fails to be sold as described in (c) or (e) of this subsection, the license may be offered to any person possessing a herring license who offers the largest amount within a specified time period.

(g) The department may revoke the SOK license for noncompliance with the terms of the license. In case of license revocation, the bid amount shall be retained by the department.

(3) Licensing:

(a) Herring dip bag net, herring drag seine, herring lampara and herring purse seine licenses are licenses required to operate the respective gear and retain herring for the spawn on kelp fishery.

(b) A spawn on kelp fishery license is the license issued to a successful bidder and allows the holder to participate in the spawn on kelp fishery.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-356-170, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 94-12-009 (Order 94-23), § 220-49-063, filed 5/19/94, effective 6/19/94
WSR 91-05-016 (Order 91-08), § 220-49-063, filed 2/8/91, effective 3/11/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.28.245. WSR 90-07-003 (Order 90-17), § 220-49-063, filed 3/8/90, effective 4/8/90.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-356-180 Spawn on kelp license (SOK license) contract conditions.

(1) Spawn on kelp license (SOK license) contracts shall protect the environment, prevent waste, ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and ensure faithful performance of lease terms and conditions.

(2) SOK licensees shall not sell any spawn on kelp to anyone who is not a wholesale fish buyer, except that the licensee may be a wholesale fish buyer, and, after completing a state of Washington fish receiving ticket, may sell the spawn on kelp to someone who is not a wholesale fish buyer.

(3) SOK licenses are transferable only in the case of hardship and then only to any person holding a herring fishery license except the SOK license is not transferable to a person currently holding a SOK license. The transfer shall be made on a form provided by the department, and the transferee shall be subject to the same terms and conditions of the original SOK license. For purposes of this section, hardship means death or disablement of the licensee or loss of the licensee's vessel through no fault of the licensee.

(4) Every SOK licensee may surrender the SOK license and shall be relieved of any obligation under the license except as otherwise provided. The licensee must notify the department in writing of intention to surrender the license. If operations under the license have been conducted, the licensee shall correct any adverse environmental effects caused by the operations, including but not limited to, release of any entrapped herring, removal of any herring enclosure, and placement of any herring spawn upon habitat suitable for hatch and release of herring fry. If the license is surrendered, the department will retain the amount of the bid.

(5) The SOK license shall provide for revocation for noncompliance with the terms of the license. Grounds for revocation for noncompliance shall include, but not be limited to, failure to provide catch records as required, failure to provide required data on fishing and harvesting related activities, and failure to notify the department of anticipated times of fishing and harvesting. The SOK licensee shall be notified, in writing, of noncompliance, the necessary corrective measures and the amount of time allowed to take corrective action. The licensee's remedying of the noncompliance within the specified time shall result in no revocation of the license. The licensee may appeal any cancellation under chapter 34.05 RCW.

(6) The SOK license contract shall allow the SOK licensee to conduct operations reasonably necessary for the production of spawn on kelp. Nothing in this section shall relieve the licensee of any responsibility under applicable laws or regulations.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 17-22-100, § 220-356-180, filed 10/30/17, effective 1/1/18. 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 § 220-356-180, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 94-12-009 (Order 94-23), § 220-49-064, filed 5/19/94, effective 6/19/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.28.245. WSR 90-07-003 (Order 90-17), § 220-49-064, filed 3/8/90, effective 4/8/90.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-356-190 Puget Sound smelt commercial fishery—Seasons.

It is unlawful to take, fish for or possess smelt for commercial purposes in Puget Sound except during the following seasons:

(1) Areas 20A and 21A: Open July 1 through April 15.

(2) Area 22B: Open November 1 through April 15.

(3) Areas 24A, 24B, 24C, and 24D: Open July 1 through April 15.

(4) Areas 25A and 25E: Open November 1 through April 15.

(5) Areas 26B, 26C, 26D, 28B, and 28C: Open October 1 through April 15, except:

(a) Those waters within 200 feet of the shore adjacent to department property at Ross Point in Area 26C are closed to commercial smelt harvest at all times; and

(b) Those waters of Sinclair Inlet west of a line due south from the ferry dock in Bremerton are open only from 6:01 a.m. Wednesday through 9:59 p.m. Thursday of each week during the open period.

(6) Areas 27A, 27B and 27C: Closed year-round.

(7) Areas 28A and 28D: Open September 1 through April 15.

(8) All other areas not specified in this section are open year-round.

(9) A violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.550, Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty.

History

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 § 220-356-190, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-15-006 (Order 14-157), § 220-49-056, filed 7/2/14, effective 8/2/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 04-17-098 (Order 04-218), § 220-49-056, filed 8/17/04, effective 9/17/04
WSR 02-08-026 (Order 02-66), § 220-49-056, filed 3/27/02, effective 4/27/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 98-05-043, § 220-49-056, filed 2/11/98, effective 3/14/98
WSR 94-12-009 (Order 94-23), § 220-49-056, filed 5/19/94, effective 6/19/94
WSR 91-13-051 (Order 91-39), § 220-49-056, filed 6/14/91, effective 7/15/91
WSR 83-24-024 (Order 83-200), § 220-49-056, filed 11/30/83, effective 1/1/84
WSR 83-04-025 (Order 83-04), § 220-49-056, filed 1/27/83
Order 76-148, § 220-49-056, filed 12/2/76
Order 76-26, § 220-49-056, filed 1:45 p.m., 4/20/76
Order 1105, § 220-49-056, filed 12/28/73.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-356-200 Puget Sound smelt commercial fishery—Weekly periods.

It is unlawful to fish for smelt for commercial purposes in Puget Sound except from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. each day Monday through Thursday during open seasons. It is unlawful to possess smelt taken for commercial purposes during a closed time. A violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.550, Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty.

History

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 § 220-356-200, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-15-006 (Order 14-157), § 220-49-057, filed 7/2/14, effective 8/2/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 94-12-009 (Order 94-23), § 220-49-057, filed 5/19/94, effective 6/19/94
Order 1105, § 220-49-057, filed 12/28/73.

Chapter 220-357 Commercial fisheries—Sturgeon.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-357-010 Willapa Bay—Seasons and gear—Sturgeon.

It is unlawful to fish for or possess sturgeon taken for commercial purposes from Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Area 60C except at those times and with such gear as provided by emergency rule of the director, and subject to the provisions of this section:

It is unlawful to take sturgeon by angling from any vessel that is engaged in commercial sturgeon fishing, has been engaged in commercial sturgeon fishing that same day, or has commercially caught sturgeon aboard.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-357-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 07-21-128 (Order 07-266), § 220-40-031, filed 10/23/07, effective 11/23/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 91-08-054 (Order 91-13), § 220-40-031, filed 4/2/91, effective 5/3/91
WSR 90-18-023 (Order 90-77), § 220-40-031, filed 8/24/90, effective 9/24/90
WSR 85-06-033 (Order 85-14), § 220-40-031, filed 3/1/85.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-357-020 Grays Harbor—Season and gear—Sturgeon.

It is unlawful to fish for or possess sturgeon taken for commercial purposes from Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Area 60B except at those times and with such gear as provided by emergency rule of the director, and subject to the provisions of this section:

History

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 § 220-357-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 07-21-128 (Order 07-266), § 220-36-031, filed 10/23/07, effective 11/23/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 90-18-023 (Order 90-77), § 220-36-031, filed 8/24/90, effective 9/24/90
WSR 85-06-033 (Order 85-14), § 220-36-031, filed 3/1/85.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-357-030 Commercial sturgeon fishery—Gillnet—Lower Columbia, Grays Harbor and Willapa Bay.

(1) The lower Columbia River, Grays Harbor and Willapa Bay are closed to commercial sturgeon fishing, except as provided by emergency rule of the director. Sturgeon taken incidentally during an open commercial salmon fishing period may be retained for commercial purposes when allowed by department rule.

(2) Violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor under RCW 77.15.550, Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty, unless the circumstances constitute violating commercial fishing area or time in the first degree, which is a class C felony.

History

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 § 220-357-030, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 13-03-153 (Order 13-16), § 220-20-125, filed 1/23/13, effective 2/23/13.

Chapter 220-358 Commercial fisheries—Columbia River below Bonneville Dam.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-358-010 General provision—Commercial fishing regulated.

(1) It is unlawful to fish for food fish in the lower Columbia River for commercial purposes or to possess food fish taken from those waters for commercial purposes, except as provided in this chapter.

(2) In the Columbia River downstream of Bonneville Dam and in the select areas (described in WAC 220-301-010), it shall be lawful to have onboard a commercial fishing vessel more than one licensed net, each of the lawful size or length prescribed for a single net as long as the net or nets are of legal size for the fishery, or the net or nets has a minimum mesh size of 9 inches, and the length of any one net does not exceed 1,500 feet in length.

(a) When specifically authorized by the director, nets not lawful for use at that time and area may be onboard the boat if properly stored.

(b) A properly stored net is defined as a net on a drum that is fully covered by tarp (canvass or plastic) and bound with a minimum of ten revolutions of rope with a diameter of 3/8 (0.375) inches or greater.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-358-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 07-21-128 (Order 07-266), § 220-33-001, filed 10/23/07, effective 11/23/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 88-18-066 (Order 88-86), § 220-33-001, filed 9/2/88.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-358-020 Definitions—River mouth sanctuaries.

As used in this chapter and emergency rules of the director, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:

Grays Bay

(1) "Grays Bay sanctuary" means those waters of the Columbia River and Grays Bay northerly of a line projected from Rocky Point Light (flashing green 4-second) easterly to Harrington Point.

Elokomin

(2) "Elokomin-A sanctuary" means those waters of Elokomin Slough and the Columbia River lying northerly and easterly of a straight line from light "37" on the Washington shore to light "39" on Hunting Island.

(3) "Elokomin-B sanctuary" means those waters of Elokomin Slough, Steamboat Slough and the Columbia River lying inside, northerly and easterly of a straight line from light "35" (group flashing green) located on Price Island to light "39" (flashing green) on Hunting Island and northerly and easterly of a line between flashing light "33" on Price Island and quick flashing green light "31" on the Washington shore.

Abernathy

(4) "Abernathy sanctuary" means those waters of the Columbia River near the mouth of Abernathy Creek from a point 1,300 yards downstream from Abernathy Creek at light "81" (flashing green 4-second) to a point one-half mile upstream and extending to the mid shipping channel of the Columbia River.

Cowlitz

(5) "Cowlitz sanctuary" means those waters of the Columbia River and Carrolls Channel lying inside the center of the shipping channel between a fishing boundary marker at the junction of the Port of Longview docks and international paper docks on the Washington shore approximately one mile downstream from the Cowlitz River mouth and flashing green light "29A" on Cottonwood Island and also those waters of Carrolls Channel downstream of a line between a fishing boundary marker approximately 3000 feet upstream of the Cowlitz River mouth and a fishing boundary marker on Cottonwood Island.

Kalama

(6) "Kalama-A sanctuary" means those waters of the Columbia River between a fishing boundary marker on the Washington shore approximately one mile downstream and a point one-half mile upstream of the mouth of the Kalama River and lying within one-quarter mile of the Washington shore.

(7) "Kalama-B sanctuary" means those waters of the Columbia River between a fishing boundary marker on the Washington shore approximately one mile downstream and a point one-half mile upstream of the mouth of the Kalama River and extending completely across the Columbia River, excepting those waters west of a line projected from Coffin Rock Light "42" in Oregon to the Kalama Range Light "47A" on the Washington shore.

Lewis

(8) "Lewis-A sanctuary" means those waters of the Columbia River between a point one mile downstream and a point one-half mile upstream of the mouth of the Lewis River and lying within one-quarter mile of the Washington shore.

(9) "Lewis-B sanctuary" means those waters of the Columbia River near the mouth of the Lewis River lying easterly of lines projected from light "79" (flashing green) to the Red Buoy No. 4 thence to a fishing boundary marker on Bachelor Island.

Washougal

(10) "Washougal sanctuary" means those waters of Camas Slough lying upstream from a line projected true north from the most western tip of Lady Island to the Washington shore and inside of the State Highway 14 Bridge.

Oregon

(11) "Big Creek sanctuary" means those waters of the Columbia River at the mouth of Big Creek from the Oregon shore across Knappa Slough to Karlson Island about one-quarter mile upstream of the east bank of Big Creek, at the Gnat Creek deadline downstream to the east end of Minaker Island which is about three-quarters mile downstream from the west bank at the mouth of Big Creek.

(12) "Sandy River sanctuary" means those waters of the Columbia River within an area at the mouth of the Sandy River which is one-quarter mile in width extending out into the Columbia River from the Oregon bank at a right angle to the thread of the river between a point one mile below and a point at the upper easterly bank at the mouth of the Sandy River.

History

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 § 220-358-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 07-09-055 (Order 07-60), § 220-33-005, filed 4/12/07, effective 5/13/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 89-09-051 (Order 89-21), § 220-33-005, filed 4/18/89
WSR 88-18-066 (Order 88-86), § 220-33-005, filed 9/2/88.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-358-030 Salmon.

It is unlawful to fish for salmon in the lower Columbia River for commercial purposes or to possess salmon taken from those waters for commercial purposes, except as provided in this section:

Gear

(1) It is unlawful to use a gillnet to fish for salmon if the net exceeds 1,500 feet in length along the cork line.

(2) It is unlawful to use a gillnet to fish for salmon with mesh size larger than 9 3/4 inches.

(3) It is unlawful to use a gillnet to fish for salmon if the lead line weighs more than two pounds per fathom of net as measured on the cork line, provided that it is lawful to have a gillnet with a lead line weighing more than two pounds per fathom aboard a vessel when the vessel is fishing in or transiting through the Tongue Point Select Area, and it is also lawful to have additional weights and anchors attached directly to the lead line in the Deep River, Blind Slough, Knappa Slough and South Channel Select Areas.

(4) From December 1 through March 31 it is lawful for salmon fishers to have smelt or sturgeon gillnets aboard while fishing for salmon.

Fishing periods

(5) The lower Columbia River is closed to commercial salmon fishing, except as provided by emergency rule of the director.

General

(6) Unless otherwise specified by emergency rule of the director, the following areas of the lower Columbia River remain closed during open salmon fishing periods:

(a) All tributaries flowing into the lower Columbia River.

(b) Grays Bay sanctuary.

(d) Cowlitz sanctuary.

(e) Kalama-A sanctuary.

(f) Lewis-A sanctuary.

(g) Washougal sanctuary.

(h) Big Creek sanctuary.

(i) Sandy River sanctuary.

History

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 § 220-358-030, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 07-09-055 (Order 07-60), § 220-33-010, filed 4/12/07, effective 5/13/07
WSR 00-17-117 (Order 00-146), § 220-33-010, filed 8/17/00, effective 9/17/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 88-18-066 (Order 88-86), § 220-33-010, filed 9/2/88.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-358-040 Sturgeon.

It is unlawful to fish for sturgeon in the lower Columbia River for commercial purposes or to possess sturgeon taken from those waters for commercial purposes, except as provided in this section:

Gear

(1) It is unlawful to use a gillnet to fish for sturgeon if the net exceeds 1,500 feet in length along the cork line.

(2) It is unlawful to use a gillnet to fish for sturgeon with mesh size larger than 9 3/4 inches.

(3) It is unlawful to use a gillnet to fish for sturgeon if the lead line weighs more than two pounds per fathom of net as measured on the cork line, provided that it is lawful to have a gillnet with a lead line weighing more than two pounds per fathom aboard a vessel when the vessel is fishing in or transiting through the Tongue Point Select Area, and it is also lawful to have additional weights and anchors attached directly to the lead line in the Deep River, Blind Slough, Knappa Slough and South Channel Select Areas.

(4) From December 1 through March 31 it is lawful for sturgeon fishers to have smelt or salmon gillnets aboard while fishing for sturgeon.

General

(5) A person engaged in commercial fishing may retain one sturgeon of legal commercial length for personal use.

History

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 § 220-358-040, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 07-21-128 (Order 07-266), § 220-33-020, filed 10/23/07, effective 11/23/07
WSR 00-17-117 (Order 00-146), § 220-33-020, filed 8/17/00, effective 9/17/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 97-07-043 (Order 97-51), § 220-33-020, filed 3/14/97, effective 4/14/97
WSR 88-18-066 (Order 88-86), § 220-33-020, filed 9/2/88.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-358-050 Shad.

It is unlawful to fish for shad in the lower Columbia River for commercial purposes, or to possess shad taken from those waters for commercial purposes, except as provided in this section:

Gear

(1) Gillnet gear may be used to fish for shad if:

(a) The cork line of the gillnet does not exceed 900 feet in length (150 fathoms) and has sufficient buoyancy to float the cork line on the surface. Also, the net may not exceed 40 meshes in depth.

(b) The webbing of the gillnet is constructed of mesh having a breaking strength of less than 10 pounds. The gillnet may be constructed of monofilament webbing or twine.

(d) The gillnet does not have more than a single web. The gillnet web shall be suspended between a single cork line and a single lead line.

(e) The gillnet does not have added lines, strings, backwalls, trammels, or aprons. Riplines may be used but may not be less than 10 fathoms (60 feet) apart.

Fishing periods

(2) The lower Columbia River is open to commercial shad fishing in Shad Area 2S from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily, Monday through Friday (except on the observed Memorial Day holiday), from May 10 through June 20 annually. Shad taken incidentally during an open commercial salmon or sturgeon fishing period may be retained for commercial purposes.

General

(3) As used in this chapter and in emergency rules of the director, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:

(a) "Shad Area 2S" means those waters of Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Area (SMCRA) 1D and 1E that are upstream of a line projected true north and south from the Oregon shore through the Washougal blinker light (light "50" flashing red) to a fishing boundary marker on the Washington shore (upper boundary of SMCRA 1E).

(b) "Camas-Washougal Reef Area" means those waters of SMCRA 1D inside of a line commencing at the white six-second equal-interval light approximately 3/4 mile east of the Washougal Woolen Mill pipeline and projected westerly to the Washougal blinker light, thence to the white four-second blinker light on the east end of Lady Island, thence easterly and along the shoreline of Lady Island to the State Highway 14 Bridge, thence easterly and along the shoreline of Lady Island to the State Highway 14 Bridge, thence easterly across the State Highway 14 Bridge to the mainland.

History

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 § 220-358-050, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 10-07-065 (Order 10-34), § 220-33-030, filed 3/15/10, effective 4/15/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 88-18-066 (Order 88-86), § 220-33-030, filed 9/2/88.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-358-060 Smelt.

It is unlawful to fish for smelt in the lower Columbia River for commercial purposes or to possess smelt taken from those waters for commercial purposes, except as provided in this section:

Gear

(1) Otter trawl gear may be used to fish for smelt if:

(a) The head rope of the trawl does not exceed 25 feet in length.

(b) The foot rope or groundline of the trawl does not exceed 25 feet in length.

(d) The bag length of the trawl, as measured from the center of the head rope to the terminal end of the bunt, does not exceed 35 feet.

(e) The bridal rope from the rear of the otter doors to the foot and head ropes does not exceed 8 feet.

(f) Each breast rope does not exceed 5 feet.

(g) The mesh size used in the trawl does not exceed 2 inches stretch measure.

(h) Only one trawl net is fished from the boat at a time.

(2) Gillnet gear may be used to fish for smelt if it does not exceed 1,500 feet in length along the cork line and the mesh size of the net does not exceed 2 inches stretch measure.

(3) Hand dip net gear may be used to fish for smelt if it does not measure more than 36 inches across the bag frame.

(4) From December 1 through March 31 it is lawful for smelt fishers to have salmon or sturgeon gillnets aboard while fishing for smelt.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.130, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 23-07-070 (Order 23-40), § 220-358-060, filed 3/13/23, effective 4/13/23. 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 § 220-358-060, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 00-17-117 (Order 00-146), § 220-33-040, filed 8/17/00, effective 9/17/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 88-18-066 (Order 88-86), § 220-33-040, filed 9/2/88.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-358-070 Herring and anchovy.

It is unlawful to fish for herring or anchovy in the lower Columbia River for commercial purposes or to possess herring or anchovy taken from those waters for commercial purposes, except as provided in this section:

Gear

(1) Purse seine and lampara gear may be used to fish for anchovy if the cork line of the gear does not exceed 1,400 feet in length and the mesh size of the gear is not less than one-half inch stretch measure.

(2) Lampara gear may be used to fish for herring if the cork line of the gear does not exceed 1,400 feet in length and the mesh size of the gear is not less than one-half inch stretch measure.

(3) It is unlawful to fish with purse seine or lampara gear in the waters of the Columbia River if any part of the purse seine or lampara is in waters that are less than 20 feet deep.

(4) A violation of subsections (1) through (3) of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.520, Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty.

Licensing

(5)(a) A baitfish purse seine fishery license is required to operate gear as provided for in this section, and the license allows the operator to retain anchovy.

(b) A baitfish lampara fishery license is required to operate gear as provided for in this section, and the license allows the operator to retain anchovy.

(c) A herring lampara limited entry license is required to operate gear as provided for in this section, and the license allows the operator to retain herring.

(6) A violation of any portion of subsection (5) of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.500, Commercial fishing without a license—Penalty.

Fishing periods

(7)(a) Purse seine and lampara gear may be used to fish for anchovy in Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Area (SMCRA) 1A, 7 days per week, from January 1 through December 31 of each calendar year.

(b) Lampara gear may be used to fish for herring in SMCRA 1A, 7 days per week, from January 1 through December 31 of each calendar year.

(8) A violation of subsection (7) of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.550, Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty.

General

(9) Species of fish other than herring, anchovy, shad, or sardine, taken in the operation of purse seine and lampara gear, shall be returned immediately to the water. Sardine taken incidental to herring or anchovy fisheries as provided for in this section may not exceed twenty percent of the weight of any landing. Herring taken incidental to an anchovy fishery as provided for in this section may not exceed five percent of the weight of any landing.

(10) It is unlawful for any person licensed to fish under a baitfish purse seine or baitfish lampara license to retain, possess, or deliver, to a place or port, regardless of catch area, anchovy in excess of 5 metric tons (11,023 pounds) in one day, and in excess of 10 metric tons (22,046 pounds) during any calendar week beginning 12:01 a.m. Sunday through 11:59 p.m. Saturday.

(11) It is unlawful to deliver anchovy, in excess of fifteen percent of the total landing weight, for the purposes of conversion into fish flour, fishmeal, fish scrap, fertilizer, fish oil, or other fishery products.

(12) A violation of subsections (9) through (11) of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.550, Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty.

History

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 § 220-358-070, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 10-06-095 (Order 10-33), § 220-33-060, filed 3/2/10, effective 4/2/10
WSR 03-05-062 (Order 03-26), § 220-33-060, filed 2/18/03, effective 3/21/03
WSR 01-07-016 (Order 01-36), § 220-33-060, filed 3/13/01, effective 4/13/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 95-23-020 (Order 95-166), § 220-33-060, filed 11/8/95, effective 12/9/95
WSR 94-12-009 (Order 94-23), § 220-33-060, filed 5/19/94, effective 6/19/94
WSR 88-18-066 (Order 88-86), § 220-33-060, filed 9/2/88.

Chapter 220-359 Commercial fisheries—Columbia River above Bonneville Dam.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-359-010 Indian fishery—Area and qualification.

(1) It is unlawful for any person to take, fish for or possess fish for treaty related ceremonial, subsistence or commercial purposes in Columbia River Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Areas 1F, 1G, 1H, and 1E1 unless:

(a) The person has in possession a valid identification card issued by the tribal registrar showing the person to be a duly enrolled member of the Nez Perce, Umatilla, Warm Springs, or Yakama tribes who can lawfully exercise treaty fishing rights;

(b) The person submits the valid identification card to any federal, state, or local tribal officer upon request; and

(c) The commercial or subsistence fishing season is open by department rule or the ceremonial fishing is authorized by a valid permit issued by the treaty fishers tribe.

(2) Violation of this section is punishable as a gross misdemeanor or felony crime under RCW 77.15.550.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.040.130 [77.04.130], 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 19-06-018 (Order 19-36), § 220-359-010, filed 2/26/19, effective 3/29/19. 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 § 220-359-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-08-031 (Order 15-53), § 220-32-050, filed 3/25/15, effective 4/25/15
Order 77-14, § 220-32-050, filed 4/15/77
Order 915, § 220-32-050, filed 3/4/71
Order 860, § 220-32-050, filed 3/3/70.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-359-020 Commercial seasons—Fish.

(1) It shall be unlawful to take, fish for and possess fish for commercial purposes in Columbia River Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Areas 1F, 1G, and 1H except as allowed in this chapter or by emergency regulation.

(2) Violation of this section is punishable as a gross misdemeanor or felony crime under RCW 77.15.550.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.040.130 [77.04.130], 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 19-06-018 (Order 19-36), § 220-359-020, filed 2/26/19, effective 3/29/19. 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 § 220-359-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17
Order 77-14, § 220-32-051, filed 4/15/77
Order 1043, § 220-32-051, filed 2/22/73
Order 915, § 220-32-051, filed 3/4/71.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-359-040 Lawful fishing gear—Mesh.

(1) It shall be unlawful to take, fish for or possess fish taken for commercial purposes with any net in Columbia River Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Areas 1F, 1G, and 1H except as provided for in emergency regulation.

(2) Violation of this section is punishable as a gross misdemeanor under RCW 77.15.520.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.040.130 [77.04.130], 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 19-06-018 (Order 19-36), § 220-359-040, filed 2/26/19, effective 3/29/19. 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 § 220-359-040, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17
Order 77-14, § 220-32-053, filed 4/15/77
Order 915, § 220-32-053, filed 3/4/71.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-359-060 Off-reservation Indian subsistence fishing.

(1) It is unlawful for any person to take, fish for, or possess fish for subsistence purposes in Columbia River Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Areas 1F, 1G, 1H, and 1E1 unless:

(a) The person possesses treaty fishing rights pursuant to the Yakima Treaty, the Warm Springs Treaty, the Umatilla Treaty, and the Nez Perce Treaty to fish; and

(b) Such fishing occurs in the following areas:

(i) That area of the mainstem Columbia River from a line between a marker on the Washington shore and a marker on the Oregon shore, such line located approximately one-half mile upstream from the mouth of Eagle Creek, upstream to a point at the four-second flashing light #67 approximately 1/2 mile downstream of The Dalles Bridge; that area of the mainstem Columbia River from a point 200 feet above The Dalles Dam fishway exit upstream to a point 600 feet downstream of the John Day Dam fishway entrance; and

(ii) That area of the mainstem Columbia River from a point 200 feet above the John Day Dam fishway exit upstream to a point at the downstream end of the wingwall of the McNary Dam boat lock; that area of Columbia River from a point 200 feet above the McNary Dam fishway exit upstream to the Highway 12 bridge; excluding those areas within 1/4 mile radius of the mouth of Wind River, Little White Salmon River (Drano Lake), Klickitat River, and Spring Creek Hatchery fishway entrance.

(c) The fishing gear used is limited to dip nets and bag nets of a mesh size not exceeding 5 inches attached to a hoop 24 feet or less in circumference, spear, gaff, and club, except it is lawful to use sport angling gear in places and at times allowed under chapter 220-310 WAC for treaty Indian subsistence purposes.

(d) The owner's tribal affiliation and enrollment number is either placed on the upper side of the hoop, or on a tag attached to the hoop, pole, or cable.

(e) The fishing is authorized by tribal regulation.

(2) In accordance with RCW 77.12.453, it is lawful for Wanapum Indians to take, fish for, and possess food fish for subsistence purposes in the vicinity of Priest Rapids Dam provided that a permit has been issued by the director of the department of fish and wildlife and all conditions followed. Individuals will be designated by agreement between the Wanapum Indians and the director of the department of fish and wildlife or the director's designee.

The following provisions apply to this fishery:

(a) It is unlawful for Wanapum Indian fishermen to fail to report, in writing, their total catch to the department of fish and wildlife within five days of the end of fishing activity under this subsection.

(b) Should any Wanapum Indian be convicted of violating the provisions of this section, or sell, barter, or attempt or sell or barter any fish taken in this fishery or any treaty Indian fishery, that fishermen will be ineligible to further participate in the Wanapum Indian subsistence fishery unless otherwise determined by the director of the department of fish and wildlife.

(3) It is unlawful to sell, barter, or offer for sale or barter, buy, or for a person acting in the capacity of a wholesale fish buyer to have in possession fish taken in an Indian subsistence fishery unless authorized by department rule.

(4) It is unlawful for fishermen participating in an Indian subsistence fishery to fail to submit their catch to department of fish and wildlife employees for the conduct of biological sampling or to fail to allow necessary biological samples to be taken.

(5) Violation of this section is punishable as:

(a) A gross misdemeanor or felony crime under RCW 77.15.550 regarding seasons and times;

(b) A gross misdemeanor under RCW 77.15.520 regarding gear; and

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.040.130 [77.04.130], 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 19-06-018 (Order 19-36), § 220-359-060, filed 2/26/19, effective 3/29/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 17-22-100, § 220-359-060, filed 10/30/17, effective 1/1/18. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-359-060, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 85-18-027 (Order 85-112), § 220-32-055, filed 8/27/85
WSR 84-05-046 (Order 84-11), § 220-32-055, filed 2/21/84
WSR 82-17-040 (Order 82-105), § 220-32-055, filed 8/13/82
Order 77-14, § 220-32-055, filed 4/15/77
Order 866, § 220-32-055, filed 6/12/70.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-359-070 Season and gear—Shad.

(1) It shall be lawful to take, fish for and possess shad taken for commercial purposes in Columbia River Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Areas 1F, 1G, and 1H during the times and with the gear types as prescribed by emergency rule.

(2) It is unlawful to sell any salmon, steelhead or sturgeon taken during a lawful shad fishery except as allowed by department rule.

(3) It is unlawful to set or operate set net, drift net, or set lines for shad unless the owner's tribal affiliation and enrollment number is placed upon or adjacent to the end corks or set nets and drift nets, on the anchored ends of setlines and submerged nets, and on the anchor floats to which any of these gears are attached.

(4) Violation of this section is punishable as:

(a) A gross misdemeanor or felony under RCW 77.15.550 regarding seasons; and

(b) A gross misdemeanor under RCW 77.15.520 regarding gear.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.040.130 [77.04.130], 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 19-06-018 (Order 19-36), § 220-359-070, filed 2/26/19, effective 3/29/19. 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 § 220-359-070, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17
Order 77-14, § 220-32-056, filed 4/15/77
Order 76-26, § 220-32-056, filed 1:45 p.m., 4/20/76
Order 915, § 220-32-056, filed 3/4/71.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-359-080 Season—Sturgeon.

(1) It is unlawful to take, fish for or possess sturgeon taken for commercial purposes in Columbia River Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Areas 1F, 1G, and 1H except individuals possessing treaty fishing rights pursuant to the Yakima, Warm Springs, Umatilla, and Nez Perce treaties may fish for sturgeon with setline gear from January 1 through January 31, and during seasons opened under emergency rule by the department and as provided in this section.

(2) During the open season, it is unlawful to:

(a) Retain for commercial or subsistence purposes sturgeon less than 38 inches in fork length or greater than 54 inches in fork length in Columbia River Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Area (SMCRA) 1F. It is unlawful to retain for commercial or subsistence purposes sturgeon less than 43 inches in fork length or greater than 54 inches in fork length in Columbia River SMCRAs 1G and 1H;

(b) Sell, barter, or attempt to sell or barter sturgeon eggs that have been removed from the body cavity of a sturgeon prior to the sale of the sturgeon to anyone acting in the capacity of a wholesale fish buyer or to sell or barter sturgeon eggs at retail; or

(c) Deliver to anyone acting in the capacity of a wholesale fish buyer any sturgeon that are not in the round with the head and tail intact.

(3) It is unlawful to deploy or operate fishing gear except as follows:

(a) Not to exceed maximum 100 hooks per setline;

(b) Minimum hook size may not be less than 9/0;

(d) Buoys must be visible; and

(e) The owner's tribal affiliation and enrollment number must be placed upon or adjacent to the end corks of set nets and drift nets, on the anchored ends of setlines and submerged nets, and on the anchor floats to which any of these gears are attached.

(4) All sturgeon not of legal size shall be released to the water unharmed. Sturgeon not captured for legal harvest shall not be possessed on land. For purposes of this section, docks and boat ramps are not considered land.

(5) Violation of this section is punishable as follows:

(a) A gross misdemeanor or felony crime under RCW 77.15.550 regarding seasons and times;

(b) A gross misdemeanor under RCW 77.15.520 regarding gear; and

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.040.130 [77.04.130], 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 19-06-018 (Order 19-36), § 220-359-080, filed 2/26/19, effective 3/29/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 17-22-100, § 220-359-080, filed 10/30/17, effective 1/1/18. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-359-080, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.04.020. WSR 09-18-070 (Order 09-187), § 220-32-057, filed 8/28/09, effective 9/28/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 00-17-117 (Order 00-146), § 220-32-057, filed 8/17/00, effective 9/17/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 82-19-083 (Order 82-142), § 220-32-057, filed 9/21/82
Order 77-14, § 220-32-057, filed 4/15/77
Order 1043, § 220-32-057, filed 2/22/73
Order 915, § 220-32-057, filed 3/4/71.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-359-090 Closed areas—River mouths.

It shall be unlawful to take, fish for or possess fish taken for commercial purposes in or from the following designated closed waters adjacent to the mouths of streams tributary to Columbia River Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Areas 1F, 1G, and 1H during the time periods specified.

(1) Those waters of the Columbia River extending to midstream at right angles to the thread of the Columbia River between points one-half mile upstream from the eastern shoreline to one mile downstream from the western shoreline of the mouths of Hood River, Deschutes River, and Umatilla River are closed the entire year.

(2) Those waters of the Columbia River extending to midstream at right angles to the thread of the Columbia River between points one-half mile upstream from the eastern shoreline to three-quarters mile downstream from the western shoreline of the mouth of the Little White Salmon River are closed the entire year.

(3) Those waters of the Columbia River extending to midstream at right angles to the thread of the Columbia River between points one-half mile upstream from the eastern shoreline to one mile downstream from the western shoreline of the mouths of Herman Creek and the Big White Salmon River are closed from August 1 to November 1 of each year.

(4) Those waters of the Columbia River extending to midstream at right angles to the thread of the Columbia River between points one-half mile upstream from the eastern shoreline to one- and one-half miles downstream from the western shoreline of the mouths of the Klickitat River and Wind River are closed the entire year.

(5) Those waters of the Columbia River extending to midstream at right angles to the thread of the Columbia River between points one-half mile upstream from the eastern shoreline to one- and one-half miles downstream from the western shoreline of the mouth of Spring Creek are closed from August 1 to November 1 of each year.

(6) Violation of this section is punishable as a gross misdemeanor or felony crime under RCW 77.15.550 regarding seasons and times.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.040.130 [77.04.130], 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 19-06-018 (Order 19-36), § 220-359-090, filed 2/26/19, effective 3/29/19. 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 § 220-359-090, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17
Order 77-14, § 220-32-058, filed 4/15/77
Order 915, § 220-32-058, filed 3/4/71.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-359-110 Columbia River—Columbia River off-reservation treaty Indian ceremonial fishing.

(1) It shall be unlawful for any Indian to conduct ceremonial fishing on the Washington side of the Columbia River or in Washington Columbia River tributaries outside of an Indian reservation without first providing at least one week advance written notification to the director of the Washington state department of fish and wildlife, including all of the following information:

(a) Name, place, and time of ceremony for which fish will be used.

(b) Name of individuals and helpers who will be fishing and transporting fish. Only these individuals will be allowed to fish on the occasion covered by the notice.

(d) Exact beginning and ending dates of ceremonial fishing.

(e) Type of gear to be used in ceremonial fishing.

(f) Estimated number of pounds of fish needed for ceremonial fishing.

(g) If fish are to be stored prior to a ceremony, the location of storage must be identified. If they are not to be stored, it must be so indicated.

(h) The signature of the designated tribal official certified to the Washington department of fish and wildlife in advance.

(2) It shall be unlawful to:

(a) Fish for ceremonial purposes with commercial fishing gear except in those areas where such fishing gear is authorized for commercial fishing;

(b) Deploy or operate fishing gear unless the owner's tribal affiliation and enrollment number is placed upon or adjacent to the end corks of set nets and drift nets, on the anchored ends of setlines and submerged nets, and on the anchor floats to which any of these gears are attached;

(c) Engage in ceremonial fishing during any portion of a week within a commercial fishing season which is closed to commercial fishing;

(d) Sell or barter, offer for sale or barter, buy, or for a person acting in the capacity of a wholesale fish buyer to have in his possession fish taken for ceremonial purposes;

(e) Engage in ceremonial fishing unless done in compliance with all provisions contained in the advance notice to the department of fish and wildlife of the state of Washington.

(3) It is unlawful for any person engaged in ceremonial fishing to fail to have in possession a signed copy or duplicate copy of the written tribal notification to the director of the Washington state department of fish and wildlife that such fishing is to be conducted.

(4) A record of the numbers of fish taken for ceremonial purposes will be made and sent promptly to the director of the Washington state department of fish and wildlife upon conclusion of each ceremonial fishing activity.

(5) Violation of this section is punishable as:

(a) A gross misdemeanor or felony crime under RCW 77.15.550 regarding seasons and times;

(b) A gross misdemeanor under RCW 77.15.520 regarding gear; and

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.040.130 [77.04.130], 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 19-06-018 (Order 19-36), § 220-359-110, filed 2/26/19, effective 3/29/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 17-22-100, § 220-359-110, filed 10/30/17, effective 1/1/18. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-359-110, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17
Order 1043, § 220-32-060, filed 2/22/73.

Chapter 220-360 Emerging commercial fisheries.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-360-010 Emerging commercial fisheries—Definitions.

The following definitions apply to this chapter:

(1) "Experimental fishery permit" means a permit issued by the director for either:

(a) An "emerging commercial fishery" defined as a fishery for a newly classified species for which the department has determined that there is a need to limit participation; or

(b) An "expanding commercial fishery" defined as a fishery for a previously classified species in a new area, by a new method, or at a new effort level, for which the department has determined that there is a need to limit participation.

(2) "Trial commercial fishery permit" means a permit issued by the department for trial harvest of a newly classified species, or harvest of a previously classified species in a new area or by a new means. A trial commercial fishery permit will only be issued when the department has determined that there is no need to limit participation. The director may redesignate a trial commercial fishery as an emerging or expanding commercial fishery if the director finds that there is a need to limit participation in that fishery.

History

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 § 220-360-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 92-19-012 (Order 92-89), § 220-88-010, filed 9/3/92, effective 10/4/92.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-360-020 Experimental fishery permits.

(1) The director will issue experimental fishery permits after the date the rules take effect designating a fishery as either an emerging commercial fishery or an expanding commercial fishery and establishing the number and qualifications of permit holders.

(2) Only persons meeting the following requirements may hold an experimental fishery permit:

(a) The person must hold a commercial fishing license under chapter 77.65 RCW for the gear that will be used with the experimental fishery permit, or the person must own a vessel that holds such a commercial fishing license. An experimental fishery permit is supplemental to a commercial fishing license, and may not be used unless the fisher or the fisher's vessel is currently licensed.

(b) No person ineligible to hold a commercial fishing license will be issued an experimental fishery permit. The person must meet the qualifications established for the experimental fishery permit that the person seeks.

(c) In the event an emerging or expanding commercial fishery arises from a trial commercial fishery, the director shall consider whether a fisher making application for an experimental fishery permit had previously held a trial commercial fishery permit for that fishery.

(3) An experimental fishery permit will not be issued for any species for which a license, endorsement, or validation limitation has been established pursuant to chapter 77.70 RCW, or for any fishery under the jurisdiction of the secretary of commerce.

(4) The director may at any time close an emerging or expanding commercial fishery for conservation reasons.

History

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 § 220-360-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.353 (1)(b), (c), and (d), 77.12.047, 77.50.050, and chapters 77.65 and 77.70 RCW. WSR 12-09-046 (Order 12-61), § 220-88-020, filed 4/13/12, effective 5/14/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 92-19-012 (Order 92-89), § 220-88-020, filed 9/3/92, effective 10/4/92.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-360-030 Experimental fishery permit advisory board.

The five-person advisory board that will review and make recommendations regarding number and qualifications of persons who will receive experimental fishery permits shall have knowledge of the commercial fishing industry.

History

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 § 220-360-030, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 93-15-051, § 220-88-030, filed 7/14/93, effective 8/14/93
WSR 92-19-012 (Order 92-89), § 220-88-030, filed 9/3/92, effective 10/4/92.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-360-040 Trial commercial fishery permits.

(1) Applications for trial commercial fishery permits must specify the species, fishing area, and fishing method to be used.

(2) The department will respond to any request for a trial commercial fishery permit within sixty days of receiving the application.

(3) Only persons who hold a commercial fishing license under chapter 77.65 RCW for the gear that will be used with the trial commercial fishery permit, or persons who own a vessel that holds such a commercial fishing license, are eligible to hold a trial commercial fishery permit. A trial commercial fishery permit is supplemental to a commercial fishing license, and may not be used unless the fisher or the fisher's vessel is currently licensed.

(4) The director will issue a trial commercial fishery permit for a newly classified species only after the director has by rule classified the species as a food fish or shellfish in chapter 220-300 WAC. If emergency classification is required, the director will issue the trial commercial fishery permit only for the period of emergency classification, and will not renew the permit unless the department has received a request for permanent classification at least two weeks before the end of the permit period.

(5) The director may redesignate a trial commercial fishery as an emerging or expanding commercial fishery if the director finds that there is a need to limit participation. A trial commercial fishery permit for that fishery does not guarantee future eligibility for an experimental fishery permit.

(6) The director may at any time close a trial commercial fishery for conservation reasons.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-360-040, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.353 (1)(b), (c), and (d), 77.12.047, 77.50.050, and chapters 77.65 and 77.70 RCW. WSR 12-09-046 (Order 12-61), § 220-88-040, filed 4/13/12, effective 5/14/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 92-19-012 (Order 92-89), § 220-88-040, filed 9/3/92, effective 10/4/92.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-360-100 Emerging commercial fishery—Commercial wild clams, mussels, and oyster shellfish fishery on nonstate tidelands and bedlands.

The purpose of this chapter is to license and provide catch reporting requirements for the commercial harvest of wild clams, mussels, and oysters on nonstate lands in an emerging commercial fishery. For purposes of this chapter, "wild" or "wild stocks of" clams, mussels, and oysters means shellfish identified in WAC 220-360-140. That rule distinguishes between the harvest of wild shellfish stocks subject to this chapter and private sector cultured aquatic products not subject to this chapter. These terms, and all provisions of this chapter pertaining to "wild" or "wild stocks of" clams, mussels, and oysters, or to "private sector cultured aquatic product," are for state resource management, catch reporting, and enforcement purposes only. They are neither intended to be, nor should be characterized as, any determination or evidence of whether "wild" or "wild stocks of" clams, mussels, and oysters (or any portion thereof) are naturally occurring, are subject to treaty sharing, or are part of natural or artificial shellfish beds as those concepts and terms are used and defined in United States v. Washington, 157 F.3d 630 (9th Cir. 1998), the Shellfish Implementation Plan of United States v. Washington, C70-9213, Subproceeding 89-3 (W.D. Wash, rev. April 8, 2002), and other applicable court orders relating to shellfish.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-360-100, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-04-015 (Order 06-08), § 220-88D-010, filed 1/22/06, effective 2/22/06.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-360-110 Designation of the commercial wild clams, mussels, and oyster harvest on nonstate lands as an emerging commercial fishery.

The director designates the commercial harvest of wild clams, mussels, and oysters from nonstate tidelands and bedlands as an emerging commercial fishery for which use of a vessel is not required.

History

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 § 220-360-110, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-04-015 (Order 06-08), § 220-88D-020, filed 1/22/06, effective 2/22/06.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-360-120 Eligibility to participate in the nonstate lands commercial wild clams, mussels, and oyster shellfish fishery.

(1) Persons having an ownership interest or contractual right to take shellfish from nonstate owned tidelands or bedlands and who intend to commercially harvest wild stocks of clams, mussels, or oysters are eligible to obtain a nonstate lands commercial wild clam, mussel, and oyster trial fishery permit and to purchase an emerging commercial fishery license. Both the permit and the license are required in order to commercially harvest under this chapter.

(2) The trial fishery permit must be obtained for each site to be harvested. Each harvest site description will be the same as that used for obtaining certification of approval issued by the state department of health. The trial fishery permit must be renewed annually at the same time the site is recertified by the state department of health.

(3) The commercial harvester is covered by a single license for harvesting activity undertaken at any permitted site. The license is effective for one year and must be renewed annually.

(4) "Commercial harvest" of wild clams, mussels, and oysters includes both harvest for sale or barter and harvest of the presumptive commercial quantities defined in RCW 69.30.010.

History

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 § 220-360-120, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-04-015 (Order 06-08), § 220-88D-030, filed 1/22/06, effective 2/22/06.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-360-130 Nonstate lands commercial wild clams, mussels, and oysters—Application requirements—Notification requirements—Incidental take prohibited.

(1) A person making application for a wild clam, mussel, and oyster trial fishery permit must provide the following for each site:

(a) Documentation of ownership interest in or contractual right to harvest from the lands from which the wild clams, mussels, or oysters are to be harvested.

(b) A harvest site certificate issued by the state department of health for the lands from which the wild clams, mussels, or oysters are to be harvested.

(2) A copy of the application for a nonstate lands commercial wild clam, mussel, and oyster trial fishery permit will be provided to the affected tribes by the department.

(3) If a person registers nonstate lands as an aquatic farm, a copy of the aquatic farm registration will be provided to the affected tribes by the department.

(4) Prior to conducting harvest activities under a nonstate lands commercial wild clam, mussel, and oyster trial fishery permit, the permit holder must fulfill the following requirements:

(a) Provide a copy of the notice required to be given to affected tribes under the Stipulation and Order Amending Shellfish Implementation Plan, United States v. Washington, Case No. C70-9214, W.D.Wa., if such notice is required.

(b) Clearly and visibly mark with stakes and/or buoys the property boundaries of the nonstate lands to be harvested, using standard marking methods.

(c) Failure to comply with the requirements of this subsection invalidates the emerging commercial fishery license issued for the harvest of wild clams, mussels, and oysters.

(5) A nonstate lands commercial wild clam, mussel, and oyster trial fishery permit allows harvest only of clams, mussels, and oysters, and it is unlawful to harvest any other shellfish or any fin fish.

(6) It is unlawful to commercially harvest wild clams, mussels, or oysters without a valid emerging commercial fishery license and a nonstate lands commercial wild clam, mussel, and oyster trial fishery permit valid for the lands from which harvest is occurring.

History

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 § 220-360-130, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-04-015 (Order 06-08), § 220-88D-040, filed 1/22/06, effective 2/22/06.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-360-140 Identification of wild stocks of clams, mussels, or oysters—Reporting requirements for the commercial harvest of wild clams, mussels, or oysters from nonstate aquatic lands—Conversion to private sector cultured aquatic products.

(1) Based upon RCW 15.85.020(3), the following shellfish are distinguished from private sector cultured aquatic products and are identified as wild stocks that are regulated under this chapter:

(a) All clams, mussels, or oysters that were not propagated, farmed, or cultivated under the active supervision and management of a private sector aquatic farmer; and

(b) All clams, mussels, or oysters that were set naturally prior to the time an aquatic farm was established and placed under the active supervision and management of a private sector aquatic farmer.

(2) Examples of harvested wild stocks of shellfish include, but are not limited to, the following:

(a) Any harvest of clams, mussels, or oysters from a site that is not registered as an aquatic farm unless there is some ability to demonstrate that the shellfish was propagated, farmed, or cultivated under the active supervision of an aquatic farmer;

(b) Any harvest of clams, mussels, or oysters that were naturally set prior to the time an aquatic farm was established at the site and placed under the active supervision and management of an aquatic farmer; and

(c) Shellfish that is harvested from a newly registered aquatic farm during a period when the shellfish is presumed to come from a wild stock as specified in subsection (5) of this section.

(3) It is unlawful to sell wild stocks of clams, mussels, and oysters unless properly reported on a shellfish receiving ticket. The failure to report the sale of shellfish with a fish receiving ticket when it is required is unlawful activity and constitutes a violation of WAC 220-352-020 and RCW 77.15.630. Any person selling wild stocks of clams, mussels, and oysters must sell the harvest to a Washington wholesale fish buyer, who is then required to complete the fish ticket. Alternatively, if the person harvesting the clams, mussels, or oysters sells this shellfish at retail or arranges for the harvested shellfish to be transported out-of-state, they must be a wholesale fish buyer and must complete a fish receiving ticket for each day's sales or for each shipment.

(4) Wild stock sales may not be reported on aquatic farm quarterly production reports. Only private sector cultured aquatic products may be reported on quarterly production reports.

(5) The following shellfish are presumed to be wild shellfish that are subject to these regulations:

(a) All mussels, oysters, and clams other than geoducks that are commercially harvested from the nonstate lands within the first twelve months after a complete application for the aquatic farm registration is filed; and

(b) All geoducks commercially harvested from the nonstate lands within the first thirty-six months after a complete application for the aquatic farm registration is filed.

The presumption that shellfish harvested from a newly registered aquatic farm during these time periods are from wild stocks may be overcome by a showing that the harvested shellfish were actually propagated, farmed, or cultivated under the active supervision of an aquatic farmer. After twelve or thirty-six months, respectively, all shellfish produced from a registered aquatic farm will be presumed to be private sector cultured aquatic products, and must be reported on quarterly aquatic farm reports. If a person does not commercially harvest mussels, oysters, or clams other than geoducks for the first twelve months after the aquatic farm registration, or does not commercially harvest geoducks for the first thirty-six months after registration, there is no requirement to obtain an emerging commercial fishery license or trial fishery permit.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, 77.65.520. WSR 18-08-058 (Order 18-54), § 220-360-140, filed 3/30/18, effective 4/30/18. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-360-140, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-04-015 (Order 06-08), § 220-88D-050, filed 1/22/06, effective 2/22/06.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-360-200 Designation of the hagfish pot fishery as an emerging commercial fishery.

The director designates the hagfish pot fishery as an emerging commercial fishery for which use of a vessel is required. It is unlawful to fish for, possess, or deliver hagfish taken for commercial purposes unless the fisher has a valid emerging commercial fishery license and a hagfish pot trial fishery permit.

History

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 § 220-360-200, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 05-21-067 (Order 05-245), § 220-88E-010, filed 10/14/05, effective 11/14/05.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-360-210 Emerging commercial fishery—Eligibility for trial fishery permits—Incidental catch.

(1) An individual may not hold more than one Washington hagfish pot trial permit.

(2) Hagfish pot trial fishery permits are not transferable. Only the vessel designated on the emerging commercial fishery license and hagfish pot trial fishery permit may be used to fish for or deliver hagfish.

(3) A hagfish trial fishery permit will be issued only to a natural person who has a valid emerging commercial fishery license.

(4) Incidental catch:

(a) It is unlawful to retain any species other than hagfish.

(b) All species other than hagfish must be carefully handled and returned to the water promptly.

History

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 § 220-360-210, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 05-21-067 (Order 05-245), § 220-88E-020, filed 10/14/05, effective 11/14/05.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-360-220 Hagfish pot trial fishery—Season and gear.

It is unlawful to fish for hagfish for commercial purposes except as provided in this section:

(1) Season - Open year-round to hagfish pot gear only.

(2) Area - Open only in Pacific Ocean waters greater than 50 fathoms in depth.

(3) Gear restrictions:

(a) Maximum of 100 hagfish pots per permit. Pots may be fished individually or on a common ground line.

(b) Hagfish pot gear requirements:

(i) Maximum entrance tunnel size of eleven square inches. Entrance tunnels may be of any shape.

(ii) Each pot is required to have at least one escape exit of at least nine and one-half square inches in opening and which must be constructed of 120 thread size or smaller untreated cotton twine.

(c) Buoy requirements: Hag fish pot gear must be buoyed. Marker buoys must be floating and visible on the surface of the water, equipped with a pole, flag, radar reflector and operating light, and marked with the clear identification of the permittee. If ground lines are used, ground line end marker buoys must display the number of pots on the ground line.

It is unlawful to use gear that has one or more line marks or to use multicolor line consistent with requirements for any other state or federally managed commercial fishery operating in the U.S. West Coast Exclusive Economic Zone, or in the state waters of Washington, Oregon, or California.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 23-22-110 (Order 2023-10), § 220-360-220, filed 10/31/23, effective 12/1/23. 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 § 220-360-220, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-21-034 (Order 06-263), § 220-88E-030, filed 10/10/06, effective 11/10/06
WSR 05-21-067 (Order 05-245), § 220-88E-030, filed 10/14/05, effective 11/14/05.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-360-230 Hagfish pot trial fishery—Logbook required.

It is unlawful for a participant in the hagfish pot trial fishery to fail to maintain and submit a legible, accurate, and complete harvest log for all hagfish fishing activity. Logs will be submitted such that the department receives them no later than the tenth day following the end of each calendar month. Participants in the hagfish pot trial fishery must use a Hagfish Harvest Logbook provided by the department to record all of their hagfish fishing activity. Failure to submit logbook information may result in revocation of a participant's hagfish pot trial fishery permit.

History

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 § 220-360-230, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 09-14-031, § 220-88E-040, filed 6/24/09, effective 7/25/09
WSR 05-21-067 (Order 05-245), § 220-88E-040, filed 10/14/05, effective 11/14/05.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-360-300 Designation of the coastal Pacific mackerel purse seine fishery as an emerging commercial fishery.

(1) The director designates the coastal Pacific mackerel purse seine fishery as an emerging commercial fishery for which use of a vessel is required. It is unlawful to fish for, possess, or deliver Pacific mackerel taken for commercial purposes from Washington territorial waters west of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line or from waters of the Exclusive Economic Zone unless the fisher has a valid emerging commercial fishery license and a valid coastal Pacific mackerel purse seine trial or experimental fishery permit.

(2) The following licenses may not be used to fish for, possess, or deliver Pacific mackerel taken in Washington territorial waters west of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line or waters of the Exclusive Economic Zone: Shrimp trawl - Non-Puget Sound fishery license, ocean pink shrimp delivery license, coastal spot shrimp pot fishery license, nonlimited entry delivery license, salmon troll delivery license, salmon delivery license, crab pot fishery license, Dungeness crab - Coastal fishery license.

History

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 § 220-360-300, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04,013 [77.04.013], 77.04.055, 77.12.045, 77.12.047, 77.65.400, 77.70.160, 77.70.170, 77.70.180. WSR 16-06-064 (Order 16-30), § 220-88F-010, filed 2/25/16, effective 3/27/16.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-360-310 Emerging commercial fishery—Eligibility for coastal Pacific mackerel purse seine fishery permits—Terms and conditions of use—Renewal—Vessel restriction.

(1) No individual may hold more than one Washington coastal Pacific mackerel purse seine trial or experimental fishery permit.

(2) Coastal Pacific mackerel fishery permits are not transferable. Only the vessel designated on the emerging commercial fishery license and Pacific mackerel fishery permit may be used to fish for or deliver Pacific mackerel in the directed Pacific mackerel fishery.

(3) Coastal Pacific mackerel fishery permits may be revoked by the director, and future permits denied by the director, for failure to comply with conditions specified in the permits or violations of other fishing regulations. A coastal Pacific mackerel fishery permit will not be renewed if the emerging commercial fishery license is revoked or future fishing privileges of the licensee are suspended.

(4) Coastal Pacific mackerel fishery permits are only valid for the year issued and expire on December 31st of the year issued.

History

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 § 220-360-310, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04,013 [77.04.013], 77.04.055, 77.12.045, 77.12.047, 77.65.400, 77.70.160, 77.70.170, 77.70.180. WSR 16-06-064 (Order 16-30), § 220-88F-020, filed 2/25/16, effective 3/27/16.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-360-320 Coastal Pacific mackerel purse seine fishery—Harvest, landing, and reporting requirements—Gear.

(1) Licensing, harvest, and reporting requirements. It is unlawful for persons fishing under a Washington trial or experimental Pacific mackerel purse seine fishery permit to fail to:

(a) Carry an observer onboard for any Pacific mackerel fishing trip if requested by the department;

(b) Surrender up to five hundred Pacific mackerel per vessel per trip if requested by department samplers for biological information; and

(c) Complete a department-issued logbook prior to landing, for each month in which fishing activity occurs, and submit it to the department by the 15th day of the following month.

(2) Possession, transport, and seasons.

(a) It is unlawful to possess, transport through the waters of the state, or deliver into any Washington port, Pacific mackerel or other coastal pelagic species taken in violation of rules published in Title 50, Part 660, Subpart I of the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) including, but not limited to: Annual specifications, closure of directed fishery, catch restrictions, gear requirements. These federal regulations govern commercial fishing for coastal pelagic species in the Exclusive Economic Zone off the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California. Where the federal regulations refer to the fishery management area, that area is interpreted to include Washington state waters coterminous with the Exclusive Economic Zone. Updates to the federal regulations are published in the Federal Register. Discrepancies or errors between the C.F.R. and Federal Register will be resolved in favor of the Federal Register. This chapter incorporates the C.F.R. by reference and is based, in part, on the C.F.R. State regulations that are more restrictive than the federal regulations will prevail.

(b) It is unlawful to fish for or possess Pacific mackerel taken with any gear other than purse seine gear, except Pacific mackerel taken incidentally in fisheries authorized by federal rule, from offshore waters except during the directed sardine fishery season or the directed Pacific mackerel fishery season open each year from April 1st through December 31st.

(c) It is unlawful to take Pacific mackerel in state waters except for the incidental take as authorized by the coastal baitfish regulations.

(d) It is unlawful to retain any species that is taken incidental to Pacific mackerel, except for other mackerel species, jack mackerel, sardine, anchovy, and market squid (Logligo opalescens). It is unlawful to retain, possess or deliver, anchovy in excess of 5 metric tons in one day, and in excess of 10 metric tons during any calendar week beginning 12:01 a.m. Sunday through 11:59 p.m. Saturday.

(e) It is unlawful to fail to release any salmon encircled in the purse seine prior to completion of the set or to land or retain salmon on the fishing vessel.

(f) It is unlawful to transfer Pacific mackerel catch from one fishing vessel to another.

(3) Landing and delivery.

(a) It is unlawful to fail to have legal purse seine gear as defined by department rule aboard a vessel making a Pacific mackerel landing.

(b) It is unlawful to fail to deliver Pacific mackerel landings to a processing facility located on shore.

(c) It is unlawful to land fish at more than one processing facility and to fail to offload all fish onboard the vessel once the delivery commences at the time of landing.

(d) It is unlawful to deliver in total more than fifteen percent cumulative weight of Pacific mackerel for the purposes of conversion into fish flour, fish meal, fish scrap, fertilizer, fish oil, other fishery products, or by-products, or for purposes other than human consumption, or fishing bait taken during the directed Pacific mackerel and/or directed sardine fishery season(s).

(4) A violation of the reporting requirements provided in this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.630 Unlawful fish and shellfish catch accounting—Penalty.

(5) A violation of the gear requirements provided in this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.520 Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty.

(6) A violation of the harvest or landing requirements provided in this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.550 Violation of a commercial fishing area or time—Penalty.

History

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 § 220-360-320, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04,013 [77.04.013], 77.04.055, 77.12.045, 77.12.047, 77.65.400, 77.70.160, 77.70.170, 77.70.180. WSR 16-06-064 (Order 16-30), § 220-88F-030, filed 2/25/16, effective 3/27/16.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-360-400 Puget Sound whiting endorsement validation procedure.

(1) A Puget Sound whiting endorsement for the current year will be issued to a natural person who meets the following qualifications:

(a) Is the possessor of a valid trawl license.

(b) Submits proof of landing as required by RCW 75.30.170.

(c) Submits proof of ownership or lease, as of January 1, 1986, of an otter trawl vessel and otter trawl net, which may be either a pelagic trawl net or a bottom trawl net.

(2) The possessor of the Puget Sound whiting endorsement must be aboard the vessel at all times while the vessel is fishing for whiting or has whiting aboard, except during unloading.

(3) Only a natural person may obtain a yearly Puget Sound whiting endorsement. A corporation or partnership that meets the qualifications in subsection (1) of this section may designate one natural person to receive the endorsement. The designation is irrevocable.

(4) The Puget Sound whiting endorsement is valid for one person and one vessel. An individual may not possess more than one endorsement.

History

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 § 220-360-400, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 87-04-003 (Order 87-03), § 220-87-010, filed 1/22/87.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-360-410 Puget Sound whiting endorsement—Transfer.

(1) A person may transfer a Puget Sound whiting endorsement to that person's spouse or natural or step-child only. The person making the transfer is required to show proof of the relationship. Acceptable proof is a marriage certificate, birth certificate, or decree of adoption. A Puget Sound whiting endorsement will only be transferred to a person who has a valid trawl license, and transfer must be documented at the department's licensing division.

(2) A person may transfer a Puget Sound whiting endorsement from one vessel to another vessel by making application at the department's licensing division for a transfer of the person's trawl license from the first vessel to the second vessel, and informing the licensing division, in writing, that the person is additionally transferring the Puget Sound whiting endorsement. In the case of an individual having more than one trawl license, the transfer of the Puget Sound whiting endorsement from one vessel to a second vessel will be made in substantially the same form as if a trawl license was being transferred.

History

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 § 220-360-410, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 87-04-003 (Order 87-03), § 220-87-020, filed 1/22/87.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-360-500 Designation of an emerging commercial fishery in the Lower Columbia River.

(1) The director designates an emerging commercial fishery in the Lower Columbia River. The director has determined a need to limit the number of participants in this fishery.

(2) It is unlawful to fish for, possess, or deliver salmon taken for this fishery unless the fisher possesses a valid emerging commercial fishery license and experimental fishery permit. A violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.500 Commercial fishing without a license—Penalty.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.130, 77.12.045, 77.12.047, 77.70.160, 77.50.030, and 77.65.400. WSR 22-23-006 (Order 22-262), § 220-360-500, filed 11/2/22, effective 12/3/22.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-360-510 Columbia River emerging commercial fishery—Qualifications.

To qualify for an emerging commercial fishery license and experimental fishery permit, a person must:

(1) Possess a commercial gillnet salmon license/permit issued by Washington (WA) or Oregon (OR) for the Columbia River; and

(a) Demonstrate by valid Washington or Oregon fish receiving tickets that salmon have been taken in the Columbia River or Columbia River select areas within the most recent five calendar years by the applicant under a commercial salmon license issued for the Columbia River; or

(b) Demonstrate participation in a test fishery (WA) or possession and use of an experimental gear permit (OR) using alternative commercial fishing gears within the most recent five calendar years.

(2) Have at least three years of commercial salmon fishing experience.

(3) Have at least one year of fishing experience (commercially or in a research/test fishery capacity) with purse seines, beach seines, or a pound net.

(4) Be free of a commercial fishing or other related violation within the last 10 years.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.130, 77.12.045, 77.12.047, 77.70.160, 77.50.030, and 77.65.400. WSR 22-23-006 (Order 22-262), § 220-360-510, filed 11/2/22, effective 12/3/22.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-360-520 Columbia River emerging commercial fishery—Issuance of an emerging commercial fishery license and experimental fishery permit—License and permit conditions.

(1) To maintain consistency in this fishery enabling the department to gather the best available information, a fisher selected by lottery will be able to obtain a permit for the duration of the fishery.

(2) Applications for participation in the lottery are due by October 15th of the year preceding the fishery starting with October 15, 2023, (for the fishery starting in 2024). Any permits remaining available or that become available will be part of the subsequent year's lottery subject to all of the same conditions of the original lottery taking place in 2023.

(a) Only one application per person is allowed, and only one alternative gear type may be permitted per person for this emerging commercial fishery. Selected fishers wishing to switch between alternative gear types (e.g., purse seine to beach seine) may do so with written approval from the WDFW staff and said switch may only occur between fishing seasons.

(b) The proof of purchase for the alternative gear an applicant is interested in fishing must be submitted to WDFW by April 30th in the inaugural year for each fisher. If such proof of purchase is not submitted by the above date, the department will notify that fisher of their failure and select a new fisher to replace them in the fishery.

(3) Issuance of the annual emerging commercial fishery license and experimental fishery permit will occur by November 15th.

(a) If the total number of available permits is not filled from the applications received by the deadline for that year, the department may ask for additional applications. If more applications are submitted than the number of permits available for that year, the WDFW will select and notify additional fishers to serve as alternates in the event a selected applicant is no longer able to participate or fails to present the proper proof of purchase for alternate gear.

(b) Applicants selected must respond within 10 business days of being notified by WDFW to accept the permit and purchase the emerging fishery license. If the applicant fails to purchase the license and permit within 10 business days of notification of selection, WDFW may issue the license and permit to another applicant.

(4) The conditions of possessing a valid license and permit are as follows:

(a) Fishery participants are not precluded from participation in other commercial fisheries.

(b) Fishery participants are required to have a state observer observing their catch while actively fishing.

(c) Fishery participants are required to actively fish all of the open periods during any season of the fishery. WDFW reserves the right to make exceptions. To qualify for this exception the permit holder must contact WDFW ahead of any open fishery period for which they will be unable to participate and document their inability to participate in writing. If this exception is granted, WDFW will notify the permit holder in writing of that decision before that open fishery period.

(d) This license and permit are not transferable between persons. The license and permit holder must be present and in possession of a valid license and permit during fishing operations.

(e) It is unlawful to violate the conditions of the emerging commercial fishery license and experimental fishery permit. A violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.540 Unlawful use of a commercial fishery license—Penalty.

(f) This license and permit may be revoked, at any time, at the discretion of the director. Future licenses and permits denied for failure to comply with conditions specified in the permit or violations of other commercial fishing regulations.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.130, 77.12.045, 77.12.047, 77.70.160, 77.50.030, and 77.65.400. WSR 23-18-097 (Order 23-182), § 220-360-520, filed 9/6/23, effective 10/7/23
WSR 22-23-006 (Order 22-262), § 220-360-520, filed 11/2/22, effective 12/3/22.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-360-530 Columbia River emerging commercial fishery—Season, area, and gear requirements.

(1) The following gear is allowable:

(a) Purse seines as defined in WAC 220-350-110.

(b) Beach seines as defined in WAC 220-350-040.

(c) Pound nets as defined here as nets attached to fixed pilings, stakes, and/or anchors to form a lead, guiding fish into at least one heart, pot, or spiller that directs fish into a live well for sorting.

(2) Other gears may be considered for inclusion in this fishery if:

(a) The gear has a U.S. v Oregon technical advisory committee (TAC) approved mortality rate; and

(b) It is brought forward by a commercial fisher possessing a Columbia River commercial fishing license.

(3) All other season, area, and gear requirements will be as determined by the states of Oregon and Washington via the Columbia River compact process.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.130, 77.12.045, 77.12.047, 77.70.160, 77.50.030, and 77.65.400. WSR 22-23-006 (Order 22-262), § 220-360-530, filed 11/2/22, effective 12/3/22.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-360-540 Columbia River emerging commercial fishery—Allowable possession and sales—Catch handling requirements.

(1) Allowable possession and sales: Salmon, and as determined by the states of Oregon and Washington via the Columbia River compact process. All species other than salmon must be carefully handled and promptly returned to the water.

(2) Handling of catch: Salmon catch may only be handled by hand or with rubber coated nets when sorting fish. Fish must be sorted while submerged in the water; it is unlawful to dry sort fish on land or on deck.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.130, 77.12.045, 77.12.047, 77.70.160, 77.50.030, and 77.65.400. WSR 22-23-006 (Order 22-262), § 220-360-540, filed 11/2/22, effective 12/3/22.

Chapter 220-370 Aquaculture.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-370-010 Aquaculture.

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to cultivate food fish, shellfish, or other aquatic animals for commercial purposes except as follows in chapter 220-370 WAC.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-370-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17
Order 980, § 220-76-001, filed 2/3/72.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-370-020 Aquaculture—Intent.

The intent of this chapter is to establish rules that promote the health, productivity and well-being of aquaculture products and the wild stock fisheries. These rules will identify the conditions that will be required for transfer and importation of live aquaculture products and the circumstances when action will be taken to control disease. These rules have been developed jointly by the department and the department of agriculture.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-370-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 02-02-013 (Order 01-281), § 220-77-010, filed 12/21/01, effective 1/21/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.58.010. WSR 87-08-033 (Order 87-20), § 220-77-010, filed 3/27/87.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-370-030 Aquaculture districts.

(1) Area 41A shall include all waters of Budd Inlet south of a line between Dofflemeyer Point to Cooper Point.

(2) Area 41B shall include all waters of Carr Inlet north and west of a line between Gibson Point on Fox Island and Hyde Point on McNeil Island and a line crossing Pitt Passage southwest from Signal Tower No. 5, and all waters of Hale Passage west of a line from Point Fosdick and Fox Point on Fox Island.

(3) Area 41C shall include all waters of Case Inlet between Harstene Island and the Longbranch Peninsula between an east-west line from the extreme north shore of Herron Island, and an east-west line from Johnson Point.

(4) Area 41D shall include all waters of Case Inlet north of Area 41C and west of a line running north from Dougall Point.

(5) Area 41E shall include all waters of Eld Inlet south of a line across the entrance of Eld Inlet projected from Dofflemeyer Point through Cooper Point.

(6) Area 41F shall include all waters surrounding Anderson Island south of Area 41B and 41C and a southwesterly line from Gibson Point on Fox Island to Sunset Beach.

(7) Area 41G shall include all waters of Hammersley Inlet and Oakland Bay west of a line between Hungerford Point and Arcadia and the entrance of Hammersley Inlet.

(8) Area 41H shall include all waters of Totten and Skookum Inlets southwest of a line from Arcadia to Hunter Point.

(9) Area 41J shall include all waters of Pickering Passage and Peale Passage bounded by Areas 41A, 41C, 41H, 41G, 41D, and a line running south from Brisco Point on Harstene Island.

(10) Area 41K shall include all waters of Henderson Inlet and Dana Passage east of Area 41J and south of Area 41C.

(11) Area 41L shall include all waters of The Narrows, Dalco Passage, and Commencement Bay north and west of Areas 41F and 41B and south of a line from the Gig Harbor entrance marker to Neill Point on Vashon Island to Browns Point.

(12) Area 41M shall include all waters of East Passage north and east of Area 41L and south of a line from Point Vashon to Brace Point.

(13) Area 41N shall include all waters of Colvos Passage north of Area 41L and south of a line from Point Southworth to Point Vashon.

(14) Area 42A shall include all waters of Dyes Inlet, the Washington Narrows, and Sinclair Inlet west of a southeast line from the north shore of the Washington Narrows entrance.

(15) Area 42B shall include all waters of Discovery Bay south of a line between Diamond Point and Cape George.

(16) Area 42C shall include all waters of all waters of Hood Canal south of the Hood Canal Floating Bridge and north of a line between Quatsap Point and the entrance of Stavis Bay.

(17) Area 42D shall include all waters of Hood Canal south of Area 42C and north of a line between Lilliwaup Creek and the south entrance of Dewatto Bay.

(18) Area 42E shall include all waters of Hood Canal south of Area 42D.

(19) Area 42F shall include all waters of Oak Bay west of a line from Liplip Point on Marrowstone Island to Olele Point and east of the bridge connecting Indian Island and the mainland.

(20) Area 42G shall include all waters near Port Angeles south of a line between Angeles Point and the northern extremity of Dungeness Spit.

(21) Area 42H shall include all waters north of the Hood Canal Bridge and south of a line between Olele Point and Foulweather Bluff.

(22) Area 42J shall include all waters of Port Madison east of the Agate Pass Bridge and west of a line between Point Jefferson and Skiff Point on Bainbridge Island.

(23) Area 42K shall include all waters of Port Orchard south of an east-west line at Battle Point on Bainbridge Island, west of a line projected from Restoration Point on Bainbridge Island through the westernmost portion of Blake Island to the Mainland in Yukon Harbor, excluding Area 42A.

(24) Area 42L shall include all waters of Port Townsend and Kilisut Harbor bounded by the Indian Island Bridge and a line from Marrowstone Point to Point Wilson.

(25) Area 42M shall include all waters of Liberty Bay and those contiguous waters north of Area 42K and south of Area 42J.

(26) Area 42N shall include all waters of Admiralty Inlet and Puget Sound north of Areas 41N and 41M, east of 42K and 42J, east of Areas 42H, 42F and 42L, south of a line between Point Wilson and Admiralty Head, and west of a line between Possession Point and Picnic Point.

(27) Area 42P shall include all waters of Sequim Bay.

(28) Area 42R shall include all waters south of a line between the northern extremity of Dungeness Spit and Point Wilson, excluding Areas 42B and 42P.

(29) Area 43A shall include all waters of Padilla Bay west of the line from Shannon Point and the closest portion of Guemes Island, and south of a line between Clark Point on Guemes Island and William Point on Samish Island.

(30) Area 43B shall include all waters of Lummi Bay and Bellingham Bay east of the line between Sandy Point and Point Migley on Lummi Island, northeast of the line between William Point on Samish Island and Governors Point.

(31) Area 43C shall include all waters of Boundary Bay and Crayton Harbor northeast of the line between Point Roberts and Birch Point, and south of the international border.

(32) Area 43D shall include all waters of Possession Sound east of Area 42N, and south of a line from Sandy Point on Whidbey Island, to Camano Head, then to south entrance of Tulalip Bay.

(33) Area 43E shall include all waters of Port Susan north of Area 43D.

(34) Area 43F shall include all waters of Samish Bay southwest of Area 43B.

(35) Area 43G shall include all waters of Saratoga Passage between a line from Sandy Point on Whidbey Island and Camano Head, and a line from Polnell Point on Whidbey Island to Rocky Point on Camano Island.

(36) Area 43H shall include all waters of Skagit Bay and Similk Bay north of Area 43G, south of the La Conner Bridge, and east of the Deception Pass Bridge.

(37) Area 43J shall include all United States waters of the Strait of Georgia, the United States waters surrounding the San Juan Islands, and the United States waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca east of Angeles Point.

(38) Area 43K shall include all United States waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca west of Angeles Point and east of a line between Tatoosh Island and Bonilla Point.

(39) Area 44A shall include all waters of Grays Harbor north of the marked Chehalis River Channel and west of a line between Point Chehalis and the southwestern most point of the Ocean Shores Peninsula.

(40) Area 44B shall include all waters of Grays Harbor south of the marked Chehalis River Channel and west of a line between Point Chehalis and the southwestern most point of the Ocean Shores Peninsula.

(41) Area 45A shall include all waters of Willapa Bay north of the Willapa River Channel and west of the North River Channel.

(42) Area 45B shall include all waters of Willapa Bay north of the Willapa River Channel, west of the North River Channel and west of a line between Cape Shoalwater and Leadbetter Point.

(43) Area 45C shall include all waters of Willapa Bay south of the Willapa River Channel and east of Stoney Point.

(44) Area 45D shall include all waters of Willapa Bay south of the Willapa River Channel, west of Stoney Point, east of the Nahcotta Channel, and north and east of a line running north from Goose Point to the middle of the Bay Center Channel and then westerly following the Bay Center Channel to the Nahcotta Channel.

(45) Area 45E shall include all waters of Willapa Bay east of the Nahcotta Channel, south of Area 45D, and north of a line projected west from Sandy Point.

(46) Area 45F shall include all waters of Willapa Bay east of the Nahcotta Channel, south of Area 45E, and northeast of a line following the Nemah River Channel to channel marker "4" then west of the Nahcotta Channel.

(47) Area 45G shall include all waters of Willapa Bay west of Diamond Point, southwest of the Nahcotta Channel, south of Area 45F, and north of a line between Paradise Point on Long Island and Sunshine Point.

(48) Area 45H shall include all waters of Willapa Bay south of Area 45G and north and west of the ferry crossing to Long Island.

(49) Area 45J shall include all waters of Willapa Bay west of the Long Island ferry crossing and south of High Point.

(50) Area 45K shall include all waters of Willapa Bay north of High Point, east of the Nahcotta Channel, and south of the line between Diamond Point and the Nahcotta Boat Basin.

(51) Area 45L shall include all waters of Willapa Bay north of High Point, west of the Nahcotta Channel and south of the line between Diamond Point and the Nahcotta Boat Basin.

(52) Area 45M shall include all waters of Willapa Bay east of the line between Cape Shoalwater and Leadbetter Point, south of Area 45B, west of Areas 45D, 45E, and 45F, and north of latitude 46 degrees, 35 minutes north.

(53) Area 45N shall include all waters of Willapa Bay south of Area 45M, east of Areas 45F and 45G, and north of Areas 45K and 45L.

(54) Area 47A shall include all freshwater streams, ponds or lakes in Clallam County.

(55) Area 47B shall include all freshwater streams, ponds or lakes in Clark County.

(56) Area 47C shall include all freshwater streams, ponds or lakes in Cowlitz County.

(57) Area 47D shall include all freshwater streams, ponds or lakes in Grays Harbor County.

(58) Area 47E shall include all freshwater streams, ponds or lakes in Island County.

(59) Area 47F shall include all freshwater streams, ponds or lakes in Jefferson County.

(60) Area 47G shall include all freshwater streams, ponds or lakes in King County.

(61) Area 47H shall include all freshwater streams, ponds or lakes in Kitsap County.

(62) Area 47J shall include all freshwater streams, ponds or lakes in Lewis County.

(63) Area 47K shall include all freshwater streams, ponds or lakes in Mason County.

(64) Area 47L shall include all freshwater streams, ponds or lakes in Pacific County.

(65) Area 47M shall include all freshwater streams, ponds or lakes in Pierce County.

(66) Area 47N shall include all freshwater streams, ponds or lakes in San Juan County.

(67) Area 47O shall include all freshwater streams, ponds or lakes in Skagit County.

(68) Area 47P shall include all freshwater streams, ponds or lakes in Skamania County.

(69) Area 47Q shall include all freshwater streams, ponds or lakes in Snohomish County.

(70) Area 47R shall include all freshwater streams, ponds or lakes in Thurston County.

(71) Area 47S shall include all freshwater streams, ponds or lakes in Wahkiakum County.

(72) Area 47T shall include all freshwater streams, ponds or lakes in Whatcom County.

(73) Area 48A shall include all freshwater streams, ponds or lakes in Adams County.

(74) Area 48B shall include all freshwater streams, ponds or lakes in Asotin County.

(75) Area 48C shall include all freshwater streams, ponds or lakes in Benton County.

(76) Area 48D shall include all freshwater streams, ponds or lakes in Chelan County.

(77) Area 48E shall include all freshwater streams, ponds or lakes in Columbia County.

(78) Area 48F shall include all freshwater streams, ponds or lakes in Douglas County.

(79) Area 48G shall include all freshwater streams, ponds or lakes in Ferry County.

(80) Area 48H shall include all freshwater streams, ponds or lakes in Franklin County.

(81) Area 48J shall include all freshwater streams, ponds or lakes in Garfield County.

(82) Area 48K shall include all freshwater streams, ponds or lakes in Grant County.

(83) Area 48L shall include all freshwater streams, ponds or lakes in Kittitas County.

(84) Area 48M shall include all freshwater streams, ponds or lakes in Klickitat County.

(85) Area 48N shall include all freshwater streams, ponds or lakes in Lincoln County.

(86) Area 48O shall include all freshwater streams, ponds or lakes in Okanogan County.

(87) Area 48P shall include all freshwater streams, ponds or lakes in Pend Oreille County.

(88) Area 48Q shall include all freshwater streams, ponds or lakes in Spokane County.

(89) Area 48R shall include all freshwater streams, ponds or lakes in Stevens County.

(90) Area 48S shall include all freshwater streams, ponds or lakes in Walla Walla County.

(91) Area 48T shall include all freshwater streams, ponds or lakes in Whitman County.

(92) Area 48U shall include all freshwater streams, ponds or lakes in Yakima County.

History

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 § 220-370-030, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.58.040. WSR 86-19-043 (Order 86-102), § 220-22-510, filed 9/12/86.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-370-040 Aquatic farm—Definition.

An aquatic farm is any facility or tract of land used for private, commercial culture of aquatic products. Each geographically separate facility or tract of land used for commercial culture shall constitute a separate farm site location. In applying for aquatic farm registration for shellfish, the applicant must identify the farm site using the same description used for applying for the department of health harvest site certificate required to harvest shellfish for sale for human consumption.

History

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 § 220-370-040, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-09-020 (Order 06-70), § 220-76-015, filed 4/11/06, effective 5/12/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.58.040. WSR 86-19-043 (Order 86-102), § 220-76-015, filed 9/12/86
Order 980, § 220-76-015, filed 2/3/72.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-370-050 Definitions—Aquaculture disease control.

For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:

(1) "Aquaculture products" are defined as private sector cultured aquatic products propagated, farmed, or cultivated on aquatic farms under the supervision and management of an aquatic farmer, or such products naturally set on lands under the active supervision and management of an aquatic farmer.

(2) "Disease" is defined as infection, contagious disease, parasite, or pest, occurring on or within the aquaculture product, or other shellfish or finfish, or on or within the water or substrate associated with the aquaculture product, shellfish, or finfish, or an occurrence of significant mortality suspected of being of an infectious or contagious nature.

(3) "Finfish" is defined as live fish, fish eggs, or fish gametes, but not to include aquaria species commonly sold in the pet store trade when raised in containers that do not discharge to the water[s] of the state, indigenous marine baitfish, or mosquito fish.

(4) "Shellfish" is defined as all aquatic invertebrates except insects.

(5) "Epizootic" is defined as the occurrence of a specific disease which can be detected in fifty percent of the mortality or moribund individual fish in an affected container or shellfish on an affected bed or within an affected population, and which results in an average daily mortality of at least one-half of one percent of the affected individual fish for five or more days in any thirty-day period.

(6) "Marine plant" is defined as nonvascular plants belonging to the phlya Chlorophyta, Phaeophyta, or Rhodophyta and vascular plants belonging to the family Zosteraceae when growing in marine or estuarine waters, and includes the seeds, spores, or any life-history phase of the plants.

(7) "Working day" is defined as any day other than Saturday, Sunday, or a Washington state holiday.

(8) "Department" is defined as the department of fish and wildlife.

(9) "Quarantine" is defined as isolation of the organism in a department approved facility.

(10) "Pest" is defined as parasite, parasitoid, predator, or fouling agent.

(11) "Established species" is defined as a species that has been propagated through aquaculture for at least ten years in Washington, or a species naturally reproducing within Washington.

(12) "West coast commerce region" is defined as the states of Alaska, California, Oregon, and Washington and the province of British Columbia.

(13) "Kelp" is defined as any species of brown algae of the order Laminariales.

(14) "Class A shellfish disease" is defined as an infectious disease which can cause significant mortality or loss of condition or quality in affected shellfish.

(15) "Class B shellfish disease" is defined as an infectious disease which is not known to cause significant mortality or loss of condition or quality in affected shellfish.

(16) "Market ready shellfish" are defined as aquatic invertebrate species which are intended for immediate human consumption and will not be placed into or come in contact with state waters.

(17) "Authorized finfish inspector" shall be defined as the individual who conducts or supervises testing in an authorized laboratory and attests to the results obtained. This individual signs/cosigns inspection and diagnostic reports and health certificates. The director shall maintain and provide upon request a roster of authorized finfish inspectors. An authorized finfish inspector shall be currently recognized by one of the following entities: The American Fisheries Society, Fish Health Section (either as Fish Health Inspector or Fish Pathologist); United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Title 50 Inspector; Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Fish Health Official or Inspector; Supervising veterinarian in a laboratory accredited by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD).

(18) "Laboratory inspection report" is defined as the written results of testing conducted by an authorized finfish inspector.

(19) "Lot of fish" shall be defined as a group of fish of the same species and age that originated from the same spawning stock and share a common water supply.

(20) "Regulated finfish pathogens" are defined as the following pathogens which, upon initial detection within Washington state, or detection from a site within Washington state that has been pathogen-free for three or more years, require notification within one working day to the fish health unit of the department, who will, in turn, notify the state veterinarian of the detection:

(a) Viruses:

(i) Infectious hematopoietic necrosis virus;

(ii) Infectious pancreatic necrosis virus;

(iii) Viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus;

(iv) Oncorhynchus masou virus; and

(v) Infectious salmon anemia virus.

(b) Parasite: Myxobolus cerebralis.

(21) "Terminal quarantine facility" is defined as a department-approved quarantine facility where imported aquatic invertebrates are held for public display or research purposes only, with minimal risk that the organisms will be released or that untreated quarantine facility holding waters will commingle with state waters. The operation plan of the quarantine facility must be approved by the department prior to the introduction of any organisms. At the conclusion of the public display or research, the organisms held in quarantine shall be destroyed and all waters and waste disinfected and disposed of using methods approved by the department.

History

s] of the state, indigenous marine baitfish, or mosquito fish.(4) "Shellfish" is defined as all aquatic invertebrates except insects.(5) "Epizootic" is defined as the occurrence of a specific disease which can be detected in fifty percent of the mortality or moribund individual fish in an affected container or shellfish on an affected bed or within an affected population, and which results in an average daily mortality of at least one-half of one percent of the affected individual fish for five or more days in any thirty-day period.(6) "Marine plant" is defined as nonvascular plants belonging to the phlya Chlorophyta, Phaeophyta, or Rhodophyta and vascular plants belonging to the family Zosteraceae when growing in marine or estuarine waters, and includes the seeds, spores, or any life-history phase of the plants. (7) "Working day" is defined as any day other than Saturday, Sunday, or a Washington state holiday.(8) "Department" is defined as the department of fish and wildlife.(9) "Quarantine" is defined as isolation of the organism in a department approved facility.(10) "Pest" is defined as parasite, parasitoid, predator, or fouling agent.(11) "Established species" is defined as a species that has been propagated through aquaculture for at least ten years in Washington, or a species naturally reproducing within Washington.(12) "West coast commerce region" is defined as the states of Alaska, California, Oregon, and Washington and the province of British Columbia.(13) "Kelp" is defined as any species of brown algae of the order Laminariales.(14) "Class A shellfish disease" is defined as an infectious disease which can cause significant mortality or loss of condition or quality in affected shellfish.(15) "Class B shellfish disease" is defined as an infectious disease which is not known to cause significant mortality or loss of condition or quality in affected shellfish.(16) "Market ready shellfish" are defined as aquatic invertebrate species which are intended for immediate human consumption and will not be placed into or come in contact with state waters.(17) "Authorized finfish inspector" shall be defined as the individual who conducts or supervises testing in an authorized laboratory and attests to the results obtained. This individual signs/cosigns inspection and diagnostic reports and health certificates. The director shall maintain and provide upon request a roster of authorized finfish inspectors. An authorized finfish inspector shall be currently recognized by one of the following entities: The American Fisheries Society, Fish Health Section (either as Fish Health Inspector or Fish Pathologist)
United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Title 50 Inspector
Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Fish Health Official or Inspector
Supervising veterinarian in a laboratory accredited by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD).(18) "Laboratory inspection report" is defined as the written results of testing conducted by an authorized finfish inspector.(19) "Lot of fish" shall be defined as a group of fish of the same species and age that originated from the same spawning stock and share a common water supply.(20) "Regulated finfish pathogens" are defined as the following pathogens which, upon initial detection within Washington state, or detection from a site within Washington state that has been pathogen-free for three or more years, require notification within one working day to the fish health unit of the department, who will, in turn, notify the state veterinarian of the detection:(a) Viruses:(i) Infectious hematopoietic necrosis virus
(ii) Infectious pancreatic necrosis virus
(iii) Viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus
(iv) Oncorhynchus masou virus
and(v) Infectious salmon anemia virus.(b) Parasite: Myxobolus cerebralis.(21) "Terminal quarantine facility" is defined as a department-approved quarantine facility where imported aquatic invertebrates are held for public display or research purposes only, with minimal risk that the organisms will be released or that untreated quarantine facility holding waters will commingle with state waters. The operation plan of the quarantine facility must be approved by the department prior to the introduction of any organisms. At the conclusion of the public display or research, the organisms held in quarantine shall be destroyed and all waters and waste disinfected and disposed of using methods approved by the department.[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 § 220-370-050, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 02-06-018 (Order 02-35), § 220-77-020, filed 2/22/02, effective 3/25/02
WSR 02-02-013 (Order 01-281), § 220-77-020, filed 12/21/01, effective 1/21/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 97-08-078 (Order 97-56), § 220-77-020, filed 4/2/97, effective 5/3/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.58.010. WSR 87-08-033 (Order 87-20), § 220-77-020, filed 3/27/87.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-370-060 Aquatic farm registration required.

(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to cultivate aquatic products (private sector cultured aquatic products as defined under RCW 15.85.020(3)) without the aquatic farmer having first registered the aquatic farm with the department. Any aquatic farm must be registered with the department prior to the commencement of culture activities. The department shall grant registration to qualified persons within seven days of the receipt of a complete aquatic farm registration form.

(2) Aquatic farm registrations are nontransferable. In the event there is a change of ownership of an aquatic fish farm established under chapter 220-370 WAC the aquatic farm registration issued to the previous owner shall be invalid.

(3) Registrations must be renewed annually, prior to December 31 for the succeeding calendar year. Reporting of aquaculture activity (WAC 220-370-160) during the previous calendar year shall constitute renewal for the following year.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-370-060, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.58.040. WSR 89-10-033 (Order 89-27), § 220-76-010, filed 4/27/89
WSR 86-19-043 (Order 86-102), § 220-76-010, filed 9/12/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 84-05-046 (Order 84-11), § 220-76-010, filed 2/21/84
Order 980, § 220-76-010, filed 2/3/72.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-370-070 Aquatic farm registration form—Required information.

If asked by an aquatic farmer, the department will prepare, print, and distribute an aquatic farm registration form. The following information must be provided by the aquatic farmer:

(1) The name, mailing address, and telephone number of the individual or company that owns or leases the aquatic farm;

(2) The name and telephone number of a contact person immediately responsible for operation of the aquatic farm;

(3) The department of health (DOH) shellfish certification number if DSHS requires a certification number;

(4) The common name of aquatic species being cultured;

(5) The method(s) of culture the aquatic farmer is using on the farm;

(6) If it is a freshwater or onshore aquatic farm, the legal description, street address, county, aquaculture district, and the number of separate tracts or facilities within the district that comprise the aquatic farm(s);

(7) If it is a marine aquatic farm, the name of bay or inlet, county, and aquaculture district for the farm(s);

(8) The signature of the company official or owner;

(9) A site drawing of the aquatic farm and a brief narrative description of the facility and its operation. Freshwater farms must also identify the source of culture water, where the water is discharged, and the watershed where the facility is located;

(10) Documentation of ownership or present right of possession of the land comprising the aquatic farm.

History

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 17-12-105 (Order 17-112), § 220-370-070, filed 6/6/17, effective 7/7/17. 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 § 220-370-070, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 13-02-043 (Order 12-290), § 220-76-020, filed 12/21/12, effective 1/21/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.58.040. WSR 89-10-033 (Order 89-27), § 220-76-020, filed 4/27/89
WSR 86-19-043 (Order 86-102), § 220-76-020, filed 9/12/86
Order 980, § 220-76-020, filed 2/3/72.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-370-080 Aquaculture facility inspection authority—Generally.

Authorized department employees shall, at reasonable times and in a reasonable manner, have access to all finfish aquaculture facilities to conduct inspections for the prevention and suppression of aquaculture diseases, including, but not limited to, taking samples for detection of regulated finfish pathogens and other diseases. If the department is denied access, a court of competent jurisdiction may issue a search warrant authorizing access to the facility upon a showing that the facility is engaged in aquaculture production and that access has been denied.

History

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 § 220-370-080, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.353 (1)(c) and (e), (2)(c) and (d), and 77.12.047 (1)(o). WSR 12-11-089 (Order 12-61), § 220-77-081, filed 5/18/12, effective 6/18/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 02-02-013 (Order 01-281), § 220-77-081, filed 12/21/01, effective 1/21/02.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-370-090 Aquaculture—Recordkeeping.

It is the responsibility of a registered finfish aquatic farmer to maintain records of laboratory inspection reports on the live product of that finfish aquatic farmer issued for the previous twenty-four months. It is the responsibility of a finfish aquatic farmer to maintain records of shipments of all live products to other sites or facilities that occurred during the previous twenty-four months, which shipment reports must contain, at a minimum, the shipping date, species, amount, and name and address of the receiver of the shipment. Laboratory inspection reports and shipping reports must be made available to authorized department employees. Records of a proprietary nature, such as lists and addresses of clients, are not public records and are not available for public inspection.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-370-090, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 02-02-013 (Order 01-281), § 220-77-082, filed 12/21/01, effective 1/21/02.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-370-100 Marine finfish aquaculture—Approval permit for marine finfish aquaculture.

(1) It is unlawful for any aquatic farmer to possess any species, stock or race of marine finfish, defined as finfish being raised in marine waters, in net pens, cages or other rearing vessels without having first obtained and possessing a valid marine finfish aquaculture permit from the director for that species, stock and race at that specific location of rearing or holding. The director will approve, condition, or deny a permit within sixty days after a completed application containing all requested information is received by the department’s aquaculture coordinator. The application must be accompanied by an escape prevention plan and the escape reporting and recapture plan as required by this chapter. A permit may be denied based on the determination by the director of significant genetic, ecological or fish health risks of the proposed fish rearing program on naturally occurring fish and wildlife, their habitat or other existing fish rearing programs. The use of transgenic fish (as defined by the actual transfer of genetic material from one species to another) is prohibited. Each permit application must contain a means mutually agreed to by the department and the aquatic farmer to individually identify to the aquatic farmer all marine finfish in aquaculture hatched after December 31, 2003. A permit will be valid for a period of five years from the date of approval. The department will comply with the procedures of any appropriate federal court order in processing permit applications. Any change in species, stock, or race at a specific location of rearing or holding will require reapproval of the marine finfish rearing operation. In the event of denial, the affected person may appeal the decision to the director. The department will advise the person of the appeals process. Additional appeals may be made through the Administrative Procedure Act (chapter 34.05 RCW).

(2) Any person who imports marine finfish into the state for aquaculture or transports marine finfish within the state for aquaculture and who does not have an approved marine finfish aquaculture permit is guilty of unlawfully transporting finfish. Violation of this section shall be enforced under RCW 77.15.290.

History

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 § 220-370-100, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 03-02-047 (Order 02-309), § 220-76-100, filed 12/24/02, effective 7/1/03.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-370-110 Marine finfish aquaculture—Escape prevention plan required.

A fish escape prevention plan is required with each application for a marine finfish aquaculture permit and approval by the department of the fish escape prevention plan is required before issuance of a marine finfish aquaculture permit.

(1) The escape prevention plan must include:

(a) Routine procedures and best management procedures used to minimize the risk of escapement from pens during normal day-to-day operations.

(b) Procedures to minimize escapements in the event the net-pens need to be moved, repaired, or manipulated in any manner, or during stocking or harvesting operations, which could result in a release of fish to state waters. At a minimum, prior to the net-pens being moved, a bathymetric analysis should be made along the intended travel route(s) to ensure adequate depth and the absence of underwater hazards or obstructions.

(d) Procedures for routinely determining and tracking the number of fish in each pen lost due to predation and mortality, and the number of fish lost due to escapement.

(e) Procedures for monitoring the implementation of (a) through (d) of this subsection.

(2) For the purpose of meeting the requirements of this section, plans and manuals required by the department of ecology through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit process may be submitted for approval.

(3) Marine finfish aquaculture farmers are required to implement the provisions of their approved fish escape prevention plan. Failure to implement the provisions of an approved escape prevention plan may result in invalidation of the marine finfish aquaculture permit. A notice of failure to comply with the fish escape prevention plan requirements will be given prior to invalidation of the permit, and the aquaculture farmer will have not less than seven nor more than ninety days to correct the conditions or status that caused the notice to be given. If the marine finfish aquaculture permit is invalidated, any transportation of finfish shall be treated as a violation of RCW 77.15.290.

History

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 § 220-370-110, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 03-02-047 (Order 02-309), § 220-76-110, filed 12/24/02, effective 7/1/03.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-370-120 Marine finfish aquaculture—Escape reporting and recapture plan required.

(1) It is the responsibility of aquatic farmers to report an escape of marine finfish and to attempt to recapture escaped fish. Escaped marine finfish will be treated by the department the same as feral fish, and the department may augment capture and removal of such fish by scheduling recreational or commercial fisheries.

(2) An escape reporting and recapture plan is required with each application for a marine finfish aquaculture permit and approval by the department of the fish escape reporting and recapture plan is required before issuance of a marine finfish aquaculture permit.

(3) The escape reporting and recapture plan must include:

(a) Reporting procedure. Procedures for determining what constitutes a reportable fish escape. An emergency contact list in the event of a reportable fish escape from the permittee's net-pens, including local government, the department and the Washington department of ecology.

(b) Procedures requiring the permittee to report any reportable fish escape, within twenty-four hours of the permittee having knowledge of that escape, to local government, the department, and ecology. The report shall include the location, number, age class, disease and medication history, and cause of escape.

(c) Procedures to recapture escaped fish. Each marine aquatic farming location shall have a procedure for attempting recapture of escaped fish. The plan may include the use of facilities' skiffs, seines or nets and/or tribal and commercial fishers acting under contract with the aquaculture facility. For all reportable escapes, the permittee shall also submit a follow-up report describing all fish recovery efforts initiated in response to the escape, and effectiveness of the recovery efforts.

(d) Emergency procedures that will be taken to minimize the number of escaped fish.

(e) In the event the escaped fish were being treated with antibiotics or other drugs subject to USFDA withdrawal requirements and the withdrawal periods had not expired at the time of the escape, the permittee shall also include this information in the report required by (b) of this subsection, and shall provide a copy of the report to the Washington state department of health.

(4) For the purpose of meeting the requirements of this section, plans and manuals required by the department of ecology through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit process may be submitted for approval.

(5) The permittee shall submit, by the last day in February, an annual fish escape report to the department, covering the previous calendar year. The report shall summarize, by month and pen site, the number, age class, disease and medication history, and cause of all fish escapes to waters of the state. The permittee shall summarize the actions taken over the previous year to prevent the escape of fish to state waters.

(6) Marine finfish aquaculture farmers are required to implement the provisions of their approved fish escape reporting and recapture plan. Failure to implement the provisions of an approved escape reporting and recapture plan may result in invalidation of the marine finfish aquaculture permit. A notice of failure to comply with the fish escape recapture and reporting requirements will be given prior to invalidation of the permit, and the aquaculture farmer will have not less than seven nor more than ninety days to correct the conditions or status that caused the notice to be given. If the marine finfish aquaculture permit is invalidated, any transportation of finfish shall be treated as a violation of RCW 77.15.290.

History

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 § 220-370-120, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 03-02-047 (Order 02-309), § 220-76-120, filed 12/24/02, effective 7/1/03.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-370-130 Aquaculture facility inspection authority—Marine finfish aquaculture.

Authorized department employees shall, at reasonable times and in a reasonable manner, have access to marine aquatic farming locations to conduct inspections to determine conformity with the law and the rules of the department relating to preventing escaped finfish and/or the recapture of escaped finfish. The department shall conduct at least annual inspections of marine finfish aquaculture facilities of the state.

History

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 § 220-370-130, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.353 (1)(c) and (e), (2)(c) and (d), and 77.12.047 (1)(o). WSR 12-11-089 (Order 12-61), § 220-76-130, filed 5/18/12, effective 6/18/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 03-02-047 (Order 02-309), § 220-76-130, filed 12/24/02, effective 7/1/03.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-370-140 Marine finfish aquaculture—Atlantic salmon watch program established.

Contingent on funding, the director shall develop and implement an Atlantic salmon watch program which will include the following elements:

(1) Establish an Atlantic salmon watch coordinator position whose responsibilities include providing a focal point for consolidation of scientific information and implementation of subsections (2) through (5) of this section.

(2) Develop and maintain a system to record and report observations and catch of Atlantic salmon in waters of the state, including modification of the recreational catch data reporting system, the commercial fish ticket reporting system, education of volunteers to identify and report spawning sites, and monitoring of selected watersheds to detect spawning Atlantic salmon.

(3) Model the impact of Atlantic salmon on naturally produced and cultured finfish stocks by estimates of identification of Atlantic salmon standing crop or populations in the wild, detailed life history requirements, and estimates of niche overlap.

(4) Coordination with marine finfish aquatic farmers under WAC 220-370-110 for the reporting of escapes of Atlantic salmon from marine aquatic farming locations, and adjustment of escape prevention plans filed with the department under WAC 220-370-100 to prevent future escapes.

(5) Provide public information on recreational opportunity in the event of an escape, assist the public in understanding the effect of Atlantic salmon escapes on native populations, and provide a public contact for all department efforts regarding Atlantic salmon.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-370-140, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 03-02-047 (Order 02-309), § 220-76-140, filed 12/24/02, effective 7/1/03.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-370-150 Marine finfish aquaculture—Educational program for marine finfish aquatic farmers.

Contingent on funding, the director shall develop and implement an educational program with marine aquatic farmers which will include the following elements:

(1) WDFW will notify aquatic farmers of upcoming WDFW hatchery workshops, meetings or tours with regard to hatchery disease control procedures and prevention, feeding and waste control at hatcheries and programs investigating raising marine finfish species.

(2) Annual "workshop" co-hosted by the industry, WDFW and other interested parties reviewing new containment technologies, or other environmental developments affecting the aquaculture industry.

(3) Information sharing by WDFW from any regional or international symposiums attended by WDFW staff covering aspects of marine finfish aquaculture.

History

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 § 220-370-150, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 03-02-047 (Order 02-309), § 220-76-150, filed 12/24/02, effective 7/1/03.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-370-160 Duties of aquatic farmers.

(1) It is unlawful for an aquatic farmer shipping out-of-state or selling private sector cultured aquatic products to fail to:

(a) Keep complete and accurate records showing the quantity of products sold and the location of the aquatic farm where products were grown; and

(b) Completely, accurately, and legibly prepare an aquatic farm production report.

(2) An aquatic farm production report must document each aquatic farm's monthly production and contain the information required in WAC 220-370-170 (1)(a) through (g). Aquatic farmers must submit aquatic farm production reports for each quarter to the department within thirty days of the end of each quarter for which production is reported.

(3) The aquatic farmer must retain copies of quarterly production reports for one year and make the reports available for inspection upon request by authorized department personnel.

(4) Violation of this section is a misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.350, Inspection and disease control of aquatic farms—Rules violation—Penalty.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-370-160, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-02-013 (Order 13-304), § 220-69-243, filed 12/19/13, effective 1/19/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 04-17-096 (Order 04-210), § 220-69-243, filed 8/17/04, effective 9/17/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.58.040. WSR 86-19-043 (Order 86-102), § 220-69-243, filed 9/12/86.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-370-170 Description of aquatic farm production report.

(1) There is hereby created an aquaculture production report form to be prepared, printed and distributed on request by the department. The aquatic farmer shall provide the following information:

(a) Firm name: Name of aquaculture firm and telephone number.

(b) Firm address: Address of aquaculture firm.

(d) Species: Common name of species grown at aquatic farm site.

(e) Quantity harvested for sale: Quantity, in production units, of each species harvested for sale. The production may be shown in pounds, dozens, gallons, bushels or bags.

(f) Unit value: Value per production unit.

(g) Signature: Signature of firm executive or authorized representative and date signed.

(2) The aquaculture production report shall be used for reporting of aquaculture production as specified in WAC 220-370-160.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-370-170, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 04-17-096 (Order 04-210), § 220-69-23402, filed 8/17/04, effective 9/17/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 00-01-145 (Order 99-221), § 220-69-23402, filed 12/20/99, effective 1/20/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.58.040. WSR 86-19-043 (Order 86-102), § 220-69-23402, filed 9/12/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 81-03-032 (Order 81-6), § 220-69-23402, filed 1/13/81.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-370-180 Aquaculture—Disease—Control.

Outbreaks of disease affecting food fish, shellfish, and aquatic animals in fish farm facilities shall be reported immediately to the department. If such outbreaks represent a serious threat to fisheries resources of the state, the director may immediately order such actions as deemed necessary to protect the fisheries resource of the state such as, but not limited to, quarantining, destruction of stock, sterilization of facilities and disposal of mortalities.

History

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 § 220-370-180, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17
Order 980, § 220-76-030, filed 2/3/72.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-370-190 Finfish aquaculture disease control.

(1) It is unlawful for any person to import into or transport within the state of Washington finfish aquaculture products without first having obtained a permit to do so issued by the department. A copy of the transport permit shall accompany the finfish aquaculture products at all times within the state of Washington, and must be presented upon request to authorized department employees.

(2) The director may impose conditions on a transport permit as necessary to ensure the protection of aquaculture products and native finfish from disease when the director concludes that there is a reasonable risk of disease transmission associated with the finfish aquaculture products.

(3) Upon the initial detection of a regulated pathogen, the department's fish health unit must be notified by the end of the following working day after diagnosis is made. The department will confirm or deny the presence of the regulated pathogen. Pending confirmation the department may take action under WAC 220-370-240 (1)(a) or (b).

(4) The director will issue, upon request, copies of the rules and policies dealing with finfish disease control.

(5) The director will issue or deny a transport permit within thirty days after a completed application containing all requested information is received by the department's fish health unit.

(6) Violation of these rules or the conditions of the transport permit may result in the suspension or revocation of the permit.

(7) In the event of denial, suspension, or revocation of a transport permit, the affected person may appeal the decision to the director. The department will advise the person of the appeals process. Additional appeals may be made through the Administrative Procedure Act (chapter 34.04 RCW). A suspended or revoked transport permit will remain suspended or revoked during the appellate process.

(8) Any person desiring to conduct in vivo research using a regulated finfish pathogen is required to first obtain permission in writing from the department prior to beginning the research.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-370-190, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 02-02-013 (Order 01-281), § 220-77-030, filed 12/21/01, effective 1/21/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.58.010. WSR 87-08-033 (Order 87-20), § 220-77-030, filed 3/27/87.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-370-200 Shellfish aquaculture disease control.

(1) It is unlawful for any person to import into Washington or possess live imported aquatic invertebrates, except market ready shellfish, without first obtaining an aquatic invertebrate import permit issued by the department. A copy of the permit shall accompany the aquatic invertebrates at all times within the state of Washington, and must be presented upon request to department employees.

(2) The director shall appoint a seven-member advisory committee consisting of one representative each from the department, the department of agriculture, the aquatic farmers of Washington, the federally recognized treaty tribes, private displayers of aquatic invertebrates, aquatic invertebrate ecologists, and aquatic invertebrate disease control specialists. The committee will advise the department on importation of aquatic invertebrates, make recommendations on classification of shellfish diseases, and review department policy. Recommendations of the committee are not binding on the commission or director.

(3) Established species from existing import areas with current disease free tissue certification from areas of origin free of Class A shellfish diseases are eligible for continued importation.

(a) An additional disease free tissue certification must be submitted every three years. The department will waive the certification requirement if there is sufficient information that the source area is free of Class A shellfish diseases.

(b) Additional disease free certification may be required upon discovery or reports of disease at the geographic source.

(4) Established species from new areas of origin are eligible for import if health history documentation and disease free tissue certification are provided to the department. Import into quarantine is required for imports originating from outside the west coast commerce region.

(a) Conditional importation approval will be initiated by permit application.

(b) Presence of any Class A shellfish disease in the area of origin will result in denial of conditional approval.

(c) At least one additional disease free certification will be required during the first year of importation. In the absence of disease during the first year of importation, established species will be eligible for continued importation, and the provisions of subsection (3) of this section will apply.

(5) Nonestablished species for which a health history documentation and disease free tissue certification have been initiated by permit application are eligible for importation only into quarantine.

A SEPA check list is required for any importation of a new species.

(6) Health history documentation will be based on available documentation over the five years prior to application for an import permit, unless a longer documentation is required for cause, and is required to be provided by the applicant. Disease free tissue certification is required from representative invertebrates proposed for import, and must be certified by a department-approved invertebrate health care professional. Disease-free tissue certification may be waived for aquatic invertebrate species placed into a terminal quarantine facility upon approval of an aquatic invertebrate import permit application.

(7) Department employees may inspect quarantine facilities used for permitted shellfish imports at reasonable times without prior notification.

(8) Importers are required to immediately report to the department any epizootic, significant mortality potentially attributable to an infectious disease or discovery of a Class A shellfish disease in an approved source area. The report is required to be made within 24 hours of the event or discovery. Annual reporting of the presence or absence of Class A or Class B shellfish diseases may be a condition of any permit.

(9) Violation of these rules or the conditions of the permit, confirmation of a Class A shellfish disease at the geographic source, or verification of a substantial shellfish mortality at the geographic source may result in the suspension or revocation of the import permit.

In the event of denial, suspension, or revocation of an import permit, the affected party may appeal through the Administrative Procedure Act. A suspended or revoked permit will remain suspended or revoked during the appeal process.

History

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 § 220-370-200, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 02-06-018 (Order 02-35), § 220-77-040, filed 2/22/02, effective 3/25/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 97-08-078 (Order 97-56), § 220-77-040, filed 4/2/97, effective 5/3/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.58.010. WSR 87-08-033 (Order 87-20), § 220-77-040, filed 3/27/87.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-370-210 Amphibian aquaculture disease control.

(1) It is unlawful to import into the state of Washington amphibian aquaculture products without having first obtained a permit to do so issued by the director.

(2) It is unlawful to possess African clawed frogs for aquaculture.

History

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 § 220-370-210, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.58.010. WSR 87-08-033 (Order 87-20), § 220-77-050, filed 3/27/87.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-370-220 Marine plant aquaculture disease control.

(1) It is unlawful for any person to import into the state of Washington marine plant aquaculture products without having first obtained a permit to do so issued by the department. A copy of the permit shall accompany the imported marine plant aquaculture products at all times until the initial point of entry into the marine environment, and must be presented upon request to department employees.

(2) The director may impose permit conditions as necessary to ensure the protection of aquaculture products and native marine plants from disease or pests when the director concludes there is a reasonable risk of disease or pest transmission associated with marine plant aquaculture products.

(3) For Porphyra yezoensis and P. tenera, the director will issue import and transfer permits if the plants are in the form of:

(a) Unialgal conchocelis culture of free living material; or

(b) Conchocelis-phase culture in shells after the shells and conchocelis have been washed and soaked in fresh water for at least twenty-four hours; or

(4) For import of other species, the department will consider at least the following criteria, which may require the importer to provide a detailed life history and comply with the requirements of SEPA:

(a) The ability of the marine plant aquaculture product to naturally reproduce or interbreed with existing species in state waters.

(b) The ability of the marine plant aquaculture product to compete with existing species.

(5) Importation of marine plant aquaculture products for scientific study in a laboratory or under other controlled conditions is allowed without having obtained a permit when measures are taken to prevent release of the products or release of their gametes, spores, or tissue fragments into state waters. The director may inspect facilities to ensure appropriate control measures.

(6) For purposes of verification of the disease-free status of the marine plant aquaculture product in subsections (3), (4), and (5) of this section, the department may require sufficient samples for evaluation. In event of failure to obtain permit approval, consideration will be given to introduction after laboratory production of a second generation.

(7) It is unlawful to transfer marine plant aquaculture products between any of the following geographic areas without having first obtained a transfer permit: Columbia River; Pacific Ocean waters; Willapa Harbor; Grays Harbor; Puget Sound. No transfer permit is necessary for transfer within any of the geographic regions described above. When required, a copy of the transfer permit shall accompany the marine plant aquaculture products at all times until the products are reintroduced into state waters, and the transfer permit must be presented upon request to department employees.

(8) Violation of these rules, or the condition of any permit may result in suspension or revocation of the permit.

(9) In the event of denial, suspension, or revocation of an importation or transfer permit, the affected person may appeal the decision to the director. Additional appeals may be made through the Administrative Procedure Act (chapter 34.04 RCW). A suspended or revoked permit will remain suspended or revoked during the appellate process.

History

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 § 220-370-220, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.58.010. WSR 87-08-033 (Order 87-20), § 220-77-060, filed 3/27/87.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-370-230 Kelp importation—Permit required—Disease control.

(1) It is unlawful for any person to import kelp into the state of Washington for use in the herring spawn on kelp fishery without first having obtained a permit to do so issued by the department. A copy of the permit must accompany the imported kelp at all times until the kelp is placed into the marine environment and must be presented upon request to department employees.

(2) The director may impose permit conditions as necessary to ensure protection of aquaculture products and native species from disease when the director concludes that there is a risk of disease transmission associated with the imported kelp.

(3) A kelp import permit is not transferrable.

(4) Violation of these rules or the conditions of a permit may result in suspension or revocation of the kelp import permit. In the event of denial, suspension or revocation of a kelp import permit, the affected party may appeal through the Administrative Procedure Act. A suspended or revoked permit will remain suspended or revoked during the appeal process.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-370-230, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 97-08-078 (Order 97-56), § 220-77-065, filed 4/2/97, effective 5/3/97.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-370-240 Aquaculture disease control—Emergency provisions.

(1) The director may take the following emergency enforcement actions when evidence indicates these actions are necessary to protect aquaculture products and native stocks from disease causing severe mortality:

(a) Deny issuance of an transport permit.

(b) Quarantine the aquaculture products.

(d) Require removal of the aquaculture product from state waters.

(2) For finfish, shellfish, amphibian, and marine plant aquaculture products:

(a) Quarantine may be ordered without a hearing when aquaculture products are transferred without appropriate inspections or permits or transferred in violation of the conditions of a permit.

(b) Quarantine may be ordered without a hearing when evidence demonstrates that aquaculture products, previously imported, may introduce a disease not known to occur in Washington.

(3) For finfish aquaculture products, if an epizootic caused by a regulated finfish pathogen is detected, quarantine may be ordered without a hearing.

(4) For shellfish aquaculture products, an outbreak of serious mortality in which contagious disease is suspected may result in quarantine or require removal of the suspected diseased shellfish aquaculture products from state waters, subject to the aquatic farmer's right to an emergency departmental hearing, if removal from state waters is ordered.

(5) When there is evidence that continued presence of aquaculture products in state waters may cause disease that would harm other aquaculture products or native fauna or flora, the director may order quarantine, confiscation, destruction, or removal from state waters. Except as provided for in subsection (3) of this section, the aquatic farmer has a right to a departmental hearing. In the event the director has ordered emergency action of confiscation, destruction, or removal from state waters, the director shall give notice to the affected aquatic farmer. At the time of notice of emergency action, the affected aquatic farmer may request an emergency departmental hearing. If requested, the hearing will take place no later than the third working day after notice is received by the aquatic farmer. The hearing will be presided over by a hearing officer appointed by the director, who will consider the severity of the disease outbreak, remedies, and alternate courses of action. The hearing officer shall present a recommendation to the director. The director will then review the emergency action and, if appropriate, order confiscation, destruction, or removal from state waters. If so ordered, the emergency action will take place no sooner than forty-eight hours after service of the order. If no request for an emergency departmental hearing is received, the emergency action of confiscation, destruction, or removal from state waters, may take place immediately after the third working day after the notice is served on the aquatic farmer.

(6) If the department refuses to issue a transport permit, or orders quarantine or isolation of aquaculture products, the aquatic farmer has a right to a hearing under the Administrative Procedure Act (chapter 34.04 RCW).

History

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 § 220-370-240, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 02-02-013 (Order 01-281), § 220-77-070, filed 12/21/01, effective 1/21/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.58.010. WSR 87-08-033 (Order 87-20), § 220-77-070, filed 3/27/87.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-370-250 Aquaculture fee schedule.

(1) The following is a list of the charges to be assessed for tissue samples submitted to the department for pathogen examination, miscellaneous charges, and the finfish transport permit issuance fee. All samples for stock certification must be collected by department personnel or individuals approved by the department.

| Virology Kidney/spleen or other tissue Ovarian fluid | $25/sample 20/sample | | --- | --- | | Bacteriology Bacterial Kidney Disease - FAT Culture and characterization Gram stain | $7/sample 10/sample 1/sample | | Parasitology C. shasta M. cerebralis | $1/fish $4.00/fish (0-30 grams) $5.00/fish (30-100 grams) $15.00/fish (˃100 grams) | | Collection Fees Collecting samples (includes travel time) Mileage Per diem (if applicable) | $35/hour at published OFM rates at published OFM rates | | Diagnostic Service Diagnostic services (includes travel time) Mileage Per diem (if applicable) | $35/hour at published OFM rates at published OFM rates | | Finfish transport permit | $50.00 |

(2) The funds received from the aquatic farmers who use disease inspection, other services provided by department personnel, and finfish transport permit revenues shall be placed into a designated account. Funds from the account shall be used solely for administering the disease inspection and control program.

History

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 § 220-370-250, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 02-02-013 (Order 01-281), § 220-77-080, filed 12/21/01, effective 1/21/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.58.010. WSR 89-06-031 (Order 89-06), § 220-77-080, filed 2/24/89.

Chapter 220-400 Wildlife—Definitions, classifications, and general wildlife rules.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-400-010 Definition of terms.

Definitions used in rules of the commission are defined in RCW 77.08.010. In addition, unless otherwise provided:

(1) A "valid" license, permit, tag, stamp or catch record card means a license, permit, tag, stamp, or catch record card that was issued to the bearer for the current season and is required to hunt, fish or possess wildlife and has not been altered except as provided by rule of the commission.

(2) "Falconry" means possession, control, or use of a raptor for the purpose of hunting and free flight training.

(3) "Handgun" means any pistol, revolver or short firearm with a barrel length of less than sixteen inches and does not have a shoulder stock.

(4) "Body-gripping trap" means a trap that grips an animal's body or body part. Body-gripping trap includes, but is not limited to, steel-jawed leghold traps, padded-jaw leghold traps, Conibear-type traps, neck snares, and nonstrangling foot snares. Cage and box traps, suitcase-type live beaver traps, and common rat and mouse traps are not considered body-gripping traps.

(5) "Raw fur" means a pelt that has not been processed for purposes of retail sale.

(6) "Padded foot-hold trap" means a trap designed and set to grip the foot of a wild animal, both jaws of which are covered with rubber pads having a minimum thickness of one-eighth inch.

History

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 § 220-400-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-13-023 (Order 06-135), § 232-12-001, filed 6/13/06, effective 7/14/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. WSR 01-10-048 (Order 01-69), § 232-12-001, filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01. Statutory Authority: 2000 c 107 § 7. WSR 00-16-091 (Order 00-134), § 232-12-001, filed 7/31/00, effective 8/31/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 77.12.040. WSR 99-08-029 (Order 99-13), § 232-12-001, filed 3/30/99, effective 5/1/99. Statutory Authority: 1998 c 191 and RCW 75.08.080. WSR 99-03-029 (Order 99-02), § 232-12-001, filed 1/13/99, effective 2/13/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.12.040. WSR 97-18-035, § 232-12-001, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 97-07-076 (Order 97-50), § 232-12-001, filed 3/19/97, effective 5/1/97
WSR 96-11-079 (Order 96-45), § 232-12-001, filed 5/13/96, effective 6/13/96
WSR 95-05-008 (Order 95-11), § 232-12-001, filed 2/1/95, effective 5/1/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.055 and 77.12.040. WSR 93-21-070 (Order 617), § 232-12-001, filed 10/20/93, effective 4/16/94
WSR 92-01-084 (Order 524), § 232-12-001, filed 12/16/91, effective 4/16/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 89-10-026 (Order 387), § 232-12-001, filed 4/26/89. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 77.16.010. WSR 86-21-017 (Order 280), § 232-12-001, filed 10/6/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 81-22-002 (Order 174), § 232-12-001, filed 10/22/81
WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-001, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-010.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-400-020 Classification of wild animals.

(1) Game animals include:

| Common Name | Scientific Name | | --- | --- | | eastern cottontail | Sylvilagus floridanus | | Nuttall's cottontail | Sylvilagus nuttallii | | snowshoe hare | Lepus americanus | | white-tailed jackrabbit | Lepus townsendii | | black-tailed jackrabbit | Lepus californicus | | fox | Vulpes vulpes | | black bear | Ursus americanus | | raccoon | Procyon lotor | | cougar | Puma concolor | | bobcat | Lynx rufus | | Roosevelt and Rocky Mountain elk | Cervus elaphus | | mule deer and black-tailed deer | Odocoileus hemionus | | white-tailed deer | Odocoileus virginianus | | moose | Alces alces | | pronghorn | Antilocapra americana | | mountain goat | Oreamnos americanus | | California and Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep | Ovis canadensis | | bullfrog | Rana catesbeiana |

(2) Furbearing animals are game animals and include:

| Common Name | Scientific Name | | --- | --- | | beaver | Castor canadensis | | muskrat | Ondatra zibethicus | | fox | Vulpes vulpes | | raccoon | Procyon lotor | | marten | Martes americana | | short-tailed weasel or ermine | Mustela erminea | | long-tailed weasel | Mustela frenata | | mink | Mustela vison | | badger | Taxidea taxus | | river otter | Lutra canadensis | | bobcat | Lynx rufus |

History

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 § 220-400-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. WSR 01-10-048 (Order 01-69), § 232-12-007, filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.020 and 77.12.040. WSR 93-21-025 (Order 614), § 232-12-007, filed 10/14/93, effective 11/14/93
WSR 91-11-007 (Order 492), § 232-12-007, filed 5/2/91, effective 6/2/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 82-19-026 (Order 192), § 232-12-007, filed 9/9/82
WSR 81-22-002 (Order 174), § 232-12-007, filed 10/22/81
WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-007, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-040.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-400-030 Classification of wild birds.

(1) Game birds include:

| Common Name | Scientific Name | | --- | --- | | migratory waterfowl | Anatidae | | wild turkey | Meleagris gallopavo | | blue grouse | Falcipennis obscurus | | spruce grouse | Dendragapus canadensis | | ruffed grouse | Bonasa umbellus | | "Forest grouse" means blue, spruce, or ruffed grouse | | | sharp-tailed grouse | Tympanuchus phasianellus | | greater sage-grouse | Centrocercus urophasianus | | white-tailed ptarmigan | Lagopus leucurus | | California quail | Callipepla californica | | mountain quail | Oreortyx pictus | | northern bobwhite | Colinus virginianus | | scaled quail | Callipepla squamata | | chukar | Alectoris chukar | | ring-necked pheasant | Phasianus colchicus | | Gray (Hungarian) partridge | Perdix perdix | | "Upland bird" means quail, chukar, pheasant, or partridge | | | American coot | Fulica americana | | common snipe | Gallinago gallinago | | band-tailed pigeon | Columba fasciata | | mourning dove | Zenaida macroura |

(2) Predatory birds include:

| Common Name | Scientific Name | | --- | --- | | black-billed magpie | Pica hudsonia | | American crow | Corvus brachyrhynchos | | European starling | Sturnus vulgaris | | house (English) sparrow | Passer domesticus | | rock dove | Columba livia | | Eurasian collared dove | Streptopelia decaocto |

History

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 § 220-400-030, 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), § 232-12-004, filed 4/18/08, effective 5/19/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.12.020. WSR 04-11-036 (Order 04-98), § 232-12-004, filed 5/12/04, effective 6/12/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. WSR 01-10-048 (Order 01-69), § 232-12-004, filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.020 and 77.12.040. WSR 91-11-006 (Order 491), § 232-12-004, filed 5/2/91, effective 6/2/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 81-22-002 (Order 174), § 232-12-004, filed 10/22/81
WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-004, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-030.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-400-040 Possession of dead wildlife.

(1) Except as authorized by permit of the director or as otherwise provided by this section, it is unlawful to possess wildlife found dead. Wildlife found dead includes naturally shed antlers from deer, elk, and moose. Naturally shed antlers of deer, elk, and moose may be collected without a permit on open public land or private land with permission.

(2) It is unlawful to collect naturally shed antlers from deer, elk, and moose while trespassing, including on closed public lands or otherwise without permission.

(3) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, an individual may remove and dispose of wildlife found dead on his or her property or an adjoining public roadway. Before removing the wildlife, the individual shall, by telephone, notify the department or the Washington state patrol communications office, and shall provide his or her name, address, telephone number, and the description and location of the wildlife. The individual may remove the wildlife for disposal only, and may not retain the wildlife for personal use or consumption. Other laws and rules may apply to the disposal, including rules of the department of health (WAC 246-203-121). Wildlife removed under this subsection remain the property of the state.

(4) It is permissible to salvage and transport a deer or elk that is accidentally killed by a motor vehicle collision.

(a) Big game licenses and tags cannot be used for the purpose of salvaging motor vehicle-killed deer or elk.

(b) A salvage permit must be obtained from the department within 24 hours of taking possession of the animal. Permits may be obtained on the department's website or at department regional offices.

(d) In any WDFW management region where the department has detected chronic wasting disease, salvagers must submit to the department for chronic wasting disease sampling within five days of receiving a salvage permit:

(i) The whole head with at least three inches of the neck attached; or

(ii) Extracted lymph nodes to the department for chronic wasting disease sampling within five days of receiving a salvage permit.

(e) Any meat an individual deems unfit for human consumption or unusable animal parts must be disposed of pursuant to WAC 246-203-121. Individuals salvaging and consuming this meat do so at their own risk. The department makes no guarantee as to the fitness for consumption of deer or elk collected under a salvage permit.

(f) An individual may not kill an injured or wounded animal that they encounter for the purpose of salvage. Only a law enforcement officer or individuals or entities authorized by the department may euthanize an animal injured in a motor vehicle collision and that deer or elk may be taken for salvage.

(5) Any wildlife or wildlife parts taken, retrieved, collected, or possessed in violation of this section are subject to seizure and disposition under either or both RCW 77.15.100 and/or 77.15.070.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.08.045, 77.12.047, 77.15.130, 77.15.400, 77.15.410, 77.15.430, 77.32.155, and 77.32.530. WSR 26-09-032 (Order 25-21), s 220-400-040, filed 4/7/26, effective 5/8/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-17-008 (Order 25-12), s 220-400-040, filed 8/7/25, effective 9/7/25. 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 220-400-040, 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 § 220-400-040, 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, § 232-12-287, filed 5/31/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 03-16-087 (Order 03-175), § 232-12-287, filed 8/5/03, effective 9/5/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 95-10-026, § 232-12-287, filed 4/26/95, effective 5/27/95
WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-287, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-180.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-400-050 Requirements for sealing of pelts and collection of biological information for river otter, cougar, lynx, and bobcat.

(1) It is unlawful to possess river otter, cougar, lynx, or bobcat taken in Washington without a department identification seal which has been attached to the raw pelt, on or off the carcass, prior to the pelt sealing deadline.

(2) The raw pelt of a bobcat or river otter must be presented to an authorized department employee, or authorized individual under permit with the department, for sealing by April 20th, and the associated harvest report must be submitted to the department by April 20th, following the close of the appropriate hunting or trapping season in which it was killed.

Any person who submits a bobcat pelt for sealing must also present a dried complete lower jaw (both sides) from the same animal, in such a manner that the canine tooth can be extracted for aging, to an authorized department employee, or authorized individual under permit with the department, at the time of sealing before a pelt seal will be issued. Bobcats being sent to WDFW licensed taxidermists or sold to WDFW licensed fur buyers may be sealed prior to jaw submission so long as the harvester signs a statement requiring that they will submit the jaw to the department by the April 20th deadline, following the close of the appropriate hunting or trapping season in which it was killed.

Any person who submits a bobcat or river otter pelt for mandatory sealing must have collected the following appropriate and accurate information from the harvester that is required for sealing: The harvester's name and WILD ID, date and location of kill, sex of the harvested animal, and harvest method.

(3) Any person who takes a cougar must present the raw pelt of the cougar, with evidence of sex attached, to an authorized department employee for sealing within three days (excluding weekends and holidays) of harvest.

Any person who takes a cougar must also present the cougar skull, in such a manner that teeth and biological samples can be extracted, to an authorized department employee at the time of sealing and provide the hunter's name, date and location of kill, and sex of the animal.

(4) It is unlawful to transport, or cause the transport, out of Washington a raw pelt of river otter, cougar, lynx, or bobcat taken in Washington without a department seal attached to the pelt.

(5) The raw pelt of a river otter, cougar, lynx, or bobcat taken outside Washington and imported into the state must be identified by a tag, seal or permit consistent with federal, state or country of origin laws and be accompanied by an invoice, declaration or permit specifying the number of pelts in the shipment.

(6) It is unlawful to possess an unlocked, broken, or otherwise open department seal for river otter, cougar, lynx, or bobcat unless the seal wire or band has been cut through and removed from a pelt that has been received and invoiced by a licensed taxidermist or fur dealer for processing or removed from a pelt that has been processed, except that individuals authorized by the department to seal pelts may possess open, unbroken seals.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.12.047, 77.15.010, 77.15.020, 77.15.160, 77.15.240, 77.15.245, 77.15.280, and 77.15.410. WSR 25-09-099 (Order 24-16A), s 220-400-050, filed 4/18/25, effective 5/19/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.08.045, 77.12.047, 77.12.722, 77.12.800, 77.15.190, 77.32.320, 77.32.530, and 77.32.535. WSR 24-11-029 (Order 23-18), § 220-400-050, filed 5/7/24, effective 6/7/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.12.040, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, 77.12.210, 77.12.240, 77.12.320, 77.12.570, 77.12.800, 77.15.245, 77.32.007, 77.32.050, 77.32.070, 77.32.090, 77.32.370, and 77.32.530. WSR 18-11-061 (Order 18-76), § 220-400-050, filed 5/11/18, effective 6/11/18. 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 § 220-400-050, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-033 (Order 15-95), § 232-12-024, filed 4/28/15, effective 5/29/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-11-032 (Order 06-92), § 232-12-024, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 99-17-034 (Order 99-118), § 232-12-024, filed 8/11/99, effective 9/11/99
WSR 94-18-059 (Order 94-58), § 232-12-024, filed 8/31/94, effective 10/1/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.030, 77.12.040 and 77.32.220. WSR 91-13-063 (Order 498), § 232-12-024, filed 6/17/91, effective 7/18/91
WSR 89-18-015 (Order 404), § 232-12-024, filed 8/28/89, effective 9/28/89. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.030 and 77.12.040. WSR 88-13-091 (Order 312), § 232-12-024, filed 6/20/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-024, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-065.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-400-060 Taxidermy and furdealing records.

(1) It is unlawful for a licensed taxidermist or furdealer upon receiving wildlife for mounting, tanning, storage or processing to fail to record the following information:

(a) The taxidermist's name, address, and business phone;

(b) The date the item was received;

(d) The owner's name and address;

(e) A description of the species received;

(f) The county where taken (GMU if available);

(g) The license, tag, permit, and seal number;

(h) The date the completed item was returned to the original customer. Such record must be maintained for a minimum of two years or as long as the wildlife is retained by the taxidermist or furdealer and shall be maintained in a central location at the principle place of business either in a ledger provided by the department or on sequentially numbered pre-printed invoices provided by the taxidermist or furdealer. Taxidermists or furdealers opting to use preprinted invoices are required to maintain all sequentially numbered invoices, including voided documents.

(2) All records and wildlife held pursuant to the statutes or regulations dealing with taxidermy or furdealing must be open to inspection by a wildlife agent at reasonable times in accordance with the provisions of RCW 77.12.095.

(3) Licensed taxidermists or furdealers who have complied with the ledger requirements established in this section shall be deemed to be in compliance with the notice and reporting requirements contained in WAC 220-413-030 and 220-200-120.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-400-060, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 92-12-064 (Order 555), § 232-12-277, filed 6/1/92, effective 7/2/92
WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-277, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-690, 232-12-700, and 232-12-710.

Chapter 220-410 Wildlife—Hunting—Game management areas.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-410-010 Game management units (GMUs) boundary descriptions—Region one.

GMU 101-SHERMAN (Ferry and Okanogan counties):

Beginning at the Kettle River and the US-Canadian border near the Ferry Customs Office, north of the town of Toroda; E on the US-Canadian border to the Kettle River, east of the town of Laurier; S down the Kettle River (Ferry-Stevens county line) to the mouth of the Kettle River on Lake Roosevelt; S down the western shore of Lake Roosevelt to the northeastern corner of the Colville Indian reservation; W on the northern Colville Indian reservation boundary to State Route (SR) 21; N on SR 21 to SR 20 at the town of Republic; NW on SR 20 to Toroda Creek Rd at the town of Wauconda; NE on the Toroda Creek Rd to Toroda Creek at the town of Toroda; E along Toroda Creek to its mouth on the Kettle River; N up the Kettle River to the US-Canadian border near the Ferry Customs Office north of the town of Toroda and point of beginning.

GMU 105-KELLYHILL (Stevens County):

Beginning at the Kettle River (Ferry-Stevens county line) and the US-Canadian border east of the town of Laurier; E on the US-Canadian border to Lake Roosevelt (Columbia River); SW along the eastern shore of Lake Roosevelt to the US Hwy (US) 395 bridge; W on US 395 over the bridge to the western shore of Lake Roosevelt; N on the western shore of Lake Roosevelt to the mouth of the Kettle River; N up the Kettle River (Ferry-Stevens county line) to the US-Canadian border east of the town of Laurier and the point of beginning.

GMU 108-DOUGLAS (Stevens County):

Beginning at the junction of US Hwy (US) 395 and State Route (SR) 20 in the town of Colville; NW on US 395 (SR 20) to the bridge over Lake Roosevelt; N up the southeastern shore of Lake Roosevelt and Columbia River to the SR 25 bridge over the Columbia River at the town of Northport; S on SR 25 to Colville-Aladdin-Northport Rd in the town of Northport; SW on the Colville-Aladdin-Northport Rd to SR 20, E of the town of Colville; W on SR 20 to US 395 at the town of Colville and point of beginning.

GMU 111-ALADDIN (Stevens and Pend Oreille counties):

Beginning at the junction of the Colville-Aladdin-Northport Rd and State Route (SR) 20 on the east side of Colville; N on Aladdin Rd to SR 25 at the town of Northport; N on SR 25 to the bridge over the Columbia River; NE along the southeastern shoreline of the Columbia River to the US-Canadian border; E along the US-Canadian border to the Pend Oreille River; S along the western shoreline of the Pend Oreille River to Tiger East Rd, which is due east of the town of Tiger; W on the Tiger East Rd to SR 20 at the town of Tiger; W and S on SR 20 to the junction with the Aladdin Rd, E of the town of Colville and point of beginning.

GMU 113-SELKIRK (Pend Oreille County):

Beginning on the western shore of the Pend Oreille River at the US-Canadian border; E on the US-Canadian border to the Washington-Idaho state line; S on the Washington-Idaho state line to the southwestern shore of the Pend Oreille River at the town of Newport; NW along the southwestern shore of the Pend Oreille River to the US-Canadian border and the point of beginning.

GMU 117-49 DEGREES NORTH (Stevens and Pend Oreille counties):

Beginning at junction of State Route (SR) 20 and US Hwy (US) 395 at the town of Colville; E on SR 20 to Tiger East Rd at the town of Tiger; E on Tiger East Rd to western shore of the Pend Oreille River; S along the southwestern shore of the Pend Oreille River to the Washington-Idaho state line; S along the Washington-Idaho state line to US 2 in the town of Newport; SW and S on US 2 to the Deer Park-Milan Rd; W on the Deer Park-Milan Rd to US 395 at the town of Deer Park; NW on US 395 to its junction with SR 20 at the town of Colville and the point of the beginning.

GMU 121-HUCKLEBERRY (Stevens County):

Beginning at the US Hwy (US) 395 bridge over Lake Roosevelt (Columbia River) NW of the town of Kettle Falls; SE on US 395 through Colville and Chewelah to State Route (SR) 292 at Loon Lake; W on SR 292 to SR 231 at the town of Springdale; S on SR 231 to the first tributary of Chamokane Creek intersecting SR 231 south of the northeast corner of the Spokane Indian reservation; SW on the said tributary to Chamokane Creek, the northern boundary of the Spokane Indian reservation; W along the northern border of the Spokane Indian Reservation border to eastern boundary of the Colville Indian reservation on the Ferry-Stevens county line on Lake Roosevelt; N along the Colville Indian reservation boundary to its northern corner on Lake Roosevelt; W along Colville Indian reservation boundary to the western shore of Lake Roosevelt; N along western shore of Lake Roosevelt to the US 395 bridge over Lake Roosevelt northwest of the town of Kettle Falls and the point of beginning.

GMU 124-MOUNT SPOKANE (Spokane, Stevens and Pend Oreille counties):

Beginning at the junction of State Route (SR) 231 and SR 292 at the town of Springdale; E on SR 292 to US Hwy (US) 395 at Loon Lake; SE on US 395 to the Deer Park-Milan Rd; E on the Deer Park-Milan Rd to US 2; N and NE on US 2 to the Washington-Idaho state line at the town of Newport; S on the Washington-Idaho state line to the Spokane River; W and NW down the north shore of Spokane River to Chamokane Creek (Spokane Indian reservation boundary); N along the Chamokane Creek to the last Chamokane Creek tributary before the northeastern corner of the Spokane Indian reservation; NE up said tributary to SR 231; N on SR 231 to SR 292 at the town of Springdale and the point of beginning.

GMU 127-MICA PEAK (Spokane County):

Beginning at the mouth of Latah Creek (Hangman Creek) on the Spokane River; E up the south shore of the Spokane River to the Maple Street Bridge; N across the Maple Street Bridge to the north shore of the Spokane River; E on the north shore of the Spokane River to the Washington-Idaho state line; S on the Washington-Idaho state line to State Route (SR) 274 at the town of Willard; SW on SR 274 to SR 27 at the town of Tekoa; NW on SR 27 to Fairbanks Rd; W on Fairbanks Rd to Spring Valley Rd; NW on Spring Valley Rd to Dunn Rd; SW on Dunn Rd to Merritt Rd; W on Merritt Rd to US Hwy (US) 195; N on US 195 to Interstate Hwy (I)-90; E on I-90 to Latah Creek; N down Latah Creek to the Spokane River and the point of the beginning.

GMU 130-CHENEY (Spokane and Lincoln counties):

Beginning on the Spokane River and State Route (SR) 231; E up the north shore of the Spokane River to the Maple Street Bridge; S on the Maple Street Bridge to the south shore of the Spokane River; W on the south shore of the Spokane River to Latah Creek (Hangman Creek) in Spokane; S up Latah Creek to Interstate Hwy (I)-90; W on I-90 to US Hwy (US) 195; S on US 195 to Rosalia exit and south to Gashous Rd in the town of Rosalia; W on Gashous Rd to Squaw Rd; NW on Squaw Rd to Blackman Rd; W on Blackman Rd to Texas Ferry Rd; S on Texas Ferry Rd to Siegel Rd; W on Siegel Rd to Belsby Rd; W on Belsby Rd to Henderson Rd; W on Henderson Rd to Mullinix Rd; N on Mullinix Rd to Reed Rd; W on Reed Rd to Spuler Rd; S on Spuler Rd to Dewey Rd; W on Dewey Rd to SR 23; NW along SR 23 to SR 231; N on SR 231 to US 2; E on US 2 to SR 231 at the town of Reardan; N along SR 231 to the Spokane River and to the point of beginning.

GMU 133-ROOSEVELT (Lincoln County):

Beginning at the east end of the Grand Coulee Dam at Lake Roosevelt; E along the Grant-Okanogan, Lincoln-Okanogan, Lincoln-Ferry county lines on Lake Roosevelt to the Spokane River; E up the Spokane River, following the Lincoln-Stevens county line, to State Route (SR) 231; S on SR 231 to US Hwy (US) 2 at the town of Reardan; W on US 2 to SR 21 at the town of Wilbur; N on SR 21 to SR 174; NW on SR 174 to SR 155 at the town of Grand Coulee; NE on SR 155 to the access road to the Grand Coulee Dam causeway (access restricted); E on the causeway access road to the east end of the Grand Coulee Dam at Lake Roosevelt and the point of the beginning.

GMU 136-HARRINGTON (Lincoln and Grant counties):

Beginning at the town of Grand Coulee at State Route (SR) 174 and Rd W NE (Grand Coulee Hill Rd); SE on SR 174 to US Hwy (US) 2 at the town of Wilbur; E on US 2 to SR 231; S on 231 to SR 23; S on SR 23 to Interstate Hwy (I)-90; SW on I-90 to Danekas Rd (Interstate Hwy Exit 231); W on Danekas Rd to Tokio Rd; W on Tokio Rd to Marcellus Rd; N on Marcellus Rd to Davis Rd; W on Davis Rd to Rd 12 NE; W on Rd 12 NE to Rd W NE; N on Rd W NE to Rd X NE at the town of Marlin; N on Rd X NE to Kiner Rd; NE, E, N, E, and N on Kiner Rd to US 2, east of the town of Almira; SW on US 2 to Main Rd; W on Main St to N 3rd St; N on 3rd St to Old Coulee Rd; N on Old Coulee Rd to Douglas Rd; W on Douglas Rd to Peterson Rd; N on Peterson Rd to 51 NE Rd; E on 51 NE Rd to Rd W NE; N on Rd W NE to Grand Coulee Hill Rd; N on Grand Coulee Hill Rd to SR 174 in the town of Grand Coulee and the point of the beginning.

GMU 139-STEPTOE (Lincoln, Whitman, and Spokane counties):

Beginning at the Washington-Idaho state line and State Route (SR) 274 at the town of Willard; W on SR 274 to SR 27 at the town of Tekoa; NW on SR 27 to Fairbanks Rd; Fairbanks Rd to Spring Valley Rd; NW on Spring Valley Rd to Dunn Rd; SW on Dunn Rd to Merritt Rd; W on Merritt Rd to the town of Rosalia; from Rosalia, W on Gashous Rd to Squaw Rd; NW on Squaw Rd to Blackman Rd; W on Blackman Rd to Texas Ferry Rd; S on Texas Ferry Rd to Siegel Rd; W on Siegel Rd to Belsby Rd; W on Belsby Rd to Henderson Rd; W on Henderson Rd to Mullinix Rd; N on Mullinix Rd to Reed Rd; W on Reed Rd to Spuler Rd; S on Spuler Rd to Dewey Rd; W on Dewey Rd to SR 23; N on SR 23 to Lamont Rd; SW on Lamont Rd to Revere Rd; S on Revere Rd to Jordan-Knott Rd; S on Jordan-Knott Rd to Rock Creek; S down Rock Creek to the Palouse River; S down the Palouse River to SR 26; E along SR 26 to US Hwy (US) 195 at the town of Colfax; S on US 195 to SR 270; E on SR 270 to Washington-Idaho state line; N on the Washington-Idaho state line to SR 274 at the town of Willard and the point of the beginning.

GMU 142-ALMOTA (Whitman County):

Beginning at US Hwy (US) 195 and State Route (SR) 26 at the town of Colfax; SE on US 195 to SR 270; E on SR 270, through the town of Pullman to the Washington-Idaho state line near Moscow, Idaho; S along the Washington-Idaho state line to the Snake River (Asotin-Whitman county line), north of the town of Clarkston; W along the Snake River (Asotin-Whitman, Garfield-Whitman, and Columbia-Whitman county line) to the mouth of the Palouse River (Franklin-Whitman county line); N and E up the Palouse River (Franklin-Whitman and Whitman-Adams county lines) to SR 26, west of the town of Gordon; E on SR 26 (Washtucna-Lacrosse Hwy) to US 195 at the town of Colfax and the point of beginning.

GMU 145-MAYVIEW (Garfield and Asotin counties):

Beginning at the State Route (SR) 127 bridge crossing the Snake River (Whitman-Garfield county line) at Central Ferry; E along the Snake River (Whitman-Asotin and Whitman-Garfield county lines) to the mouth of Alpowa Creek; S up Alpowa Creek to the US Hwy (US) 12 bridge; W on US 12 to SR 127; N on SR 127 (Central Ferry Hwy) to the bridge crossing the Snake River (Garfield-Whitman county line) at Central Ferry and the point of beginning.

GMU 149-PRESCOTT (Walla Walla, Columbia, and Garfield counties):

Beginning on the Columbia River at the mouth of the Snake River (Benton-Franklin-Walla Walla county line); NE and E along the Snake River (Franklin-Walla Walla, Whitman-Columbia, and Whitman-Garfield county lines) to State Route (SR) 127 bridge at Central Ferry; S on SR 127 (Central Ferry Hwy) to US Hwy (US) 12 at Dodge Junction; SW on US 12, through the towns of Dayton and Waitsburg, to SR 125 at the town of Walla Walla; S on SR 125 to the Washington-Oregon state line; W on the Washington-Oregon state line to the Columbia River (Benton-Walla Walla county line); N along the Columbia River (Benton-Walla Walla county line) to the mouth of the Snake River and the point of beginning.

GMU 154-BLUE CREEK (Walla Walla and Columbia counties):

Beginning on US Hwy (US) 12 at the town of Waitsburg; NE on US 12 to Lower Hogeye Rd at Long Station; E on Lower Hogeye Rd to Bowman Hill Rd; SW on Bowman Hill Rd to the Payne Hollow Rd; S on the Payne Hollow Rd to Jasper Mountain Rd; S on Jasper Mountain Rd to Mt. Pleasant Rd; S on Mt. Pleasant Rd to Dent Rd; S on Dent Rd to the Lewis Peak Rd; S on the Lewis Peak Rd to Lewis Peak Trail; SE on Lewis Peak Trail to US Forest Service (USFS) Trail 3211 (Mill Creek Watershed Intake Trail); SW on USFS Trail 3211 to the Washington-Oregon state line; W on the Washington-Oregon state line to State Route (SR) 125; N on SR 125 to US 12; NE on US 12 to the town of Waitsburg and the point of beginning.

GMU 157-MILL CREEK WATERSHED (Walla Walla and Columbia counties):

Beginning at US Forest Service (USFS) Trail 3211 (Mill Creek Watershed Intake Trail) at the Washington-Oregon state line; NE and E on USFS Trail 3211 to USFS Rd 64; S on the USFS Rd 64 to the Washington-Oregon state line; W on the Washington-Oregon state line to USFS Trail 3211 and the point of beginning.

GMU 162-DAYTON (Walla Walla and Columbia counties):

Beginning at the junction of US Hwy (US) 12 and Patit Rd in the town of Dayton; E on the Patit Rd to the Hartsock Grade Rd-Maloney Mountain Rd intersection; S on Maloney Mountain Rd to US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 4625 (Maloney Mountain Rd); S and W on to USFS Rd 4625 to Skyline Drive Rd; SE on Skyline Drive Rd to USFS Rd 46 (Skyline Drive Rd); S on USFS Rd 46 to USFS Rd 64; S on USFS Rd 64 to USFS Trail 3211 (Mill Creek Watershed Intake Trail); W on USFS Trail 3211 to the Lewis Peak Trail; NW on the Lewis Peak Trail to Lewis Peak Rd; N on the Lewis Peak Rd to Dent Rd; N on Dent Rd to Mt. Pleasant Rd; N on the Mt. Pleasant Rd to the Jasper Mountain Rd; N on the Jasper Mountain Rd to Payne Hollow Rd; N on Payne Hollow Rd to Bowman Hill Rd; NE on Bowman Hill Rd to Lower Hogeye Rd; W on Lower Hogeye Rd to US 12 at Long Station; NE on US 12 to its junction with Patit Rd at the town of Dayton and the point of beginning.

GMU 163-MARENGO (Columbia and Garfield counties):

Beginning at the junction of US Hwy (US) 12 and Patit Rd in the town of Dayton; N and E on US 12 to the Tatman Mountain Rd at Zumwalt; SE on Tatman Mountain Rd to Linville Gulch Rd; S on the Linville Gulch Rd to the Blind Grade Rd; SW on the Blind Grade Rd to the Tucannon Rd; N on the Tucannon Rd to the Hartsock Grade Rd; S on the Hartsock Grade Rd to the Patit Rd; W on the Patit Rd to US 12 in the town of Dayton and the point of beginning.

GMU 166-TUCANNON (Columbia and Garfield counties):

Beginning at the intersection of the Hartsock Grade Rd and the Tucannon Rd; SE on the Tucannon Rd to the elk drift fence at the northern boundary of the W.T. Wooten Wildlife Area; E and S along the elk drift fence to the US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 40 (Mountain Rd) at the Umatilla National Forest's northern boundary; S on the USFS Rd 40 to USFS Rd 4030 (Diamond Peak Rd); W on USFS Rd 4030 to USFS Trail 3113 (Diamond Peak Trail-Bullfrog Springs Trail-Oregon Butte Trail) at Diamond Peak; W on USFS Trail 3113 to USFS Trail 3136 (Teepee Trail); W along USFS Trail 3136 to USFS Rd 4608 (Teepee Rd) at Teepee Camp; W on the USFS Rd 4608 to USFS Rd 46 (Skyline Drive Rd); N on the USFS Rd 46 to Skyline Drive Rd; N on Skyline Drive Rd to the Maloney Mountain Rd; W on Maloney Mountain Rd to USFS Rd 4625 (Maloney Mountain Rd); E and N on the USFS Rd 4625 (Maloney Mountain Rd) to the Hartsock Grade Rd; N on the Hartsock Grade Rd to the Tucannon Rd and the point of the beginning.

GMU 169-WENAHA (Columbia, Garfield and Asotin counties):

Beginning on the Washington-Oregon state line at the US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 64; N on USFS Rd 64 to USFS Rd 46 (Skyline Dr); E on USFS Rd 46 to USFS Rd 4608 (Teepee Rd) at Godman Springs; E on USFS Rd 4608 to USFS Trail 3136 (Teepee Trail) at Teepee Camp; E on the USFS Trail 3136 to USFS Trail 3113 (Oregon Butte Trail-Bullfrog Springs Trail-Diamond Peak Trail); E on USFS Trail 3113 to USFS Rd 4030 (Diamond Peak Rd) at Diamond Peak; E on USFS Rd 4030 to USFS Rd 40 (Mountain Rd); S along USFS Rd 40 to USFS Rd 4039 (South Boundary Rd); SW along USFS Rd 4039 to USFS Trail 3133 (Three Forks Trail); NW on USFS Trail 3133 to USFS Trail 3100; S on USFS Trail 3100 to the Washington-Oregon state line; due W on the Washington-Oregon state line to USFS Rd 64 and the point of beginning.

GMU 172-MOUNTAIN VIEW (Garfield and Asotin counties):

Beginning on the Washington-Oregon state line at US Forest Service (USFS) Trail 3100; N on USFS Trail 3100 to USFS Trail 3133 (Three Forks Trail); SE on USFS Trail 3133 (Three Forks Trail) to USFS Rd 4039 (South Boundary Rd); NE on USFS Rd 4039 to USFS Rd 40 (Mountain Rd); N on USFS Rd 40 to USFS Rd 44 (Mount Misery-Big Butte Rd) at Misery junction; E on USFS Rd 44 to USFS Rd 43; E on USFS Rd 43 to USFS Rd 4304; E on USFS Rd 4304 to West Mountain Rd; NE on the West Mountain Rd to Bennett Ridge Rd; N on Bennett Ridge Rd to Mill Rd; E on Mill Rd to State Route (SR) 129 at the town of Anatone; SW on SR 129 to the Washington-Oregon state line; due W on the Washington-Oregon state line to USFS Trail 3100 and the point of beginning.

GMU 175-LICK CREEK (Garfield and Asotin counties):

Beginning at the intersection of US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 40 (Mountain Rd) and the elk drift fence on the Umatilla National Forest's northern boundary; E along the elk drift fence to where it meets the eastern border section line of Section 2, T9N, R43E; due S on the eastern section line of Section 2, T9N, R43E to Charley Creek; E down Charley Creek to Asotin Creek; S down Asotin Creek to the South Fork Asotin Creek Rd; S up the South Fork Asotin Creek Rd to Campbell Grade Rd; E on the Campbell Grade Rd to Parsons Rd (Back Rd); S on Parsons Rd (Back Rd) to the Cloverland Rd; S on Cloverland Rd to its junction with the Umatilla National Forest's eastern boundary fence; E and S on the USFS boundary fence past Big Butte to USFS Rd 4303 (Big Butte Rd-Mount Misery Rd); W on USFS Rd 4304 to USFS Rd 43; W on USFS Rd 43 to USFS Rd 44; W on USFS Rd 44 to USFS Rd 40 (Mountain Rd) at Misery junction; NW on USFS Rd 40 (Mountain Rd) to the intersection with the elk drift fence on the Umatilla National Forest's northern boundary and the point of beginning.

GMU 178-PEOLA (Garfield and Asotin counties):

Beginning at the intersection of US Hwy (US) 12 and Tatman Mountain Rd at Zumwalt; E on US 12 to bridge near the mouth of Alpowa Creek; N down Alpowa Creek to the Snake River; E and S along the Snake River (Asotin-Whitman county line, Washington-Idaho state line) to the mouth of Asotin Creek; W along Asotin Creek to Charley Creek; W along Charley Creek to the eastern border section line of Section 2, T9N, R43E; due N on eastern border section line of Section 2, T9N, R43E until it meets the elk drift fence; W along the elk drift fence to the boundary of the W.T. Wooten Wildlife Area; NW and W along the elk drift fence to the Tucannon Rd; N on the Tucannon Rd to Blind Grade Rd; NE up Blind Grade Rd to the Linville Gulch Rd; N on the Linville Gulch Rd to Tatman Mountain Rd; NW up Tatman Mountain Rd to US 12 at Zumwalt and the point of beginning.

GMU 181-COUSE (Asotin County):

Beginning at the mouth of Asotin Creek on the Snake River at the town of Asotin; S along the Snake River (Washington-Idaho state line) to the Grande Ronde River; W along the north shore of Grande Ronde River to State Route (SR) 129; NW on SR 129 to Mill Rd in the town of Anatone; W on Mill Rd to Bennett Ridge Rd; S and W on Bennett Ridge Rd to West Mountain Rd; SW on West Mountain Rd to Umatilla National Forest eastern boundary fence at Big Butte; N along the Umatilla National Forest boundary fence to Cloverland Rd; NE on Cloverland Rd to the first, southernmost intersection with Parsons Rd (Back Rd); N on Parsons Rd (Back Rd) to Campbell Grade Rd; W on the Campbell Grade Rd to South Fork Asotin Creek Rd; NE on South Fork Asotin Creek Rd to Asotin Creek; NE down Asotin Creek to the Snake River at the town of Asotin and the point of beginning.

GMU 186-GRANDE RONDE (Asotin County):

Beginning on the Washington-Oregon state line and State Route (SR) 129; N on SR 129 to the Grande Ronde River; E along the north shore of the Grande Ronde River to the Snake River (Washington-Idaho state line); S along the Snake River (Washington-Idaho state line) to the Washington-Oregon state line; W on the Washington-Oregon state line to SR 129 and the point of beginning.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.240. WSR 21-14-022 (Order 21-61), § 220-410-010, filed 6/28/21, effective 7/29/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.240. WSR 18-19-001 (Order 18-229), § 220-410-010, filed 9/5/18, effective 10/6/18. 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 § 220-410-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-035 (Order 15-97), § 232-28-331, filed 4/28/15, effective 5/29/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 11-11-013 (Order 11-86), § 232-28-331, filed 5/6/11, effective 6/6/11
WSR 06-02-063 (Order 05-271), § 232-28-331, filed 1/3/06, effective 2/3/06
WSR 03-16-087 (Order 03-175), § 232-28-331, filed 8/5/03, effective 9/5/03
WSR 03-06-110 (Order 03-23), § 232-28-331, filed 3/5/03, effective 4/5/03.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-410-020 Game management units (GMUs) boundary descriptions—Region two.

GMU 203-PASAYTEN (Okanogan and Whatcom counties):

Beginning at the western junction of the Pasayten Wilderness Area-Ross Lake National Recreational Area border and the US-Canadian border; E along the US-Canadian border to the eastern junction of the Pasayten Wilderness Area boundary and the US-Canadian border; S on the Pasayten Wilderness border to US Forest Service (USFS) Trail 375; W on USFS Trail 375 to USFS Trail 341; SW on USFS Trail 341 to its junction with USFS Trail 533 and USFS Trail 343; W on USFS Trail 343 to USFS 342; SW on USFS Trail 342 to Pasayten Wilderness boundary; W on the Pasayten Wilderness boundary to USFS Trail 478 (Robinson Creek Trail); N on USFS Trail 478 to USFS Trail 575; S on USFS Trail 575 to USFS Trail 498; NW overland from the junction of USFS Trails 575 and 498 to the junction of USFS Trails 576 and 472; W on USFS Trail 576 to USFS Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail); N on USFS Trail 2000 to the Pasayten Wilderness Area border at Jim Pass; W on the Pasayten Wilderness Area border to Ross Lake National Recreational Area border; N on the Pasayten Wilderness Area-Ross Lake National Recreational Area border to the US-Canadian border and the point of the beginning.

GMU 204-OKANOGAN EAST (Okanogan and Ferry counties):

Beginning on the eastern shore of Osoyoos Lake and the US-Canadian border; E on the US-Canadian border to the Kettle River near the Ferry Customs Office, north of the town of Toroda; S down the Kettle River to the mouth of Toroda Creek; W up Toroda Creek to Toroda Creek Rd; SW on Toroda Creek Rd to State Route (SR) 20 at the town of Wauconda; E on SR 20 to SR 21 at the town of Republic; S on SR 21 to the northern border of the Colville Indian reservation; W on the northern border of the Colville Indian reservation to the Okanogan River; N up the eastern shore of the Okanogan River and the eastern shore of Osoyoos Lake to the US-Canadian border and the point of beginning.

GMU 209-WANNACUT (Okanogan County):

Beginning where the Similkameen Rd crosses the US-Canadian border; E on the US-Canadian border to the eastern shore of Lake Osoyoos; S along the eastern shore of Lake Osoyoos and the eastern shore of Okanogan River to the Fourth Street Bridge at the town of Tonasket; NW on Fourth Street on the Fourth Street Bridge to County Hwy 7; S on County Hwy 7 to North Pine Creek Rd; SW on North Pine Creek Rd to the Horse Springs Coulee Rd, north of Aeneas Lake; N on Horse Springs Coulee Road to Loomis-Oroville Rd, west of Spectacle Lake; W and N on Loomis-Oroville Rd to Similkameen Rd; N on the Similkameen Rd to the US-Canadian border and the point of beginning.

GMU 215-SINLAHEKIN (Okanogan County):

Beginning at the eastern boundary of the Pasayten Wilderness border and the US-Canadian border; E on the US-Canadian border to the border station on Similkameen Rd; SE on the Similkameen Rd to the Loomis-Oroville Rd; S on the Loomis-Oroville Rd, through the town of Loomis, then E to the Horse Springs Coulee Rd west of Spectacle Lake; S on the Horse Springs Coulee Rd to the North Pine Creek Rd; NE on the North Pine Creek Rd to County Hwy 7; NE on County Hwy 7 to Fourth St and the Fourth St Bridge which crosses the Okanogan River into the town of Tonasket; SE onto the Fourth St Bridge and the Okanogan River; S along the eastern shore of the Okanogan River to the Tunk Creek Rd bridge crossing the Okanogan River at the town of Riverside; SW on Tunk Creek Rd to State St; S on State St to 2nd St; W on 2nd to Cutoff Rd; SW on Cutoff Rd to US Hwy (US) 97; N on US 97 to the South Pine Creek Rd; W on the South Pine Creek Rd to Fish Lake Rd; W on Fish Lake Rd to South Fish Lake Rd, along the south shore of Fish Lake; SW on South Fish Lake Rd, to the Sinlahekin Rd; SW on the Sinlahekin Rd, along the north shore of Conconully Lake, to Lake St E, in the town of Conconully; W on Lake St E to N Main St; N on N Main St to the Salmon Creek North Fork Rd; N on US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 38 (Salmon Creek North Fork Rd,) to USFS Rd 3820; N on USFS Rd 3820 over Lone Frank Pass, to USFS Rd 39; N on USFS Rd 39 to the USFS Rd 300 at Long Swamp trailhead; W on the USFS 300 to USFS Trail 342; N on USFS Trail 342 to USFS Trail 343; E on USFS Trail 343 to its junction with USFS Trail 533 and USFS Trail 341; E on USFS Trail 341 to USFS Trail 375; E on USFS Trail 375 to the eastern boundary of the Pasayten Wilderness Area; N on the Pasayten Wilderness Area boundary to the US-Canadian border and the point of beginning.

GMU 218-CHEWUCH (Okanogan County):

Beginning at Harts Pass on the US Forest Service (USFS) Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail); N on the USFS Trail 2000 to USFS Trail 576 at Buffalo Pass; E on USFS Trail 576 to its junction with USFS Trail 472; SE overland from the junction of USFS Trails 576 and 472 to the junction of USFS Trails 498 and 575; NE on USFS Trail 575 to the USFS Trail 478 (Robinson Creek Trail); SE on the USFS Trail 478 to the Pasayten Wilderness Area boundary; E on the Pasayten Wilderness Area boundary to USFS Trail 342; S on USFS Trail 342 to USFS Rd 300; SE on USFS Rd 300 to the USFS Rd 39 at Long Swamp Trailhead; S on USFS Rd 39 to USFS Rd 37 (Boulder Creek Rd); SW and S on USFS Rd 37 to the Eastside Chewuch River Rd; S on the Eastside Chewuch River Rd to State Route (SR) 20 at the town of Winthrop; NW on SR 20 to the USFS Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail); N on USFS Trail 2000 to Harts Pass and the point of beginning.

GMU 224-PEARRYGIN (Okanogan County):

Beginning at the intersection of US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 39 and USFS Rd 3820; S on USFS Rd 3820, through Lone Frank Pass, to the North Fork Salmon Creek Rd (USFS Rd 38); SE on the North Fork Salmon Creek Rd (USFS Rd 38) to N Main St at the town of Conconully; S on N Main St to Broadway St W; W on Broadway St W to West Fork Rd; SW on West Fork Rd to USFS Rd 42 (North Summit Rd); SW on USFS Rd 42 to State Route (SR) 20 at Loup Loup Summit; W on SR 20, through the town of Twisp, to the Eastside Chewuch River Rd at the town of Winthrop; N on the Eastside Chewuch River Rd to USFS Rd 37 (Boulder Creek Rd); NE on the USFS Rd 37 USFS Rd 39 (Middle Fork Boulder Creek Rd); NE on USFS Rd 39 to USFS Rd 3820 and the point of beginning.

GMU 231-GARDNER (Okanogan County):

Beginning at the crossing of US Forest Service (USFS) Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail) and State Route (SR) 20; S and E on SR 20 to the Twisp River Rd at the town of Twisp; W on the Twisp River Rd (USFS Rd 44, USFS Rd 4440) to USFS Trail 432 (North Fork Twisp River Trail) at the Roads End Campground; W on USFS Trail 432 to North Cascades National Park boundary at Twisp Pass; N and W on North Cascades National Park boundary to the Skagit-Chelan County line; E on the Skagit-Chelan County line to USFS Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail); N on USFS Trail 2000 to SR 20 and the point of beginning.

GMU 233-POGUE (Okanogan County):

Beginning at the intersection of N Main St and Broadway St W in the town of Conconully; N on Main St to Lake St E; E on Lake St E to Sinlahekin Rd; N on Sinlahekin Rd to South Fish Lake Rd; NE on South Fish Lake Rd, along the south end of Fish Lake to Fish Lake Rd; E on Fish Lake Rd to the South Pine Creek Rd; E on the South Pine Creek Rd to US Hwy (US) 97; S on US 97 to its junction with Cutoff Rd at the town of Riverside; NE on Cutoff Rd to 2nd St; E on 2nd St to State St; N on State St to Tunk Creek Rd; NE on Tunk Creek Rd to the Tunk Valley Rd bridge crossing the Okanogan River; S down the Okanogan River, through the town of Omak, to State Route (SR) 20 bridge at the town of Okanogan; W on SR 20 to US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 42 (North Summit Rd), east of Loup Loup Summit; N on USFS Rd 42 to West Fork Rd; N on West Fork Rd to Broadway St W in the town of Conconully; E to Main St S and the point of beginning.

GMU 239-CHILIWIST (Okanogan County):

Beginning at the intersection of State Route (SR) 153 and SR 20, southeast of the town of Twisp; E on SR 20, past Loup Loup Summit, to the SR 20 bridge crossing over the Okanogan River at the town of Okanogan; SE on the said bridge to the Okanogan River; S along the Okanogan River to the Columbia River (Douglas-Okanogan county line); W along the Columbia River (Douglas-Okanogan county line) to a point on the county line due east of the US Hwy (US) 97 bridge crossing the mouth of the Methow River at the town of Pateros; SE on US 97 to SR 153; NW and N on SR 153 to SR 20, southeast of the town of Twisp, and the point of beginning.

GMU 242-ALTA (Okanogan County):

Beginning at the junction of the Sawtooth Ridge line (Chelan-Okanogan county line) and US Forest Service (USFS) Trail 432 at Twisp Pass; E on USFS Trail 432 to Twisp River Rd at the Roads End Campground; E on the Twisp River Rd (USFS Rd 4440, USFS Rd 44,) to State Route (SR) 20 at the town of Twisp; S and E on SR 20 to SR 153; S and SE on SR 153 to US Hwy (US) 97; N on the US 97 to the bridge crossing the mouth of the Methow River at the town of Pateros; E from the US 97 bridge to the Douglas-Okanogan county line in Lake Pateros (Columbia River); S along Douglas-Okanogan county line in Lake Pateros to Wells Dam; SE from Wells Dam, along the dam's service road to Azwell Rd; NW on Azwell Rd to US 97; S on US 97 to Apple Acres Rd; W on Apple Acres Rd to Antoine Creek Rd; NW on the Antoine Creek Rd to USFS Rd 8140; NW on USFS Rd 8140 to USFS Rd 8020 (Manastash Ridge); N on USFS Rd 8020 to the Sawtooth Ridge line (Chelan-Okanogan county line) at Fox Peak; NW on the Sawtooth Ridge line to its intersection with USFS Trail 432 at Twisp Pass and the point of beginning.

GMU 243-MANSON (Chelan County):

Beginning at the Chelan River in the town of Chelan, northwest to Lake Chelan; NW along the south shore of Lake Chelan to the Stehekin River; SE along the north shore of Lake Chelan to the Lake Chelan National Recreation boundary; NE along the National Recreation Area boundary to Sawtooth Ridge; SE along Sawtooth Ridge line (Chelan-Okanogan county line) to US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 8020 (Cooper Mtn Rd) at Fox Peak; SE on USFS Rd 8020 to USFS Rd 8140 (Antoine Creek Rd); SE on USFS Rd 8140 to Apple Acres Rd; NE on Apple Acres Rd to US Hwy (US) 97; NE on US 97 to Azwell Rd; SE on Azwell Rd to the Wells Dam service road; NE on the said service road to Wells Dam on the Columbia River; SW down the Columbia River (Chelan-Douglas county line) to the Chelan River; NW up the Chelan River to the town of Chelan and the point of beginning.

GMU 244-CLARK (Chelan County):

Beginning at the mouth of Stehekin River on Lake Chelan; SE along the south shore of Lake Chelan to the Glacier Peak Wilderness boundary at Bearcat Ridge; S, W and N on the Glacier Peak Wilderness boundary to the US Forest Service (USFS) Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail) at Kodak Peak; N on the (USFS) Trail 2000 to North Cascades National Park; N and E on the North Cascades National Park boundary to Lake Chelan National Recreation boundary at Hock Mountain; S along the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area boundary to the north shore of Lake Chelan; NW along the north shore of Lake Chelan to the Stehekin River and the point of beginning.

GMU 245-CHIWAWA (Chelan County):

Beginning on US Forest Service (USFS) Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail) and the Glacier Peak Wilderness boundary at Kodak Peak; SE and NE on the Glacier Peak Wilderness Area boundary to the Entiat River; SE down the Entiat River to USFS Rd 5700 (Mad River Rd) at the town of Ardenvoir; NW on USFS Rd 5700 to the USFS Rd 5800; SW on USFS Rd 5800 to USFS Rd 7520 (Eagle Creek Rd) at French Corral; SW on USFS Rd 7520 to State Route (SR) 209 (Chumstick Hwy), north of Leavenworth; S on SR 209 (Chumstick Hwy) to US Hwy (US) 2; W and N on US 2 to USFS Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail) at Stevens Pass; N on USFS Trail 2000 to Glacier Peak Wilderness boundary at Kodak Peak and the point of beginning.

GMU 246-SLIDE RIDGE (Chelan County):

Beginning on the south shore of Lake Chelan at the Glacier Peak Wilderness boundary at Bearcat Ridge; SE along the south shore of Lake Chelan to Twenty-five Mile Creek; SW up Twenty-five Mile Creek to US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 8410 (Slide Ridge Rd); S and E on USFS Rd 8410 (Slide Ridge Rd) to USFS Trail 1448, at Stormy Mountain; NW on USFS Trail 1448 to USFS Trail 1445 (Fourmile Ridge Trail); W on USFS Trail 1445 to USFS Trail 1443; W on USFS Trail 1443 to Lake Creek; SW down Lake Creek to the Entiat River; NW up the Entiat River to the Glacier Peak Wilderness Area boundary; NE on the Glacier Peak Wilderness boundary to south shore of Lake Chelan at Bearcat Ridge and the point of beginning.

GMU 247-ENTIAT (Chelan County):

Beginning at Twenty-five Mile Creek on the south shore of Lake Chelan; SE along the south shore of Lake Chelan to the Chelan River; SE down the Chelan River to the Columbia River (Chelan-Douglas county line); SW along the Columbia River (Chelan-Douglas county line) to the mouth of the Entiat River; NW up the Entiat River to Lake Creek; NE up Lake Creek to US Forest Service (USFS) Trail 1443; E on USFS Trail 1443 to USFS Trail 1445 (Fourmile Ridge Trail); E on USFS Trail 1445 to USFS Trail 1448; SE on USFS Trail 1448 to the USFS Rd 8410 (Slide Ridge Rd) at Stormy Mountain; N on USFS Rd 8410 to Twenty-five Mile Creek; N down Twenty-five Mile Creek to the south shore of Lake Chelan and the point of beginning.

GMU 248-BIG BEND (Douglas and Grant counties):

Beginning on State Route (SR) 17 at the Chalk Hills Rd (K NE Rd); N on the Chalk Hills Rd (K NE Rd, L NE Rd) NE to the first intermittent stream crossed in Section 30, T30N, R27E; N on the first intermittent stream crossed in Section 30 T30N, R27E by the Chalk Hills Rd (L NE Rd) to the Columbia River; E up the Columbia River to the east end of the Grand Coulee Dam; W on the Grand Coulee Dam causeway access road (access restricted) to SR 155; SW on SR 155 to SR 174 at the town of Grand Coulee; NE on SR 174 to the Grand Coulee Dam feeder canal; SW up the Grand Coulee Dam feeder canal to Banks Lake; S along the west shore of Banks Lake to a point due east from Mold Rd (Rd 9 NE); W from the point due east of Mold Rd on the west shore of Banks Lake to Mold Rd (Rd 9 NE); W on Mold Rd (Rd 9 NE) to SR 17; N along SR 17 to SR 172; W on SR 172, through the town of Mansfield, to Bridgeport Hill Rd (Road B NE); N on the Bridgeport Hill Rd (Road B NE) to SR 17; E on SR 17 to the Chalk Hills Rd (K NE Rd) and the point of beginning.

GMU 249-ALPINE (Kittitas and Chelan counties):

Beginning on US Forest Service (USFS) Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail) and the Alpine Lakes Wilderness boundary near Josephine Lake south of Stevens Pass; E, S, and W on the Alpine Lakes Wilderness boundary to USFS Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail) near Kendall Peak Lake; N on USFS Trail 2000 to the Alpine Lakes Wilderness boundary near Josephine Lake and the point of beginning.

GMU 250-SWAKANE (Chelan County):

Beginning at the intersection of US Hwy (US) 2 and State Route (SR) 209 (Chumstick Hwy); SE on US 2 to the Columbia River (Chelan-Douglas county line); NE on Chelan-Douglas county line (in the Columbia River) to the Entiat River; NW up the Entiat River to US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 5700 (Mad River Rd) at the town of Ardenvoir; N on USFS Rd 5700 to USFS Rd 5800; SW on USFS Rd 5800 to USFS Rd 7520 at French Corral; S on USFS Rd 7520 to USFS Rd 7520 (Eagle Creek Rd); SW on USFS Rd 7520 to SR 209 (Chumstick Hwy); S on SR 209 to US 2 and the point of the beginning.

GMU 251-MISSION (Kittitas and Chelan counties):

Beginning at US Hwy (US) 2 and the Columbia River (Chelan-Douglas county line); S down the Columbia River (Chelan-Douglas county line) to Tarpiscan Creek; W up Tarpiscan Creek to North Fork Tarpiscan Creek; W up North Fork Tarpiscan Creek to WA Dept of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) 14 Rd (Tarpiscan Rd); N approximately 100 feet on WDFW 14 Rd to WDFW 10.10 Rd (North Fork Creek Rd); W along WDFW 10.10 Rd to the WDFW 10 Rd (Colockum Rd); W along the WDFW 10 Rd to WDFW 9 Rd (Naneum Ridge Rd); NW on WDFW 9 Rd to Naneum Ridge (Chelan-Kittitas county line) at Wenatchee Mountain; NW along Naneum Ridge, past Mission Peak, to US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 9712 (Liberty-Beehive Rd); NW on USFS Rd 9712 to USFS Rd 9716; N on USFS Rd 9716 to US 97 at Swauk Pass; NW on the Wenatchee Mountain Range divide (Kittitas-Chelan county line) to the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area boundary near Navaho Peak; N and E on Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area boundary to USFS Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail); N on USFS Trail 2000 to US 2; E on US 2 to the Columbia River (Chelan-Douglas county line) and the point of beginning.

GMU 254-SAINT ANDREWS (Douglas and Grant counties):

Beginning at the intersection of Main St and E Railroad Ave (both State Route (SR) 172) in the town of Mansfield; NE on Railroad St to SR 172 (Road 14 NE); E on SR 172 to SR 17; S on SR 17 to Mold Rd (Rd 9 NE); E on the Mold Rd (Rd 9 NE) to the road's end; due E from the end of Mold Rd (Rd 9 NE) to the western shore of Banks Lake; S along the west shore of Banks Lake to US Hwy (US) 2; W on US 2 to SR 172; N on SR 172 (Road C NW) and E (Road 14 NW, Road 14 NE) on SR 172 to Main St (SR 172) at the town of Mansfield; SE on Main St to E Railroad Ave and the point of beginning.

GMU 260-FOSTER CREEK (Douglas County):

Beginning at the town of Brewster and the Columbia River (Douglas-Okanogan county line); E on the Columbia River (Douglas-Okanogan county line), past the town of Bridgeport to the first intermittent stream crossed in Section 30, T30N, R27E by Chalk Hills Rd (Rd L NE); S up the first intermittent stream crossed in Section 30, T30N, R27E by Chalk Hills Rd to the Chalk Hills Rd (L NE Rd); E and S on Chalk Hills Rd (Rd L NE, Rd K NE) to State Route (SR) 17; W on SR 17 to Bridgeport Hill Rd; S on Bridgeport Hill Rd to Dyer Hill Rd (N Division Rd); W and N on Dyer Hill Rd (N Division Rd, Rd 20 NE) to NW on Old Dyer Rd at the town of Dyer; W on Cold Springs Rd (Rd 25 NW) to Bonita Flats Rd; W from the intersection of Bonita Flats Rd and Cold Springs Rd to the Douglas-Okanogan county line on the Columbia River; N up the Columbia River (Douglas-Okanogan county line) to town of Brewster and the point of beginning.

GMU 262-WITHROW (Douglas County):

Beginning at Cold Springs Rd (Rd 25 NW) and the Old Dyer Rd at the town of Dyer; SE on the Old Dyer Rd (North Division Rd, R 20 NE); SE on Dyer Hill Rd to Bridgeport Hill Rd (B NE Rd); S on the Bridgeport Hill Rd to State Route (SR) 172; W and S on SR 172 (Rd 14 NW, Rd C NW) to US Hwy (US) 2; W on US 2, through the town of Douglas, to E Poplar St in the town of Waterville; W on E Poplar to N Chelan Ave; S on N Chelan Ave to W Locust St; W on W Locust St to S Central Ave; S on S Central Ave to W Elm St; W on W Elm St to US 2; W on US 2 to the Columbia River at the town of Orondo then west to the Chelan-Douglas county line in the Columbia River; N up the Columbia River (Chelan-Douglas, Okanogan-Douglas county line), past the Wells Dam, to the point due west of the intersection of Bonita Flats Rd and Cold Springs Rd (Rd 25 NW) at the end of Bonita Flats Rd; E to said intersection; NE on the Cold Springs Rd to Old Dyer Rd at the town of Dyer and the point of beginning.

GMU 266-BADGER (Douglas County):

Beginning at US Hwy (US) 2 at the town of Orondo; E on US 2 to W Elm St at the town of Waterville; E on W Elm St to S Central Ave; N on S Central Ave to W Locust St; E on W Locust St to N Chelan Ave; N on N Chelan Ave to E Poplar St; E on Poplar St to US 2; E on US 2, through the town of Douglas, to Westerman Rd (Rd K SW); S on Westerman Rd (K SW Rd) to Alstown Cutoff Rd W (Rd 3 SW); W and S on Alstown Cutoff Rd to Alstown Rd W (Rd 4 SW), at the town of Alstown; W on Alstown Rd W to Titchenal Canyon Rd; SW on Titchenal Canyon Rd to Rock Island Grade Rd; SW on Rock Island Grade Rd to the Columbia River (Chelan-Douglas county line) at the Rock Island Dam; N up the Columbia River (Chelan-Douglas county line), through the town of Wenatchee, to a point in the Columbia River due west of the town of Orondo; E to US 2 at the town of Orondo and the point of beginning (includes Turtle Rock Island).

GMU 269-MOSES COULEE (Douglas and Grant counties):

Beginning on US Hwy (US) 2 and the Westerman Rd (Rd K SW); E on US 2 to the Moses Coulee Rd; S on Moses Coulee Rd to Coulee Meadows Rd; S on Coulee Meadows Rd to Sagebrush Flats Rd NW at the Douglas-Grant county line; S on Sagebrush Flats Rd J to Rd NW; S on J Rd NW to Overen Rd (Rd 20 NW); SW on Overen Rd NW to Baird Springs Rd NW; SW on Baird Springs Rd NW, across State Route 28, to Crescent Bar Rd NW; S along Crescent Bar Rd NW to the Crescent Bar boat launch on the Columbia River; W from the Crescent Bar boat launch to the Douglas-Kittitas county line on the Columbia River; N up the Columbia River (Douglas-Kittitas county line) to Rock Island Grade Rd at the Rock Island Dam; N on Rock Island Grade Rd to Titchenal Canyon Rd; N on Titchenal Road Canyon Rd to Alstown Rd W (Rd 3 SW); E on Alstown Rd W to Alstown Cutoff Rd (Rd 3 SW), at the town of Alstown; N and E on Alstown Cutoff Rd to Westerman Rd (Rd K SW); N on Westerman Rd to US 2 and the point of beginning.

GMU 272-BEEZLEY (Grant, Lincoln, and Douglas counties):

Beginning at the junction of State Route (SR) 155 and SR 174 in the town of Grand Coulee; SE on SR 174 to NE Grand Coulee Hill Rd NE; S on Grand Coulee Hill Rd NE to 52 Rd NE; E and S on 52 Rd NE to W Rd NE; S on W Rd NE to 51 Rd NE; E on 51 Rd NE to Peterson Rd; S on Peterson Rd to Douglas Rd; E on Douglas Rd to Old Coulee Rd; S on Old Coulee Rd to N 3rd St, at the town of Almira; S on N 3rd St to Main St; E on Main St to SR 2; E on SR 2 to Kiner Rd; S on Kiner Rd to X Rd NE; S on X Rd NE to W Rd NE, at the town of Marlin; S on W Rd NE to North Frontage Rd E; W on North Frontage Rd E to U Rd; S on U Rd to Interstate Hwy (I)-90; W on I-90 to the Columbia River (Grant-Kittitas county line), at the Vantage Bridge; N up the Columbia River (Grant-Kittitas county line) to a point due west of Crescent Bar boat launch; E from the Grant-Kittitas county line on the Columbia River to the Crescent Bar boat launch and Crescent Bar Rd; N on Crescent Bar Rd to Baird Springs Rd NW at SR 28; NE on Baird Springs Rd NW to Overen Rd NW; NE on Overen Rd NW to J Rd NW; N on J Rd NW to Sagebrush Flats Rd NW; N on Sagebrush Flats Rd NW to Coulee Meadows Rd at the Grant-Douglas county line; N on Coulee Meadows Rd to the Moses Coulee Rd; N on the Moses Coulee Rd to US Hwy (US) 2; E on US 2 to the west shore of Banks Lake; N along the west shore of Banks Lake to the feeder canal for the Grand Coulee Dam; NE along the feeder canal to SR 174; SW on SR 174 to SR 155 and the point of beginning.

GMU 278-WAHLUKE (Grant, Franklin, and Adams counties):

Beginning at Interstate (I)-90 and the Columbia River (Grant-Kittitas county line) at the Vantage Bridge; NE and E on I-90 to Beverly Burke Rd; S on Beverly Burke Rd to Frenchman Hills Rd; E on Frenchman Hills Rd to State Route (SR) 262; E on SR 262 to SR 17; N on SR 17 to I-90; E on I-90 to Rd U SE; S on Rd U SE which turns into Booker Rd at the Grant-Adams County Line; S on Booker Rd to SR 26; W on SR 26 to SR 17; S on SR 17 to Scootney Rd; SW on Scootney Rd to Mail Rd; W on Mail Rd to Muse Rd; W on Muse Rd to SR 24; W on SR 24 to the Columbia River (Benton-Grant county line) at the Vernita Bridge; W and N along the Columbia River (Benton-Grant, Yakima-Grant, and Kittitas-Grant county lines) to I-90 at the Vantage Bridge and the point of beginning.

GMU 284-RITZVILLE (Adams, Grant, Lincoln, and Whitman counties):

Beginning at Interstate (I)-90 and Rd U NE; N on Rd U NE to North Frontage Rd; E on North Frontage Rd to Rd W NE; N on Rd W NE to Rd 12 NE; E on Rd 12 NE to Davis Rd; E on Davis Rd to Marcellus Rd; S on Marcellus Rd to Tokio Rd; E on Tokio Rd to Danekas Rd; E on Danekas Rd to I-90; NE on I-90 to State Route (SR) 23; S on SR 23 to Lamont Rd; SW on Lamont Rd to Revere Rd; S on Revere Rd to Jordan-Knott Rd; S on Jordan-Knott Rd to Rock Creek; S down Rock Creek to the Palouse River; S and W down the Palouse River to Old SR 26, west of the town of Hooper; W on Old SR 26, across the Palouse River to SR 26; W on SR 26 to Booker Rd; N on Booker Rd which turns into Rd U SE at the Adams-Grant County Line; N on Rd U SE to I-90 and point of beginning.

GMU 290-DESERT (Grant County):

Beginning at Interstate Hwy (I)-90 and Beverly Burke Rd SW, SW of the town of George; E on I-90 to State Route (SR) 17; S on SR 17 to SR 262; W on SR 262 to Frenchman Hills Rd SW; W on Frenchman Hills Rd SW to Beverly Burke Rd SW; N along Beverly Burke Rd SW to I-90 and the point of beginning.

History

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 § 220-410-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 11-11-013 (Order 11-86), § 232-28-332, filed 5/6/11, effective 6/6/11
WSR 06-02-063 (Order 05-271), § 232-28-332, filed 1/3/06, effective 2/3/06
WSR 03-16-087 (Order 03-175), § 232-28-332, filed 8/5/03, effective 9/5/03
WSR 03-06-110 (Order 03-23), § 232-28-332, filed 3/5/03, effective 4/5/03.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-410-030 Game management units (GMUs) boundary descriptions—Region three.

GMU 328-NANEUM (Kittitas and Chelan counties):

Beginning on US Hwy (US) 97 and US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 9716 at Blewett Pass; E on USFS Rd 9716 to USFS Rd 9712 (Liberty-Beehive Rd); E on USFS Rd 9712 to the Naneum Ridge (Chelan-Kittitas county line) at the west boundary of Section 22, T21N, R19E; SE along the Naneum Ridge (Chelan-Kittitas county line), past Mission Peak, to Naneum Ridge Rd (WA Dept of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Rd 9) at Wenatchee Mountain; SE on Naneum Ridge Rd (WDFW Rd 9) to Colockum Rd (WDFW 10 Rd); S on Colockum Rd (WDFW 10 Rd) to the North Branch Canal; NW along the North Branch Canal to Lower Green Canyon Rd; S on Lower Green Canyon Rd to US 97; N on US 97 to Blewett Pass and the point of beginning.

GMU 329-QUILOMENE (Kittitas and Chelan counties):

Beginning on the Columbia River at the mouth of Tarpiscan Creek; E from Tarpiscan Creek to the Douglas-Kittitas county line on the Columbia River; S along the Columbia River (Douglas-Kittitas county line) to a point north of the east point of the Cape Horn cliffs in the center of sec. 16 T20N R22E; S from the Columbia River (Douglas-Kittitas county line) to the east point of the Cape Horn cliffs in the center of sec. 16 T20N R22E; SW up slope to the cliff's rim overlooking West Bar; SE along the rim of the cliffs overlooking West Bar until the cliffs diminish near the section line dividing sections 25 and 26 in T20N, R22E; continue E about 400 feet to WA Dept of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) 14.17 Rd; S and W along WDFW 14.17 Rd to WDFW 14 Rd; S on WDFW 14 Rd to Tekison Creek; S and E along Tekison Creek its mouth on the Columbia River; E from Tekison Creek to the Grant-Kittitas county line on the Columbia River; S along Columbia River (Grant-Kittitas county line) to Interstate Hwy (I)-90 bridge at the town of Vantage; W along I-90 to North Branch Canal; N on North Branch Canal to Colockum Rd (WDFW 10 Rd); N on Colockum Rd to (WDFW 10.10 Rd); E on WDFW 10.10 Rd to Tarpiscan Rd WDFW 14 Rd); S on Tarpiscan Rd to Tarpiscan Creek; E down Tarpiscan Creek to its mouth on the Columbia River and the point of beginning.

GMU 330-West Bar (Kittitas County):

Beginning on the Columbia River at the east point of the Cape Horn cliffs in the center of sec. 16 T20N R22E; SW up the slope to up the rim of the cliffs overlooking West Bar; SE along the rim until the cliff diminishes near the section line of 25 and 26 in T20N, R22E; continue E about 400 feet to WA Dept of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) 14.17 Rd; S and W on WDFW 14.17 Rd to WDFW 14 Rd; S on WDFW 14 Rd to Tekison Creek; E and S down Tekison Creek to its mouth on the Columbia River; E from Tekison Creek to the Kittitas-Grant county line on the Columbia River; N and W along the Columbia River (Kittitas-Grant then Kittitas-Douglas county lines) to a point north of the east point of the Cape Horn cliffs in the center of sec. 16 T20N R22E; S from the aforesaid point in the Columbia River to the east point of the Cape Horn cliffs and the point of beginning.

GMU 334-ELLENSBURG (Kittitas County):

Beginning on US Hwy (US) 97 and Lower Green Canyon Rd; N on Lower Green Canyon Rd to North Branch Canal; N, E and S along North Branch Canal to Interstate Hwy (I)-90 and the Yakima Training Center boundary; S and W along the Yakima Training Center boundary to I-82; N on I-82 to Thrall Rd; W on Thrall Rd to Wilson Creek; S down Wilson Creek to Yakima River; N up Yakima River to Umtanum Rd; S on Umtanum Rd to the South Branch Extension Canal; W on South Branch Extension Canal to Bradshaw Rd; W on Bradshaw Rd to the elk fence; N along the elk fence to Taneum Creek; NE down Taneum Creek to the Yakima River; NE down the Yakima River to Thorp Hwy; NW along the Thorp Hwy to State Route (SR) 10; SE on SR 10 to US 97 junction; N on US 97 to Lower Green Canyon Rd and point of beginning.

GMU 335-TEANAWAY (Kittitas County):

Beginning at Interstate Hwy (I)-90 and US Forest Service (USFS) Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail) at Snoqualmie Pass; N on USFS Trail 2000 to the Alpine Lakes Wilderness boundary; E on the Alpine Lakes Wilderness boundary to the Chelan-Kittitas county line which is the Wenatchee Mountain Range Divide; E on the Wenatchee Mountain Range Divide to US Hwy (US) 97 at Blewett Pass; S on US 97 to State Route (SR) 10; N and W on SR 10 to Thorp Hwy; SE on Thorp Hwy to Yakima River; SW up the Yakima River to Taneum Creek; SW up Taneum Creek to I-90; W on I-90 to USFS Trail 2000 at Snoqualmie Pass and the point of beginning.

GMU 336-TANEUM (Kittitas County):

Beginning at US Forest Service (USFS) Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail) and Interstate Hwy (I)-90 at Snoqualmie Pass; E on I-90 to Taneum Creek; W up Taneum Creek to the south fork of Taneum Creek; W up the south fork of Taneum Creek to USFS Trail 1367; W on USFS Trail 1367 to USFS Trail 1363 (Peaches Ridge Trail); S on US Forest Trail 1363 to USFS Trail 1388; W on USFS Trail 1388 to USFS Trail 2000 to Blowout Mountain; N on USFS Trail 2000 to Cedar River Watershed boundary; N on Cedar River Watershed boundary to USFS Trail 2000; N on USFS Trail 2000 to I-90 at Snoqualmie Pass and the point of beginning.

GMU 340-MANASTASH (Kittitas County):

Beginning at Interstate Hwy (I)-82 and State Route (SR) 821; N on SR 821 to SR 823; W on SR 823 to Yakima River; N up Yakima River to Umtanum Creek; W up Umtanum Creek to Wenas Rd; W and S along Wenas Rd to Audubon Rd; NW along Audubon Rd to North Fork Wenas Creek at the junction of WA Dept of Natural Resources (DNR) W5200 Rd; NW on North Fork Wenas Creek to US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 1701; USFS Rd 1701 to USFS Trail 694; NW on USFS Trail 694 and Manastash Ridge to end of USFS Trail 694; NW on Manastash Ridge to USFS Trail 1388; NW along USFS Trail 1388 to USFS Trail 1363 (Peaches Ridge Trail); N and E along USFS Trail 1363 to USFS Trail 1367; SE along USFS Trail 1367 to South Fork Taneum Creek; E down the South Fork Taneum Creek to Taneum Creek; E down Taneum Creek to the elk fence; SE along the elk fence to Bradshaw Rd; E on Bradshaw Rd to South Branch Extension Canal; SE along the South Branch Extension Canal to Umtanum Rd; N on Umtanum Rd to Yakima River; S down the Yakima River to Wilson Creek; NE up Wilson Creek to Thrall Rd; E on Thrall Rd to I-82; SE and SW on I-82 to SR 821 and the point of beginning.

GMU 342-UMTANUM (Kittitas and Yakima counties):

Beginning at US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 1701 and North Fork Wenas Creek; S on North Fork Wenas Creek To WA Dept of Natural Resources (DNR) W5000 Rd at the junction with DNR W5200 Rd; SE on W5000 Rd to the Audubon Rd; SE on the Audubon Rd to Wenas Rd; NE on Wenas Rd to Umtanum Creek; E down the Umtanum Creek to the Yakima River; S down the Yakima River to Interstate Hwy (I)-82; SE on I-82 to US Hwy (US) 12 at the city of Yakima; NW on US 12 to State Route (SR) 410; NW on SR 410 to USFS Rd 1701; N on USFS Rd 1701 to North Fork Wenas Creek and the point of beginning.

GMU 346-LITTLE NACHES (Yakima and Kittitas counties):

Beginning at US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 1388 and USFS Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail); SE on USFS Rd 1388 and Manastash Ridge to the end of USFS Rd 1388; SE on Manastash Ridge to USFS Trail 694; E on USFS Trail 694 to USFS Rd 1701; S on USFS Rd 1701 to State Route (SR) 410; NW and SW on SR 410 to Mount Rainier National Park boundary near Chinook Pass; N on the National Park boundary to the Pierce-Yakima county line (Cascades Mountain Range Crest) in T17N, R10E, Sec 35; NE on the Pierce-Yakima county line to USFS Trail 2000 in T17N, R10E, Sec 36; N on USFS Trail 2000 to USFS Rd 1388 and the point of beginning.

GMU 352-NILE (Yakima County):

Beginning on the US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 1800 and State Route (SR) 410; E and SE on SR 410 to the lower Nile Rd; W and N on the Nile Rd to USFS Rd 1500 (Bethel Ridge Rd); W on USFS Rd 1500 to USFS Rd 1502 (McDaniel Lake Rd); W on the USFS Rd 1502 to Rattlesnake Creek; N down Rattlesnake Creek to the North Fork of Rattlesnake Creek; W up the North Fork of Rattlesnake Creek to USFS Trail 973 (Richmond Mine Trail); N on USFS Trail 973 to USFS Rd 1800 (Bumping Lake Rd); N on the USFS Rd 1800 to SR 410 and the point of beginning.

GMU 356-BUMPING (Yakima County):

Beginning at the Mount Rainier National Park boundary and State Route (SR) 410 at Chinook Pass; NE on SR 410 to US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 1800 (Bumping Lake Rd); SW on the USFS Rd 1800 to USFS Trail 973 (Richmond Mine Trail); SE on USFS Trail 973 to the north fork of Rattlesnake Creek; SE down the north fork of Rattlesnake Creek to USFS Rd 1502 (McDaniel Lake Rd); SE on USFS Rd 1502 to USFS Rd 1500; S on USFS Rd 1500 to US Hwy (US) 12; W on US 12 to USFS Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail) at White Pass; N on the USFS Trail 2000 to the Mount Rainier National Park boundary in T15N, R11E, Sec 20; N on the National Park boundary to SR 410 at Chinook Pass and the point of beginning.

GMU 360-BETHEL (Yakima County):

Beginning on State Route (SR) 410 and lower Nile Rd; SE on SR 410 to US Hwy (US) 12; SW on US 12 to US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 1500 (Bethel Ridge Rd); N and E on USFS Rd 1500 to Nile Rd; SE on Nile Rd to SR 410 and the point of beginning.

GMU 364-RIMROCK (Yakima County):

Beginning on US Forest Service (USFS) Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail) and US Hwy (US) 12 at White Pass; E on US 12 to USFS Rd 1302; SW on USFS Rd 1302 (WA Dept of Natural Resources (DNR) C3000 Rd) to Jump Off; SW from Jump Off along the crest of Divide Ridge to Darland Mountain; SW from Darland Mountain on USFS Trail 615 and Klickton Divide to where USFS Trial 615 ends; SW along the Klickton Divide to Spenser Point; NW on the Yakama Indian Reservation boundary from Spenser Point to the USFS Trail 2000; N on the USFS Trail 2000 to US 12 at White Pass and the point of beginning.

GMU 368-COWICHE (Yakima County):

Beginning on US Hwy (US) 12 to US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 1302; NE and SE on US 12 to Interstate Hwy (I)-82; NW on I-82 to the Yakima River; S down the Yakima River to Ahtanum Creek; W and NW on the Yakama Indian Reservation boundary to Reservation Creek and the main divide between the Diamond Fork and Ahtanum Creek drainages; N along the aforementioned divide to Darland Mountain; NE along the crest of Divide Ridge to Jump Off and USFS Rd 1302 (WA Dept of Natural Resources (DNR) C3000); NE on USFS Rd 1302 to US 12 and the point of beginning.

GMU 371-ALKALI (Kittitas and Yakima counties):

Beginning at the Vantage Bridge where Interstate Hwy (I)-90 crosses the Columbia River; S down the Columbia River (Kittitas-Grant and Grant-Yakima county line) to the Priest Rapids Dam; NW on the southern shore of the Columbia River (Priest Rapids Lake) to the Yakima Training Center boundary; S and W along the Yakima Training Center boundary to the main gate on Firing Center Rd; W along Firing Center Rd to I-82; N along I-82 to Yakima Training Center boundary at Vanderbilt Gap; N and E along the Yakima Training Center boundary to I-90; E on I-90 to the Vantage Bridge on Columbia River and the point of beginning.

GMU 372 RATTLESNAKE HILLS (Benton and Yakima counties):

Beginning at southern corner of Yakima Training Center border on the Columbia River, northwest of the Priest Rapids Dam; SE on the southern shore of the Columbia River (Priest Rapids Lake) to the Priest Rapids Dam; E along the Columbia River (Yakima-Grant, Grant-Benton county lines) to the Vernita Bridge on State Route (SR) 24; E and S down the Columbia River (Grant-Benton then Benton-Franklin county line) to the mouth of the Yakima River; NW up the Yakima River to SR 823 south of the town of Pomona; E along SR 823 to SR 821; SE on SR 821 to Firing Center Rd at Interstate Hwy (I)-82; E on Firing Center Rd to the main gate of the Yakima Training Center; S and E along the Yakima Training Center boundary to southern corner of the Yakima Training Center boundary on the Columbia River and the point of beginning.

GMU 373-HORSE HEAVEN (Benton and Yakima counties):

Beginning at the mouth of the Yakima River and Columbia River; SE down the Columbia River (Franklin-Benton and Benton-Walla Walla county lines) to the Washington-Oregon state line; W on the Columbia River (Washington-Oregon state line) from the southern junction of the Benton-Walla Walla county lines to Alder Creek (including all islands in the Columbia River north of the Oregon state line and between Alder Creek and the junction of the Benton-Walla Walla county lines); N on Alder Creek to State Route (SR) 14; E on SR 14 to Alderdale Rd; N on the Alderdale Rd to Ridge Rd; W and S on Ridge Rd to Donaho Rd; W on Donaho Rd to Mabton-Bickleton Rd (Glade Rd); N on Mabton-Bickleton Rd to the power transmission lines; SW on the power transmission lines to the power line access road in Section 3, T6N, R20E; N on power line access road to Yakama reservation Road 272 at the Yakama Indian reservation boundary; NE on the Yakama Indian reservation boundary to the Mabton-Sunnyside Rd; N on the Mabton-Sunnyside Rd to the Yakima River; E along the Yakima River the point of beginning.

GMU 379-RINGOLD (Franklin, Grant, and Adams counties):

Beginning at the Vernita Bridge on State Route (SR) 24 and the west shore of the Columbia River (Grant-Benton county line); N and E on SR 24 to Muse Rd; E on Muse Rd to Mail Rd; E on Mail Rd to Scootney Rd; N on Scootney Rd to SR 17; S on SR 17 to US Hwy (US) 395; S on US 395 through Pasco (via westbound Interstate Hwy (I)-182) to the US 395 Blue Bridge and the Franklin-Benton county line in the Columbia River; W and N along the Columbia River (Benton-Franklin county line) to the Vernita Bridge and the point of beginning.

GMU 381-KAHLOTUS (Franklin and Adams counties):

Beginning at the junction of State Route (SR) 17 and SR 26; E on SR 26 to Old SR 26; E on Old SR 26 to the Palouse River (Whitman-Franklin county line); S down the Palouse River to Snake River (Franklin-Walla Walla county line); W and SW down the Snake River to the Columbia River (Franklin-Benton-Walla Walla county line junction); NW up the Columbia River (Franklin-Benton county line) to the US Hwy (US) 395 Blue Bridge; N on US 395 through Pasco (via eastbound Interstate Hwy (I)-182) to SR 17; N on SR 17 to the SR 26 junction and the point of beginning.

GMU 382-EAST KLICKITAT (Klickitat County):

Beginning at the US Hwy (US) 97 Bridge on the Columbia River at the town of Maryhill; N on US 97 to the Yakama Indian reservation at Satus Pass; E along the Yakama Indian reservation boundary to Yakama Reservation Rd 272 and the power line access road in Sec 33 T7N; R20E; S and E on the power transmission line access road to the power transmission lines; N and E on the power transmission lines to the Mabton-Bickleton Rd (Glade Rd); S on the Mabton-Bickleton Rd to Donaho Rd; E on Donaho Rd to Ridge Rd; E and N on Ridge Rd to Alderdale Rd; SE and S on Alderdale Rd to State Route (SR) 14; W on SR 14 to Alder Creek; S down Alder Creek to the Columbia River; W down the Columbia River to the US 97 Bridge at the town of Maryhill and the point of beginning including all islands in the Columbia River both north of the Washington-Oregon state line and between Alder Creek and the US 97 Bridge at Maryhill.

GMU 388-GRAYBACK (Klickitat County):

Beginning at the US Hwy (US) 97 bridge crossing the Columbia River; W down the Columbia River to the mouth of the Klickitat River at the town of Lyle (including all islands in the Columbia River which are both north of the Washington state line and between the US 97 bridge and the Klickitat River); N up the Klickitat River to the Yakama Indian Reservation; E along the southern boundary of the Yakama Indian Reservation to US 97 (Satus Pass Hwy); S on US 97 to US 97 bridge crossing the Columbia River and the point of beginning.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.08.045, 77.12.047, 77.15.130, 77.15.400, 77.15.410, 77.15.430, 77.32.155, and 77.32.530. WSR 26-09-032 (Order 25-21), s 220-410-030, filed 4/7/26, effective 5/8/26. 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 § 220-410-030, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 11-11-013 (Order 11-86), § 232-28-333, filed 5/6/11, effective 6/6/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240. WSR 09-09-083 (Order 09-53), § 232-28-333, filed 4/15/09, effective 5/16/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-11-032 (Order 06-92), § 232-28-333, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/8/06
WSR 06-02-063 (Order 05-271), § 232-28-333, filed 1/3/06, effective 2/3/06
WSR 05-11-024 (Order 05-90), § 232-28-333, filed 5/10/05, effective 6/10/05
WSR 05-02-046 (Order 04-327), § 232-28-333, filed 1/3/05, effective 2/3/05
WSR 03-16-087 (Order 03-175), § 232-28-333, filed 8/5/03, effective 9/5/03
WSR 03-06-110 (Order 03-23), § 232-28-333, filed 3/5/03, effective 4/5/03.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-410-040 Game management units (GMUs) boundary descriptions—Region four.

GMU 407-NORTH SOUND (Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish and King counties); (does not include Guemes Island):

Beginning at the NW corner of Whatcom County line and the US-Canadian border; E on the US-Canadian border to a point due north of Silver Lake Rd; S to Silver Lake Rd; S on Silver Lake Rd to State Route (SR) 542 (Mount Baker Hwy); SW on SR 542 (Mount Baker Hwy) to Mosquito Lake Rd; S on Mosquito Lake Rd to SR 9 (Valley Hwy); S on SR 9 (Valley Hwy) to SR 20 in the town of Sedro-Woolley; W and S on SR 20 to SR 9; S on SR 9 to SR 530 at the town of Arlington; NE on SR 530 to Jim Creek-Trafton Rd at the Trafton School in the town of Trafton; SE along Jim Creek-Trafton Rd (242nd St. NE) to the City of Seattle power transmission line; SW on the transmission line to Jordan Rd in Section 20, T31N, R6E; SE along Jordan Rd to SR 92 at the town of Granite Falls; E on SR 92 to South Alder Ave; S on South Alder Ave to E Pioneer St; E on East Pioneer St to Menzel Lake Rd; SE on Menzel Lake Rd to North Lake Roesiger Rd; S on North Lake Roesiger Rd to South Lake Roesiger Rd; S on South Lake Roesiger Rd to 242nd St SE; S on 242nd St SE to Woods Creek Rd; S on Woods Creek Rd to US Hwy 2 at the town of Monroe; W on US Hwy 2 to SR 203 at the town of Monroe; S on SR 203 to Peoples Creek; W, S and N on Peoples Creek to the Snoqualmie River; N down the Snoqualmie River to the Snohomish River; W down the Snohomish River to its mouth on the Puget Sound; W from the mouth of the Snohomish River to the northern tip of Gedney Island; due W from the northern tip of Gedney Island to a point on the Snohomish-Island County line; N along the Island-Snohomish County line in Possession Sound and Port Susan to Juniper Beach and N through Davis Slough to the Island-Snohomish-Skagit County junction; W and N along Island-Skagit County line through Skagit Bay and W through Deception Pass to San Juan-Skagit County line; N on the San Juan-Skagit County line to a point due West of Kelly's Point on Guemes Island; E from the San Juan-Skagit County line to Bellingham Channel, excluding Guemes Island; N through the middle of Bellingham Channel, then NE from Bellingham Channel to Carter Point on Lummi Island; NW from Carter Point to the Skagit-Whatcom County line; W along Skagit-Whatcom County line to the Whatcom-San Juan County line; NW along the Whatcom-San Juan County line to the US-Canadian border and the point of beginning.

GMU 410-ISLANDS (Island, San Juan, and Skagit counties) excluding Camano, Whidbey, Orcas, San Juan, Lopez, Shaw, Blakely, Decatur, Henry, Stuart, and Cypress Islands:

Beginning at the junction of San Juan-Whatcom County lines and the US-Canadian border at the northernmost point in San Juan County; SE on the San Juan-Whatcom County line to the junction of San Juan-Whatcom-Skagit County lines; E on the Skagit-Whatcom County line to the first point where the Skagit-Whatcom County line turns SE; SE from the Skagit-Whatcom County line to Carter Point on Lummi Island; SW down the middle of Bellingham Channel to a point due W of Kelly's Point on Guemes Island and including Cypress Island; W to the Skagit-San Juan County line; S through Rosario Strait on the San Juan-Skagit County line to the San Juan-Skagit-Island County line; E on the Skagit-Island County line through Deception Pass and S through Skagit Bay to the Island-Snohomish-Skagit County junction; SE on the Island-Snohomish County line through Davis Slough, Juniper Beach, Port Susan, Possession Sound to the Island-Kitsap County line; NW on the Island-Kitsap-Jefferson County line through Puget Sound, Admiralty Inlet, and the Strait of Juan De Fuca; W on the Clallam-Jefferson-San Juan County lines to the US-Canadian border; N on the US-Canadian border, through Middle Bank, Haro Strait, and Boundary Pass, to the northernmost corner of San Juan-Whatcom County line and the point of beginning.

GMU 411-ORCAS (San Juan County):

Includes all of Orcas Island

GMU 412-SHAW (San Juan County):

Includes all of Shaw Island

GMU 413-SAN JUAN (San Juan County):

Includes all of San Juan Island

GMU 414-LOPEZ (San Juan County):

Includes all of Lopez Island

GMU 415-BLAKELY (San Juan County):

Includes all of Blakely Island

GMU 416-DECATUR (San Juan County):

Includes all of Decatur Island

GMU 417-CYPRESS (Skagit County):

Includes all of Cypress Island

GMU 418-NOOKSACK (Whatcom and Skagit counties):

Beginning at the US-Canadian border and the western border of the North Cascades National Park; S on the North Cascades National Park boundary to Noisy Diobsud Wilderness Area boundary; W and S on Noisy Diobsud Wilderness Area boundary to a point due E of the head waters of Watson Creek; W to the headwaters of Watson Creek; S down Watson Creek to Thunder Creek; W down Thunder Creek to Baker River Rd; S along Baker River Rd to State Route (SR) 20 at the town of Concrete; W along SR 20 to SR 9 at the town of Sedro-Woolley; N along SR 9 to Mosquito Lake Rd; N on the Mosquito Lake Rd to SR 542 (Mount Baker Hwy); N on SR 542 to the Silver Lake Rd; N on the Silver Lake Rd to its northern most point; N from the Silver Lake Rd to the US-Canadian border; E on the US-Canadian border to the western border of the North Cascades National Park and the point of beginning.

GMU 419-GUEMES (Skagit County):

Includes all of Guemes Island

GMU 420-WHIDBEY (Island County):

Includes all of Whidbey Island

GMU 421-CAMANO (Island County):

Includes all of Camano Island

GMU 422-VASHON-MAURY (King County):

Includes all of Vashon and Maury Islands

GMU 423-HENRY ISLAND (San Juan County):

Includes all of Henry Island

GMU 424-STUART ISLAND (San Juan County):

Includes all of Stuart Island

GMU 426-DIABLO (Skagit and Whatcom counties):

Beginning at the US-Canadian border and the western boundary of the Ross Lake National Recreation Area; S on the Ross Lake National Recreation Area boundary, across SR 20 (North Cascades Hwy) and Skagit River, then NE and E on the Ross Lake National Recreation Area boundary to a point 2 miles east of Panther Creek, where the recreation boundary connects with the Okanogan National Forest boundary; S on North Cascades National Park boundary to the Skagit-Chelan County line at Fisher Peak; SE along the Skagit-Chelan County line to the US Forest Service (USFS) Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail); N on the USFS Trail 2000 to the Pasayten Wilderness boundary at Jim Pass; W along the Pasayten Wilderness boundary to the Ross Lake National Recreation Area boundary; N along the Ross Lake National Recreation Area-Pasayten Wilderness Area boundary to the US-Canadian border; W along the US-Canadian border to the NW corner of the Ross Lake National Recreation Area and the point of beginning.

GMU 437-SAUK (Skagit and Snohomish counties):

Beginning at the intersection of State Route (SR) 9 and SR 20, W of the town of Sedro-Woolley; E along SR 20 to Baker River Rd at the town of Concrete; N on Baker River Rd to Thunder Creek; E up Thunder Creek to Watson Creek; N up Watson Creek to its headwaters; E from the headwaters of Watson Creek to Noisy Diobsud Wilderness boundary; N and E on Noisy Diobsud Wilderness boundary to North Cascades National Park boundary; S and E along the North Cascades National Park boundary to the Ross Lake National Recreation boundary; S along the Ross Lake National Recreation Area boundary, across the SR 20 (North Cascade Hwy) and the Skagit River, then E along the Ross Lake National Recreation Area boundary to the North Cascades National Park boundary near Big Devil Peak; SE on the North Cascades National Park boundary to the Cascade River Rd; S on Cascade River Rd to US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 1590; S on USFS Rd 1590 to USFS Trail 769 (South Fork Cascade River Trail); S on USFS Trail 769 to the Glacier Peak Wilderness Area boundary; W and S on Glacier Peak Wilderness Area Boundary to the Suiattle River; W down the Suiattle River to the Sauk River; N on the Sauk River to SR 530 (Sauk Valley Rd); S on SR 530 to the town of Darrington; W on SR 530 to SR 9 at the town of Arlington; N on SR 9 to SR 20, W of the town of Sedro-Woolley, and the point of beginning.

GMU 448-STILLAGUAMISH (Snohomish and Skagit counties):

Beginning at the intersection of State Route (SR) 530 (Arlington-Darrington Hwy) and Jim Creek Rd at the town of Trafton; NE on SR 530 to the town of Darrington, where it is called Seeman St; N on SR 530 (Sauk Valley Rd) to the Sauk River; S on the Sauk River to Suiattle River; E along the Suiattle River to the Glacier Peak Wilderness Area boundary; S on the Glacier Peak Wilderness Area boundary to US Forest Service (USFS) Trail 650, West of June Mountain; W on the (USFS) Trail 650 to (USFS) Trail 1050 (Quartz Creek Trail) at Curry Gap; S on the USFS Trail 1050 to USFS Rd 6300; E on USFS Rd 6300 to USFS Trail 1051; NE on Trail 1051 to Henry M. Jackson Wilderness boundary; S along the Henry M. Jackson Wilderness boundary to Meadow Creek; S down Meadow Creek to Rapid River; E up Rapid River to USFS Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail) at Lake Janus; S on the USFS 2000 to SR 2 at Stevens Pass; W on SR 2 to Woods Creek Rd at the town of Monroe; N on Woods Creek Rd to 242nd St SE; N on 242nd St SE to South Lake Roesiger Rd; N on South Lake Roesiger Rd to North Lake Roesiger Rd; N on North Lake Roesiger Rd to Menzel Lake Rd; N on Menzel Lake Rd to East Pioneer St; W on East Pioneer St to South Alder Ave; N on South Alder Ave to SR 92 (E Stanley St); W on SR 92 to Jordan Rd; NW on Jordan Rd, through the town of Jordan, to the City of Seattle power transmission lines; NE on the transmission lines to Jim Creek-Trafton Rd (242nd St. NE); W on Jim Creek-Trafton Rd to SR 530 at the town of Trafton and the point of beginning.

GMU 450-CASCADE (Skagit and Snohomish counties):

Beginning on the Glacier Peak Wilderness boundary and Jordan Creek, W of Jordan Lakes; N and E on the wilderness boundary to US Forest Service (USFS) Trail 769; N on USFS Trail 769 to USFS Rd 1590; N on USFS Rd 1590 to the USFS Rd 15 (Cascade River Rd); N on USFS Rd 15 to the North Cascades National Park boundary; E on the North Cascades National Park boundary to USFS Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail); S on USFS Trail 2000 to the Rapid River at Lake Janus; NW down the Rapid River to Meadow Creek; N up Meadow Creek to Henry M. Jackson Wilderness Area boundary; N along the Henry M. Jackson Wilderness boundary to USFS Trail 1051; S on USFS Trail 1051 to USFS Rd 6300; W on USFS Rd 6300 to USFS Trail 1050; N on USFS Trail 1050 to USFS Trail 650 at Curry Gap; E on USFS Trail 650 to the Glacier Peak Wilderness boundary west of June Mountain; N on the Glacier Peak Wilderness boundary, across the Suiattle River, to Jordan Creek and the point of beginning.

GMU 454-ISSAQUAH (King and Snohomish counties); (does not include Vashon-Maury Island):

Beginning at the mouth of the Snohomish River at the city of Everett; SE up the Snohomish River to the Snoqualmie River; SE up the Snoqualmie River to Peoples Creek; N, E and S on Peoples Creek to State Route (SR) 203; S on SR 203 to SR 202 (Fall City-Snoqualmie Rd) at the town of Fall City; S on SR 202 (Fall City-Snoqualmie Rd) across the Snoqualmie River, to Preston-Fall City Rd; SW on Preston-Fall City Rd to SE 82nd St at the town of Preston; E on SE 82nd St to Interstate Hwy (I)-90; E on I-90 to SR 18; S on SR 18 to the Raging River; SE along the Raging River to Kerriston Rd; S on Kerriston Rd to the City of Seattle Cedar River Watershed boundary; W, S and E along the Cedar River Watershed boundary to the posted GMU 485 boundary encompassing the controlled access portion of the Green River Watershed; W, S and E along the posted GMU 485 boundary encompassing the controlled access portion of the Green River Watershed to USFS Rd 7110 (Weyerhaeuser (Weyco) 5200 line) near Lynn Lake; SW on USFS Rd 7110 (Weyco 5200 line) to SR 410; W on SR 410 to SR 164 at the city of Enumclaw; W on SR 164 to SR 18 at the city of Auburn; W on SR 18 to SR 99; N on SR 99 to SR 509; W on SR 509 to Redondo Way South; NW on Redondo Way South to the town of Redondo on Puget Sound; SW across East Passage to the Pierce-King County line at the point where the county line turns southeast, northwest of Dash Point; W and N along the King County line, excluding Vashon-Maury Island; to the King, Snohomish, and Kitsap counties line junction in the Puget Sound west of Point Wells; N on the Snohomish County line through Possession Sound to a point on the Snohomish County line due west of the northern tip of Gedney Island (Hat Island); E to the northern tip of Gedney Island; E from the northern tip of Gedney Island to the mouth of the Snohomish River and the point of beginning.

GMU 460-SNOQUALMIE (King and Snohomish counties):

Beginning at State Route (SR) 203 and SR 2 at the town of Monroe; E on SR 2 to US Forest Service (USFS) Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail) at Stevens Pass; S on the USFS Trail 2000 to the City of Seattle Cedar River Watershed; W on the Cedar River Watershed boundary to Kerriston Rd; N on Kerriston Rd to the Raging River; W and N along the Raging River to SR 18; N on SR 18 to Interstate Hwy (I)-90; W on I-90 to SE 82nd St at the town of Preston; NE on SE 82nd St to Preston-Fall City Rd; N on the Preston-Fall City Rd to SR 202 (Fall City-Snoqualmie Rd); N on SR 202 (Fall City-Snoqualmie Rd), across the Snoqualmie River, to SR 203; N on SR 203 to SR 2 at the town of Monroe and the point of beginning.

GMU 466-STAMPEDE (King County):

Beginning on the US Forest Service (USFS) Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail) and the east boundary of the City of Seattle Cedar River Watershed; S on the USFS Trail 2000, past Blowout Mountain, to USFS Rd 7038 at its closest point to the USFS Trail 2000 near Windy Gap north of Pyramid Peak; NW on USFS Rd 7038 to USFS Rd 7036; NW on USFS Rd 7036 to USFS Rd 7030; NW on USFS Rd 7030 to USFS Rd 7032; NW on USFS Rd 7032 to USFS Trail 1172; W on USFS Trail 1172 to the posted GMU 485 boundary encompassing the controlled access portion of the Green River Watershed; N, W and E along the posted GMU 485 boundary encompassing the controlled access portion of the Green River Watershed to the City of Seattle Cedar River Watershed boundary; N along City of Seattle Cedar River Watershed boundary to USFS Trail 2000 and the point of beginning.

GMU 485-GREEN RIVER (King County):

The area within the posted GMU 485 boundary encompassing the controlled access portion of the Green River Watershed; including the posted southern boundary of the City of Seattle Cedar River Watershed found between the E and W posted GMU 485 boundary lines.

GMU 490-CEDAR RIVER (King County):

The area within the posted boundary of the city of Seattle's Cedar River Watershed.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.240. WSR 21-14-022 (Order 21-61), § 220-410-040, filed 6/28/21, effective 7/29/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 19-10-011 (Order 19-79), § 220-410-040, filed 4/19/19, effective 5/20/19. 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 § 220-410-040, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, and 77.32.070. WSR 13-11-078 (Order 13-94), § 232-28-334, filed 5/16/13, effective 6/16/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 11-11-013 (Order 11-86), § 232-28-334, filed 5/6/11, effective 6/6/11
WSR 03-16-087 (Order 03-175), § 232-28-334, filed 8/5/03, effective 9/5/03
WSR 03-06-110 (Order 03-23), § 232-28-334, filed 3/5/03, effective 4/5/03.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-410-050 Game management units (GMUs) boundary descriptions—Region five.

GMU 501-LINCOLN (Lewis, Thurston, Pacific, and Grays Harbor counties):

Beginning at the intersection of Interstate Hwy (I)-5 and State Route (SR) 6; W on SR 6 to Stevens Rd; NW on Stevens Rd to Elk Creek Rd at the town of Doty; W on Elk Creek Rd to Weyerhaeuser (Weyco) 7000 line; W and N on Weyco 7000 line to Weyco 7400 line; N on Weyco 7400 line to Weyco 7050 line; NE on Weyco 7050 line to Weyco 7000 line; NW and N on Weyco 7000 line to the Weyco 7800 line; N on Weyco 7800 line to Weyco 7800 F line; NE on Weyco 7800 F line to Weyco 720 line; E on Weyco 720 line to Weyco 723 line; NW on Weyco 723 line to the Weyco C line; NE on Weyco C line to Garrard Creek Rd; NE on Garrard Creek Rd to South Bank Rd; E on South Bank Rd to North State St; N on North State St to US Hwy (US) 12 at the town of Oakville; E on US 12 to I-5; S on I-5 to SR 6 and point of beginning.

GMU 503-RANDLE (Lewis County):

Beginning at the intersection of US Hwy (US) 12 and the Rayonier 100 Mainline (Kosmos Rd, Old Champion Haul Rd); E on US 12 to State Route (SR) 131; S on SR 131 to Cispus Rd; E on Cispus Rd to Spears Rd; W on Spears Rd to SR 131; S on SR 131 to US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 25; to US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 25; S on the USFS Rd 25 to the Cispus River; W on the Cispus River to Rayonier 271 line; S on the Rayonier 271 line to the Rayonier 300 line; W on the Rayonier 300 line to the Rayonier 100 line (Kosmos Haul Rd); N on the Rayonier 100 line to US 12 and the point of beginning.

GMU 504-STELLA (Cowlitz County):

Beginning at the mouth of the Cowlitz River on the Columbia River; W down the Columbia River to the mouth of Germany Creek (including all islands in the Columbia River which are both north of the Washington-Oregon state line and between the Cowlitz River and Germany Creek); N up Germany Creek to State Route (SR) 4; E on SR 4 to Germany Creek Rd; N on Germany Creek Rd to International Paper (IP) 1000 line; N on IP 1000 line to IP 1050 line; E on IP 1050 line to IP 2200 line; E and S on IP 2200 to Woodside Dr; NE on Woodside Dr to Delameter Rd; E on Delameter Rd to the three power lines; N along the three power lines to Weyerhaeuser (Weyco) 9312 line; E on Weyco 9312 line to Growlers Gulch Rd; E on Growlers Gulch Rd to Public Hwy (PH) 10 Rd; E along the Public Hwy (PH) 10 Rd to the A Street bridge over the Cowlitz River at the town of Castle Rock; S down the Cowlitz River to the Columbia River and point of beginning.

GMU 505-MOSSYROCK (Lewis County):

Beginning on Interstate Hwy (I)-5 and the Cowlitz River; NE up the Cowlitz River to the Mayfield Dam; NE along the south shore of Mayfield Lake to the US Hwy (US) 12 bridge; NE on US 12 to Winston Creek Rd; SE on Winston Creek Rd to Longbell Rd; E on Longbell Rd to Perkins Rd; NE on Perkins Rd to Green Mountain Rd; E on Green Mountain Rd to the outlet of Swofford Pond; E along the Swofford Pond outlet to Riffe Lake; E along the south shore of Riffe Lake to the Cowlitz River; up the Cowlitz River to the Rayonier 100 Mainline (Kosmos Haul Rd); N on the Rayonier 100 Mainline to US 12; W on US 12 to Davis Lake Rd; N and W on Davis Lake Rd to Main St at town of Morton; W on Main St to SR 508; W on SR 508 to Centralia-Alpha Rd; W and N on Centralia-Alpha Rd to Salzer Valley Rd; W on Salzer Valley Rd to Summa St at the town of Centralia; W on Summa St to Kresky Rd; N on Kresky Rd to Tower St; N on Tower St to SR 507; W on SR 507 (Cherry St, Alder St, and Mellen St) to I-5; S on I-5 to the Cowlitz River and point of beginning.

GMU 506-WILLAPA HILLS (Wahkiakum, Pacific and Lewis counties):

Beginning at State Route (SR) 6 and 3rd St S at the town of Pe Ell; S on 3rd St S to Muller Rd; S on Muller Rd to Weyerhaeuser (Weyco) 1000 line; S on Weyco 1000 line to Weyco 1800 line; S on Weyco 1800 line to Weyco 500 line; SE on Weyco 500 line to SR 407 (Elochoman Valley Rd) at Camp 2; S on SR 407 to the Elochoman River; down the Elochoman River to Foster Rd; N on Foster Rd to Risk Rd; W and N along Risk Rd to SR 4; W on SR 4 to Skamokawa Creek; SW down Skamokawa Creek to the Columbia River; W along Columbia River to the mouth of the Deep River (including all islands in the Columbia River which are both north of the Washington state line and between Skamokawa Creek and Deep River); N along the Deep River to SR 4; NW on SR 4 to the Salmon Creek Rd; NE on Salmon Creek Rd to Weyco 5000 line; N on Weyco 5000 line (Deep River main line) to Weyco 5800 line; NE on Weyco 5800 line to power transmission line (Section 21, T11N, R8W); E, NE, then N on the power transmission line to the Trap Creek A Line; E and N on the Trap Creek A Line to SR 6; E on SR 6 to the town of Pe Ell and the point of beginning.

GMU 510-STORMKING (Lewis County):

Beginning on US Hwy (US) 12 at the Silver Creek bridge; N up Silver Creek to Silverbrook Rd; E on Silverbrook Rd to US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 47; N on USFS Rd 47 to USFS Rd 85; W and N on USFS Rd 85 to USFS Rd 52; N on USFS Rd 52 to the Nisqually River; W down the Nisqually River to State Route (SR) 7; S on SR 7 to Main St at town of Morton; E on Main St to Davis Lake Rd; E on Davis Lake Rd to US 12; E on US 12 to the Silver Creek bridge and point of beginning.

GMU 513-SOUTH RAINIER (Lewis County):

Beginning on US Hwy (US) 12 at the Silver Creek bridge; N up Silver Creek to Silverbrook Rd; E on Silverdale Rd to US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 47; N on USFS Rd 47 to USFS Rd 85; W and N on USFS Rd 85 to USFS Rd 52; W and N on USFS Rd 52 to the Nisqually River; E up the Nisqually River to the southern boundary of Mount Rainier National Park; E along the south park boundary to the USFS Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail); S along the USFS Trail 2000 to US 12; W on US 12 to the Silver Creek bridge and point of beginning.

GMU 516-PACKWOOD (Lewis and Skamania counties):

Beginning at US Hwy (US) 12 and US Forest Service (USFS) Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail) at White Pass; S on USFS Trail 2000 to the Yakama Indian Reservation border; S on the Yakama Indian Reservation border to USFS Trail 2000; S on USFS Trail 2000 to USFS Trail 98 at Sheep Lake; W on USFS Trail 98 to USFS Rd 2160 at Walupt Lake; W on USFS Rd 2160 to USFS Rd 21; S and W on USFS Rd 21 to USFS Rd 23; S on USFS Rd 23 to USFS Trail 263; S and W on USFS 263 to USFS Trail 261; S on USFS Trail 261 to USFS Trail 1; W on USFS Trail 1 to USFS Rd 99; W on USFS Rd 99 to USFS Rd 26; N on USFS Rd 26 to USFS Rd 2612; W on USFS Rd 2612 to USFS Trail 217; N and W on USFS Trail 217 to Weyerhaeuser (Weyco) 2600 line; W on Weyco 2600 line to Weyco 2658 line; N on Weyco 2658 line to Rayonier (Campbell Group) 430 line; N on Rayonier 430 line to the Rayonier Mainline 400 line; N and E on Rayonier Mainline 400 line to Rayonier 300 line; E on Rayonier 300 line to Rayonier 271 line; N on Rayonier 271 line to the Cispus River; E on the Cispus River to USFS Rd 25; N on USFS Rd 25 to State Route (SR) 131; N on SR 131 to Spears Rd; E on Spears Rd to Cispus Rd; W on Cispus Rd to SR 131; N on SR 131 to US 12; E on US 12 to the USFS Trail 2000 at White Pass and beginning.

GMU 520-WINSTON (Cowlitz, Lewis and Skamania counties):

Beginning at the bridge at intersection of Interstate Hwy (I)-5 and the Cowlitz River; S down the Cowlitz River to the Toutle River; E up the Toutle River to the South Fork Toutle River; SE up South Fork Toutle River to Johnson Creek; NE up Johnson Creek to Weyerhaeuser (Weyco) 4400 line; N along Weyco 4400 line to Weyco 2421 line; N along Weyco 2421 line to Weyco 2400 line; NW along Weyco 2400 line to Alder Creek; NW down Alder Creek to North Fork Toutle River; W down the North Fork Toutle River to the Green River; E up the Green River to US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 2612; E on USFS Rd 2612 to USFS Trail 217; N and W on USFS Trail 217 to Weyco 2600 line; W on Weyco 2600 line to Weyco 2658 line; N on Weyco 2658 line to Rayonier 430 line; N on Rayonier 430 line to Rayonier 400 Mainline; N and E on Rayonier 400 Mainline to Rayonier 100 Mainline; N on Rayonier 100 Mainline to Cowlitz River; W down the Cowlitz River to Riffe Lake; W along the south shore to the Swofford Pond outlet; W along the Swofford Pond outlet to Green Mountain Rd; W on Green Mountain Rd to Perkins Rd; SW on Perkins Rd to Longbell Rd; W on Longbell Rd to Winston Creek Rd; NW on Winston Creek Rd to US Hwy (US) 12; SW on US 12 to the Mayfield Lake bridge at Mayfield Lake; SW down the south shore of Mayfield Lake to the Cowlitz River at Mayfield Dam; SW down the Cowlitz River to I-5 bridge crossing the Cowlitz River and point of beginning.

GMU 522-LOO-WIT (Cowlitz and Skamania counties):

Beginning on the North Fork Toutle River at the mouth of Hoffstadt Creek; SE up the North Fork Toutle River to Deer Creek; SE up Deer Creek to Weyerhaeuser (Weyco) 3020 line; NW along Weyco 3020 line to Weyco 3000 line; E along Weyco 3000 line to US Forest Service (USFS) Trail 216G; SE along USFS Trail 216G to USFS Trail 216; S on USFS Trail 216 to South Fork of the Toutle River; E along South Fork Toutle River to its headwaters and Mount St. Helens crater's southern edge; E along the Mt. St. Helens crater's southern edge to the headwaters of Ape Canyon Creek; SE down Ape Canyon Creek to USFS Trail 225 (Smith Creek Trail); N and NW on USFS Trail 225 to USFS Rd 99; NE along USFS Rd 99 to USFS Rd 26; N on USFS Rd 26 to USFS Trail 1 (Boundary Trail); W on USFS Trail 1 to USFS Trail 214 (Whittier Trail); N on USFS Trail 214 to USFS Trail 211 (Lakes Trail); W on USFS Trail 211 to USFS Trail 211, USFS Trail 230 (Coldwater Trail) junction; NE to Minnie Peak; W to the USFS property boundary in the SE 1/4 of Section 20, T10N, R5E; W and S on USFS property boundary to State Route 504 near the center of Section 35, T10N, R4E; W on SR 504 to Hoffstadt Creek Bridge on Hoffstadt Creek; S and W down Hoffstadt Creek to the North Fork Toutle River and point of beginning.

GMU 524-MARGARET (Cowlitz, Skamania and Lewis counties):

Beginning on the North Fork Toutle River at the mouth of the Green River; SE up the North Fork Toutle River to the mouth of Hoffstadt Creek; N and E up Hoffstadt Creek to the State Route (SR) 504 bridge over Hoffstadt Creek; E on SR 504 to US Forest Service (USFS) property boundary near the center of Section 35, T10N, R4E; E and N on USFS property boundary to the USFS property boundary in the SE 1/4 of Section 20, T10N, R5E; E to Minnie Peak; SW to USFS Trail 211 (Lakes Trail) and USFS Trail 230 (Coldwater Trail) junction; E on USFS Trail 211 (Lakes Trail) to USFS Trail 214 (Whittier Trail); S on USFS Trail 214 to USFS Trail 1 (Boundary Trail); E on USFS Trail 1 to USFS Rd 26; N on USFS Rd 26 to USFS Rd 2612; W on USFS Rd 2612 to the Green River; W down the Green River to its mouth on the North Fork of the Toutle River and point of beginning.

GMU 530-RYDERWOOD (Cowlitz, Lewis and Wahkiakum counties):

Beginning at Stevens Rd and State Route (SR) 6, south of the town of Doty; E on SR 6 to Interstate Hwy (I)-5 at the town of Chehalis; S on I-5 to the Cowlitz River; S along the Cowlitz River to Public Hwy 10 on the A Street bridge at the town of Castle Rock; W on the Public Hwy 10 to Growler's Gulch Rd; W on Growler's Gulch Rd to Weyerhaeuser (Weyco) 9312 line; W on Weyco 9312 line to three power lines; S on the three power lines to Delameter Rd; SW on Delameter Rd to Woodside Dr; SW on Woodside Dr to International Paper (IP) 2200 line; N and W on IP 2200 line to IP 1050 line; W on IP 1050 line to IP 1000 line; S on IP 1000 line to the Germany Creek Rd; S on the Germany Creek Rd to SR 4; W on SR 4 to Germany Creek; S along Germany Creek to its mouth at the Columbia River; W along the Columbia River to Skamokawa Creek (including all islands in the Columbia River which are both north of the Washington state line and between Skamokawa Creek and Germany Creek); NE up Skamokawa Creek to SR 4; E on SR 4 to Risk Rd; SE on Risk Rd to Foster Rd; S on Foster Rd to the Elochoman River; SE up the Elochoman River to SR 407 (Elochoman Valley Rd); NE on SR 407 to Weyco 500 line at Camp 2; NW on Weyco 500 line to Weyco 1800 line; N on Weyco 1800 line to Weyco 1000 line; N on Weyco 1000 line to Muller Rd; N on Muller Rd to 3rd St South in the town of Pe Ell; N on 3rd St South to SR 6 at the town of Pe Ell; N on SR 6 to Stevens Rd, south of the town of Doty, and the point of beginning.

GMU 550-COWEEMAN (Cowlitz County):

Beginning at the mouth of the Toutle River on the Cowlitz River; E along the Toutle River to the South Fork Toutle River; up the South Fork Toutle River to Weyerhaeuser (Weyco) 4100 line; E on Weyco 4100 line to Weyco 4950 line; S and E on Weyco 4950 line to Weyco 235 line; SE on Weyco 235 line to Weyco 200 line; W on Weyco 200 line to Weyco 240 line; SE on Weyco 240 line to Weyco 243 line; E on Weyco 243 line to Weyco 135A line; S on Weyco 135A line to Weyco 135 line; E on Weyco 135 line to Weyco 134 line; SW on Weyco 134 line to Weyco 133 line; SW on Weyco 133 line to Weyco 130 line; SW on Weyco 130 line to Weyco 1680 line; W on Weyco 1680 line to Weyco 1600 line; SE on Weyco 1600 line to Weyco 1400 line; W on Weyco 1400 line to Weyco 1420 line which is the Kalama/Coweeman Summit; SE on Weyco 1420 line to Weyco 1426 line; W on Weyco 1426 line to Weyco 1428 line; SW on Weyco 1428 line to Weyco 1429 line which turns into Weyco 6400 line; SW down Weyco 6400 line to Weyco 6000 line; E on Weyco 6000 line to Weyco 6450 line; SE for approximately one mile on Weyco 6450 line (crossing the Kalama River) to Weyco 6452 line; SE on Weyco 6452 line to Dubois Rd; SE on Dubois Rd to State Route (SR) 503; W on SR 503 to Cape Horn Creek; SE down Cape Horn Creek to Merwin Reservoir; SW along the north shore of Merwin Reservoir to the Lewis River; SW down the Lewis River to the power transmission lines in Section 4, T5N, R2E; NW along the power transmission lines to Northwest Natural Gas Pipeline located east of the town of Kalama, approximately 1/2 mile east of China Gardens Rd; N up the Natural Gas Pipeline right of way to Ostrander Creek; W down Ostrander Creek to the Cowlitz River; N on the Cowlitz River to the Toutle River and point of beginning.

GMU 554-YALE (Cowlitz and Clark counties):

Beginning on State Route (SR) 503 at its crossing of Cape Horn Creek; E and NE on SR 503 to Dog Creek; S down Dog Creek to Yale Reservoir; S and W along western shore of Reservoir to Yale Dam and the North Fork Lewis River; W along the northern shore of the North Fork Lewis River to SR 503 bridge crossing; S and W along SR 503 to NE 221st Ave; N about 1/4 mile on NE 221st Ave to NE Cedar Creek Rd; W along NE Cedar Creek Rd to NE Pup Creek Rd; N on NE Pup Creek Rd to NE Buncombe Hollow Rd; N about 1/4 mile on NE Buncombe Hollow Rd to power transmission line; S and W on the power transmission line to the north shore of the North Fork Lewis River; NE along the north shore of the North Fork Lewis River to Merwin Reservoir at the Merwin Dam; NE along the north shore of Merwin Reservoir to Cape Horn Creek; NW up Cape Horn Creek to SR 503 and the point of beginning.

GMU 556-TOUTLE (Cowlitz County):

Beginning on the intersection of State Route (SR) 503 (Lewis River Rd) and US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 81 (Merrill Lake Rd); N on USFS Rd 81 to Weyerhaeuser (Weyco) 7200 line; NW on Weyco 7200 line to Weyco 7400 line; N on Weyco 7400 line to Weyco 5500 line; E and N on Weyco 5500 line to Weyco 5670 line; N and E on Weyco 5670 line to Weyco 5660 line; N on Weyco 5660 line about a 1/4 mile to the South Fork Toutle River; E on the South Fork Toutle River to USFS Trail 216; N on USFS Trail 216 to USFS Trail 216G; NW on USFS Trail 216G to Weyco 3000 line; W on Weyco 3000 line to Weyco 3020 line; SE on Weyco 3020 line to Deer Creek; NW down Deer Creek to the North Fork Toutle River; down the North Fork Toutle River to Alder Creek; up Alder Creek to Weyco 2400 line; S on Weyco 2400 line to Weyco 2421 line; S on Weyco 2421 line to Weyco 4400 line; S and W along Weyco 4400 line to Johnson Creek; S along Johnson Creek to the South Fork Toutle River; SE up the South Fork Toutle River to Weyco 4100 line; E on Weyco 4100 line to the Weyco 4950 line; S and E on Weyco 4950 line to Weyco 235 line; SE on Weyco 235 line to Weyco 200 line; W on Weyco 200 line to Weyco 240 line; SE on Weyco 240 line to Weyco 243 line; E on Weyco 243 line to Weyco 135A line; S on Weyco 135A line to Weyco 135 line; E on Weyco 135 line to Weyco 134 line; SW on Weyco 134 line to Weyco 133 line; SW on Weyco 133 line to Weyco 130 line; SW on Weyco 130 line to Weyco 1680 line; W on Weyco 1680 line to Weyco 1600 line; SE on Weyco 1600 line to Weyco 1400 line; W on Weyco 1400 line to Weyco 1420 line which is the Kalama/Coweeman Summit; SE on Weyco 1420 line to Weyco 1426 line; W on Weyco 1426 line to Weyco 1428 line; SW on Weyco 1428 line to Weyco 1429 line; SW on Weyco 1429 line to Weyco 6400 line; SW on Weyco 6400 line to Weyco 6000 line; E on Weyco 6000 line to Weyco 6450 line; SE for approximately one mile on Weyco 6450 line (crossing the Kalama River) to Weyco 6452 line; SE on Weyco 6452 line to Dubois Rd; SE on Dubois Rd to SR 503; E and NE on SR 503 to USFS Rd 81 and point of beginning.

GMU 560-LEWIS RIVER (Cowlitz, Skamania, Klickitat, Yakima, and Lewis counties):

Beginning on State Route (SR) 141 and Mount Adams Recreational Area Rd at the town of Trout Lake; N on the Mount Adams Recreational Area Rd to US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 82 (Mount Adams Recreational Area Rd); N on USFS Road 82 to Yakama Indian Reservation boundary (Section 16, T7N, R11E); N along the Yakama Indian reservation boundary (Cascade Mountain Range Crest) to USFS Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail) in Section 3, T11N, R11E; S on USFS Trail 2000 to USFS Trail 98 at Sheep Lake; W on USFS Trail 98 to USFS Rd 2160 at Walupt Lake; W on USFS Rd 2160 to USFS Rd 21; S and W on USFS Rd 21 to USFS Rd 23; S on USFS Rd 23 to USFS Trail 263; S and W on USFS Trail 263 to USFS Trail 261; S on USFS Trail 261 to USFS Trail 1; W on USFS Trail 1 to USFS Rd 99; S and W on USFS Rd 99 to USFS Trail 225 (Smith Creek Trail); S on USFS Trail 225 to Ape Canyon Creek; N and W up Ape Canyon Creek to Mt. St. Helens crater's eastern edge; W along Mt. St. Helens crater's southern edge to headwaters of S Fork Toutle River; W along S Fork Toutle River to Weyerhaeuser (Weyco) 5660 line; S along Weyco 5660 line to Weyco 5670 line; S and W on Weyco 5670 line to Weyco 5500 line; S and W on Weyco 5500 line to Weyco 7400 line; S and E on Weyco 7400 line to Weyco 7200 line; S and E on Weyco 7200 line to USFS Rd 81; S on USFS Rd 81 to SR 503; N and E on SR 503 to Dog Creek; S down Dog Creek to the N shore of Yale Reservoir; E along N shore of Yale Reservoir to N Fork Lewis River; E up the Lewis River to Swift Dam and Swift Reservoir; E along the N shore of Swift Reservoir to N Fork Lewis River; E up N Fork Lewis River to USFS Rd 90 Bridge (Eagle Cliff); E on USFS Rd 90 to USFS Rd 51 (Curly Creek Rd); SE on USFS Rd 51 to USFS Rd 30; NE on USFS Rd 30 to USFS Rd 24; SE on USFS Rd 24 to SR 141; NE on SR 141 to Mount Adams Recreational Area Rd, at the town of Trout Lake and point of beginning.

GMU 564-BATTLE GROUND (Clark, Skamania, and Cowlitz counties):

Beginning at the mouth of Ostrander Creek on the Cowlitz River; E up Ostrander Creek approximately 1 1/2 miles to the second Northwest Natural Gas Pipeline right of way crossing Ostrander Creek, east of the railroad crossing; S along the Northwest Natural Gas Pipeline right of way to the power transmission lines right of way located east of the town of Kalama, approximately 1/2 mile east of China Garden Rd; SE along the power transmission lines right of way across the north fork of the Lewis River in the northeast corner of Section 4, T5N, R2E to NE Buncombe Hollow Rd; S on NE Buncombe Hollow Rd to NE Pup Creek Rd; S on NE Pup Creek Rd to NE Cedar Creek Rd; E on NE Cedar Creek Rd to NE 221st Ave; S along NE 221st Ave to SR 503, to NE Amboy Rd; S on NE Amboy Rd to W Yacolt Rd; E on W Yacolt Rd to N Railroad Ave; SE on N Railroad Ave, which becomes S Railroad Ave; SE on S Railroad Ave which becomes NE Railroad Ave; SE on NE Railroad Ave to Lucia Falls Rd; W on Lucia Falls Rd to Hantwick Rd; SE on Hantwick Rd to Basket Flats Rd; W on Basket Flats Rd to NE 197th Ave; S on NE 197th Ave to NE 279th St; W on NE 279th St to NE 182nd Ave; S on NE 182nd Ave to NE 259th St; E on NE 259th St to NE 220th Ave; S on NE 220th Ave which turns into NE Cresap Rd; SE on NE Cresap Rd which turns into NE 222nd Ave; S on NE 222nd Ave to NE Allworth Rd; E on NE Allworth Rd to NE 232nd Ave; S on NE 232nd Ave to NE 237th St; E on NE 237th St which turns into NE 240th Ave; S on NE 240th Ave to NE Berry Rd; NE on NE Berry Rd to the DNR L-1410 Rd; SE on DNR L-1410 Rd to the DNR L-1400 Rd; W on DNR L-1400 Rd which turns into NE Rawson Rd; W on NE Rawson Rd to NE Powell Rd; SW on NE Powell Rd to NE 212th Ave; S on NE 212th Ave to NE 109th St; E on NE 109th St to NE 222nd Ave; S on NE 222nd Ave to NE 83rd St; W on NE 83rd St to NE 217th Ave; S on NE 217th Ave to NE 68th St; E on NE 68th St to NE 232nd Ave; S on NE 232nd Ave to NE 54th St; E on NE 54th St to NE 237th Ave; S on NE 237th Ave to NE 53rd St; E on NE 53rd St which turns into NE Bradford Rd then back into NE 53rd St to NE 292nd Ave; S on NE 292nd Ave to NE Ireland Rd; E on NE Ireland Rd to NE Stauffer Rd; E then SW on NE Stauffer Rd to NE 292nd Ave; S on NE 292nd Ave which turns into NE Reilly Rd; SW on NE Reilly Rd to NE Blair Rd; SE on NE Blair Rd to NE Zeek Rd; E on NE Zeek Rd which turns into NE 10th St; E on NE 10th St which turns into NE 312th Ave; S on NE 312th Ave to NE 9th St; E on NE 9th St to NE 322nd Ave; N on NE 322nd Ave which turns into NE Ammeter Rd; NE on NE Ammeter Rd approximately 1/8 mile to the power transmission lines; E along the northern margin of the power transmission lines to NE Hughes Rd; N on NE Hughes Rd which turns into NE 392nd Ave; N on NE 392nd Ave to NE 28th St; E on NE 28th St to NE Miller Rd; NE on NE Miller Rd which turns into NE 39th St; E on NE 39th St to Skye Rd; SE on Skye Rd to Washougal River Rd; S on Washougal River Rd to Canyon Creek Rd; SE on Canyon Creek Rd to Salmon Falls Rd; S on Salmon Falls Rd to State Route (SR) 14; E on SR 14 to Cape Horn Rd; S on Cape Horn Rd to Columbia River; W down the Columbia River to the Cowlitz River (including all islands in the Columbia River which are both on the Washington side of the state line and between Cape Horn Rd and the Cowlitz River); N along Cowlitz River to Ostrander Creek and point of beginning.

GMU 568-WASHOUGAL (Clark and Skamania counties):

Beginning on the Lewis River at State Route (SR) 503; E on Lewis River (Cowlitz-Clark County line) to Canyon Creek; SE and E up Canyon Creek to US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 54; E on USFS Rd 54 to USFS Rd 53; S on USFS Rd 53 to USFS Rd 4205 (Gumboot Rd); S on USFS Rd 4205 to USFS Rd 42 (Green Fork Rd); SW on USFS Rd 42 to USFS Rd 41 at Sunset Falls; E on USFS Rd 41 to Hemlock Rd; E on Hemlock Rd to the Hemlock Rd bridge over the Wind River; SE down the Wind River to the Columbia River; W down the Columbia River to the Cape Horn Rd (including all islands in the Columbia River which are both on the Washington side of the state line and between Cape Horn Rd and the Wind River); N on Cape Horn Rd to SR 14; W on SR 14 to Salmon Falls Rd; N on Salmon Falls Rd to Canyon Creek Rd; NW on Canyon Creek Rd to Washougal River Rd; E on Washougal River Rd to Skye Rd; NW on Skye Rd to NE 39th St; W on NE 39th St which turns into NE Miller Rd; SW on NE Miller Rd to NE 28th St; W on NE 28th St to NE 392nd Ave; S on NE 392nd Ave which turns into NE Hughes Rd; S on NE Hughes Rd approximately 1/8 mile to the power transmission lines; W along the northern margin of the power transmission lines to NE Ammeter Rd; SW on NE Ammeter Rd which turns into NE 322nd Ave; S on NE 322nd Ave to NE 9th St; W on NE 9th St to NE 312th Ave; N on NE 312th Ave which turns into NE 10th St; W on NE 10th St which turns into NE Zeek Rd; W on NE Zeek Rd to NE Blair Rd; NW on NE Blair Rd to NE Reilly Rd; NE on NE Reilly Rd which turns into NE 292nd Ave; E on NE 292nd Ave to NE Stauffer Rd; NE then NW on NE Stauffer Rd to NE Ireland Rd; W on NE Ireland Rd to NE 292nd Ave; N on NE 292nd Ave to NE 53rd St; W on NE 53rd St which turns into NE Bradford Rd then turns into NE 53rd St again to NE 237th Ave; N on 237th Ave to NE 232nd Ave; N on NE 232nd Ave to NE 68th St; W on NE 68th St to NE 217th Ave; N on NE 217th Ave to NE 83rd St; E on NE 83rd St to NE 222nd Ave; N on NE 222nd Ave to NE 109th St; W on NE 109th St to NE 212th Ave; N on NE 212th Ave to NE Powell Rd; NE on NE Powell Rd to NE Rawson Rd; E on Rawson Rd to DNR L-1400 Rd; E on DNR L-1400 Rd to DNR L-1410 Rd; NW on DNR L-1410 Rd to NE Berry Rd; W then SW on NE Berry Rd to NE 240th Ave; N on NE 240th Ave which turns into NE 237th St; W on NE 237th St to NE 232nd Ave; N on NE 232nd Ave to NE Allworth Rd; W on NE Allworth Rd to NE 222nd Ave; N on NE 222nd Ave which turns into NE Cresap Rd which turns into NE 220th Ave to NE 259th St; W on NE 259th St to NE 182nd Ave; N on NE 182nd Ave to NE 279th St; E on NE 279th St to NE 197th Ave; N on NE 197th Ave to NE Basket Flats Rd; E on NE Basket Flats Rd to NE Hantwick Rd; N then NW on NE Hantwick Rd to Lucia Falls Rd; E on Lucia Falls Rd to NE Railroad Ave; NW on NE Railroad Ave, which turns into S Railroad Ave then N Railroad Ave in the town of Yacolt, to W Yacolt Rd; W on W Yacolt Rd to NE Amboy Rd; N on NE Amboy Rd to NE 221st Ave; N on 221st Ave to SR 503; NE along SR 503 to the Lewis River and point of beginning.

GMU 572-SIOUXON (Skamania and Clark counties):

Beginning at the Yale Dam at Yale Lake; N then E along the shore of Yale Lake to the Lewis River; NE along the Lewis River to Swift Reservoir; E along the north shore Swift Reservoir to US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 90 at the Eagle Cliff bridge; E on USFS Rd 90 to USFS Rd 51 (Curly Creek Rd); SE on USFS Rd 51 to USFS Rd 30 (Wind River Rd); N on USFS Rd 30 to USFS Rd 24 (Twin Butte Rd); S on USFS Rd 24 to USFS Rd 60 (Carson Guler Rd); SW on USFS Rd 60 to USFS Rd 65; SW on USFS Rd 65 to USFS Rd 6517 (Warren Gap Rd); W on USFS Rd 6517 to the Wind River Rd; S on the Wind River Rd to Hemlock Rd at the town of Stabler; W on Hemlock Rd to USFS Rd 41 (Sunset-Hemlock Rd); W on the USFS Rd 41 to USFS Road 42 (Green Fork Rd) at Sunset Falls; NE on USFS Rd 42 to USFS Rd 4205 (Gumboot Rd); N on USFS Rd 4205 to USFS Rd 53; NW on USFS Rd 53 to USFS Rd 54; W on USFS Rd 54 to Canyon Creek; W and NW down Canyon Creek to the Lewis River; NE up the Lewis River to the Yale Dam and the point of beginning.

GMU 574-WIND RIVER (Skamania and Klickitat counties):

Beginning at the town of Trout Lake; S on State Route (SR) 141 to the SR 141 bridge over the White Salmon River Bridge at Husum; S on the White Salmon River to the Columbia River; W down the Columbia River to the mouth of Wind River (including all islands in the Columbia River that are both north of the Washington state line and between the White Salmon River and Wind River); NW up the Wind River to the Hemlock Rd bridge; E on Hemlock Rd to Wind River Rd; N on Wind River Rd to US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 6517 (Warren Gap Rd); E on USFS Rd 6517 to USFS Rd 65 (Panther Creek Rd); N on USFS Rd 65 to USFS Rd 60; NE on USFS Rd 60 to USFS Rd 24 (also called Carson-Gular Rd); E on USFS Rd 24 to SR 141; NE on SR 141 to the town of Trout Lake and the point of beginning.

GMU 578-WEST KLICKITAT (Klickitat and Yakima counties):

Beginning at the mouth of the White Salmon River on the Columbia River; N up the White Salmon River to the State Route (SR) 141 bridge over the White Salmon River at Husum; N on SR 141 to Mount Adams Recreation Area Road, at the town of Trout Lake; N on the Mount Adams Recreational Area Rd to US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 82 (Mount Adams Recreational Area Rd); N on USFS Rd 82 to Yakama Indian Reservation boundary (Section 16, T7N, R11E); S along the Yakama Indian Reservation boundary to the Reservation's SW corner at King Mountain (Section 27, T7N, R11E); E along the Yakama Indian Reservation boundary to the end of King Mountain Rd, about 1 mile; N along the Yakama Indian Reservation boundary to its corner in Section 2, T7N, R11E; E along the Yakama Indian Reservation boundary to the NE corner of Section 4, T7N, R12E; SE along the Yakama Indian Reservation boundary to the Klickitat River; S and SW down the Klickitat River to the Columbia River; W down the Columbia River to the mouth of the White Salmon River and the point of beginning (including all islands in the Columbia River which are both north of the Washington state line and between the Klickitat River and the White Salmon River).

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.08.045, 77.12.047, 77.12.722, 77.12.800, 77.15.190, 77.32.320, 77.32.530, and 77.32.535. WSR 24-11-029 (Order 23-18), § 220-410-050, filed 5/7/24, effective 6/7/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.240. WSR 21-14-022 (Order 21-61), § 220-410-050, filed 6/28/21, effective 7/29/21
WSR 20-12-080 (Order 20-76), § 220-410-050, filed 6/1/20, effective 7/2/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.12.040, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, 77.12.210, 77.12.240, 77.12.320, 77.12.570, 77.12.800, 77.15.245, 77.32.007, 77.32.050, 77.32.070, 77.32.090, 77.32.370, and 77.32.530. WSR 18-11-061 (Order 18-76), § 220-410-050, filed 5/11/18, effective 6/11/18. 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 § 220-410-050, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-035 (Order 15-97), § 232-28-335, filed 4/28/15, effective 5/29/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 11-11-013 (Order 11-86), § 232-28-335, filed 5/6/11, effective 6/6/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240. WSR 09-09-083 (Order 09-53), § 232-28-335, filed 4/15/09, effective 5/16/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210. WSR 07-11-017 (Order 07-62), § 232-28-335, filed 5/3/07, effective 6/3/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-11-032 (Order 06-92), § 232-28-335, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/8/06
WSR 06-02-063 (Order 05-271), § 232-28-335, filed 1/3/06, effective 2/3/06
WSR 05-11-022 (Order 05-89), § 232-28-335, filed 5/10/05, effective 6/10/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.12.020. WSR 04-11-036 (Order 04-98), § 232-28-335, filed 5/12/04, effective 6/12/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 03-16-087 (Order 03-175), § 232-28-335, filed 8/5/03, effective 9/5/03
WSR 03-06-110 (Order 03-23), § 232-28-335, filed 3/5/03, effective 4/5/03.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-410-060 Game management units (GMUs) boundary descriptions—Region six.

GMU 601-HOKO (Clallam County):

Beginning on the Makah Indian reservation boundary and the Strait of Juan de Fuca; SE along the shore of the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the mouth of the Hoko River; S along the Hoko River to State Route (SR) 112; SE on SR 112 to the Hoko-Ozette Rd; SW on the Hoko-Ozette Rd to the Olympic National Park boundary near Ozette; N along the Olympic National Park boundary to the Makah Indian reservation boundary; E and N along the Makah Indian reservation boundary to the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the point of beginning.

GMU 602-DICKEY (Clallam County):

Beginning at the mouth of the Hoko River and the Strait of Juan de Fuca; SE along the shore of the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the mouth of the Clallam River; S along the Clallam River to State Route (SR) 112; S on SR 112 to SR 113 (Burnt Mountain Rd); S on SR 113 to US Hwy (US) 101 at the town of Sappho; SW on US 101 to the LaPush Rd; SW on LaPush Rd to the Olympic National Park boundary; N along the Olympic National Park boundary to Hoko-Ozette Rd; NE on Hoko-Ozette Rd to SR 112; NW on SR 112 to the Hoko River; NW on the Hoko River to its mouth on the Strait of Juan De Fuca and the point of beginning.

GMU 603-PYSHT (Clallam County):

Beginning at the mouth of the Clallam River on Strait of Juan de Fuca; E along the shore of the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the mouth of the Elwha River; S along the Elwha River to the Olympic National Park boundary; W along the Olympic National Park boundary to one mile west of Lake Crescent; S on the Olympic National Park boundary to US Hwy (US) 101; W on US 101 to the State Route (SR) 113 (Burnt Mountain Rd); N on SR 113 to SR 112; N on SR 112 to the Clallam River; N along the Clallam River to its mouth and the point of beginning.

GMU 607-SOL DUC (Clallam County):

Beginning at US Hwy (US) 101 at the town of Sappho; E on US 101 to the Olympic National Park boundary; S and W along the Olympic National Park boundary to the Bogachiel River; W along the Bogachiel River to US 101; N on US 101, through the town of Forks, to the town of Sappho and the point of beginning.

GMU 612-GOODMAN (Jefferson and Clallam counties):

Beginning approximately two miles east of the town of LaPush on the Olympic National Park boundary and LaPush Rd intersection; NE on LaPush Rd to US Hwy (US) 101 at the town of Forks; S on US 101, across the Hoh River, and west to Olympic National Park Boundary; N on the Olympic National Park boundary to LaPush Rd and the point of beginning.

GMU 615-CLEARWATER (Jefferson County):

Beginning on US Hwy (US) 101 and the Bogachiel River; E along the Bogachiel River to the Olympic National Park boundary; SE and W on the Olympic National Park boundary to the Quinault Indian reservation boundary; W on the Quinault Indian reservation boundary to the Olympic National Park boundary; N along the Olympic National Park boundary to US 101; E, N, and W on US 101 to the Bogachiel River and the point of beginning.

GMU 618-MATHENY (Jefferson and Grays Harbor counties):

Beginning at the boundary junction of Olympic National Park and the Quinault Indian reservation, east of the Queets River Rd; N, E, S, and W along the Olympic National Park boundary to the park and Quinault Indian reservation boundary junction, north of Lake Quinault; NW along the Quinault Indian reservation boundary to its junction with the boundary of Olympic National Park, east of the Queets River Rd, and the point of beginning, including the Olympic National Forest land and private land one mile west of Lake Quinault and bounded by the Olympic National Park and the Quinault Indian reservation.

GMU 621-OLYMPIC (Jefferson, Clallam, and Mason counties):

Beginning at the Olympic National Park boundary and the Elwha River; N along the Elwha River to US Hwy (US) 101; E on US 101, through Port Angeles and Sequim, to the Chimacum Center Rd at the town of Quilcene; N on the Chimacum Center Rd to the East Quilcene Rd; E on the East Quilcene Rd to Quilcene Bay; S along the shore of Quilcene Bay to Dabob Bay; S along the shore of Dabob Bay to Hood Canal; SW along the shore of Hood Canal to Finch Creek; upstream on Finch Creek to US 101; S on US 101 to State Route (SR) 119 (Lake Cushman Rd); W on SR 119 to Standstill Dr (Power Dam Rd); W on Standstill Dr to Upper Cushman Dam and the shore of Lake Cushman; NW on the west shore of Lake Cushman to the North Fork Skokomish River; N along the North Fork Skokomish River to the Olympic National Park boundary; N and W on the Olympic National Park boundary to the Elwha River and the point of beginning.

GMU 624-COYLE (Clallam and Jefferson counties):

Beginning at the mouth of the Elwha River on the Strait of Juan de Fuca; N from the mouth of the Elwha River to the Clallam county line in the Strait of Juan De Fuca; NE on the Clallam county line to Clallam-San Juan county line; NE on the Clallam-San Juan county line to the Jefferson-San Juan county line; NE on the Jefferson-San Juan county line to the Jefferson-Island county line; S then SE on the Jefferson-Island county line to the Kitsap-Island county line; SE on the Kitsap-Island county line to a point due east of Point No Point; W from the Kitsap-Island county line to Point No Point; NW, S, N, and SW along the coast of the Kitsap peninsula to Cougar Spit; W from Cougar Spit to Finch Creek at the town of Hoodsport; NE along the east shore of Hood Canal to Dabob Bay; N along the shore of Dabob Bay and Quilcene Bay to East Quilcene Rd; W on East Quilcene Rd to the Chimacum Center Rd; S on Chimacum Center Rd to US Hwy (US) 101; N and W on US 101 through Sequim and Port Angeles to the Elwha River; N down the Elwha River to its mouth on the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the point of beginning.

GMU 627-KITSAP (Kitsap, Mason, and Pierce counties):

Beginning at the Hood Canal Bridge; E, S, N, and SE along the shore of the Kitsap peninsula to Point No Point; due E from Point No Point to Kitsap-Island county line in the Puget Sound; S along the Kitsap-Island county line to the Kitsap-Snohomish county line; S along the Kitsap-Snohomish county line to Kitsap-King county line; S along the Kitsap-King county line to the King-Pierce county line; S on the King-Pierce county line to the outlet of the Tacoma Narrows; S through the Tacoma Narrows, past Fox Island (which is included in this GMU), to Carr Inlet; NW up Carr Inlet around McNeil and Gertrude Islands (which are excluded from this GMU), to Pitt Passage; SW through Pitt Passage and Drayton Passage to the Pierce-Thurston county line in the Nisqually Reach; NW along the Pierce-Thurston county line to the Pierce-Mason county line; NW on the Pierce-Mason county line in the Nisqually Reach to North Bay; along the east shore of North Bay to State Route (SR) 3 at the town of Allyn; N on SR 3 to the Old Belfair Hwy at the town of Belfair; N on the Old Belfair Hwy to the Bear Creek-Dewatto Rd; W on the Bear Creek-Dewatto Rd to the Dewatto Rd West; N along the Dewatto Rd to Albert Pfundt Rd; N on the Albert Pfundt Rd to Anderson Creek; E down Anderson Creek to the east shore of the Hood Canal; N from Anderson Creek along the east shore of Hood Canal to the Hood Canal bridge and the point of beginning.

GMU 633-MASON (Mason and Kitsap counties):

Beginning at the mouth of Anderson Creek on the eastern shore of Hood Canal; W along Anderson Creek to Albert Pfundt Rd; S on the Albert Pfundt Rd to West Dewatto Rd; S on West Dewatto Rd to Bear Creek-Dewatto Rd; E along Bear Creek-Dewatto Rd to Old Belfair Hwy; S on Old Belfair Hwy to State Route (SR) 3 at the town of Belfair; S on SR 3 to North Bay at the town of Allyn; N along the west shore of North Bay; S along the east shore of North Bay to Pierce-Mason county line at Case Inlet; SE along the Pierce-Mason county line through Case Inlet to the Mason-Thurston county line; W along the Mason-Thurston county line through Dana Passage, Squaxin Passage, and Totten Inlet to US Hwy (US) 101 at Oyster Bay; N on US 101 to Finch Creek at the town of Hoodsport; E from Finch Creek across Hood Canal to Cougar Spit on the east shore of the Hood Canal; N from Cougar Spit along the east shore of Hood Canal to the mouth of Anderson Creek and the point of beginning.

GMU 636-SKOKOMISH (Grays Harbor and Mason counties):

Beginning on the Olympic National Park boundary and the North Fork of the Skokomish River; S along the North Fork Skokomish River to Lake Cushman; SE along the west shore of Lake Cushman to Standstill Dr (Power Dam Rd) at the Upper Cushman Dam; E on the Standstill Dr to State Route (SR) 119 (Lake Cushman Rd); SE on SR 119 to US Hwy (US) 101 at the town of Hoodsport; S on US 101 to the Shelton-Matlock Rd at the town of Shelton; W on the Shelton-Matlock Rd to the Matlock-Brady Rd; S on the Matlock-Brady Rd to Deckerville Rd south of the town of Matlock; W on Deckerville Rd to Boundary Rd (Middle Satsop Rd); W and S on Boundary Rd to Kelly Rd; N on Kelly Rd to US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 2368 (Simpson Timber 500 line); N on USFS Rd 2368 to USFS Rd 2260 (Simpson Timber 600 line); W on USFS Rd 2260 to USFS Rd 22 (Wynoochee Rd); NW and W on USFS Rd 22 to USFS Rd 2294, 1/4 mile east of Big Creek; NW on USFS Rd 2294, which parallels Big Creek, to junction with USFS Rd 2281; W on USFS Rd 2281, to the watershed divide between the Humptulips River watershed and the Wynoochee River watershed; N on the ridge between the Humptulips River watershed and Wynoochee River watershed to Olympic National Park boundary; E along the Olympic National Park boundary to the north fork of the Skokomish River and the point of beginning.

GMU 638-QUINAULT RIDGE (Grays Harbor and Jefferson counties):

Beginning on the Olympic National Park boundary and the Quinault Indian reservation boundary at the northwest corner of Lake Quinault; NE along the west shore of Lake Quinault to the Quinault River; NE on the Olympic National Park boundary, which is along the Quinault River, to the Olympic National Park boundary west of Bunch Creek; S and NE on the Olympic National Park boundary to the ridge between the Wynoochee River watershed and Humptulips River watershed; S along the ridge between the Humptulips River watershed and the Wynoochee River watershed to its intersection with US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 2281; E along USFS Rd 2281 to USFS Rd 2294; SE on USFS Rd 2294, paralleling Big Creek, to USFS Rd 22 (Donkey Creek Rd); W on the USFS Rd 22 to US Hwy (US) 101; N on US 101 to the Quinault Indian reservation boundary; NE on the reservation boundary to Lake Quinault; NW along the south shore of Lake Quinault to the Olympic National Park boundary and the point of beginning.

GMU 642-COPALIS (Grays Harbor County):

Beginning at the Quinault Indian reservation and US Hwy (US) 101 south of Lake Quinault; S on US 101 to the Hoquiam River in the city of Hoquiam; S along the Hoquiam River to the north shore of Grays Harbor; W along the north shore of Grays Harbor to the Pacific Ocean; N along the shore of the Pacific Ocean to the Quinault Indian reservation boundary; E and NE along the Quinault Indian reservation to US 101 south of Lake Quinault and the point of beginning.

GMU 648-WYNOOCHEE (Grays Harbor County):

Beginning at the junction of US Hwy (US) 101 and the US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 22 (Donkey Creek Rd); NE along the USFS Rd 22 (Donkey Creek Rd) to its junction with the Donkey Creek-Grisdale Rd; E on USFS Rd 22 (Donkey Creek-Grisdale Rd) to Camp Grisdale (south of Wynoochee Lake); S along USFS Rd 22 (Wynoochee Rd) to USFS Rd 2260 (Simpson Timber 600 line); E on USFS Rd 2260 to USFS Rd 2368 (Simpson Timber 500 line); S on USFS Rd 2368 to Kelly Rd; S on Kelly Rd to Boundary Rd (Middle Satsop Rd); S on Boundary Rd to Cougar Smith Rd; W on Cougar Smith Rd to the west fork of the Satsop River; S down the west fork Satsop River to the Satsop River; S down the Satsop River to US 12; W along US 12 to its junction with US 101 in the town of Aberdeen; SE along US 101 to the north shore of the Chehalis River; W along the north shore of the Chehalis River to the north shore of Grays Harbor; W along the north shore of Grays Harbor to the mouth of the Hoquiam River; N up the Hoquiam River to US 101; W and N along US 101 to its junction with the USFS Rd 22 (Donkey Creek Rd) and the point of beginning. includes Rennie Island.

GMU 651-SATSOP (Grays Harbor, Mason, and Thurston counties):

Beginning at the US Hwy (US) 12 bridge on the Satsop River; N up the Satsop River to its junction with the west fork of the Satsop River; N up the west fork of the Satsop River to Cougar Smith Rd; E on Cougar Smith Rd to Boundary Rd (Middle Satsop Rd); N and E on Boundary Rd to Deckerville Rd; E on Deckerville Rd to Matlock-Brady Rd; N on Matlock-Brady Rd to the town of Matlock; E on Shelton-Matlock Rd to its junction with US 101 west of the town of Shelton; S on US 101 to its junction with State Route (SR) 8; W on SR 8 to its junction with US 12; W along US 12 to bridge over the Satsop River and the point of beginning.

GMU 652-PUYALLUP (Pierce and King counties); (does not include Anderson Island):

Beginning at Redondo Junction on the shore of Puget Sound and Redondo Way S; SE on Redondo Way S to State Route (SR) 509; E on SR 509 to Pacific Hwy S (Old Hwy 99); S on Pacific Hwy S to SR 18 at the city of Auburn; E on SR 18 to SR 164; SE on SR 164 to SR 410 (Chinook Pass Hwy) at the town of Enumclaw; E on SR 410 to the second set of power transmission lines near the Mud Mountain Dam Rd; SW on the power transmission lines to the White River; NW along the White River to SR 410; S on SR 410 to SR 165; S on SR 165 to the first intersection with a power transmission line at T19N, R06E, Sec 21; SW on this power transmission line to Orville Rd E at the Puyallup River; S on Orville Rd E to SR 161; S on SR 161 to the Mashel River; down the Mashel River to the Nisqually River (Pierce-Thurston county line); NW along the Nisqually River, along the Pierce-Thurston county line, to the Nisqually Reach in the Puget Sound; NW along the Thurston-Pierce county line in the Nisqually Reach to a point on the Thurston-Pierce county line southeast of Drayton Passage Channel; NE through Drayton Passage and Pitt Passage to Carr Inlet; E and S around McNeil Island to a point southwest of the Tacoma Narrows (including McNeil, Gertrude, and Ketron Islands); NE through the Tacoma Narrows to a point on the Pierce-King county line northeast of the main channel of the Tacoma Narrows; E on the Pierce-King county line to the point where the county line turns southeast, northwest of Dash Point; E to Redondo Junction on the eastern shore of the Puget Sound and the point of beginning.

GMU 653-WHITE RIVER (King and Pierce counties):

Beginning at the lookout station at US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 7110 (Grass Mountain mainline) and the posted GMU 485 boundary encompassing the controlled access portion of the Green River Watershed; E on the posted GMU 485 boundary encompassing the controlled access portion of the Green River Watershed to USFS Rd 7032; E along USFS Rd 7032 to USFS Rd 7030; SE along USFS Rd 7030 to USFS Rd 7036; SE along USFS Rd 7036 to USFS Rd 7038; SE on USFS Rd 7038 to USFS Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail) at its closest point to USFS Rd 7038 near Windy Gap north of Pyramid Peak; S on the USFS Trail 2000 to Pierce-Yakima County Line (Cascades Crest) in T17N, R10E, Sec 35; S on the county line to the Mt. Rainier National Park boundary in T17 R, R10E, Sec 35; S on the park boundary to Chinook Pass; N and W on the Mt. Rainier National Park boundary to the Carbon River; NW down the Carbon River to the power transmission line at T19N, R06E, Sec 21; NE along the power transmission line to SR 165; NE on SR 165 to SR 410; NE on SR 410 to the White River; SE along the White River to the power transmission lines on the north side of the White River near Mud Mountain Dam Rd; NE on the power transmission lines to State Route (SR) 410; E on SR 410 to USFS Rd 7110; N on USFS Rd 7110 to the posted GMU 485 boundary encompassing the controlled access portion of the Green River Watershed and the point of beginning.

GMU 654-MASHEL (Pierce County):

Beginning at the power transmission line at the Puyallup River Bridge on Orville Rd E; NE on the power line to the Carbon River; SE along the Carbon River to the west boundary of Mt. Rainier National Park; S on the Mt. Rainier National Park boundary to the Nisqually River; W down the Nisqually River to the mouth of the Mashel River; N up the Mashel River to the State Route (SR) 161 bridge (Eatonville-LaGrande Rd); N on SR 161 through Eatonville to Orville Rd E; N on Orville Rd E to the Puyallup River bridge and the point of beginning.

GMU 655-ANDERSON (Pierce County):

Includes all of Anderson Island.

GMU 658-NORTH RIVER (Grays Harbor and Pacific counties):

Beginning at the Pacific Ocean and the south shore of Grays Harbor at the Westport Jetty; E along the south shore of Grays Harbor to the mouth of the Chehalis River at the town of Aberdeen; E up the Chehalis River to the US Hwy (US) 101 bridge; S on US 101 to the Willapa River at the town of Raymond; W down the Willapa River to Willapa Bay; W along the north shore of Willapa Bay to the Pacific Ocean; N along the Pacific Coast to the south shore of Grays Harbor at the Westport Jetty and the point of beginning.

GMU 660-MINOT PEAK (Grays Harbor and Pacific counties):

Beginning at the intersection of US Hwy (US) 12 and US 101 at the town of Aberdeen; E and S on US 12 to N State St at the town of Oakville; S on N State St to South Bank Rd; W on South Bank Rd to Garrard Creek Rd; SW on Garrard Creek Rd to Oakville-Brooklyn Rd; W on Oakville-Brooklyn Rd to North River Valley Rd; W on North River Valley Rd to Smith Creek Rd; W on Smith Creek Rd to US 101; N on US 101 to US 12 at the town of Aberdeen and the point of beginning.

GMU 663-CAPITOL PEAK (Grays Harbor and Thurston counties):

Beginning at US Hwy (US) 12 and State Route (SR) 8 at the town of Elma; E on SR 8 to US 101; E on US 101 to Delphi Rd SW; S on Delphi Road SW to 110th Ave SW; E on 110th Ave SW to Littlerock Rd; S on Littlerock Rd to US 12; NW on US 12 to SR 8 at the town of Elma and the point of beginning.

GMU 666-DESCHUTES (Thurston County):

Beginning on US Hwy (US) 101 at the Mason-Thurston county line southeast of Oyster Bay; NE on the Mason-Thurston county line, through Totten Inlet, Squaxin Passage and Dana Passage, to the Pierce-Thurston county line in the Nisqually Reach; SE through the Nisqually Reach along the Pierce-Thurston county line to the mouth of the Nisqually River; SE on the Nisqually River to State Route (SR) 507; SW on SR 507 to Old Hwy 99 SE at the town of Tenino; SW on Old Hwy 99 SE to SR 12 at Interstate Hwy-5; W on SR 12 to Littlerock Rd; N on the Littlerock Rd to 110th Ave SW; W on 110th Ave SW to Delphi Rd SW; N on Delphi Rd SW to US 101; NW on US 101 to the Mason-Thurston county line southeast of Oyster Bay and the point of beginning.

GMU 667-SKOOKUMCHUCK (Thurston and Lewis counties):

Beginning at the State Route (SR) 507 bridge on the Nisqually River; SE up the Nisqually River (Pierce-Thurston county line) to SR 7 bridge at the town of Elbe on Alder Lake; S on SR 7 to Main St at the town of Morton; S on Main St to SR 508; W on SR 508 to the Centralia-Alpha Rd; W and N on the Centralia-Alpha Rd to Salzer Valley Rd; W on Salzer Valley Rd to Summa St at the town of Centralia; W on Summa St to Kresky Rd; N on Kresky Rd to Tower St; N on Tower St to SR 507; W on SR 507 (Cherry St, Alder St, and Mellen St) to Interstate Hwy (I)-5; N on I-5 to Old Hwy 99 SE; NE on Old Hwy 99 SE to SR 507; NE on SR 507 to the Nisqually River bridge and the point of beginning.

GMU 672-FALL RIVER (Pacific, Lewis, and Grays Harbor counties):

Beginning at the intersection of US Hwy (US) 101 and State Route (SR) 6 at the town of Raymond; N on US 101 to Smith Creek Rd; NE on Smith Creek Rd to North River Valley Rd; E on North River Valley Rd to Oakville-Brooklyn Rd; E on the Oakville-Brooklyn Rd to Garrard Creek Rd; S on Garrard Creek Rd to Weyerhaeuser (Weyco) C line at mile post 5; W on the Weyco C line to Weyco 723 line; S on the Weyco 723 line to Weyco 720 line; W on the Weyco 720 line to Weyco 7800 F line; S on Weyco 7800 F line to Weyco 7800 line; S and SE on Weyco 7800 line to Weyco 7000 line; SW on Weyco 7000 line to Weyco 7050 line; S on Weyco 7050 line to Weyco 7400 line; S and E on Weyco 7400 line to Weyco 7000 line; E on Weyco 7000 line to Elk Creek Rd; E on Elk Creek Rd to Stevens Rd at the town of Doty; E on Stevens Rd to SR 6; S, W and NW on SR 6 to US 101 at the town of Raymond and the point of beginning.

GMU 673-WILLIAMS CREEK (Pacific County):

Beginning at US Hwy (US) 101 bridge crossing the Willapa River at the town of Raymond; S on US 101 to State Route (SR) 6; SE on SR 6 to the Trap Creek A line; S and W on the Trap Creek A line to power transmission lines; S and SW on the power transmission lines to Weyerhaeuser (Weyco) 5800 line (Section 22, T11N, R8W); SW along the Weyco 5800 line to Weyco 5000 line (Deep River main line); SW on the Weyco 5000 line to the Salmon Creek Rd; SW along the Salmon Creek Rd to SR 4; W on SR 4 to US 101 at Johnson's Landing; W on US 101 to the Naselle River bridge; W down the Naselle River to Willapa Bay; N along the east shore of Willapa Bay to the Willapa River; SE and NE up the Willapa River to the US 101 bridge and the point of beginning.

GMU 681-BEAR RIVER (Pacific and Wahkiakum counties):

Beginning at the US Hwy (US) 101 bridge at the Naselle River; E on US 101 to State Route (SR) 4; SE on SR 4 to Deep River bridge; S down the Deep River to the Columbia River; W along the shore of the Columbia River to the mouth of the Wallacut River (including all islands in the Columbia both north of the Washington-Oregon state line and between the Deep River and the Wallacut River); N up the Wallacut River to US 101; NW on US 101 to alternate US 101, north of the Ilwaco Airport; N on alternate US 101 to US 101; E and NE on US 101 to Bear River; N down Bear River to Willapa Bay; N along the eastern shore of Willapa Bay to the mouth of the Naselle River; SE up the Naselle River to the US 101 bridge and the point of beginning.

GMU 684-LONG BEACH (Pacific County):

Beginning at the mouth of Bear River on Willapa Bay; S up Bear River to US Hwy (US) 101; W and SW on US 101 to alternate US 101, north of the Ilwaco Airport; S on alternate US 101 to US 101; W on US 101 to the Wallacut River; S along the Wallacut River to the Columbia River; W down the Columbia River to its mouth on the Pacific Ocean (including all islands in the Columbia River both north of the Washington-Oregon state line and between the Wallacut River and the mouth of the Columbia River); N, E, S, and E along the shoreline of the Long Beach peninsula to Bear River and the point of beginning.

GMU 699-LONG ISLAND (Pacific County):

Includes all of Long Island.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.240. WSR 21-14-022 (Order 21-61), § 220-410-060, filed 6/28/21, effective 7/29/21
WSR 20-12-080 (Order 20-76), § 220-410-060, filed 6/1/20, effective 7/2/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 19-10-011 (Order 19-79), § 220-410-060, filed 4/19/19, effective 5/20/19. 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 § 220-410-060, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, and 77.32.070. WSR 13-11-078 (Order 13-94), § 232-28-336, filed 5/16/13, effective 6/16/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 11-11-013 (Order 11-86), § 232-28-336, filed 5/6/11, effective 6/6/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240. WSR 09-09-083 (Order 09-53), § 232-28-336, filed 4/15/09, effective 5/16/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-02-063 (Order 05-271), § 232-28-336, filed 1/3/06, effective 2/3/06
WSR 03-06-110 (Order 03-23), § 232-28-336, filed 3/5/03, effective 4/5/03.

Chapter 220-411 Wildlife—Hunting—Game reserves.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-411-010 Arthur S. Coffin Game Reserve (Kittitas County).

Beginning at the point where the Brewton Road crosses the south line of Section 19, Twp. 20, N., R21E.W.M.; thence northwesterly along the Brewton Road to the Colockum Pass Road in Section 13, Twp. 20N., R.20E.; thence northerly on the Colockum Pass Road to its junction with the Naneum Lookout Road in Section 13, Twp. 20N., R.20E.; thence westerly along the Naneum Lookout Road to where it crosses the Bonneville Power Line right of way in Section 16, Twp. 20N., R.20E.; thence southwesterly along the power line to the Colockum Wildlife Recreation Area boundary on the south line of Section 20, Twp. 20N., R.20E.; thence easterly along the south line of Sections 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, Twp. 20N., R.20E., and Section 19, Twp. 20N., R21E.W.M. to the Brewton Road and the point of beginning.

History

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 § 220-411-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-034 (Order 15-96), § 232-16-070, filed 4/28/15, effective 5/29/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 79-10-166 (Order 143), § 232-16-070, filed 10/3/79
Order 9, § 232-16-070, filed 9/25/70
Order, filed 7/29/64
Temporary Regulation 194, filed 9/18/61
Resolution No. 152, filed 3/21/60.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-411-020 Badger Island Game Reserve (Walla Walla County).

That portion of area on or within one-quarter mile of Badger Island lying in Sections 4 and 9, Township 7 north, Range 31E.W.M.

History

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 § 220-411-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-034 (Order 15-96), § 232-16-560, filed 4/28/15, effective 5/29/15
Temporary Regulation 256, (part), filed 9/8/66.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-411-030 Banks Lake Game Reserve (Grant County).

In Township 25N, Range 28E, those parts of sections 9, 10, and 11 and the north 1/2 of sections 14, 15, and 16, lying between State Highway 155 and the west wall of Grand Coulee.

History

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 § 220-411-030, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-034 (Order 15-96), § 232-16-140, filed 4/28/15, effective 5/29/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 99-17-034 (Order 99-118), § 232-16-140, filed 8/11/99, effective 9/11/99
Temporary Regulation 229, filed 9/15/64
Temporary Regulation 212, filed 10/3/62
Regulation 139 (part), filed 3/21/60.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-411-040 Byron Game Reserve (Yakima County).

That part of the Byron Ponds unit of the Sunnyside-Snake River Wildlife Area east of the Mabton Pressure Pipeline, legally described as the W.1/2 of Section 12 that is north of Highway No. 22 except for the NE1/4 of the SE1/4 of the SW1/4; the NW1/4 of the NW1/4 of the SE1/4 of Section 12; that part of Section 11 east of the Mabton pressure pipeline and north of Highway No. 22; and that part of Section 2 that is east of said pipeline; all of the above sections being in Twp. 8N., R.23E.W.M.

History

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 § 220-411-040, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-034 (Order 15-96), § 232-16-050, filed 4/28/15, effective 5/29/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.040, 77.12.570, and 77.12.210. WSR 09-17-080 (Order 09-170), § 232-16-050, filed 8/14/09, effective 9/14/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 05-17-098 (Order 05-174), § 232-16-050, filed 8/15/05, effective 9/15/05
Order, filed 7/29/64
Resolution 168, filed 3/21/60.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-411-060 Coffeepot Lake Game Reserve (Lincoln County).

All portions of Coffeepot Lake and those public lands within one-quarter mile of Coffeepot Lake.

History

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 § 220-411-060, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-034 (Order 15-96), § 232-16-730, filed 4/28/15, effective 5/29/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 97-18-025 (Order 97-162), § 232-16-730, filed 8/25/97, effective 9/25/97.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-411-070 Duck Lake (Cormana Lake) Game Reserve (Lincoln County).

T23N, R35E, Section 19.

History

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 § 220-411-070, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-034 (Order 15-96), § 232-16-720, filed 4/28/15, effective 5/29/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 90-19-096 (Order 459), § 232-16-720, filed 9/19/90, effective 10/20/90.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-411-080 Fir Island Farm Game Reserve.

In Skagit County, beginning at the intersection of Fir Island Road and the west bank of Brown's Slough (inside base of dike); then east along Fir Island Road (96 feet) to the Brown's Slough dike; then southerly and easterly along the Brown's Slough dike to the Fir Island Farm access road; then north along the Fir Island Farm access road to Fir Island Road; then east along Fir Island Road to the northeast corner of Section 22 (T33N, R3E); then south along the east line of Section 22 (T33N, R3E) to Dry Slough; then westerly and south along the west bank of Dry Slough to the intersection with Dike District #22 dike; then westerly along the south side (Skagit Bay side) of the Dike District #22 dike to the intersection of the Dike District #22 dike and the south line of Government Lot #5 (Section 22, T33N, R3E), then west approximately 1900 feet to the west bank of Brown's Slough (inside base of dike), then north along the west bank of Brown's Slough to the intersection with the Fir Island Road and the point of beginning.

History

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 § 220-411-080, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.040. WSR 07-17-048 (Order 07-165), § 232-16-780, filed 8/9/07, effective 9/9/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 97-18-025 (Order 97-162), § 232-16-780, filed 8/25/97, effective 9/25/97.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-411-090 Foundation Island Game Reserve (Walla Walla County).

That portion of area on or within one-quarter mile of Foundation Island lying in Section 24, Township 8 north, Range 30E.W.M.

History

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 § 220-411-090, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-034 (Order 15-96), § 232-16-570, filed 4/28/15, effective 5/29/15
Temporary Regulation 256, (part), filed 9/8/66.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-411-100 Frenchmen Hills Wasteway Game Reserve (Grant County).

T17N, R27E, the north 1/2, and the north 1/2 of south 1/2 of Section 17. 480 acres.

History

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 § 220-411-100, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-034 (Order 15-96), § 232-16-660, filed 4/28/15, effective 5/29/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 03-16-087 (Order 03-175), § 232-16-660, filed 8/5/03, effective 9/5/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 83-18-043 (Order 217), § 232-16-660, filed 9/1/83.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-411-110 Grimes Lake Game Reserve (Douglas County).

Grimes Lake and all lands within one-quarter mile of Grimes Lake.

History

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 § 220-411-110, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-034 (Order 15-96), § 232-16-200, filed 4/28/15, effective 5/29/15
Order, filed 7/29/64
Temporary Regulation 221, filed 9/3/63.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-411-120 Johnson/Debay's Slough Game Reserve.

In Skagit County, beginning at the intersection of Francis Road and Debay's Isle Road (N 48.467817 W -122.255143); then south and west along Francis Road (approximately 3090 feet) to white corner marker (N 48.46450 W -122.26830); then north (approximately 1265 feet) to the middle of Debay's Slough (white corner marker N 48.46748 W -122.26711); then westerly (approximately 2087 feet) along the channel of Debay's Slough to the western tip of the farmed portion of Debay's Island (N 48.47175 W -122.27486); then northerly (approximately 1485 feet) to the south bank of the Skagit River (white corner marker N 48.275 W -122.275); then easterly (approximately 3750 feet) along the south bank of the Skagit River to white corner marker (N 48.47752 W -122.26014); then south approximately 855 feet to white corner post (N 48.47503 W -122.26007); then east along tree line to white post (N 48.47507 W -122.25835); south through trees to south shoreline of Debay's Slough (white corner marker N 48.47187 W -122.25809); then easterly and southerly along the west shoreline of Debay's Slough (approximately 1770 feet) to the south side of Debay's Isle Road (white corner marker N 48.46822 W -122.25691); then east along the south side of Debay's Isle Road to the intersection of Francis Road and the point of beginning.

History

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 § 220-411-120, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-034 (Order 15-96), § 232-16-800, filed 4/28/15, effective 5/29/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.040, 77.12.570, 77.12.210. WSR 10-01-036 (Order 09-264), § 232-16-800, filed 12/7/09, effective 1/7/10
WSR 08-17-034 (Order 08-197), § 232-16-800, filed 8/13/08, effective 9/13/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 98-17-041 (Order 98-155), § 232-16-800, filed 8/13/98, effective 9/13/98
WSR 97-18-025 (Order 97-162), § 232-16-800, filed 8/25/97, effective 9/25/97.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-411-130 Tennant Lake Game Reserve (Whatcom County).

That portion of Tennant Lake in T 39N, R 2E, Section 29, and that portion north of an east to west line which lies 800 feet south of and parallel to the north line of Section 32 in the N1/2 NE1/4 in T 39N, R 2E.

History

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 § 220-411-130, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-034 (Order 15-96), § 232-16-620, filed 4/28/15, effective 5/29/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 80-13-013 (Order 153), § 232-16-620, filed 9/8/80.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-411-140 Lake Terrell Game Reserve (Whatcom County).

All of Lake Terrell in Sections 15 and 16, Twp. 39 north, Range 1 east except that portion of the lake within 350 feet of the south line of said sections and, in addition, those uplands owned by the department in the W1/2 of the SW1/4 of said Section 15, and in the SE1/4 of NE1/4; the NW1/4 of NE1/4; the W1/2 of W1/2 of NE1/4 NE1/4; the E1/2 of the SW1/4 SW1/4; and the W1/2 of the SE1/4 of the SW1/4 except the south 350 feet in Section 16, Twp. 39 north, Range 1 east.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.240. WSR 21-14-022 (Order 21-61), § 220-411-140, filed 6/28/21, effective 7/29/21. 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 § 220-411-140, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-034 (Order 15-96), § 232-16-420, filed 4/28/15, effective 5/29/15
Temporary Regulation 274, filed 10/6/67
Temporary Regulation 244, filed 9/3/65
Temporary Regulation 213, filed 11/9/62
Temporary Regulation 212, filed 10/3/62
Resolution No. 62, filed 3/1/60.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-411-150 Lewis County Game Farm Reserve.

Tract A. Township 14 north, Range 3 west W.M., Sections 1 and 12. A part of the Joseph Borst Donation Land Claim described as follows: Beginning at the southwest (SW) corner of said donation land claim; thence south 78° east 1,760 feet along the south boundary of said donation land claim; thence north 1°45' east 2,230 feet to the north boundary of said donation land claim; thence west 957 feet along the north boundary of said donation land claim; thence north 88° west 766 feet to the northwest (NW) corner of said donation land claim; thence south 1°45' west 1,892 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 81.19 acres, more or less.

Tract B. Township 14 north, Range 3 west W.M., Sections 1 and 12. A part of the Sidney S. Ford Donation Land Claim described as follows: Commencing at the northwest (NW) corner of the Joseph Borst Donation Land Claim; thence west 1,122 feet; thence south 26°30' east 825 feet; thence south 972 feet; thence south 65° east to the west line of the Joseph Borst Donation Land Claim; thence north on the west line of the Joseph Borst Donation Land Claim to the point of beginning, containing 33.33 acres, more or less.

Tract C. Township 14 north, Range 3 west W.M. Section 1 Lots 2 and 4, Section 12 Lots 1, 2, and 3; containing 98.51 acres, more or less.

History

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 § 220-411-150, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17
Order 86, § 232-16-250, filed 7/15/76
Order, filed 7/29/64
Temporary Regulation 221, filed 9/3/63.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-411-160 North Potholes Game Reserve (Grant County).

In T18N, R27E WM: All of Section 4, except the northernmost 250 yards and the N.W. 1/4 and the N.W. 1/4 N.E. 1/4; all of Section 3, except the northernmost 250 yards; that part of Section 10 north of the Job Corps Dike Rd; that part of Section 9 in the E 1/2 east of the fenceline, beginning at the N.W. corner of Section 9, and then following said fenceline southeasterly to the fence on the northern section line of Section 16 near Job Corps Dike Road; those portions of sections 15 and 16 north of the above mentioned fence to the west end of the Job Corps Dike; and that part of Section 15 north of the Job Corps Dike Road.

All areas of North Potholes Game Reserve located in Sections 9, 10, and 15 are closed to all public access from March 15 through May 30 and from October 1 through February 1.

History

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 § 220-411-160, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-034 (Order 15-96), § 232-16-600, filed 4/28/15, effective 5/29/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.040. WSR 07-17-048 (Order 07-165), § 232-16-600, filed 8/9/07, effective 9/9/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 03-16-087 (Order 03-175), § 232-16-600, filed 8/5/03, effective 9/5/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 79-09-082 (Order 141), § 232-16-600, filed 8/31/79.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-411-170 Rock Lake Game Reserve.

On or within 1/4 mile of Rock Lake, Whitman County, except on the lower one mile and the upper one-half mile.

History

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 § 220-411-170, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-034 (Order 15-96), § 232-16-295, filed 4/28/15, effective 5/29/15
Temporary Regulation 240, filed 8/16/65.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-411-180 Skagit Delta Game Reserve (Skagit County).

Beginning at a point on the west bank of Albert Slough at the confluence of said slough and Boom Slough; thence southwesterly along the west bank of Boom Slough to the confluence of said slough and Boom-Crooked Cutoff Slough; thence westerly along the north bank of Boom-Crooked Cutoff Slough to the confluence of said slough and Crooked Slough; thence southwesterly along the north bank of Crooked Slough to the confluence of said slough and Deepwater Slough and east Branch Freshwater-Deepwater Cutoff Slough; thence northwesterly along the north bank of east Branch Freshwater-Deepwater Cutoff Slough to the confluence of said slough and the east Branch Freshwater Slough; thence northerly along the east bank of east Branch Freshwater Slough to the confluence of said slough and Gilbert Hansen Slough; thence northeasterly along the south bank of Gilbert Hansen Slough to the confluence of said slough and Deepwater Slough; thence northeasterly along the south bank of Deepwater Slough to the confluence of said slough and Albert Slough; thence southeasterly along the west bank of Albert Slough to the point of beginning.

History

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 § 220-411-180, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-034 (Order 15-96), § 232-16-340, filed 4/28/15, effective 5/29/15
Order, filed 7/29/64
Temporary Regulation 212, filed 10/3/62.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-411-190 Snipes Game Reserve (Yakima County).

WDFW lands within the following boundary of the Sunnyside Wildlife Area: That portion of T9N, R22E, Section 21 lying north and east of the Yakima River; the SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 and the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of T9N, R22E, Section 22; and that portion of the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of T9N, R22E, Section 22 lying north and east of the Yakima River.

History

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 § 220-411-190, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-034 (Order 15-96), § 232-16-610, filed 4/28/15, effective 5/29/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 04-17-061 (Order 04-207), § 232-16-610, filed 8/11/04, effective 9/11/04.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-411-200 Sprague Lake Game Reserve (Adams and Lincoln counties).

Beginning at the point where the easterly right of way line of Interstate Highway No. 90 crosses the Lincoln-Adams County line; thence southwesterly along the easterly right of way line of the freeway to the Keystone Road; thence southerly along the easterly boundary of Section 11 (T20N, R37E); thence southerly along the section line to Cow Creek; thence southerly along Cow Creek to Danekas Road; thence easterly and northerly along Danekas Road to the point where it crosses the Adams-Lincoln County line; thence westerly along said county line across Sprague Lake to the easterly right of way line of the freeway and point of beginning.

History

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 § 220-411-200, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-034 (Order 15-96), § 232-16-380, filed 4/28/15, effective 5/29/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 95-18-066 (Order 95-120), § 232-16-380, filed 9/1/95, effective 10/2/95
Order 3, § 232-16-380, filed 4/20/70
Order 294, § 232-16-380, filed 9/5/69
Order, filed 7/29/64
Resolution No. 118 (part), filed 3/21/60.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-411-210 Stratford Game Reserve.

Stratford Game Reserve shall include the following described lands in Grant County: In Twp. 22N, R 28 EWM; Sec. 1 north of the Great Northern Railroad right of way; Sec. 2 north of the Great Northern Railroad right of way and State Highway No. 28; and that part of Section 3 lying north of the main canal and east of a line running north and south located 100 yards west of the Washington water power transmission line;

In Twp. 23N, R. 28 EWM; all of Sections 11, 13, 14, 24, and 25; the south half of Sections 12, 10 and 9 except the north 300 feet of the S.1/2 of 9 and 10; Section 35 except that part west of north-south lying gravel road and south of cultivated lands; Sec. 36 except the east 500 feet; and those parts of Section 15, lying east of a line running north and south located 100 yards west of the Washington water power transmission line and also those portions of the north half of Sections 15 and 16 lying north of the cultivated lands; and in addition the north 500 feet of the NW 1/4 of SW 1/4 of Sec. 19, Twp. 23N, R. 29 EWM.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.240. WSR 21-14-022 (Order 21-61), § 220-411-210, filed 6/28/21, effective 7/29/21. 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 § 220-411-210, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 81-18-025 (Order 169), § 232-16-400, filed 8/26/81
Order 105, § 232-16-400, filed 9/7/77
Order 9, § 232-16-400, filed 9/25/70
Order 3, § 232-16-400, filed 4/20/70
Order, filed 7/29/64
Resolution No. 156 (part), filed 3/21/60.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-411-220 Swinomish Spit waterfowl, coot, and snipe closure (Skagit County).

It is unlawful to hunt migratory waterfowl, coot, and snipe within the following described boundary November 15 through March 31, and it is unlawful to hunt brant at any time within the following described boundary: Beginning at the Burlington Northern railroad tracks on the west shoreline of the Swinomish Channel; thence in a northwesterly direction along the west side of the Swinomish Channel to the reserve boundary sign on the northernmost sand island (48.474801N, 122.530770W (all coordinates NAD83/WGS84)); thence 10,500 feet ENE (east-northeast) to the reserve boundary sign (48.480630N, 122.488388W); thence 1,800 feet SW (southwest) to the reserve boundary sign (48.476983N, 122.493716W); thence 7,000 feet SSW (south-southwest) to the reserve boundary sign on the dike at the south end of Padilla Bay (48.459498N, 122.504967W); thence continue westerly along said dike to the intersection of the Burlington Northern railroad tracks and the east shoreline of the Swinomish Channel; thence continue along said railroad tracks (across swing bridge) to the west shoreline of the Swinomish Channel and the point of beginning.

History

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 § 220-411-220, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-034 (Order 15-96), § 232-16-700, filed 4/28/15, effective 5/29/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.15.440. WSR 11-18-051 (Order 11-216), § 232-16-700, filed 8/31/11, effective 10/1/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.010, 77.12.020, 77.12.770, 77.12.780. WSR 00-11-137 (Order 00-50), § 232-16-700, filed 5/23/00, effective 6/23/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 98-17-043 (Order 98-158), § 232-16-700, filed 8/13/98, effective 9/13/98
WSR 84-21-046 (Order 249), § 232-16-700, filed 10/12/84.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-411-230 Toppenish Creek Game Reserve (Cort Meyer) (Yakima County).

Commencing at the NE corner of the SE1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 26, Township 10, Range 20E.W.M.; thence west one and three-quarters mile to the NW corner of the SE1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 28, Township 10, Range 20; thence south one-quarter mile; thence east one-quarter mile; thence south three-quarters mile to the SW corner of the NW1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 34; thence east three-quarters mile; thence south one-quarter mile; thence east three-quarters mile to center of Section 35; thence north one and one-quarter miles to place of beginning. All in Township 10 north, Range 20E.W.M.

History

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 § 220-411-230, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-034 (Order 15-96), § 232-16-440, filed 4/28/15, effective 5/29/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.32.070, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 20
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 12-18-001 (Order 12-191), § 232-16-440, filed 8/22/12, effective 9/22/12
Subsection (2), Temporary Regulation 256 (part), filed 9/8/66
Temporary Regulation 234, filed 10/9/64
Order, Subsection (1), filed 7/29/64
Order, filed 7/29/64
Regulation 171, filed 3/21/60
Resolution No. 1 (part), 3/21/60.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-411-240 Walla Walla River Game Reserve.

A tract of land and water lying within sections 23, 24, 25, and 26 of Township 7, Range 31 E.W.M. in Walla Walla County, Washington, being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point where the Bonneville Power Administration power line between John Day and Lower Monumental Dams crosses the center of the main channel of the Walla Walla River, thence westerly along said center of the main channel to the easterly line of the right of way of US #12-395 Highway, thence northerly along said east line of said right of way to the southerly line of the right of way of the Union Pacific Railroad-Burlington Northern Railway joint Pendleton-Walla Walla track, thence easterly along said south line of said right of way to the center line of said Bonneville Power Administration power line, thence southerly along said center line to the center of the main channel of the Walla Walla River and the point of beginning.

History

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 § 220-411-240, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17
Order 86, § 232-16-450, filed 7/15/76
Temporary Regulation 256, (part), filed 9/8/66
Order, filed 7/29/64
Resolution No. 152 (part), filed 3/21/60.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-411-250 Winchester Wasteway Game Reserve (Grant County).

T18N, R25E, Section 12, and the SW 1/4 of T18N, R26E, Section 7. 800 acres.

History

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 § 220-411-250, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-034 (Order 15-96), § 232-16-640, filed 4/28/15, effective 5/29/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 83-18-043 (Order 217), § 232-16-640, filed 9/1/83.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-411-260 Yakima River Game Reserve.

Beginning in Prosser at the intersection of Tenth Street and Grant Avenue; then west to the Yakima River and Prosser Dam; then west across Prosser Dam and the Yakima River to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Maintenance Road; then north to Old Inland Empire Highway; then northeasterly on Old Inland Empire Highway to Interstate I-82; then east on the south side of I-82 to the Chandler Canal; then east along the north side of the Chandler Canal to the powerline going across the Yakima River (approximately .4 miles east of Bunn Road); then south along the powerlines and across the Yakima River to Wine Country Road; then west on Wine Country Road to Tenth Street and the point of beginning.

History

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 § 220-411-260, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 98-17-046 (Order 98-156), § 232-16-540, filed 8/13/98, effective 9/13/98
Order, filed 7/29/64
Resolution No. 1 (part), filed 3/21/60.

Chapter 220-412 Wildlife—Hunting—Permits.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-412-010 Hunter education training program requirements.

(1) The director may designate a state coordinator for the purpose of administering the hunter education program. The state coordinator shall be responsible for the certification of volunteer instructors and the development of instructional materials, training aids, operating policies and procedures necessary to comply with the provisions of this section and RCW 77.32.155.

(2) It is unlawful for any person born after January 1, 1972, to obtain an initial hunting license in the state of Washington without having completed a department-approved course involving instruction in conservation, safety, and sportsmanship.

(3) Upon satisfactory completion of these requirements, each student shall be issued a certificate of accreditation signed by an authorized instructor or the state coordinator.

(4) It is unlawful for a license dealer to issue a hunting license for a person born after January 1, 1972, unless a hunter education certificate is presented at the time of purchase. This subsection does not apply to individuals listed in the department's licensing database system with a valid hunter education certificate number.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-20-035 (Order 25-17), s 220-412-010, filed 9/23/25, effective 10/24/25. 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 § 220-412-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 09-13-031 (Order 09-111), § 232-12-227, filed 6/9/09, effective 7/10/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 77.32.155. WSR 97-22-003, § 232-12-227, filed 10/23/97, effective 11/23/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 95-02-070 (Order 94-146), § 232-12-227, filed 1/4/95, effective 1/4/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.32.050 and 77.32.070. WSR 90-19-087 (Order 458), § 232-12-227, filed 9/18/90, effective 10/19/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.32.155. WSR 85-16-004 (Order 260), § 232-12-227, filed 7/25/85. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-227, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-500.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-412-020 Hunter education deferral.

(1) Pursuant to RCW 77.32.155, individuals may apply for a director-authorized, once in a lifetime, one-license-year deferral of hunter education training. To qualify, the applicant for deferral and his or her accompanying, licensed hunter must comply with the following requirements:

(a) The applicant for deferral must:

(i) Be at least 10 years of age when applying for the deferral; and

(ii) Not have failed the hunter education training course within the previous 12 months, if he or she took the course.

(b) The accompanying, nondeferred licensed hunter, as defined in RCW 77.32.155, must be at least 18 years of age.

(c) To provide maximum supervision and to enhance safety afield, an accompanying, licensed hunter must supervise only one deferred hunter while afield.

(d) An accompanying hunter must remain close enough to the deferred hunter to have uninterrupted, unaided visual and auditory communication with the deferred hunter.

(2) Application procedures.

(a) Applicants for deferral must submit their applications to the department's hunter education division office in Olympia, Washington. Applications submitted without the required information will not be processed and will be returned to the applicant.

(b) Applicants for deferral must submit a nonrefundable application fee in the amount set forth in RCW 77.32.570 and 77.12.810.

(c) Deferral applications will be on forms prescribed by the department and may be made available to the public in both printed and electronic formats.

(3) License purchases.

(a) Individuals granted a deferral under this section will be authorized to purchase hunting licenses and tags for the license year during which the applicant requested a deferral. An applicant will not be authorized for future hunting license purchases in Washington state without first successfully completing a hunter education training course.

(b) Individuals deferred under this administrative regulation:

(i) Must purchase hunting licenses and tags in accordance with current licensing procedures;

(ii) Must pay all hunting license and tag fees established under current law; and

(iii) Are only eligible to participate in general hunting seasons and/or youth opportunities.

(4) If either the deferred education licensee or the required nondeferred accompanying person, hunting under the authority of RCW 77.32.155(2), is convicted of a violation of this title, except for a violation of unlawful hunting of wild birds, RCW 77.15.400 (1) through (3), the department may revoke all hunting licenses and tags and order a suspension of one or both the deferred education licensee and the nondeferred accompanying person's hunting privileges for one year.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-20-035 (Order 25-17), s 220-412-020, filed 9/23/25, effective 10/24/25. 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 § 220-412-020, 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, § 232-12-228, filed 5/31/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 07-22-100 (Order 07-276), § 232-12-228, filed 11/6/07, effective 12/7/07.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-412-030 Master hunter permit program.

(1) In order to effectively manage wildlife in areas or at times when a higher proficiency and demonstrated skill level are needed for resource protection or public safety, the department establishes the master hunter permit program.

(2) The master hunter permit program emphasizes safe, ethical, responsible, and lawful hunting practices. Program goals include improving the public's perception of hunting and perpetuating the highest hunting standards. A master hunter permit is required to participate in controlled hunts to eliminate problem animals that damage property or threaten public safety.

(a) The cost of initially applying for a master hunter permit and the cost of renewing a master hunter permit is established in chapters 77.12 and 77.32 RCW.

(b) The department shall determine the program's requirements and curriculum. The director shall establish an advisory group to assist agency staff in developing and managing the program.

(3) Master hunters are held to the highest ethical standards because these hunters are ambassadors for the department and are role models and mentors for the hunting community and for the public at large. Initial master hunter permit applicants must submit to a criminal background check. The department shall deny entry into the master hunter permit program to those applicants who have:

(a) Paid the required fine or been convicted within the last 10 years of a chapter 77.15 RCW offense;

(b) Paid the required fine or been convicted within the last 10 years of criminal trespass, reckless endangerment, criminal conspiracy, or making a false statement to law enforcement, while hunting, fishing, or engaging in any activity regulated by the department;

(d) A current hunting or fishing license revocation or a current suspension of hunting or fishing license privileges in Washington or in another state.

(4) Master hunter permit applicants will be required to sign and abide by a hunter code of ethics and pass a comprehensive examination based upon study materials provided by the department. An initial master hunter permit applicant found to have submitted fraudulent information to the department or to have cheated on the master hunter examination will be excluded from the master hunter permit program for life.

(5) Initial master hunter permit applicants who successfully complete the master hunter permit program will receive a master hunter patch and a master hunter permit. The initial master hunter permit is valid for five consecutive years from the date of issuance. The permit may be renewed for additional five-year increments if, during each five-year period of validity, the master hunter fulfills the renewal requirements established by the department.

(6) Master hunters renewing their permit shall authorize the department to conduct a criminal background check each time they renew. The criminal background check will go back five years from the master hunter's anniversary date or back to the date this rule amendment was adopted, whichever period of time is shorter. The department's approval will be determined by compliance with this section.

(7) Persons who successfully complete the master hunter permit program and maintain the requirements developed by the department may participate in special hunts. These master hunters must possess a valid master hunter permit while participating in the hunts.

(8) The department shall suspend a master hunter's permit for life if the master hunter:

(a) Pays the required fine or is convicted of a chapter 77.15 RCW misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, or felony;

(b) Pays the required fine or is convicted of criminal trespass, reckless endangerment, criminal conspiracy, or making a false statement to law enforcement, while hunting, fishing, or engaging in any activity regulated by the department;

(c) Pays the required fine or is convicted of a felony prohibiting the possession of firearms, unless firearm possession is reinstated;

(d) Has their hunting or fishing license revoked, or hunting or fishing license privileges suspended in Washington or in another state; or

(e) Submitted fraudulent information to the department.

(9) A master hunter who pays the required fine or is found to have committed an infraction under chapter 77.15 RCW or the department's rules shall have their master hunter permit suspended for a period of two years.

(10) If a master hunter is cited, or charged by complaint, for a chapter 77.15 RCW offense; or for trespass, reckless endangerment, criminal conspiracy, or making a false statement to law enforcement, while hunting, fishing, or engaging in any activity regulated by the department, the department may immediately suspend the person's master hunter permit until the offense has been adjudicated.

(11) The department's master hunter coordinator will maintain open communications with landowners and the community. The department will investigate written accusations about master hunters and determine whether such complaints have merit and warrant enforcement action.

(12) Except under subsection (10) of this section, if a master hunter has their initial or renewal master hunter permit suspended for less than life, and the person wants to become a master hunter again, the person must repeat the entire master hunter permit application process once the suspension period is over.

(13) Any person who has been denied initial admission into the master hunter permit program, renewal of a master hunter permit, or has had a master hunter permit suspended, has the right to an administrative hearing to contest the agency action. Such hearing will be held pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW, the Administrative Procedure Act. Initial master hunter permit applicants who fail to submit the application fee or who submit an incomplete application will have their application returned. Denial of admission on these grounds does not trigger the right to an administrative hearing.

(14) "Conviction," as used in this section, is defined in RCW 77.15.050.

(15) It is unlawful for any person to hunt in a hunt restricted to master hunters if such person has not successfully been admitted into the master hunter permit program and maintained the requirements set forth in this section, or if the person's master hunter permit has been suspended. Master hunters need a valid master hunter permit and a valid hunting license and tag to hunt in master hunter restricted hunts. "To hunt," as used in this section, is defined as "an effort to kill, injure, capture, or harass a wild animal or wild bird," pursuant to RCW 77.08.010(53). Master hunters who have been issued a disabled hunter permit by the department may only hunt with a designated hunter companion who has been admitted into the master hunter permit program and maintained the requirements under this section.

(16) Only Washington residents, as defined in RCW 77.08.010(39), may apply for an initial master hunter permit.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-20-032 (Order 25-16), s 220-412-030, filed 9/23/25, effective 10/24/25. 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 § 220-412-030, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 09-19-084 (Order 09-215), § 232-12-073, filed 9/17/09, effective 10/18/09
WSR 08-03-088, § 232-12-073, filed 1/16/08, effective 2/16/08
WSR 03-01-077 (Order 02-298), § 232-12-073, filed 12/13/02, effective 1/13/03.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-412-040 Washington raffle hunts.

(1) The commission, in consultation with the director, may authorize hunts for big game animals and wild turkey through raffle.

(2) When a raffle hunt is adopted by the commission the department may conduct the raffle or may award a contract to a nonprofit wildlife conservation organization (hereafter referred to as "organization") to market and conduct the raffle drawing.

(3) There is no limit on the number of raffle tickets a person may purchase.

(4) The director or delegate will select an organization to conduct a raffle.

(a) Revenue potential to the department will be a primary criterion in applicant selection.

(b) The department shall enter into a contract with the organization identifying specific terms of the contract.

(c) The director or delegate may authorize the organization to sell raffle tickets for the department and retain a portion of the revenue from the tickets sold.

(5) There shall be no refunds for any raffle ticket purchases.

(6) Any deer raffle winner may purchase an additional deer hunting license and transport tag and any elk raffle winner may purchase an additional elk hunting license and transport tag if desired. Even if drawn in a previous license year for a mountain goat, bighorn sheep, or moose hunt a hunter may participate in a raffle hunt. Turkey raffle winners may purchase up to three additional turkey licenses and transport tags.

(7) Hunting licenses or transport tags obtained pursuant to a raffle may not be resold or reassigned.

(8) Revenue from the sale of single-species raffle permits shall be used for the management of that species and revenue from the sale of multiple-species raffle permits shall be used for game management, except the hunting license and transport tag fees for the appropriate species shall be deducted from the raffle revenue.

(9) Any raffle hunt hunter shall comply with all applicable hunting rules and regulations.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.08.045, 77.12.047, 77.15.130, 77.15.400, 77.15.410, 77.15.430, 77.32.155, and 77.32.530. WSR 26-09-032 (Order 25-21), s 220-412-040, filed 4/7/26, effective 5/8/26. 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 § 220-412-040, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. WSR 10-10-061 (Order 10-94), § 232-28-290, filed 4/30/10, effective 5/31/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. WSR 01-10-048 (Order 01-69), § 232-28-290, filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-412-050 Landowner raffle hunts.

The commission, in consultation with the director and by agreement with cooperating private landowners, may authorize hunts for big game animals through raffle.

(1) The manager of property under contract with WDFW will conduct the landowner raffle drawing.

(2) Any person may purchase landowner raffle tickets in addition to WDFW raffle tickets and participate in auctions and special hunting season permit drawings.

(3) The landowner raffle winners must possess the appropriate hunting license and transport tag prior to participating in the landowner raffle hunt.

(4) The landowner deer or elk raffle hunt winners may purchase an additional deer or elk hunting license and obtain a second transport tag for use on the contracted lands if approved and authorized by the cooperating private landowner.

(5) If an additional deer or elk hunting license and transport tag are acquired by a raffle winner, the additional transport tag can only be used on the contracted lands during the raffle hunt.

(6) Hunting licenses or transport tags obtained pursuant to a raffle may not be resold or reassigned.

(7) The manager of property under contract with WDFW who is conducting an authorized raffle will provide an annual report to the department of fish and wildlife prior to May 1st. The report will include information on how the event was administered, where and when it occurred, who the winners were, the cost of tickets, and the number of tickets sold.

(8) Anyone may participate in landowner raffles.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-20-035 (Order 25-17), s 220-412-050, filed 9/23/25, effective 10/24/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.240. WSR 20-12-080 (Order 20-76), § 220-412-050, filed 6/1/20, effective 7/2/20. 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 § 220-412-050, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020. WSR 06-04-066 (Order 06-09), § 232-28-293, filed 1/30/06, effective 3/2/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. WSR 01-10-048 (Order 01-69), § 232-28-293, filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-412-060 Washington auction hunts.

(1) The commission, in consultation with the director, may authorize hunts for big game animals and wild turkeys through auction.

(2) When an auction hunt is adopted by the commission, the department shall solicit nonprofit wildlife conservation organizations (hereafter referred to as "organizations") to bid to market and conduct a public auction for the special auction hunt.

(3) The director or delegate will select an organization to conduct an auction.

(a) Revenue potential to the department will be a primary criterion in applicant selection.

(b) The department shall enter into a contract with the organization identifying specific terms of the contract.

(4) Revenue from the sale of single-species auction permits shall be used for the management of that species and revenue from the sale of multiple-species auction permits shall be used for game management. Except, that the hunting license fees for the appropriate species shall be considered part of the auction price and be deducted from the auction revenue.

(5) Any deer auction winner may purchase an additional deer hunting license and transport tag, and any elk auction winner may purchase an additional elk hunting license and transport tag. Even if drawn in a previous license year for a mountain goat, bighorn sheep, or moose hunt, a hunter may participate in an auction hunt.

(6) Hunting licenses or transport tags obtained pursuant to an auction may not be resold or reassigned.

(7) Any auction hunt hunter shall comply with all applicable hunting rules and regulations.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.08.045, 77.12.047, 77.15.130, 77.15.400, 77.15.410, 77.15.430, 77.32.155, and 77.32.530. WSR 26-09-032 (Order 25-21), s 220-412-060, filed 4/7/26, effective 5/8/26. 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 § 220-412-060, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. WSR 10-10-061 (Order 10-94), § 232-28-292, filed 4/30/10, effective 5/31/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. WSR 01-10-048 (Order 01-69), § 232-28-292, filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-412-070 Big game and wild turkey auction, raffle, and special incentive permits.

(1) BLACK-TAILED DEER AUCTION PERMIT

(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31

(b) Hunt Area: Those GMUs open to black-tailed deer hunting EXCEPT GMU 485 and those GMUs closed to black-tailed deer hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.

(d) Bag limit: One additional any buck black-tailed deer.

(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1

(2) MULE DEER AUCTION PERMIT

(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31

(b) Hunt Area: Those GMUs open to mule deer hunting EXCEPT those GMUs closed to mule deer hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.

(d) Bag limit: One additional any buck mule deer.

(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1

(3) WHITE-TAILED DEER AUCTION PERMIT

(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31

(b) Hunt Area: Those GMUs open to white-tailed deer hunting EXCEPT those GMUs closed to white-tailed deer hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.

(d) Bag limit: One additional any buck white-tailed deer.

(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1

(4) THREE-DEER AUCTION PERMIT

(a) Bag limit: One additional any buck black-tailed deer, one additional any buck mule deer, and one additional any buck white-tailed deer; total harvest not to exceed three animals.

(b) Hunt Area: For black-tailed deer, those GMUs open to black-tailed deer hunting EXCEPT GMU 485 and those GMUs closed to deer hunting by the fish and wildlife commission. For mule deer, those GMUs open to mule deer hunting EXCEPT those GMUs closed to mule deer hunting by the fish and wildlife commission. For white-tailed deer, those GMUs open to white-tailed deer hunting EXCEPT those GMUs closed to white-tailed deer hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.

(d) Weapon: Any legal weapon.

(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1

(5) WESTSIDE ELK AUCTION PERMIT

(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31

(b) Hunt Area: Western Washington EXCEPT GMU 485, those GMUs closed to elk hunting, and those GMUs not opened to bull elk hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.

(d) Bag limit: One additional any bull elk.

(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1

(6) EASTSIDE ELK AUCTION PERMIT

(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31

(b) Hunt Area: Eastern Washington EXCEPT GMU 157 and those GMUs closed to elk hunting, and those GMUs not opened to bull elk hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.

(d) Bag limit: One additional any bull elk.

(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1

(7) CALIFORNIA BIGHORN SHEEP AUCTION PERMIT

(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31

(b) Hunt Area: The director is authorized to select areas open for this hunt based on population objectives, harvest objectives, and recent harvest parameters as identified by the department. The selection of hunt areas will be made no later than December 1 for the following year, and will be posted on the department's website no later than January 1.

(d) Bag limit: One California bighorn ram.

(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1

(8) MOOSE AUCTION PERMIT

(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31

(b) Hunt Area: Any open moose unit, and hunt areas identified by the department before December 1 for the following year, and posted on the department's website no later than January 1.

(d) Bag limit: One bull moose.

(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1

(9) MOUNTAIN GOAT AUCTION PERMIT

(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31

(d) Bag limit: One mountain goat of either sex.

(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1

RAFFLE PERMITS

(10) BLACK-TAILED DEER RAFFLE PERMIT

(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31

(b) Hunt Area: Those GMUs open to black-tailed deer hunting EXCEPT GMU 485 and those GMUs closed to deer hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.

(d) Bag limit: One additional any buck black-tailed deer.

(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1

(11) MULE DEER RAFFLE PERMIT

(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31

(b) Hunt Area: Those GMUs open to mule deer hunting EXCEPT those GMUs closed to mule deer hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.

(d) Bag limit: One additional any buck mule deer.

(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1

(12) WHITE-TAILED DEER RAFFLE PERMIT

(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31

(b) Hunt Area: Those GMUs open to white-tailed deer hunting EXCEPT those GMUs closed to white-tailed deer hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.

(d) Bag limit: One additional any buck white-tailed deer.

(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1

(13) WESTSIDE ELK RAFFLE PERMIT

(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31

(b) Hunt Area: Western Washington EXCEPT GMU 485, those GMUs closed to elk hunting, and those GMUs not open to bull elk hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.

(d) Bag limit: One additional any bull elk.

(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1

(14) EASTSIDE ELK RAFFLE PERMIT

(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31

(b) Hunt Area: Eastern Washington EXCEPT GMU 157 and those GMUs closed to elk hunting, and those GMUs not opened to bull elk hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.

(d) Bag limit: One additional any bull elk.

(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1

(15) CALIFORNIA BIGHORN SHEEP RAFFLE PERMIT

(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31

(d) Bag limit: One California bighorn ram.

(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1

(16) MOOSE RAFFLE PERMIT

(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31

(b) Hunt Area: GMUs 101 through 130, 204.

(d) Bag limit: One bull moose.

(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 2

(17) MOUNTAIN GOAT RAFFLE PERMIT

(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31

(d) Bag limit: One mountain goat of either sex.

(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1

(18) TURKEY RAFFLE PERMIT

(a) Season dates: April 1 - May 31 and September 1 - December 31

(b) Hunt Area: Statewide.

(d) Bag limit: Three additional wild turkeys, but not to exceed more than one turkey in Western Washington or two turkeys in Eastern Washington.

(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1

(19) ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIGHORN SHEEP RAFFLE PERMIT

(a) Bag limit: One Rocky Mountain bighorn ram.

(b) Hunt Area: GMUs 113, 172, 186, 181 (south of the line made by starting at Montgomery Ridge Road and Highway 129 to the Sherry Grade Road to the Couse Creek Road to the Snake River).

(d) Weapon: Any legal weapon.

(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1

(20) THREE-DEER RAFFLE PERMIT

(a) Bag limit: One additional any buck black-tailed deer, one additional any buck mule deer, and one additional any buck white-tailed deer; total harvest not to exceed three animals.

(d) Weapon: Any legal weapon.

(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1

(21) NORTHEAST WASHINGTON BIG GAME RAFFLE PERMIT

(a) Bag limit: Permit hunter may harvest three of six possible species. Species that may be harvested under this permit include: One additional any buck white-tailed deer, one additional any bull elk, one any bull moose, one additional any legal cougar, one additional any legal black bear, and one additional any legal turkey (gobbler or turkey with visible beard ONLY); total harvest not to exceed three animals.

(b) Hunt Area: GMUs 101-124.

(i) September 1 - December 31 for white-tailed deer, elk, and moose.

(ii) August 1 - November 15 for black bear.

(iii) September 1 - March 31 for cougar.

(iv) April 15 - May 31 for turkey.

(d) Weapon: Any legal weapon EXCEPT archery and shotgun only for turkey.

(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1

(22) SOUTH-CENTRAL WASHINGTON BIG GAME RAFFLE PERMIT

(a) Bag limit: One additional any bull elk, one additional any buck deer, and one California bighorn sheep ram; total harvest not to exceed three animals.

(b) Hunt Area: For elk, any 300 or 500 series GMU EXCEPT those GMUs closed to elk hunting and those GMUs not open to bull elk hunting by the fish and wildlife commission. For deer, any 300 or 500 series GMU EXCEPT those GMUs closed to deer hunting by the fish and wildlife commission. For California bighorn sheep, the director is authorized to select areas open for this hunt based on population objectives, harvest objectives, and recent harvest parameters as identified by the department. The selection of hunt areas will be made no later than December 1 for the following year, and will be posted on the department's website no later than January 1.

(d) Weapon: Any legal weapon.

(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1

(23) SOUTHEAST WASHINGTON BIG GAME RAFFLE PERMIT

(a) Bag limit: Permit hunter may harvest four of five possible species. Species that may be harvested under this permit include: One additional any buck white-tailed deer, one additional any buck mule deer, one additional any bull elk, one additional any legal cougar, and one additional any legal black bear; total harvest not to exceed four animals.

(b) Hunt Area: GMUs 139-154 and 162-186.

(i) September 1 - December 31 for white-tailed deer, mule deer, and elk.

(ii) August 1 - November 15 for black bear.

(iii) September 1 - March 31 for cougar.

(d) Weapon: Any legal weapon.

(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1

(24) NORTH-CENTRAL WASHINGTON BIG GAME RAFFLE PERMIT

(a) Bag limit: Permit hunter may harvest three of five possible species. Species that may be harvested under this permit include: One additional any buck white-tailed deer, one additional any buck mule deer, one any ram California bighorn sheep, one additional any legal cougar, and one additional any legal black bear; total harvest not to exceed three animals.

(b) Hunt Area: For white-tailed deer, mule deer, cougar, and black bear, any 200 series GMU EXCEPT those GMUs closed to deer hunting by the fish and wildlife commission. For California bighorn sheep, the director is authorized to select areas open for this hunt based on population objectives, harvest objectives, and recent harvest parameters as identified by the department. The selection of hunt areas will be made no later than December 1 for the following year, and will be posted on the department's website no later than January 1.

(i) September 1 - December 31 for white-tailed deer, mule deer, and California bighorn sheep.

(ii) August 1 - November 15 for black bear.

(iii) September 1 - March 31 for cougar.

(d) Weapon: Any legal weapon.

(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1

SPECIAL INCENTIVE PERMITS

(25) WESTERN WASHINGTON ELK INCENTIVE PERMITS

(a) Hunt Area: Western Washington EXCEPT GMUs 418, 485, 522, and those GMUs closed to elk hunting or closed to bull elk hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.

(b) Season dates: September 1 - December 31

(c) Weapon: Any legal weapon, EXCEPT must use archery equipment during archery seasons and muzzleloader equipment during muzzleloader seasons.

(d) Bag limit: One additional elk.

(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 2

(26) EASTERN WASHINGTON ELK INCENTIVE PERMITS

(a) Hunt Area: Eastern Washington EXCEPT GMU 157 and those GMUs closed to elk hunting or closed to bull elk hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.

(b) Season dates: September 1 - December 31

(c) Weapon: Any legal weapon, EXCEPT must use archery equipment during archery seasons and muzzleloader equipment during muzzleloader seasons.

(d) Bag limit: One additional elk.

(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 2

(27) DEER INCENTIVE PERMITS

(a) Hunt Area: Statewide, for use in any area open to general or permit hunting seasons EXCEPT GMUs 157, 418, 485, 522, and those GMUs closed to deer hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.

(b) Season dates: September 1 - December 31

(c) Weapon: Any legal weapon, EXCEPT hunters must use archery equipment during archery seasons and muzzleloader equipment during muzzleloader seasons and any legal weapon at other times if there are no firearm restrictions.

(d) Bag limit: One additional any deer.

(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 5

PERMIT ISSUANCE PROCEDURE

(28) Auction permits: The director will select a conservation organization(s) to conduct annual auction(s). Selection of the conservation organizations will be based on criteria adopted by the Washington department of fish and wildlife. Big game and wild turkey auctions shall be conducted consistent with WAC 220-412-060.

(29) Raffle permits: Raffle permits will be issued to individuals selected through a Washington department of fish and wildlife drawing or the director may select a conservation organization(s) to conduct annual raffles. Selection of a conservation organization will be based on criteria adopted by the Washington department of fish and wildlife. Big game and wild turkey raffles shall be conducted consistent with WAC 220-412-040.

(30) Special incentive permits: Hunters will be entered into a drawing for special deer and elk incentive permits for prompt reporting of hunting activity in compliance with WAC 220-413-100.

(31) For permit hunts where the permittee may harvest multiple species, the permittee must select the species he/she wants to hunt within fourteen days of notification of being selected.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR PARTICIPATION AND REQUIREMENTS:

(32) Permittees shall contact the appropriate regional office of the department of fish and wildlife when entering the designated hunt area or entering the region to hunt outside the general season.

(33) The permittee may be accompanied by others; however, only the permittee is allowed to carry a legal weapon or harvest an animal.

(34) Any attempt by members of the permittee's party to herd or drive wildlife is prohibited.

(35) If requested by the department, the permittee is required to direct department officials to the site of the kill.

(36) The permit is valid during the hunting season dates for the year issued.

(37) The permittee will present the head and carcass of the bighorn sheep killed to any department office within ten days of date of kill.

(38) The permittee must abide by all local, state, and federal regulations including firearm restriction areas and area closures.

(39) Hunters awarded the special incentive permit will be required to send the appropriate license fee to the department of fish and wildlife headquarters in Olympia. The department will issue the license and transport tag and send it to the special incentive permit winner.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.12.047, 77.15.410, and 77.32.530. WSR 25-09-080 (Order 24-16E), s 220-412-070, filed 4/16/25, effective 5/17/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.240. WSR 21-14-022 (Order 21-61), § 220-412-070, filed 6/28/21, effective 7/29/21
WSR 20-12-080 (Order 20-76), § 220-412-070, filed 6/1/20, effective 7/2/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 19-10-011 (Order 19-79), § 220-412-070, filed 4/19/19, effective 5/20/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.12.040, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, 77.12.210, 77.12.240, 77.12.320, 77.12.570, 77.12.800, 77.15.245, 77.32.007, 77.32.050, 77.32.070, 77.32.090, 77.32.370, and 77.32.530. WSR 18-11-061 (Order 18-76), § 220-412-070, filed 5/11/18, effective 6/11/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.12.240, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, 77.32.090, and 77.32.530. WSR 17-17-088, § 220-412-070, filed 8/17/17, effective 9/17/17. 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. WSR 17-10-076 (Order 17-10), amended and recodified as § 220-412-070, filed 5/3/17, effective 6/3/17. 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, § 232-28-283, filed 5/31/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-048 (Order 15-101), § 232-28-283, filed 4/29/15, effective 5/30/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, and 77.32.070. WSR 14-10-019 (Order 14-95), § 232-28-283, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.32.530. WSR 12-22-045 (Order 12-257), § 232-28-283, filed 11/2/12, effective 12/3/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 10-03-041 (Order 10-10), § 232-28-283, filed 1/13/10, effective 2/13/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-412-080 Special hunting season permits.

The commission may establish special hunting seasons and may set the conditions for each category and hunt.

(1) Deer, elk, cougar, or black bear special hunting season permit applications:

(a) To apply for special hunting season permits for all categories of deer, elk, cougar, or black bear, applicants must have a valid Washington big game hunting license and a valid transport tag for the appropriate species. To apply for a particular hunt, each applicant for deer or elk must have the proper transport tag as identified in the special deer or elk permit regulations.

(b) Multiple season deer and elk permit applications may be purchased without additional licenses or tags. Persons who are successfully drawn must purchase a multiple season permit for deer or elk and may also apply for archery, muzzleloader, or modern firearm special hunting season permits for the species drawn.

(2) Mountain goat, moose, and bighorn sheep special hunting season permit applications:

(a) Persons who have previously harvested a mountain goat, bighorn sheep ram, an antlered bull moose taken under an "any antlered bull moose" permit, or any moose (whether antlered or not) taken under an "any moose" permit in Washington are ineligible for a special hunting season permit for that category. This lifetime harvest restriction does not apply to mountain goat conflict reduction hunts, individuals who harvested a mountain goat before 1999, raffle or auction hunt authorizations, ewe-only bighorn sheep hunts, or antlerless-only moose hunts.

(b) Applicants for all mountain goat, moose, and/or bighorn sheep special hunting season permits must have either successfully completed hunter education prior to submitting an application, or have a birth date prior to January 1, 1972.

(c) Successful applicants under this section must purchase the appropriate hunting license by the deadline established by the department (a minimum of 15 days). Failure to purchase forfeits the permit to an alternate applicant.

(3) Wild turkey special hunting season permit applications:

(a) To apply for wild turkey special hunting season permits, each applicant must have a valid small game hunting license.

(b) Fall wild turkey special hunting season permit holders must have a valid turkey transport tag in possession to hunt turkeys in fall special hunting seasons.

(4) Special hunting season permit applications:

(a) Maximum group sizes are determined for each category. If a group application is drawn, all hunters in the group will receive a special hunting season permit and each hunter in the group can take an animal. If the number of permits available in a hunt category is less than the maximum group size, then the maximum group size is equal to the number of permits.

(i) Maximum group size for deer categories is 8.

(ii) Maximum group size for elk categories is 8.

(iii) Maximum group size for bear categories is 2.

(iv) Maximum group size for cougar categories is 2.

(v) Maximum group size for mountain goat categories is 2.

(vi) Maximum group size for bighorn sheep categories is 2.

(vii) Maximum group size for fall turkey categories is 4.

(viii) Maximum group size for moose categories is 2.

(ix) Maximum group size for multiple season deer is 2.

(x) Maximum group size for multiple season elk is 2.

(b) An applicant may purchase only one application for a special hunting season permit for each category.

(c) Permit applications will allow four choices for all categories except the quality category for deer and elk will allow two choices.

(d) Permits will be drawn by computer selection using a weighted point selection system.

(i) Applicants will receive one point for each application category purchased.

(ii) Once drawn for a permit, the applicant's points will be reduced to zero in that category. Applicants who are drawn for a damage hunt administered by a WDFW designated hunt coordinator and not given a chance to participate shall get their points restored. Those that decline to participate for any reason are not eligible for point restoration.

(iii) An applicant's accumulated point totals, immediately prior to sales of the 2010 permit applications, will be replicated across all categories for that species. The point replication will only occur in 2010, during the transition from single species categories to multiple categories of the same species. Applicants for any new category added in the future will begin with the point awarded at the time of the initial application purchase.

(iv) Applicants for the "any antlered bull moose" category (established in 2018) will be credited with any points previously accumulated under the "any moose" category.

(e) Incomplete, ineligible, or inaccurate applications will not be accepted or entered into the drawing.

(f) Permits will be voided if the applicant is found to be ineligible or to have provided an application based on inaccurate information.

(g) The purchase of an application will result in one accrued point for the category purchased.

(h) If for any reason a successful applicant chooses not to participate in the hunt, they are eligible for point restoration. The successful applicant seeking point restoration must return the special hunting season permit to the department of fish and wildlife Olympia headquarters two weeks before the opening day of the special hunting season so it can be reissued. The applicant's points will be restored to the level prior to the permit drawing.

(i) Anyone may apply for a special hunting season permit for deer, elk, bear, cougar, and wild turkey.

(5) In addition to requirements for special hunting season permit applications, following are application requirements for:

(a) Special hunting seasons for persons of disability: Only applicants with a Washington disabled hunter permit are eligible to apply for any special hunting season permits for persons of disability.

(b) Special hunting seasons for youth: Only persons who are eligible to lawfully purchase a youth special hunt application are eligible to apply for special hunting season permits for youth.

(c) Special hunting seasons for hunters age 65 and older: Only applicants sixty-five years of age or older on or before March 31 of the current license year will be eligible to apply for special hunting season permits for hunters age 65 and older.

(d) Special hunting seasons for master hunter program graduates: Only persons who hold a valid certificate from the Washington department of fish and wildlife's master hunter program are eligible to apply for special hunting season permits for master hunters.

(6) Citizen reward for reporting violations - Bonus points: A person who provides information which contributes substantially to the arrest of another person for illegally hunting or killing big game or an endangered species as defined by Title 77 RCW is eligible to receive ten bonus points toward the special hunting permit drawing for one application category of deer or elk special hunting season permits.

(a) Only ten bonus points can be awarded for providing information for each person charged regardless of the number of violations involved.

(b) Selection of bonus points is in lieu of application for a cash award.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.240. WSR 21-14-022 (Order 21-61), § 220-412-080, filed 6/28/21, effective 7/29/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.12.040, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, 77.12.210, 77.12.240, 77.12.320, 77.12.570, 77.12.800, 77.15.245, 77.32.007, 77.32.050, 77.32.070, 77.32.090, 77.32.370, and 77.32.530. WSR 18-11-061 (Order 18-76), § 220-412-080, filed 5/11/18, effective 6/11/18. 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. WSR 17-10-076 (Order 17-10), amended and recodified as § 220-412-080, filed 5/3/17, effective 6/3/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. WSR 10-10-061 (Order 10-94), § 232-28-291, filed 4/30/10, effective 5/31/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240. WSR 09-09-083 (Order 09-53), § 232-28-291, filed 4/15/09, effective 5/16/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210. WSR 08-09-090 (Order 08-78), § 232-28-291, filed 4/18/08, effective 5/19/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-11-032 (Order 06-92), § 232-28-291, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/8/06
WSR 05-02-046 (Order 04-327), § 232-28-291, filed 1/3/05, effective 2/3/05
WSR 03-16-087 (Order 03-175), § 232-28-291, filed 8/5/03, effective 9/5/03
WSR 03-13-047 (Order 03-129), § 232-28-291, filed 6/12/03, effective 7/13/03
WSR 03-02-005 (Order 02-301), § 232-28-291, filed 12/20/02, effective 1/20/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. WSR 01-10-048 (Order 01-69), § 232-28-291, filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-412-090 Multi-season deer and elk tags.

Multi-season deer and elk tags allow hunters who draw and purchase those tags to hunt during more than one general season.

The department will conduct an annual drawing for multi-season tags.

(1) Multi-season deer and elk tags:

(a) To apply for multi-season deer and elk tags, applicants must purchase a multi-season application for deer and/or elk.

(b) The department will not refund or exchange applications for multi-season deer and elk after they submit the application.

(d) Applicants will be randomly drawn by computer selection.

(e) Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

(f) Multi-season deer and elk drawings will be held in April.

(2) Multi-season tags:

(a) Hunters who are drawn will be required to purchase their multi-season tag by July 31.

(b) Multi-season tags are not transferable.

(c) Multi-season tags not purchased by successful applicants prior to August 1 may be made available for purchase to nonsuccessful applicants at the discretion of the department.

(3) Multi-season tag holders are required to follow all rules and restrictions, including bag limits, for general season hunters, for the species, within the game management unit or area hunted.

| Number of Tags | Dates | Game Management Units (GMUs) | Legal Animal | Eligible Hunters | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Multi-season Deer Tags | | | | | | 8500 | Sept. 1 - December 31 within general seasons and regulations established by the commission for deer | Statewide in those GMUs with general seasons for archery, muzzleloader, or modern firearm hunters | Any legal deer consistent with the game management unit or area restrictions | Any licensed deer hunter | | 50 | Sept. 1 - December 31 within general seasons and regulations established by the commission for deer | Statewide in those GMUs with general seasons for archery, muzzleloader, or modern firearm hunters | Any legal deer consistent with the game management unit or area restrictions | Hunter education instructors meeting qualifications and selection criteria established by the department | | Multi-season Elk Tags | | | | | | 1000 | Sept. 1 - December 31 within general seasons and regulations established by the commission for elk | Statewide in those GMUs with general seasons for archery, muzzleloader, or modern firearm hunters | Any legal elk consistent with the game management unit or area restrictions | Any licensed elk hunter | | 25 | Sept. 1 - December 31 within general seasons and regulations established by the commission for elk | Statewide in those GMUs with general seasons for archery, muzzleloader, or modern firearm hunters | Any legal elk consistent with the game management unit or area restrictions | Hunter education instructors meeting qualifications and selection criteria established by the department |

| | To be eligible, hunters must have submitted their deer or elk for CWD sampling to WDFW staff during the preceding license year. | | --- | --- |

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.08.045, 77.12.047, 77.15.130, 77.15.400, 77.15.410, 77.15.430, 77.32.155, and 77.32.530. WSR 26-09-032 (Order 25-21), s 220-412-090, filed 4/7/26, effective 5/8/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.08.030. WSR 23-23-161 (Order 23-13), § 220-412-090, filed 11/21/23, effective 12/22/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.240. WSR 20-12-080 (Order 20-76), § 220-412-090, filed 6/1/20, effective 7/2/20. 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 § 220-412-090, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-061 (Order 15-100), § 232-28-294, filed 5/1/15, effective 6/1/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.32.450, and 77.32.370. WSR 12-06-008 (Order 12-21), § 232-28-294, filed 2/24/12, effective 3/26/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.32.450, and 77.32.370. WSR 11-01-041 (Order 10-313), § 232-28-294, filed 12/6/10, effective 1/6/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240. WSR 09-09-083 (Order 09-53), § 232-28-294, filed 4/15/09, effective 5/16/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020. WSR 08-01-052 (Order 07-292), § 232-28-294, filed 12/13/07, effective 1/13/08
WSR 06-04-066 (Order 06-09), § 232-28-294, filed 1/30/06, effective 3/2/06.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-412-100 Landowner hunting permits.

(1) A landowner may enter into a contract with the department and establish boundaries and other requirements for hunter access consistent with commission policy.

(2) It is unlawful to participate in a landowner hunting permit (LHP) hunt without a landowner LHP permit from the landowner or a public LHP permit from the department for the species covered under the landowner's contract and possess an unfilled tag for said species. A violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.410.

(3) Acceptance Guidelines

(a) LHP contracts must provide one or both of the hunting opportunities listed below for the public via landowner permits and public permits:

• Hunting opportunity that otherwise would not exist.

• Hunting opportunity that helps resolve chronic crop damage problems that have been documented by WDFW.

(b) WDFW may deny LHP applications that do not provide substantial public access benefit beyond the allotted WDFW public permit opportunity.

• For the purposes of this program, "substantial public benefit" will be defined as access for the general public to the property outside of the designated LHP permit season, for any of the following activities: General season or special permit hunting access for deer, elk, bear, cougar, sheep, goat, moose, upland game birds, turkey, waterfowl, dove or other nonhunting activities such as wildlife viewing or fishing. At a minimum, the LHP property should attempt to allow access for at least two types of recreational opportunity outside of the designated LHP permit seasons for deer and elk. Each LHP agreement must demonstrate a substantial public benefit to the citizens of the state and the wildlife resources of the area. For further information regarding public benefit, please refer to the standard operating procedure.

• Lands that are contiguous can span GMU boundaries.

• Lands that are not contiguous have to reside within the same GMU.

(d) Only 2 LHP contracts will be active at the same time in each WDFW district (Appendix B). If an LHP crosses district boundaries, the LHP will be considered to be in the district containing the majority of the land and/or hunting opportunity.

(e) WDFW will prioritize LHP applications that score the highest using the scoring matrix (Criteria - Appendix D in the standard operating procedure). In addition to LHP hunts, "no-fee" general public access opportunity is strongly encouraged (e.g., general deer, elk, turkey, upland hunting, or other opportunities as stated in (b) of this subsection). Special accommodations for hunters with disabilities, youth, seniors, and designated master hunters are also strongly encouraged, as well as "no-fee" access for special permit holders (e.g., elk, bear, moose and bighorn sheep).

(f) To ensure predictability for landowners, hunters, and WDFW, all landowners who enter into an LHP contract in April are required to abide by the conditions of the LHP contract for the term of the contract. Any changes in property ownership, total acreage or management practices on the land(s) enrolled in the LHP will require an amendment to the contract. WDFW reserves the right to alter conditions to the contract if an amendment is required. It is the responsibility of the landowner to inform the proper WDFW regional staff of any changes. Not providing accurate information may result in the termination of the contract.

(g) Landowners may only be involved in one LHP statewide.

(4) Program Guidelines

(a) Policy C-6002 divides hunting on LHP cooperator lands into public and landowner permit opportunities. Public opportunity is defined as permits that are drawn through the WDFW permit drawing system or are drawn through a public raffle. Landowner opportunity is defined as those permits allocated to and distributed by the LHP cooperator(s).

(b) No LHP permits for elk will be issued in those GMUs where branch-antlered bull elk hunting is by quality or bull elk special permits only.

(c) No LHP permits for deer will be issued in those GMUs where antlered deer hunting is by quality or buck deer special permits only.

(d) Landowners may sell access associated with the landowner portion of the permits, but then must waive the right to all claims for wildlife damage that may occur on their lands. Selling access may also affect landowner liability as described in RCW 4.24.200 and 4.24.210. It is the responsibility of the landowner to ensure they are protected against liability claims.

(e) WDFW will draw permits for public hunting opportunity through the licensing permit drawing system or through a public raffle. Public raffles must be conducted according to state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, WAC 220-412-050 and as outlined in the commission policy C-6002.

(f) Access to LHP property and associated hunting will be free of charge for individuals who draw a public LHP permit. Hunting opportunity (i.e., location, length of time, season of the hunt and hunting area) must be equivalent for public permit holders and landowner permit holders. Landowners not meeting this requirement will have their LHP contract voided. Landowners in an LHP may be required to provide evidence verifying equitability between both the public and landowner permits.

(g) Lands in an LHP contract will be identified on the WDFW website, along with other private and public hunting lands. The cooperator or WDFW may create additional detailed maps to better inform the public. Any additional maps or materials may also be posted on the WDFW website.

(h) LHP boundaries will be posted with WDFW approved signs in accordance with boundary posting requirements section of the standard operating procedure.

(i) LHP properties may not have fences that alter or prevent the natural movement of wildlife.

(j) All LHP permits are only valid within the identified LHP property boundaries. Any wildlife harvested outside the boundaries of the LHP using an LHP permit will be considered a "closed season" violation. LHP permits are not valid on private or public in-holdings that are not included in the LHP contract.

(k) Any cost to implement the program, other than costs typically covered by WDFW (e.g., WDFW staff time and LHP signage), will be the responsibility of the landowner.

(l) Damage prevention permits authorized under WAC 220-440-060 will be issued to LHP cooperators only if WDFW deems it necessary to control damage.

(m) All LHP contracts will be tied to the three-year season setting cycle.

(n) LHP permits will be allocated annually. WDFW regional staff will provide permit recommendations to the private lands section manager by November of each year.

(o) A cooperator who does not comply with their LHP contract may have their contract voided by the department. If their contract is voided, they will not be able to reapply until the next application cycle and forfeit any remaining permits to WDFW. If a contract is voided, the LHP property may be enrolled in another WDFW access program without having to wait until the next LHP application cycle.

(p) WDFW at its discretion may deny any LHP application for biological or social reasons.

(q) LHPs shall not be authorized in areas where other access opportunities may be jeopardized.

(r) Due to the limited availability of habitat funding, LHP properties will not be prioritized for any funding available to the private lands access program for the purposes of habitat enhancement, restoration or other habitat related activities. This does not include federal programs, where WDFW staff provide technical assistance.

Annual reports (Appendix C) will be required for all LHP properties. The annual report form will be mailed to the landowners with their LHP permits each year. Reports are due back to the private lands section manager no later than May 1st of the following year. Failing to mail/send completed annual reports may result in a delay in issuing permits the following hunting season. Chronic failure to submit reports will lead to voiding of the LHP contract.

(5)(a) Buckrun

(i) Buckrun is located in Grant County, near the town of Wilson Creek.

(ii) Hunting on Buckrun is managed for a quality experience by scheduling hunt dates and keeping the number of hunters in the field low. Hunters with limited flexibility for hunt dates may experience scheduling problems. Hunters can generally expect one-day hunts during the permit seasons with written authorization from the Buckrun manager. All hunters must check in and out with the landowner or their designee on hunt day. Hunts are scheduled on a first-come basis by calling 509-345-2577 in advance.

(b) Buckrun landowner hunting permits

(i) Buckrun's manager will distribute Buckrun's landowner hunting permits. Buckrun may charge an access fee for these permits, but not for winning raffle permits. Only hunters possessing a modern firearm deer tag are eligible for permits on Buckrun's properties. Contact the manager at 509-345-2577 for additional information.

(ii) Deer Seasons for the landowner portion of LHP permits:

| Hunt Name | Quota | Access Season | Special Restrictions | Boundary Description | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Buckrun | 8 | Sept. 1 - Dec. 31 | Antlerless Mule Deer or any White-tailed Deer | Buckrun | | Buckrun | 22 | Sept. 1 - Dec. 31 | Any deer | Buckrun | | Buckrun Raffle | 8 | Oct. 25 - Dec. 31 | Any deer | Buckrun |

(i) Hunters must apply to the Washington department of fish and wildlife for Buckrun's special hunting permits. Only hunters possessing a modern firearm deer tag are eligible for these special permits. All hunters must check in and out with the landowner or their designee. Hunts must be scheduled in advance by calling 509-345-2577.

(ii) Deer Seasons for the public portion of the LHP permits:

| Hunt Name | Permit Number | Permit Season | Special Restrictions | Boundary Description | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Buckrun | 8 | Sept. 1 - Dec. 31 | Antlerless | Buckrun |

(6)(a) Silver Dollar Association

The Silver Dollar Association is located in Yakima and Benton counties, on the western edge of the Hanford Reservation.

(b) Silver Dollar Association landowner hunting permits

(i) The Silver Dollar Association's manager will distribute the association's landowner hunting permits. The association may charge an access fee for these permits.

(ii) Elk Seasons for the landowner portion of the LHP permits:

| Hunt Name | Quota | Access Season | Special Restrictions | Boundary Description | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Silver Dollar | 30 | Aug. 1 - March 31 | Any Elk | Silver Dollar | | Silver Dollar | 8 | Aug. 1 - March 31 | Antlerless | Silver Dollar |

(i) Hunters must apply to the department for the Silver Dollar Association's special hunting permits.

(ii) Elk Seasons for the public portion of the LHP permits:

| Hunt Name | Permit Number | Weapon/Tag | Permit Season | Special Restrictions | Boundary Description | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Silver Dollar | 11 | EF | Aug. 1 - March 31 | Youth Only, Any Elk | Silver Dollar | | Silver Dollar Antlerless Elk | 6 | EF | Aug. 1 - March 31 | Youth Only, Antlerless Elk Only | Silver Dollar | | Silver Dollar Antlerless Elk | 2 | EF | Aug. 1 - March 31 | Persons of Disability Only, Antlerless Elk Only | Silver Dollar |

(7)(a) Blackrock Ranches

Blackrock Ranches is located in Yakima County west of the Hanford Reservation.

(b) Blackrock Ranches landowner hunting permits

(i) Blackrock Ranches' manager will distribute the ranches' landowner hunting permits. Blackrock Ranches may charge an access fee for these permits.

(ii) Elk Seasons for the landowner portion of the LHP permits:

| Hunt Name | Quota | Access Season | Special Restrictions | Boundary Description | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Blackrock Ranches | 8 | Aug. 1 - March 31 | Any Elk | Blackrock Ranches | | Blackrock Ranches | 2 | Aug. 1 - March 31 | Antlerless | Blackrock Ranches |

(i) Hunters must apply to the department for Blackrock Ranches' special hunting permits. To apply, hunters must have an eastside elk tag.

(ii) Elk Seasons for the public portion of the LHP permits:

| Hunt Name | Permit Number | Weapon/Tag | Permit Season | Special Restrictions | Boundary Description | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Blackrock Ranches | 2 | EF | Aug. 1 - March 31 | Any Elk | Blackrock Ranches | | Blackrock Ranches | 1 | EF | Aug. 1 - March 31 | Antlerless Only | Blackrock Ranches | | Blackrock Ranches | 1 | EF | Aug. 1 - March 31 | Youth Only, Any Elk | Blackrock Ranches | | Blackrock Ranches | 1 | EF | Aug. 1 - March 31 | Youth Only, Antlerless Only | Blackrock Ranches |

(8)(a) Centralia Mine

(i) Centralia Mine landowner hunting permit area is located in Lewis and Thurston counties (GMU 667) on the Centralia Mine near Centralia.

(ii) The Centralia Mine is owned by TransAlta and is a federally mandated, closed access area. Hunters must be escorted by TranAlta employees to access the property. Public hunters that are drawn for permits are escorted to huntable areas on the mine by employees with TransAlta that volunteer their time.

(b) Centralia Mine landowner hunting permits

(i) TransAlta staff will distribute the Centralia Mine landowner hunting permits including to TransAlta staff that volunteer as guides for state disabled, senior and youth permit elk hunts. TransAlta volunteers using their permits will attempt to target limping cows to assist with Treponeme Associated Hoof Disease control.

(ii) Elk Seasons for the landowner portion of the LHP permits:

| Hunt Name | Quota | Access Season | Special Restrictions | Boundary Description | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Centralia Mine | 5 | Sept. 1 - Dec. 31 | Antlerless | Centralia Mine |

(i) Hunters must apply to the department for Centralia Mine special hunting permits. To apply, hunters must have the required license/transport tag who are 65 years and older at some point during the license year for the senior hunts or be registered with the department as a hunter with a disability for the disabled hunts or meet the qualifications for youth hunting for the youth hunt. Due to landscape conditions, all hunters, regardless of tag type, are required to use a rifle during these hunts. Successful applicants will be contacted by TransAlta to arrange their hunt date and will receive a packet of logistical information from TransAlta about the hunt.

(ii) Elk Seasons for the public portion of the LHP permits:

| Hunt Name | Quota | Access Season | Special Restrictions | Boundary Description | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Centralia Mine | 5 | Sept. 1 - Oct. 15* | Senior only, Antlerless | Centralia Mine | | Centralia Mine | 5 | Sept. 1 - Oct. 15* | Disabled only, Antlerless | Centralia Mine | | Centralia Mine | 1 | Sept. 1 - Oct. 15* | Youth only, Any Bull | Centralia Mine |

*Individuals selected for these hunts will be granted a single weekend within the listed time frame. Coordination with the hunt manager is required when selecting specific weekend dates.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.32.530. WSR 25-21-023 (Order 25-14), s 220-412-100, filed 10/7/25, effective 11/7/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.08.045, 77.12.047, 77.12.722, 77.12.800, 77.15.190, 77.32.320, 77.32.530, and 77.32.535. WSR 24-11-029 (Order 23-18), § 220-412-100, filed 5/7/24, effective 6/7/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.08.030. WSR 23-11-118, § 220-412-100, filed 5/22/23, effective 6/22/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-15-096 (Order 22-71), § 220-412-100, filed 7/19/22, effective 8/19/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.240. WSR 21-14-022 (Order 21-61), § 220-412-100, filed 6/28/21, effective 7/29/21
WSR 20-12-080 (Order 20-76), § 220-412-100, filed 6/1/20, effective 7/2/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 19-10-011 (Order 19-79), § 220-412-100, filed 4/19/19, effective 5/20/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.12.040, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, 77.12.210, 77.12.240, 77.12.320, 77.12.570, 77.12.800, 77.15.245, 77.32.007, 77.32.050, 77.32.070, 77.32.090, 77.32.370, and 77.32.530. WSR 18-11-061 (Order 18-76), § 220-412-100, filed 5/11/18, effective 6/11/18. 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. WSR 17-10-076 (Order 17-10), amended and recodified as § 220-412-100, filed 5/3/17, effective 6/3/17. 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, § 232-28-296, filed 5/31/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-031 (Order 15-94), § 232-28-296, filed 4/28/15, effective 5/29/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, and 77.32.070. WSR 14-10-019 (Order 14-95), § 232-28-296, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14
WSR 13-11-078 (Order 13-94), § 232-28-296, filed 5/16/13, effective 6/16/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 12-11-005 (Order 12-70), § 232-28-296, filed 5/2/12, effective 6/2/12.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-412-110 Hunting contests.

A person wishing to hold a hunting contest must comply with the following provisions:

(1) Only organizations filed with the state of Washington as a nonprofit corporation may apply for a hunting contest permit.

(2) Hunting contest permit applications shall be submitted to the department 30 days prior to the date for which the contest is proposed.

(3) Applications must include the permit fee required by the department. The fee will be returned if the permit is denied.

(4) Contests involving unclassified and classified wildlife species without a bag limit are prohibited and will not be permitted.

(5) Total value of prizes per contest shall not exceed $2000.

(6) Entry fees or requests for donations are prohibited.

(7) It is unlawful to fail to comply with the conditions of a hunting contest permit.

Hunting contests which may adversely affect wildlife resources will be denied.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 71.12.047, 77.32.050, and 77.32.525. WSR 20-19-115 (Order 20-199), § 220-412-110, filed 9/21/20, effective 10/22/20. 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 § 220-412-110, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 77.16.010. WSR 87-09-026 (Order 287), § 232-12-169, filed 4/7/87.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-412-120 Permit for holding field trials.

(1) Except as authorized by permit issued by the director it is unlawful to hold field trials for hunting dogs during the months of April, May, June, and July. Field trials on department lands or those involving use of live wildlife may not be held without a permit.

(2) Applications for a field trial permit must be filed with the department at least thirty days before the proposed date for holding such trials. The application shall state the time and place the field trials will be held, the names of sponsors and persons who will conduct the trials, and such other information as the director may require.

History

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 § 220-412-120, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 82-04-034 (Order 177), § 232-12-041, filed 1/28/82
WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-041, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-110.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-412-130 Nonlethal pursuit training pass program.

(1) In order to effectively manage and train hound handlers and their dogs to be agents of the state used for cougar conflict response, the department establishes the nonlethal pursuit training pass program.

(2) The nonlethal pursuit training pass program emphasizes safe, ethical, responsible, and lawful hound handling practices as well as detection of specific wildlife species by dogs. The goal of the nonlethal pursuit training pass program includes improving dog handler/department relations, effective detection of target species when requested by the department, and the ethical treatment of working dogs and wildlife. The yearly application cost to be considered for placement on the list of screened nonlethal pursuit handlers shall be twenty-five dollars and will cover the cost of an application review and a background check. This cost will occur annually when renewing an application to be on the list of screened nonlethal pursuit handlers. The WDFW enforcement program shall determine the nonlethal pursuit program's requirements and curriculum in consultation with stakeholders including, but not limited to, working dog handlers and wildlife conservation organizations in Washington state.

(3) Working dog handlers are held to the highest ethical standards as these individuals may be asked to perform as agents of the state under RCW 77.12.077. As such, they may be ambassadors for the department and the working dog community. Criteria to be considered include the following:

(a) Currently own and train working dogs on scent detection and tracking;

(b) Maintain health records of working dogs;

(d) Hold a current driver's license;

(e) Up-to-date vehicle registration and vehicle insurance for any vehicle used to transport working dogs;

(f) Understanding of best practices in dog handling equipment and proper usage; and

(g) Working knowledge of terrain navigation and digital mapping equipment.

Initial approved applicants on the list of screened nonlethal pursuit handlers and individuals reapplying to be approved on the list of screened nonlethal pursuit handlers must annually submit to a criminal background check, and the department shall deny entry into the nonlethal pursuit training pass program to those applicants who have:

• Been convicted within the last ten years of any criminal offense under chapter 77.15 RCW (WDFW enforcement), 76.48 (specialized forest products), or 16.52 (animal cruelty) RCW;

• Been found to have committed, or to have paid, any infraction for a violation of chapter 77.15 RCW except recreational fishing under RCW 77.15.160, in the last ten years;

• Been convicted within the last ten years of any crime of dishonesty;

• Been convicted of any felony, or released from custody pursuant to any felony conviction, within the last ten years;

• Been convicted of, or been found to have committed, any criminal or civil violation where the department obtains a report from the citing authority that alleges the applicant was deceptive, untruthful, or obstructed a law enforcement officer in the course of the officer's duties, other than violations of RCW 46.61.050 and 46.61.400, within the last ten years;

• Been convicted of unlawful possession of a firearm under RCW 9.41.040, or has been convicted of any felony offense and the applicant has not successfully petitioned to have the applicant's firearm rights restored, or is otherwise ineligible to possess a firearm for any reason provided in RCW 9.41.040;

• A current hunting or fishing license revocation or a current suspension of hunting or fishing license privileges in Washington or in another state.

An applicant must disclose to WDFW at the time of application whether the applicant is aware of any pending criminal charges in any municipal, state, or federal court. The department may defer approval or denial on an application until such criminal charges have been adjudicated.

The department may, based on the results of a criminal background check or based on information it has received involving active investigations or pending charges, deny an application, at its discretion, if it believes the applicant does not meet the high ethical standards of the program, or would not be a suitable state agent or ambassador for the department and the working dog community.

(4) If a firearm is discharged at any point during a training activity, the training pass granted pursuant to subsection (11) of this section shall be placed on hold until reinstated by the department captain or training area sergeant. Before a training pass may be reinstated or reissued, WDFW police shall investigate the circumstances of the discharge to determine if it was unlawful or a result of not meeting the best practices of dog handling.

(5) A nonlethal pursuit training pass program participant who purchases a cougar harvest tag in Washington state cannot fill a cougar tag seventy-two hours before or after a training exercise.

(6) An individual who holds a current nonlethal pursuit training pass and is found to have any of the invalidating circumstances addressed in subsections (3) through (5) of this section, shall be removed from the program and the training pass revoked. If the department learns of a new pending criminal charge or incident involving a current training pass applicant which could lead to an invalidating circumstance addressed in subsections (3) through (5) of this section, the department may suspend the training pass applicant's participation in the program until resolution of the charge or incident.

(7) Nonlethal pursuit training pass applicants will be required to complete an agency affidavit which specifies that the applicant has read, understands, and will comply with the program rules and ethical standards required of the program. This affidavit must be signed, dated, and returned along with a copy of the applicant's driver's license, current proof of vehicle liability insurance, and a copy of a valid hunting license. Submission of false or fraudulent information is grounds for removal from the program.

(8) The enforcement program nonlethal pursuit training pass program coordinator will maintain open communications with landowners and the community. The department will investigate written accusations about nonlethal pursuit program participants and determine whether such complaints have merit and/or warrant enforcement or administrative action.

(9) Any person who has been denied initial admission into the nonlethal pursuit training pass program, or renewal of his or her application to be placed on the list of screened nonlethal pursuit handlers, has the right to an administrative hearing to contest the agency action pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW. An applicant denied a training pass may request an informal review within thirty days of receipt of the application denial. The request for an informal review shall be served on the chief of the enforcement program in writing. The chief may ask the applicant and department for additional information before ruling on the informal appeal, and shall respond to the informal appeal in writing. The applicant shall have initiated the formal appeal no later than thirty days from receipt of the notice of denial of the training pass, or thirty days from receipt of the decision on the informal review, whichever is later. Date of receipt shall be five days after any written notice or decision is mailed to the applicant. Initial nonlethal pursuit training pass applicants who fail to submit the application fee or who submit an incomplete application will have their application returned. Denial of admission on these grounds does not trigger the right to an administrative hearing.

(10) Training program enrollment – The department will authorize no more than fifty valid training pass holders to participate in the program annually on a statewide basis. Training passes issued by the department for training activities shall be geographically limited to no more than nine training passes at a time per WDFW region, and no more than three training passes at a time per enforcement detachment.

(11) Prior to engaging in any nonlethal pursuit training activity, a member of the nonlethal pursuit training pass program shall obtain from the department captain with oversight responsibility for the area proposed to be used for training a nonlethal pursuit training pass, which will be in via paper or electronic format. A nonlethal pursuit training pass, issued at the captain's discretion, will be issued for a period of up to thirty days, with an option for a thirty-day renewal at the request of the training pass holder. This training pass will detail the time frame and geographic scope of the training area that is acceptable to the captain and the training pass holder. Prior to engaging in a training exercise within the limitations of the training pass, the training pass holder will communicate with a department sergeant with oversight of the training area. The training pass holder shall keep the department sergeant appraised of regular training activities, and the sergeant shall keep the training pass holder appraised of any operational or logistical concerns or restrictions. A department captain may, at any time, change the geographic scope or time frame of the training pass to address management or emergent needs, and retains the discretion to terminate a training pass. The department captain shall restrict training pass scope for certain game management units (GMU's) during big game hunting seasons when prudent.

(12) Any training pass holder engaged in training activities is required to carry either pepper spray or an air horn so that nonlethal means are available to mitigate wildlife interactions.

(13) Training pass holders will be allowed to have up to four immediate family members present while participating in a training exercise with a nonlethal pursuit training pass. "Immediate family member" shall be limited to spouses and domestic partners, children and step-children, siblings, parents, and step-parents. Additionally, the owner of real property who has granted permission to the training pass holder to use said lands for a training exercise with a nonlethal pursuit training pass may be present with the training pass holder or may designate a representative in writing. Corporate landowners may designate security personnel or contractors to accompany a training pass holder participating in a training exercise with a nonlethal pursuit training pass. A department sergeant with oversight of the training area may authorize, in advance, additional observers of a training pass holder participating in a training exercise with a nonlethal pursuit training pass.

(14) As a best practices in dog handling, training pass holders shall not knowingly engage in the pursuit of spotted kittens or cougars with spotted kittens. Upon any observation of tracks of more than one cougar or visually observing the presence of spotted kittens during a training exercise, the handler shall terminate the current training pass activity and report the observations to the training area sergeant. The sergeant may choose to subsequently limit future training activities in the area.

(15) Training pass holders shall maintain a logbook of training activities under the nonlethal pursuit training program. Logbooks shall be made using a template made by the department to be uploaded online or downloaded and printed. Entries in the logbook shall include:

(a) Training pass holder's name, names of those accompanying or observing the training exercise, and number of dogs trained or participating;

(b) Date and location of the training, including the names of any roads traveled, trails traveled, or routes taken. The entry shall specify the owners of any land traversed;

(d) The discharge of any firearms, identification of the firearms, and the person responsible for the discharge.

Logbooks are required to be completed for each training trip before leaving the field. Logbook pages must be provided to the department through an online reporting system or postmarked within ten days following any calendar month in which the training pass activity took place.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.15.245, 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.077, and 77.12.047. WSR 21-10-064, § 220-412-130, filed 4/30/21, effective 5/31/21.

Chapter 220-413 Wildlife—Hunting—General rules.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-413-010 Hunting before or after hours.

It is unlawful to hunt wild animals or wild birds contrary to posted or official hunting hours in current season regulations.

History

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 § 220-413-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 99-17-034 (Order 99-118), § 232-12-291, filed 8/11/99, effective 9/11/99
WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-291, filed 6/1/81.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-413-020 Tagging requirements.

(1) It is unlawful for a person who kills a big game animal or turkey to fail to immediately validate their tag (unless the tagging requirement is specifically exempted by the fish and wildlife commission). There are two methods of tagging big game animals and turkey, paper tagging and electronic tagging.

(a) A paper tag is validated by cutting out and completely removing the designated notches corresponding to the day and month of the kill for that species and immediately attaching the notched tag to the carcass of the big game animal or turkey.

(b) An electronic tag is validated by following the prompts in the authorized mobile application and writing the confirmation number and date of harvest in ink on material that can withstand the elements and immediately attaching that to the carcass of the big game animal or turkey.

(2) The tag must remain attached to the carcass while it is being transported and must remain with the wildlife during the period of retention of the edible parts.

(3) For purposes of this section, the requirements in subsection (1)(a) and (b) of this section are the same, and constitute "notch a transport tag" as referenced in chapter 77.15 RCW.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 26-06-055 (Order 25-26), s 220-413-020, filed 2/25/26, effective 3/28/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.32.090. WSR 23-23-045 (Order 23-01), § 220-413-020, filed 11/6/23, effective 12/7/23. 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 § 220-413-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 07-17-064, § 232-12-061, filed 8/13/07, effective 9/13/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 97-18-020 (Order 97-168), § 232-12-061, filed 8/25/97, effective 9/25/97
WSR 81-22-002 (Order 174), § 232-12-061, filed 10/22/81
WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-061, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-160.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-413-030 Importation, retention, and transportation of dead wildlife.

(1) It is unlawful:

(a) To import or possess dead wildlife, taken in another state or country, into Washington unless such wildlife was acquired lawfully. Proof of legal acquisition must be retained during the period of retention of the carcass or edible parts.

(b) For a person who imports a dead bighorn sheep, mountain goat, cougar or bear to fail to report such importation to the department in writing within 10 days of the importation. The report must contain the name and address of the importer, the location where the dead wildlife is being stored, and general information describing where and how the wildlife was obtained.

(c) To import, transport, or possess deer, elk, moose, or caribou, or parts thereof, harvested outside Washington state; or from within a WDFW management region where chronic wasting disease has been detected by the department to other management regions of the state, with the following exceptions:

(i) Meat that has been deboned in the state or province where it was harvested and is imported as boned-out meat; or meat that has been deboned in the WDFW management region where chronic wasting disease has been detected and is transported to other regions of the state as boned-out meat;

(ii) The following, from which all soft tissue has been removed: Skulls, antlers, antlers attached to the skull plate, or teeth. For purposes of this rule, soft tissue is defined as any tissue that is not tooth, bone, or antler;

(iii) Hides or capes without heads attached;

(iv) Tissue imported for use by a diagnostic or research laboratory; and

(v) Finished taxidermy mounts.

(2) Violation of subsection (1) of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.290 Unlawful transportation of fish or wildlife—Penalty.

(3) It is unlawful for an importer or receiver of deer, elk, moose, or caribou to fail to notify the department within 24 hours if a state, province, tribe, or laboratory alerts the importer or receiver that a harvested animal has tested positive for chronic wasting disease. Violation of this subsection is an infraction punishable under RCW 77.15.160 Infractions.

History

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 220-413-030, filed 4/16/25, effective 5/17/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.240. WSR 22-13-108 (Order 22-69), § 220-413-030, filed 6/15/22, effective 7/16/22
WSR 21-23-037 (Order 21-247), § 220-413-030, filed 11/8/21, effective 12/9/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 19-10-011 (Order 19-79), § 220-413-030, filed 4/19/19, effective 5/20/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.12.040, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, 77.12.210, 77.12.240, 77.12.320, 77.12.570, 77.12.800, 77.15.245, 77.32.007, 77.32.050, 77.32.070, 77.32.090, 77.32.370, and 77.32.530. WSR 18-11-061 (Order 18-76), § 220-413-030, filed 5/11/18, effective 6/11/18. 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. WSR 17-10-076 (Order 17-10), recodified as § 220-413-030, filed 5/3/17, effective 6/3/17. 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, § 232-12-021, filed 5/31/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-035 (Order 15-97), § 232-12-021, filed 4/28/15, effective 5/29/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, and 77.32.070. WSR 13-11-078 (Order 13-94), § 232-12-021, filed 5/16/13, effective 6/16/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 11-23-083 (Order 11-299), § 232-12-021, filed 11/16/11, effective 12/17/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-12-021, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210. WSR 07-11-017 (Order 07-62), § 232-12-021, filed 5/3/07, effective 6/3/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-02-063 (Order 05-271), § 232-12-021, filed 1/3/06, effective 2/3/06
WSR 05-02-046 (Order 04-327), § 232-12-021, filed 1/3/05, effective 2/3/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.030. WSR 93-04-040 (Order 583), § 232-12-021, filed 1/27/93, effective 2/13/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 82-04-034 (Order 177), § 232-12-021, filed 1/28/82
WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-021, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-060.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-413-040 Party hunting.

Party hunting is defined as shooting at or killing big game or turkeys for another, killing big game or turkeys with the intention of having another person tag the animal; or tagging a big game animal or turkey that another person has killed.

Party hunting is illegal for big game and turkey, except for hunters with disabilities who have a designated hunting companion as defined in WAC 220-413-140.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-413-040, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240. WSR 09-09-083 (Order 09-53), § 232-12-062, filed 4/15/09, effective 5/16/09.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-413-050 Checking stations—Inspection of game and licenses.

Hunters and fishermen occupying a motor vehicle approaching or entering a check station established by a wildlife agent must stop and produce for inspection:

(1) Wildlife in their possession;

(2) Licenses, permits, tags, stamps or punchcards required under Title 77 RCW or rules adopted thereunder.

History

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 § 220-413-050, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 82-15-014 (Order 186), § 232-12-081, filed 7/12/82
WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-081, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-201.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-413-060 Hunting restrictions.

(1)(a) It is unlawful to hunt wildlife during any modern firearm deer or elk season with any firearm 240 caliber or larger, or containing slugs or buckshot, unless the hunter has a valid license, permits and tags for modern firearm deer or elk seasons are in his or her possession.

(b) This subsection does not apply to people hunting bear, cougar, mountain goat, mountain sheep, or turkey.

(2)(a) It is unlawful to hunt any wildlife at night and it is unlawful to hunt wild animals, except rabbits and hares, with dogs (hounds) during the month of October or November during the dates established for eastern and western Washington modern firearm deer or elk general seasons. During the modern firearm deer and elk general seasons the hunting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.

(b) It is unlawful to use hounds to hunt black bear, cougar (EXCEPT as pursuant to RCW 77.15.245), coyote, and bobcat year-round.

(c) A person may not use the aid of a dog to take, chase, harm or harass big game. The use of one blood-trailing dog controlled by leash during lawful hunting hours within 72 hours of shooting a big game animal, except bear and cougar, is allowed to track wounded big game and aid in recovery.

(3) It is unlawful to participate in a hunting contest for which no permit has been issued by the department.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-17-008 (Order 25-12), s 220-413-060, filed 8/7/25, effective 9/7/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-13-110 (Order 22-70), § 220-413-060, filed 6/15/22, effective 7/16/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 71.12.047, 77.32.050, and 77.32.525. WSR 20-19-115 (Order 20-199), § 220-413-060, filed 9/21/20, effective 10/22/20. 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 § 220-413-060, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-033 (Order 15-95), § 232-12-242, filed 4/28/15, effective 5/29/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, and 77.32.070. WSR 14-10-019 (Order 14-95), § 232-12-242, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 13-02-043 (Order 12-290), § 232-12-242, filed 12/21/12, effective 1/21/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 93-04-074 (Order 593), § 232-12-242, filed 1/29/93, effective 3/1/93.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-413-070 Hunting with aid of aircraft, boats or other vehicles.

(1) It is unlawful to use aircraft, including unmanned aircraft, to spot, locate or report the location of wildlife for the purpose of hunting; except as authorized by a permit issued by the director.

(2) It is unlawful to hunt wildlife from a vehicle, aircraft, including unmanned aircraft, except as authorized by a permit issued by the director, or from a boat propelled by motor unless the motor of such boat has been completely shut off and its progress has ceased.

(3) It is unlawful to use a vehicle, aircraft, unmanned aircraft, or motor-propelled boat for the purpose of pursuing, concentrating, or harassing any wild animal or wild bird, except as authorized by the department to aid in addressing wildlife conflict.

(4) It is unlawful to hunt big game on the day one was airborne in an aircraft, except on a regularly scheduled commercial airline flight.

(5) It is unlawful to hunt game animals, game birds, or migratory birds on the day one has operated an unmanned aircraft.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.12.040, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, 77.12.210, 77.12.240, 77.12.320, 77.12.570, 77.12.800, 77.15.245, 77.32.007, 77.32.050, 77.32.070, 77.32.090, 77.32.370, and 77.32.530. WSR 18-11-061 (Order 18-76), § 220-413-070, filed 5/11/18, effective 6/11/18. 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 § 220-413-070, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 82-04-034 (Order 177), § 232-12-057, filed 1/28/82
WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-057, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-150.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-413-080 Transmission lines—Unlawful hunting.

It is unlawful to shoot at wild animals or wild birds while they are on a telephone or electrical transmission line, or the pole, crossarm or insulator thereof.

History

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 § 220-413-080, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 82-04-034 (Order 177), § 232-12-247, filed 1/28/82
WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-247, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-530.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-413-090 Field identification of wildlife—Evidence of sex—Definitions.

(1) It is unlawful to possess or transport game birds without a feathered wing or head attached to each carcass until the carcass is processed and/or stored for consumption, except:

(a) Falconry-caught birds; which do not require evidence of sex.

(b) Canada and cackling geese harvested in Goose Management Area 2 - Coast and Inland: Where the fully feathered head must be left attached for subspecies determination.

(2) It is unlawful to possess or transport big game animals unless evidence of the sex of the animal remains naturally attached to the carcass until the carcass is processed and/or stored for consumption.

(a) Evidence of sex means the head with antlers or horns attached or penis or testes of male big game animals or the head or udder of female big game animals any of which must be naturally attached to at least one quarter of the carcass or to the largest portion of meat.

(b) For the purpose of this rule, "stored for consumption" means at the final point of storage prior to consumption of the meat.

(3) It is unlawful to possess or transport goat, sheep, moose, deer or elk taken in hunting areas which have horn or antler restrictions unless the head or skull plate, with both horns or both antlers naturally attached, accompanies the carcass.

(4) The possession of a taxidermist's receipt which includes the taxidermist's name, address, and telephone number, the hunter's name, address, telephone number, license, and tag number, the species and sex of the game bird or big game animal taken, as well as antler points or horn size and the date and GMU location or special deer/elk permit area where taken, shall be deemed to constitute compliance with this section.

For the purpose of this rule "accompanies the carcass" means to remain with the carcass until it has reached the point of processing or storage.

(5) It is lawful for persons who have complied with the department of fish and wildlife's chronic wasting disease sampling program to possess deer and elk without proof of sex under the following provisions:

(a) The head of the deer or elk must have been surrendered to an authorized department collection site.

(b) The hunter is in possession of an official department disease testing program identification card, completely filled out and signed and dated by a department employee or authorized agent.

(c) The carcass of the deer or elk is transported directly from where the head has been surrendered to the point of processing or storage.

(6) Failure to comply with this section constitutes unlawful possession of game animals.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-17-008 (Order 25-12), s 220-413-090, filed 8/7/25, effective 9/7/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-13-110 (Order 22-70), § 220-413-090, filed 6/15/22, effective 7/16/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 19-10-011 (Order 19-79), § 220-413-090, filed 4/19/19, effective 5/20/19. 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 § 220-413-090, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 02-15-018 (Order 02-129), § 232-12-267, filed 7/8/02, effective 8/8/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 92-12-064 (Order 555), § 232-12-267, filed 6/1/92, effective 7/2/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 77.16.095. WSR 91-13-064 (Order 499), § 232-12-267, filed 6/17/91, effective 7/18/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.030, 77.12.105 and 77.16.095. WSR 89-14-018 (Order 401), § 232-12-267, filed 6/26/89. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-267, filed 6/1/81.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-413-100 Mandatory report of hunting activity.

(1) All hunters purchasing a hunting license must report their hunting activity for deer, elk, bear, or turkey.

(a) Hunters must report hunting activity, for each tag and permit acquired, by January 31st or within 10 days after the close of an eligible hunt, whichever date is later.

(b) Reports must be made using the department's authorized internet hunter reporting system, department-authorized mobile application, or by telephone.

(c) A hunter who fails to report hunting activity, for each tag and permit acquired, by the reporting deadline is in violation of reporting requirements.

(d) Compliance will be credited for each transport tag and permit acquired.

(2) As an incentive for prompt reporting, all hunters who report by midnight January 10th or within 10 days after the last day of their permit hunt will be entered into a drawing for special deer and elk incentive permits. To be eligible for the drawing, hunters must report their hunting activity for each transport tag and permit acquired.

(3) A hunter who fails to report hunting activity by the reporting deadline for deer, elk, bear, or turkey tags and permits acquired the previous year will be required to pay a $10 administrative fee at the time a new license that includes deer, elk, bear, or turkey tags is issued.

(4) All hunters who purchase a paper or electronic migratory bird authorization must report their hunting activity for each paper or electronic harvest record card issued.

(a) Hunters must report harvest information from band-tailed pigeon harvest record cards by September 30th following the season for which the harvest card was issued. Hunters must report harvest information from brant, sea duck, and harlequin duck permit harvest record cards by February 15th following the season for which the harvest card was issued. Hunters must report harvest information from snow goose (Goose Management Area 1), and SW Canada goose (Goose Management Area 2 Coast and Inland) harvest record cards by March 20th following the season for which the harvest card was issued.

(b) Hunters must report migratory bird hunting activity at the department's authorized internet hunter reporting system internet site listed on the harvest record card or on the department-authorized mobile application.

(c) Any hunter who fails to report, for each harvest record card acquired, by the reporting deadlines is in violation of reporting requirements.

(d) Compliance will be credited for each harvest record card acquired.

(5) A hunter who fails to report hunting activity by the reporting deadlines for band-tailed pigeon, brant, harlequin duck permit, sea duck, snow goose, or SW Canada goose harvest record card acquired in the previous hunting season must pay a $10 administrative fee at the time a new migratory bird authorization and harvest record card is issued.

(6) A hunter may only be required to pay a maximum of one $10 administrative fee for all game species reporting violations during a license year.

(7) Hunters that harvest a deer, elk, or moose in any WDFW management region where the department has detected chronic wasting disease must present a sample to the department in the WDFW management region where it was harvested for chronic wasting disease testing within five days of harvesting:

(a) The whole head with at least three inches of the neck attached; or

(b) Extracted lymph nodes.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 26-06-055 (Order 25-26), s 220-413-100, filed 2/25/26, effective 3/28/26. 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 220-413-100, filed 4/16/25, effective 5/17/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.08.045, 77.12.047, 77.12.722, 77.12.800, 77.15.190, 77.32.320, 77.32.530, and 77.32.535. WSR 24-11-029 (Order 23-18), § 220-413-100, filed 5/7/24, effective 6/7/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.32.090. WSR 23-23-045 (Order 23-01), § 220-413-100, filed 11/6/23, effective 12/7/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.12.040, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, 77.12.210, 77.12.240, 77.12.320, 77.12.570, 77.12.800, 77.15.245, 77.32.007, 77.32.050, 77.32.070, 77.32.090, 77.32.370, and 77.32.530. WSR 18-11-061 (Order 18-76), § 220-413-100, filed 5/11/18, effective 6/11/18. 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. WSR 17-10-076 (Order 17-10), recodified as § 220-413-100, filed 5/3/17, effective 6/3/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-034 (Order 15-96), § 232-28-299, filed 4/28/15, effective 5/29/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.15.280, 77.32.020, and 77.32.070. WSR 10-16-005 (Order 10-187), § 232-28-299, filed 7/21/10, effective 8/21/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020. WSR 08-01-052 (Order 07-292), § 232-28-299, filed 12/13/07, effective 1/13/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 05-17-098 (Order 05-174), § 232-28-299, filed 8/15/05, effective 9/15/05
WSR 02-15-018 (Order 02-129), § 232-28-299, filed 7/8/02, effective 8/8/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. WSR 01-10-048 (Order 01-69), § 232-28-299, filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-413-110 Hunt or possess big game without an access permit.

(1) It is unlawful to hunt for big game or possess big game taken on property in an access contract between the landowner or land manager and the department, unless:

(a) The hunter possesses a valid access permit provided on a standard form by the department, and issued to the hunter by the landowner, land manager, or the department in addition to all other required hunting licenses and permits; or

(b) The property is in a contract between the department and the landowner that does not restrict persons from hunting and does not require an access permit.

(2) Each big game animal possessed in violation of this section shall be treated as a separate offense under RCW 77.15.030.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-17-008 (Order 25-12), s 220-413-110, filed 8/7/25, effective 9/7/25
WSR 17-05-112 (Order 17-04), recodified as § 220-413-110, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-04-065 (Order 06-12), § 232-12-421, filed 1/30/06, effective 3/2/06.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-413-120 Hunt or possess a wild animal or wild bird without an access permit.

It is unlawful to hunt for a wild bird or wild animal, except big game, or possess any wild bird or wild animal, except big game, taken on property in an access contract between the landowner or land manager and the department, unless:

(1) The hunter possesses a valid access permit provided on a standard form by the department, and issued to the hunter by the landowner, land manager, or the department in addition to all other required hunting licenses and permits; or

(2) The property is in a contract between the department and the landowner that does not restrict persons from hunting and does not require an access permit.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-17-008 (Order 25-12), s 220-413-120, filed 8/7/25, effective 9/7/25
WSR 17-05-112 (Order 17-04), recodified as § 220-413-120, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-04-065 (Order 06-12), § 232-12-422, filed 1/30/06, effective 3/2/06.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-413-140 Hunting of game birds and animals by persons with a disability.

(1) Definitions:

(a) "Hunter with a disability" means a person who has been granted a disability designation and who possesses a valid disabled hunter endorsement issued by the department.

(b) "Disabled hunter endorsement" means an endorsement to a license issued by the department to a person granted a disability designation.

(c) "Designated hunter companion" means a designated person who only assists with that physical function the hunter with a disability is unable to perform, such as stalking, shooting, tracking, retrieving, or the tagging of game birds and game animals.

(d) "Designated hunter companion card" means an identification card issued by the department to a hunter with a disability for use by another person in assisting or acting on the behalf of the hunter with a disability while engaging in hunting activities.

(e) "Accompany" means the hunter with a disability and the designated hunter companion are in the physical presence of each other, not to exceed a 1/4-mile separation. While stalking or shooting an animal, the hunter with a disability and the designated hunter companion must have a form of reliable and direct communication.

(2) A designated hunter companion card will be issued to the holder of a disabled hunter endorsement upon purchase of a hunting license.

(3) It is unlawful for a hunter with a disability to fail to obtain all required licenses, tags, or stamps before hunting.

(4) It is unlawful for a designated hunter companion to assist a hunter with a disability unless the designated hunter companion has the designated hunter companion card on his or her person. A designated hunter companion must have a valid hunting license issued by Washington state or another state.

(a) The designated hunter companion must accompany the hunter with a disability when stalking or shooting game on behalf of the hunter with a disability.

(b) The designated hunter companion does not need to accompany the hunter with a disability while tracking an animal wounded by either hunter, or while tagging or retrieving a downed animal on behalf of the hunter with a disability.

(5) It is unlawful for the hunter with a disability or the designated hunter companion to fail to:

(a) Immediately cut, notch, or date any required tag upon harvesting a game bird or animal; and

(b) Affix the tag to the carcass of the game bird or animal as soon as reasonably possible after killing the game.

(6) Game birds or game animals killed, tagged or retrieved by a designated hunter companion on behalf of a hunter with a disability do not count against the designated hunter companion's bag or possession limit.

(7) It is unlawful for a hunter with a disability to possess a loaded firearm in a motor vehicle, or shoot from a motor vehicle, unless the hunter with a disability has been issued a special use permit from the department, and:

(a) The vehicle is stopped, the vehicle is removed from the maintained portion of the roadway, and the motor is turned off; and

(b) A valid blue disabled hunter "shooting from a vehicle" identification placard must be displayed and visible.

(8) It is unlawful for a hunter with a disability to utilize a crossbow in archery or muzzleloader season, unless the hunter with a disability has been issued a special use permit from the department.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-17-008 (Order 25-12), s 220-413-140, filed 8/7/25, effective 9/7/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.32.237, 77.32.238, and 77.32.400. WSR 18-16-074 (Order 18-162), § 220-413-140, filed 7/30/18, effective 8/30/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 17-17-109, § 220-413-140, filed 8/21/17, effective 9/21/17. 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 § 220-413-140, 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, § 232-12-828, filed 5/31/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, and 77.32.070. WSR 14-10-019 (Order 14-95), § 232-12-828, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240. WSR 09-09-083 (Order 09-53), § 232-12-828, filed 4/15/09, effective 5/16/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 07-04-087, § 232-12-828, filed 2/6/07, effective 3/9/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.12.020. WSR 04-11-036 (Order 04-98), § 232-12-828, filed 5/12/04, effective 6/12/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 03-10-040 (Order 03-85), § 232-12-828, filed 4/30/03, effective 5/31/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.32.237. WSR 96-03-084 (Order 96-07), § 232-12-828, filed 1/18/96, effective 2/18/96.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-413-160 Colville Indian Reservation—Prohibiting the taking or hunting of big game and grouse and trapping of furbearers.

The taking or hunting of big game or grouse within the Colville Indian Reservation boundaries is prohibited. The trapping of furbearers within the Colville Indian Reservation boundaries is prohibited.

History

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 § 220-413-160, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 98-10-007 (Order 98-52), § 232-12-24402, filed 4/22/98, effective 5/23/98.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-413-170 Tribal hunting—Medicine Creek Treaty hunters—Enforcement policy.

(1) This rule establishes an interim enforcement and management line intended to address a long-standing dispute over the location of the southern boundary of the area ceded by the tribes signatory to the Treaty of Medicine Creek, 10 Stat. 1132. This interim line will guide the enforcement efforts of the department and will enable the department, the county prosecutors of Thurston, Mason, Lewis, Pierce, and Grays Harbor counties, and the tribes signatory to the Treaty of Medicine Creek, to better coordinate wildlife enforcement and resource planning in the region, without the need for time-consuming and costly litigation.

(2) For purposes of state law, enrolled members of the Puyallup, Nisqually, Squaxin Island and Muckleshoot Indian tribes, when authorized by their respective tribal governments, shall be deemed to be exercising their respective tribes' hunting right, as secured in the Treaty of Medicine Creek, when hunting on open and unclaimed lands, bounded on the west, north and east by the ceded area language contained in the Treaty of Medicine Creek, and lying north of the following line:

From the main stem of the Skookumchuck River up the drainage divide to the central point between the Skookumchuck and the North Fork of the Tilton River; thence south along the drainage divide to the point where the Skookumchuck, Newaukum, and North Fork of the Tilton rivers meet just north of Newaukum Lake; thence southerly along the drainage divide to Rooster Rock; thence along the top of Bremer Mountain to the confluence of the North Fork of the Tilton River with the Tilton River; thence south to the top of peak (el. 2,960); thence south along the divide between the Cowlitz and Tilton rivers and along the summit of the ridge known as Cottler's Rock, staying on the divide to encompass all of Sand Creek; thence across the valley and up the northern drainage boundary of Landers Creek to Vanson Peak (el. 4,935); thence along the drainage divide between the Cowlitz and Green rivers, along the eastern shore of Deadman Lake to the summit of Goat Mountain; thence dropping through the pass along the drainage divide at Ryan Lake; thence along the drainage divide between the Cispus and Green rivers, and Clearwater Creek of the Lewis River and continuing southeasterly along the divide between the Cispus and Lewis rivers to Badger Peak; thence continuing along the divide to an unnamed peak (el. 5,295) located north of Dark Mountain; thence along the drainage divide between McKoy Creek and Dark Creek to Surprise Peak; thence along the drainage divide to the top of Spud Hill; thence down and across the Cispus River and up the face of Blue Lake Ridge to the divide between Mouse Creek and Blue Lake tributaries; thence along the divide between Timonium Creek and Cat Creek to Hamilton Buttes; thence along the divide between the North Fork of the Cispus River and the Cispus River to Elk Peak; thence continuing northeasterly along the same divide, and the divide between Johnson Creek and the Cispus River, passing through Buckhorn Camp (el. 6,240), honoring the divide between the Cowlitz and Cispus rivers, to the summit of Old Snowy Mountain; thence north along the crest of the Cascade range to Naches Peak; thence west through Chinook Pass along the divide of the Cowlitz River and the White River to the summit of Mt. Rainier.

(3) State hunting laws shall apply to enrolled members of the Puyallup, Nisqually, Squaxin Island and Muckleshoot Indian tribes when hunting outside of the above-described area, or on lands that are not "open and unclaimed" within the above-described area.

(4) This rule does not purport to define where the southern boundary of the Medicine Creek Ceded Area is in fact, nor does it represent an attempt to resolve any other legal issue regarding the nature or geographic scope of the hunting right secured by the Treaty of Medicine Creek.

History

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 § 220-413-170, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 02-16-043 (Order 02-178), § 232-12-253, filed 7/31/02, effective 8/31/02
WSR 02-05-021 (Order 01-289), § 232-12-253, filed 2/11/02, effective 3/14/02.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-413-180 Special closures and firearm restriction areas.

(1) RESTRICTED HUNTING AREAS.

It is unlawful to hunt in the following restricted hunting areas unless otherwise provided:

(a) Parker Lake (GMU 117, Pend Oreille County): All United States Forest Service lands south of Ruby Creek Road (USFS Road 2489), north of Tacoma Creek Road (USFS Road 2389), and west of Bonneville Power Administration power lines are designated as "CLOSED AREA" to hunting wild animals and wild birds year-round except for special hunts adopted by the fish and wildlife commission and those hunters with a valid Hunting Reservation Permit. The Parker Lake closure provides a protected area for the U.S. Air Force Military Survival Training Program.

(b) Columbia River: The Columbia River, all islands except privately owned, in the river, the Benton County shoreline below the high water mark, Central Hanford Department of Energy property, and any peninsula originating on the Benton County shoreline, between Vernita Bridge on Highway 24 downstream to the Richland city limits are designated as a "CLOSED AREA" to hunting wild animals and wild birds except waterfowl hunting is open below the high water mark between the old Hanford townsite power line crossing in Section 24, T 13 N, R 27 E, and the Richland city limits.

(c) Green River (GMU 485): Except for special permit hunters, who may also take a black bear and/or cougar with the appropriate license/tag options, all lands within GMU 485 are designated as a "CLOSED AREA" to hunting big game year-round. During the general westside elk season and general and late deer seasons, all lands within GMU 485 year-round are also designated as a "CLOSED AREA" to hunting all wild animals, including wild birds, year-round. The city of Tacoma enforces trespass within GMU 485 year-round on lands owned or controlled by the city.

(d) McNeil Island (part of GMU 652): Closed to hunting all wild animals, including wild birds, year-round.

(e) Loo-wit (GMU 522): Closed to hunting and trapping, except for elk and mountain goat hunting by special permit holders during established seasons and in designated areas.

(2) A violation of subsection (1) of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.400, 77.15.410, or 77.15.430, depending on the species hunted.

(3) CLOSED BIG GAME HUNTING AREAS.

It is unlawful to hunt big game in the following closed areas, unless otherwise specified:

(a) Clark, Cowlitz, Pacific, and Wahkiakum counties: Closed to hunting for Columbian whitetail deer.

(b) Cathlamet: Except for special permits issued by the department for nonendangered deer and elk, this area is closed to all deer and elk hunting to protect the Columbian whitetail deer. This area's boundaries are described as:

Beginning in the town of Skamokawa; then east along SR 4 to Risk Road; then south and east along Risk Road to Foster Road; then south along the Foster Road to the Elochoman River; then upstream along the Elochoman River to Elochoman Valley Road (old SR 407); then west along the Elochoman Valley Road to SR 4; then east along SR 4 to SR 409; then south along SR 409 to the Cathlamet Channel of the Columbia River; then east along the north shore of the Cathlamet Channel to Cape Horn; then south in the Columbia River to the state line; then west along the state line to a point directly south of the mouth of Skamokawa Creek; then north on Skamokawa Creek to SR 4 and the point of beginning.

(c) Walla Walla Mill Creek Watershed (GMU 157): All lands in the Mill Creek Watershed are designated as a "CLOSED AREA" to hunting all wild animals, including wild birds. The only exception is for deer or elk hunting by holders of GMU-157 special deer or elk permits during the established open season. These permit holders must have a U.S. Forest Service permit to enter the hunt area, and the area is closed to motorized vehicles. No entry into the Mill Creek Watershed is allowed at other times.

(d) Westport: Closed to hunting all big game animals on the part of Westport Peninsula lying north of State Highway 105 from the Elk River Bridge west end and the Schafer Island Road to the ocean beach.

(e) Cottonwood and Howard islands (GMU 564): Closed to all deer hunting.

(4) A violation of subsection (3) of this section is a gross misdemeanor or a class C felony punishable under RCW 77.15.410, depending on the circumstances of the violation.

(5) FIREARM RESTRICTION AREAS.

(a) It is unlawful to hunt wildlife in the following firearm restriction areas with centerfire or rimfire rifles, or to fail to comply with additional firearm restrictions, except as established below:

| COUNTY | AREA | | --- | --- | | Chelan | That portion of GMU 251 (Mission) beginning at the intersection of the Duncan Road and Highway 2; south on Duncan Road to Mountain Home Road; south along Mountain Home Road to the Icicle Irrigation Ditch; south and west along the Icicle Irrigation Ditch to the Snow Lake Trail; west and north along the Snow Lake Trail and across the Icicle River to Icicle River Road; east and north along Icicle River Road to the Wenatchee River; northwest along the Wenatchee River to Highway 2; north and east on Highway 2 to Duncan Road and the point of beginning. | | Clallam | That portion of GMU 624 (Coyle) located within Clallam County. | | Clark | GMU 564 (Battle Ground). That portion of GMU 554 (Yale) in Clark County. | | Cowlitz | GMU 554 (Yale). GMU 504 (Stella). That portion of GMU 564 (Battle Ground) in Cowlitz County. | | Grays Harbor | The following restriction applies only during modern firearm general elk seasons: | | | That portion of GMU 658 (North River) beginning at Bay City; then west along Highway 105 to Twin Harbors State Park; then south along Highway 105 to Cranberry Road; then east on Cranberry Road to Turkey Road; then east and north on Turkey Road to Bayview Logging Road; then north and east along Bayview Logging Road to Mallard Slough; then east and south along the Bayview Road to Andrews Creek; then north along main channel of Andrews Creek to Grays Harbor; then north and west along the main navigation channel to Bay City and point of beginning. | | Grays Harbor | The following restriction applies only during modern firearm general elk seasons: | | | That portion of GMU 660 (Minot Peak) described as follows: Beginning at Highway 12 and Highway 107 junction near Montesano; east and south on Highway 12 to State Street in Oakville; south on State Street to its merge with Oakville Road; west on Oakville Road to its merge with South Bank Road; northwest along South Bank Road to Wakefield Road; north on Wakefield Road to the Chehalis River; west along the Chehalis River to Highway 107 bridge; north on Highway 107 to Highway 12 to the point of beginning. | | Island | GMUs 421 (Camano) and 420 (Whidbey). | | Jefferson | Indian and Marrowstone islands. | | King | The area west of Highway 203 (Monroe-Fall City, then Fall City-Preston Road) to Interstate 90 (I-90), I-90 to Highway 18, Highway 18 to Interstate 5 (I-5), I-5 to the Pierce-King County line; and GMU 422 (Vashon-Maury). | | King | This area is restricted to archery only during general season hunts (agency directed damage permit hunts exempt): | | | The following portion of GMU 652 (Puyallup): Beginning at the intersection of State Highway 410 and the southeast Mud Mountain Dam Road near the King/Pierce County line north of Buckley; then east along the southeast Mud Mountain Road to 284th Avenue Southeast; then north along 284th Avenue Southeast to State Highway 410; then west along Highway 410 to the point of the beginning. | | Kitsap | East of State Highway 16 originating at the Tacoma Narrows Bridge to Gorst, and east of Highway 3 to Newberry Hill Road, north of Newberry Hill Road and the Bremerton-Seabeck Highway to Big Beef Creek Bridge; all of Bainbridge Island, and Bangor Military Reservation. | | Klickitat | Elk Area 5062 (Trout Lake) closed to centerfire rifles, handguns, and muzzleloaders October 1 to January 30. | | Mason | GMU 633 (Mason Lake) south of Hammersley Inlet; and all of Harstine Island. | | Pacific | GMU 684 (Long Beach) the following Long Beach Peninsula restriction applies only during modern firearm general deer and elk seasons: Beginning at the end of Outer Harbor Way in the City of Ilwaco to U.S. Highway 101, west and north on Highway 101 to Sandridge Road; north on Sandridge Road to 95th Street; west on 95th Street to Tarlatt Slough; out Tarlatt Slough to Willapa Bay, north along the shoreline of Willapa Bay, then west to the Pacific Ocean. South along the west coast of the peninsula to Cape Disappointment State Park; east along state park boundary to Baker Bay; east along Baker Bay to the point of beginning. | | | The portion of GMU 658 (North River) south and west of State Highway 105 and Airport Road between Raymond and North River Bridge. | | | GMU 681 (Chinook Valley) beginning at confluence of Wallacut River, east along the Columbia River to the Astoria-Megler bridge; west along U.S. Highway 101 to Houtchen Road, north on Houtchen Road to the Chinook River; west on the Chinook River to the Chinook Valley Road; west on the Chinook Valley Road to Highway 101 and Wallacut River bridge; southwest on Wallacut River to point of beginning. | | Pierce | Ketron Island in GMU 652 limited to archery, shotgun, and muzzleloader. | | | GMU 655 (Anderson) limited to archery, shotgun, and muzzleloader. McNeil Island closed to hunting. | | | See GMU 652 restriction area outlined for King County. | | | GMU 627 (Kitsap) south of Highway 302 on the Key (Longbranch) Peninsula is a firearm restriction area. | | San Juan | All San Juan County, including GMUs 411 (Orcas), 412 (Shaw), 413 (San Juan), 414 (Lopez), 415 (Blakely), 416 (Decatur), 423 (Henry), 424 (Stuart), and those portions of GMU 410 (Islands) that occur in San Juan County. | | Snohomish | All areas west of Highway 9, until the intersection of Highway 9 and Highway 2, then east along Highway 2 to Highway 203, then all areas west of Highway 203 to the Snohomish/King County line. | | Skagit | All mainland areas and islands, including GMU 419 (Guemes), in Skagit County west of I-5 and north of the Skagit/Snohomish County line, except Cypress Island. This restriction applies to big game hunting only. | | Skamania | That portion of GMU 564 (Battle Ground) in Skamania County. | | Thurston | GMU 666 (Deschutes) north of U.S. Highway 101 and Interstate 5 between Oyster Bay and the mouth of the Nisqually River. | | Whatcom | All mainland areas and islands of Whatcom County that are west of I-5. This restriction applies to big game hunting only. |

(b) Archery tag holders may only hunt during established archery seasons with archery equipment as defined under WAC 220-414-070.

(c) Muzzleloader tag holders may only hunt during established muzzleloader seasons with muzzleloader equipment or archery equipment as defined by department rule.

(d) Modern firearm tag holders may hunt during established modern firearm seasons with bows and arrows; crossbows; muzzleloaders; revolver-type handguns; semiautomatic handguns of .40 (10 mm) caliber or larger; or shotguns, so long as the equipment and ammunition complies with department rules.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-17-008 (Order 25-12), s 220-413-180, filed 8/7/25, effective 9/7/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.12.047, 77.15.410, and 77.32.530. WSR 25-09-080 (Order 24-16E), s 220-413-180, filed 4/16/25, effective 5/17/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.240. WSR 21-23-037 (Order 21-247), § 220-413-180, filed 11/8/21, effective 12/9/21
WSR 20-12-080 (Order 20-76), § 220-413-180, filed 6/1/20, effective 7/2/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 19-10-011 (Order 19-79), § 220-413-180, filed 4/19/19, effective 5/20/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.12.040, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, 77.12.210, 77.12.240, 77.12.320, 77.12.570, 77.12.800, 77.15.245, 77.32.007, 77.32.050, 77.32.070, 77.32.090, 77.32.370, and 77.32.530. WSR 18-11-061 (Order 18-76), § 220-413-180, filed 5/11/18, effective 6/11/18. 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. WSR 17-10-076 (Order 17-10), amended and recodified as § 220-413-180, filed 5/3/17, effective 6/3/17. 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, § 232-28-248, filed 5/31/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-059 (Order 15-98), § 232-28-248, filed 4/30/15, effective 5/31/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, and 77.32.070. WSR 14-10-019 (Order 14-95), § 232-28-248, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14
WSR 13-11-078 (Order 13-94), § 232-28-248, filed 5/16/13, effective 6/16/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. WSR 10-10-061 (Order 10-94), § 232-28-248, filed 4/30/10, effective 5/31/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240. WSR 09-09-083 (Order 09-53), § 232-28-248, filed 4/15/09, effective 5/16/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-11-032 (Order 06-92), § 232-28-248, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/8/06
WSR 06-02-063 (Order 05-271), § 232-28-248, filed 1/3/06, effective 2/3/06
WSR 05-11-022 (Order 05-89), § 232-28-248, filed 5/10/05, effective 6/10/05
WSR 05-02-046 (Order 04-327), § 232-28-248, filed 1/3/05, effective 2/3/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.12.020. WSR 04-11-036 (Order 04-98), § 232-28-248, filed 5/12/04, effective 6/12/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 03-13-047 (Order 03-129), § 232-28-248, filed 6/12/03, effective 7/13/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.655, 77.12.020. WSR 02-11-069 (Order 02-98), § 232-28-248, filed 5/10/02, effective 6/10/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. WSR 01-10-048 (Order 01-69), § 232-28-248, filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.010, 77.12.020, 77.12.770, 77.12.780. WSR 00-11-137 (Order 00-50), § 232-28-248, filed 5/23/00, effective 6/23/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 99-10-102 (Order 99-40), § 232-28-248, filed 5/5/99, effective 6/5/99
WSR 98-10-018 (Order 98-54), § 232-28-248, filed 4/22/98, effective 5/23/98
WSR 97-06-052 (Order 97-32), § 232-28-248, filed 2/27/97, effective 3/30/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.010 and 77.12.040. WSR 96-04-027, § 232-28-248, filed 2/1/96, effective 3/3/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 95-11-036, § 232-28-248, filed 5/10/95, effective 6/10/95
WSR 95-03-038 (Order 94-150), § 232-28-248, filed 1/10/95, effective 2/10/95.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-413-190 Electronic treeing switches.

Electronic dog retrieval collars containing functioning treeing switches (devices consisting of a mercury switch mechanism that results in a change in the transmitted signals when the dog raises its head to a treed animal) are prohibited.

History

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 § 220-413-190, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 99-17-034 (Order 99-118), § 232-28-259, filed 8/11/99, effective 9/11/99
WSR 95-18-071 (Order 95-125), § 232-28-259, filed 9/1/95, effective 1/1/96.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-413-210 Trapping of furbearing animals by persons with a disability.

(1) Definitions:

(a) "Trapper with a disability" means a person who has been granted a disability designation and who possesses a valid disabled trappers endorsement issued by the department.

(b) "Disabled trapper endorsement" means an endorsement to a license issued by the department to a person granted a disability designation.

(c) "Designated trapper companion" means a designated person who only assists with that physical function the trapper with a disability is unable to perform, such as trap placement, baiting, checking the trap(s), retrieving, or the tagging of furbearing animals during trapping season.

(d) "Designated trapper companion card" means an identification card issued by the department to a trapper with a disability for use by another person in assisting or acting on the behalf of the trapper with a disability while engaging in trapping activities.

(e) "Accompany" means the trapper with a disability and the designated trapper companion are in the physical presence of each other, not to exceed a 100-foot separation. The trapper with a disability and the designated trapper companion must have a form of reliable and direct communication.

(2) A designated trapper companion card will be issued to the holder of a disabled trapper endorsement upon purchase of a trapping license.

(3) It is unlawful for a trapper with a disability to not follow all agency rules and to fail to possess all required licenses and permits before trapping.

(4) It is unlawful for a designated trapper companion to assist a trapper with a disability unless the designated trapper companion has the designated trapper companion card on his or her person. A designated trapper companion must have a valid trapper license issued by Washington state or another state.

The designated trapper companion must accompany the trapper with a disability during trap placement, baiting, and checking the trap(s).

(5) Furbearing animals killed or retrieved by a designated trapper companion on behalf of a trapper with a disability do not count against the designated trapper companion's bag, daily, or possession limit.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-17-008 (Order 25-12), s 220-413-210, filed 8/7/25, effective 9/7/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.32.237, 77.32.238, and 77.32.400. WSR 18-16-074 (Order 18-162), § 220-413-210, filed 7/30/18, effective 8/30/18.

Chapter 220-414 Wildlife—Hunting—Firearms, ammunition, and equipment.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-414-010 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.

History

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.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-414-020 Unlawful methods for hunting—Firearms.

(1) It is unlawful to hunt any big game with:

(a) A fully automatic firearm.

(b) A centerfire cartridge less than 22 caliber for cougar.

(d) A shotgun, provided that it is a 20 gauge, or larger shotgun, using shells loaded with slugs or buckshot size #1 or larger, may be used to hunt deer, bear, and cougar.

(e) A shotgun for any other big game, except that a 12 gauge or 10 gauge shotgun using slugs may be used.

(f) A handgun during a modern firearm season that does not meet the following criteria: Have a minimum barrel length of four inches, per manufacturer's specification, and fire a centerfire cartridge.

(g) Any rimfire cartridge.

(2) It is unlawful to hunt game birds with a shotgun capable of holding more than three shells.

(3) It is unlawful to hunt game birds or game animals in a manner other than with a firearm, a bow and arrow, a crossbow, or by falconry, with the following exceptions:

(a) Bullfrogs may be hunted only by methods listed in WAC 220-416-120.

(b) Dusky grouse, sooty grouse, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, snowshoe hare, and cottontail rabbit may be hunted with an air rifle no smaller than .22 caliber and no larger than .25 caliber.

(4) It is unlawful to hunt game animals or game birds with a shotgun larger than 10 gauge.

(5) It is unlawful to hunt game birds with a rifle or handgun, with the exception of:

(a) Dusky grouse, sooty grouse, spruce grouse and ruffed grouse; and

(b) Turkey, which it is unlawful to hunt with a weapon other than the following:

(i) Crossbow or bow and arrow;

(ii) Shotgun shooting #4 or smaller shot, or muzzleloading shotgun shooting #4 or smaller shot;

(iii) Legal modern handgun designed for hunting, shooting #4 or smaller shot, and not capable of holding more than three shells. Handgun barrel length must be a minimum of 10 inches, inclusive of choke tube. Modern handguns must shoot a minimum three inch shotshell of .410 caliber or larger;

(iv) Legal muzzleloading handgun designed for hunting and shooting #4 or smaller shot. Handgun barrel length must be a minimum of 10 inches. Muzzleloading handguns must be .45 caliber or larger.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-17-008 (Order 25-12), s 220-414-020, filed 8/7/25, effective 9/7/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-13-110 (Order 22-70), § 220-414-020, 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 § 220-414-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-035 (Order 15-97), § 232-12-047, filed 4/28/15, effective 5/29/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, and 77.32.070. WSR 14-10-019 (Order 14-95), § 232-12-047, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 12-11-005 (Order 12-70), § 232-12-047, filed 5/2/12, effective 6/2/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. WSR 10-10-061 (Order 10-94), § 232-12-047, filed 4/30/10, effective 5/31/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240. WSR 09-09-083 (Order 09-53), § 232-12-047, filed 4/15/09, effective 5/16/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.12.020. WSR 04-11-036 (Order 04-98), § 232-12-047, filed 5/12/04, effective 6/12/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.010, 77.12.020, 77.12.770, 77.12.780. WSR 00-11-137 (Order 00-50), § 232-12-047, filed 5/23/00, effective 6/23/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 98-10-006 (Order 98-53), § 232-12-047, filed 4/22/98, effective 5/23/98
WSR 90-14-108 (Order 449), § 232-12-047, filed 7/5/90, effective 8/5/90
WSR 83-01-006 (Order 198), § 232-12-047, filed 12/2/82
WSR 82-04-034 (Order 177), § 232-12-047, filed 1/28/82
WSR 81-22-002 (Order 174), § 232-12-047, filed 10/22/81
WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-047, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-130.

Wash. Admin. Code § 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;

(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.

History

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.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-414-040 Nontoxic shot requirements.

(1) It is unlawful to possess shot (either in shotshells or as loose shot for muzzleloading) other than nontoxic shot when hunting for waterfowl, coot, or snipe. Nontoxic shot includes the following approved types:

| Approved Nontoxic Shot Type* | Percent Composition by Weight | | --- | --- | | bismuth-tin | 97 bismuth, 3 tin | | iron (steel) | iron and carbon | | iron-tungsten | any proportion of tungsten, ˃=1 iron | | iron-tungsten-nickel | ˃=1 iron, any proportion of tungsten, up to 40 nickel | | copper-clad iron | 84 to 56.59 iron core, with copper cladding up to 44.1 of the shot mass | | tungsten-bronze | 51.1 tungsten, 44.4 copper, 3.9 tin, 0.6 iron; and 60 tungsten, 35.1 copper, 3.9 tin, 1 iron | | tungsten-iron-copper-nickel | 40-76 tungsten, 10-37 iron, 9-16 copper, 5-7 nickel | | tungsten-matrix | 95.9 tungsten, 4.1 polymer | | tungsten-polymer | 95.5 tungsten, 4.5 nylon 6 or 11 | | tungsten-tin-iron | any proportions of tungsten and tin, ˃=1 iron | | tungsten-tin-bismuth | any proportions of tungsten, tin, and bismuth | | tungsten-tin-iron-nickel | 65 tungsten, 21.8 tin, 10.4 iron, 2.8 nickel | | tungsten-iron-polymer | 41.5-95.2 tungsten, 1.5-52.0 iron, and 3.5-8.0 fluoropolymer | | *Coatings of copper, nickel, tin, zinc, zinc chloride, zinc chrome, and fluoropolymers on approved nontoxic shot types also are approved. | |

The director may adopt additional nontoxic shot types consistent with federal regulations.

(2) It is unlawful to possess shot (either in shotshells or as loose shot for muzzleloading) other than nontoxic shot in the following areas:

(a) Well's Wildlife Area (Bridgeport Bar Unit);

(b) Cowlitz Wildlife Area (all units);

(d) Shillapoo Wildlife Area (all units);

(e) Skagit Wildlife Area (all units);

(f) Snoqualmie Wildlife Area (all units);

(g) Sunnyside-Snake River Wildlife Area (Headquarters, Byron and Windmill Ranch units);

(h) Sinlahekin Wildlife Area (Driscoll Island, Hegdahl, and Kline Parcel units);

(i) Johns River Wildlife Area (Chinook, Chehalis, and Elk River units);

(j) South Puget Sound Wildlife Area (Big Beef Creek, Lake Koeneman, Nisqually, Skokomish, and Union River units);

(k) Scatter Creek Wildlife Area (all units);

(l) North Olympic Wildlife Area (all units).

(3) It is unlawful to possess shot (either in shotshells or as loose shot for muzzleloading), other than nontoxic shot, when hunting for upland game birds (pheasants, quail, chukar, or gray partridge), mourning doves, band-tailed pigeons, or game animals in the following areas:

(a) Chehalis River pheasant release site;

(b) Hunter Farms pheasant release site;

(d) All Whidbey Island pheasant release sites.

(4) It is unlawful to possess shot (either in shotshells or as loose shot for muzzleloading), other than nontoxic shot, when hunting for upland game birds (pheasant, quail, chukar, and gray partridge), mourning doves, and band-tailed pigeons on all WDFW designated pheasant release sites not listed in subsections (2) and (3) of this section.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-13-110 (Order 22-70), § 220-414-040, 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 § 220-414-040, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-034 (Order 15-96), § 232-12-068, filed 4/28/15, effective 5/29/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-12-068, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240. WSR 09-09-083 (Order 09-53), § 232-12-068, filed 4/15/09, effective 5/16/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020. WSR 08-01-052 (Order 07-292), § 232-12-068, filed 12/13/07, effective 1/13/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-16-133 (Order 06-181), § 232-12-068, filed 8/2/06, effective 9/2/06
WSR 05-17-098 (Order 05-174), § 232-12-068, filed 8/15/05, effective 9/15/05
WSR 03-16-030 (Order 03-165), § 232-12-068, filed 7/29/03, effective 8/29/03
WSR 03-13-047 (Order 03-129), § 232-12-068, filed 6/12/03, effective 7/13/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 01-17-092 (Order 01-157), § 232-12-068, filed 8/20/01, effective 9/20/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. WSR 01-10-048 (Order 01-69), § 232-12-068, filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.010, 77.12.020, 77.12.770, 77.12.780. WSR 00-11-137 (Order 00-50), § 232-12-068, filed 5/23/00, effective 6/23/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 99-17-034 (Order 99-118), § 232-12-068, filed 8/11/99, effective 9/11/99
WSR 98-17-044 (Order 98-152), § 232-12-068, filed 8/13/98, effective 9/13/98
WSR 97-18-026 (Order 97-164), § 232-12-068, filed 8/25/97, effective 9/25/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 77.12.010. WSR 96-18-009 (Order 96-127), § 232-12-068, filed 8/22/96, effective 9/22/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 95-18-072 (Order 95-126) § 232-12-068, filed 9/1/95, effective 10/2/95.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-414-050 Shotgun shell restriction areas.

(1) It is unlawful to have in possession more than 15 shotgun shells or to fire (shoot) more than 15 shells in one day on the following areas:

(a) The Island Unit of the Skagit Wildlife Area in Skagit County.

(b) The Spencer Island Unit of the Snoqualmie Wildlife Area in Snohomish County.

(d) The Johnson/DeBay's Slough Hunt Unit of the Skagit Wildlife Area in Skagit County: In Skagit County beginning at the intersection of Francis Road and DeBay Isle Road (N 48.467817 W -122.255143); then northeast approximately 125 feet to a white corner marker (N 48.46818 W -122.254977); then east approximately 250 feet along the parking area fence line to a white corner marker (N 48.468087 W -122.25392); then north along the fence line approximately 334 feet to corner of fence line (N 48.469067 W -122.253787); then east along the fence line approximately 250 feet to a white corner marker (N 48.469081 W -122.252834); then north approximately 2185 feet to orange corner marker (N 48.475024 W -122.252937); then west approximately 1421 feet to the white corner marker (N 48.4750691 W -122.2582045); then south approximately 1170 feet to the west shoreline of DeBay Slough white corner marker (N 48.471872 W -122.258097); then move easterly and southerly along the west shoreline of DeBay Slough approximately 1850 feet to white corner marker on the south side of DeBay Isle Road (N 48.4680860 W -122.2563066); then easterly along the south side of DeBay's Isle Road to the intersection of Francis Road and the point of beginning.

(e) The Dungeness Unit of the North Olympic Wildlife Area in Clallam County.

(f) The Samish River Unit of the Skagit Wildlife Area in Skagit County.

(g) The South Padilla Bay Unit of the Skagit Wildlife Area in Skagit County.

(2) It is unlawful to have in possession more than 25 shotgun shells or to fire (shoot) more than 25 shells in one day on the Nisqually Unit of the South Puget Sound Wildlife Area in Thurston County.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-13-110 (Order 22-70), § 220-414-050, 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 § 220-414-050, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-034 (Order 15-96), § 232-16-770, filed 4/28/15, effective 5/29/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 98-17-042 (Order 98-153), § 232-16-770, filed 8/13/98, effective 9/13/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 77.12.010. WSR 96-18-008 (Order 96-126), § 232-16-770, filed 8/22/96, effective 9/22/96.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-414-060 Muzzleloading firearms.

(1) Definitions.

(a) Muzzleloader: A firearm that is loaded from the muzzle and uses black powder or a black powder substitute as recommended by the manufacturer for use in all muzzleloading firearms. The term load refers to the powder charge and projectile and both must be loaded from the muzzle.

(b) A muzzleloading firearm shall be considered loaded if a powder charge and a projectile, either shot or single projectile are in the barrel and the barrel or breech is capped or primed.

(2) It is unlawful to hunt wildlife using a muzzleloading firearm that does not meet the following specifications:

(a) A muzzleloading shotgun or rifle must have a single or double barrel, rifled or smooth-bored.

(b) A muzzleloading shotgun or rifle used for deer must be .40 caliber or larger. Buckshot size #1 or larger may be used in a smoothbore of .60 caliber or larger for deer.

(d) Persons lawfully hunting small game with a double barrel, muzzleloading shotgun may keep both barrels loaded.

(e) A muzzleloading handgun must have a single or double barrel of at least eight inches, must be rifled, and must be capable of being loaded with 45 grains or more of black powder or black powder substitute per the manufacturer's recommendations.

(f) A muzzleloading handgun used for big game must be .45 caliber or larger.

(g) A handgun designed to be used with black powder, including black powder percussion revolvers, can be used to hunt forest grouse, cottontail rabbits, and snowshoe hares.

(3) In addition to the above requirements, it is unlawful to participate (hunt) in a muzzleloading hunting season using a firearm that does not meet the following specifications for a muzzleloader. However, a modern handgun may be carried for personal protection. Modern handguns cannot be used to hunt big game or dispatch wounded big game during a big game hunting season for muzzleloading firearms.

(a) Ignition is to be wheel lock, matchlock, flintlock, or percussion. Primers designed to be used in modern cartridges are legal.

(b) Sights must be open, peep, of other open sight design, or scopes not exceeding 1x magnification. Fiber optic sights are legal. Telescopic sights are prohibited.

(c) It is unlawful to have any electrical aiming device attached to a muzzleloading firearm while hunting except for red-dot or similar electronically powered scopes not exceeding 1x magnification.

(d) Those persons lawfully hunting big game with a double barrel muzzleloader may only keep one barrel loaded.

(4) Muzzleloading firearms used during a modern firearm season are not required to meet ignition, sight, or double barrel restrictions.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-17-008 (Order 25-12), s 220-414-060, filed 8/7/25, effective 9/7/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.08.045, 77.12.047, 77.12.722, 77.12.800, 77.15.190, 77.32.320, 77.32.530, and 77.32.535. WSR 24-11-029 (Order 23-18), § 220-414-060, filed 5/7/24, effective 6/7/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-13-110 (Order 22-70), § 220-414-060, filed 6/15/22, effective 7/16/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.12.040, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, 77.12.210, 77.12.240, 77.12.320, 77.12.570, 77.12.800, 77.15.245, 77.32.007, 77.32.050, 77.32.070, 77.32.090, 77.32.370, and 77.32.530. WSR 18-11-061 (Order 18-76), § 220-414-060, filed 5/11/18, effective 6/11/18. 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 § 220-414-060, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, and 77.32.070. WSR 14-10-019 (Order 14-95), § 232-12-051, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. WSR 10-10-061 (Order 10-94), § 232-12-051, filed 4/30/10, effective 5/31/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240. WSR 09-09-083 (Order 09-53), § 232-12-051, filed 4/15/09, effective 5/16/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-11-032 (Order 06-92), § 232-12-051, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/8/06
WSR 03-13-047 (Order 03-129), § 232-12-051, filed 6/12/03, effective 7/13/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.010, 77.12.020, 77.12.770, 77.12.780. WSR 00-11-137 (Order 00-50), § 232-12-051, filed 5/23/00, effective 6/23/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.055 and 77.12.040. WSR 90-14-109 (Order 450), § 232-12-051, filed 7/5/90, effective 8/5/90
WSR 89-11-062 (Order 393), § 232-12-051, filed 5/18/89. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 84-18-013 (Order 234), § 232-12-051, filed 8/28/84
WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-051, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-135.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-414-070 Archery requirements.

(1) The following provisions apply to all archery hunting seasons:

(a) It is unlawful for any person to carry or have in his possession any firearm while archery hunting in the field during an archery season specified for that area, except for modern handguns carried for personal protection. Modern handguns cannot be used to hunt big game or dispatch wounded big game during an archery big game hunting season.

(b) It is unlawful to have any electrical equipment or electric device(s), except for illuminated nocks, attached to the bow or arrow while hunting.

(c) It is unlawful to discharge a bow from a vehicle or from, across, or along the maintained portion of a public highway.

(d) It is unlawful to use any device secured to or supported by the bow for the purpose of maintaining the bow at full draw or in a firing position.

(e) It is unlawful to hunt big game animals with any arrow or bolt that does not have a sharp broadhead, or with a broadhead blade or blades that are less than seven-eighths of an inch wide.

(f) It is unlawful to hunt wildlife with any bow equipped with a scope. A verifier peep sight that magnifies the sights is not considered a scope and is lawful.

(2) The following provisions apply to long bow, recurve bow and compound bow archery equipment:

(a) It is unlawful for any person to hunt big game animals with a bow that does not produce a minimum of 40 pounds of pull measured at 28 inches or at full draw.

(b) It is unlawful to hunt big game animals with any arrow measuring less than 20 inches in length.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-17-008 (Order 25-12), s 220-414-070, filed 8/7/25, effective 9/7/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-13-110 (Order 22-70), § 220-414-070, filed 6/15/22, effective 7/16/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 19-10-011 (Order 19-79), § 220-414-070, filed 4/19/19, effective 5/20/19. 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 § 220-414-070, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-035 (Order 15-97), § 232-12-054, filed 4/28/15, effective 5/29/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, and 77.32.070. WSR 14-10-019 (Order 14-95), § 232-12-054, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14
WSR 13-11-078 (Order 13-94), § 232-12-054, filed 5/16/13, effective 6/16/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 12-11-005 (Order 12-70), § 232-12-054, filed 5/2/12, effective 6/2/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. WSR 10-10-061 (Order 10-94), § 232-12-054, filed 4/30/10, effective 5/31/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240. WSR 09-09-083 (Order 09-53), § 232-12-054, filed 4/15/09, effective 5/16/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-11-032 (Order 06-92), § 232-12-054, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.12.020. WSR 04-11-036 (Order 04-98), § 232-12-054, filed 5/12/04, effective 6/12/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 03-13-047 (Order 03-129), § 232-12-054, filed 6/12/03, effective 7/13/03
WSR 01-17-068 (Order 01-167), § 232-12-054, filed 8/15/01, effective 9/15/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.010, 77.12.020, 77.12.770, 77.12.780. WSR 00-11-137 (Order 00-50), § 232-12-054, filed 5/23/00, effective 6/23/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 90-03-092 (Order 427), § 232-12-054, filed 1/24/90, effective 2/24/90
WSR 88-13-012 (Order 310), § 232-12-054, filed 6/6/88
WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-054, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-140.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-414-080 Hunting—Hunter orange and hunter pink clothing requirements.

(1) It is unlawful to hunt upland birds or rabbits with a firearm, other than a muzzleloading firearm, during any upland game bird season unless the hunter is wearing fluorescent hunter orange and/or fluorescent hunter pink clothing.

(2) It is unlawful to hunt big game, except bear and cougar, with modern firearm equipment at any time in any manner unless the hunter is wearing fluorescent hunter orange and/or fluorescent hunter pink clothing.

(3) It is unlawful to hunt wildlife, except migratory birds, during those times and in those places open to taking of deer or elk during nonmaster hunter, modern firearm general seasons, unless the hunter is wearing fluorescent hunter orange and/or fluorescent hunter pink clothing.

(4) Wearing fluorescent hunter clothing means: A minimum of 400 square inches of fluorescent hunter orange and/or fluorescent hunter pink exterior clothing, worn above the waist and visible from all sides. A combination of both colors may be worn to meet the 400 square inches.

(5) A violation of this section is an infraction, punishable under RCW 77.15.160.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.020. WSR 19-20-078 (Order 19-245), § 220-414-080, filed 9/27/19, effective 10/28/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 19-10-011 (Order 19-79), § 220-414-080, filed 4/19/19, effective 5/20/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.12.040, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, 77.12.210, 77.12.240, 77.12.320, 77.12.570, 77.12.800, 77.15.245, 77.32.007, 77.32.050, 77.32.070, 77.32.090, 77.32.370, and 77.32.530. WSR 18-11-061 (Order 18-76), § 220-414-080, filed 5/11/18, effective 6/11/18. 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 § 220-414-080, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-061 (Order 15-100), § 232-12-055, filed 5/1/15, effective 6/1/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240. WSR 09-09-083 (Order 09-53), § 232-12-055, filed 4/15/09, effective 5/16/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-09-021 (Order 06-67), § 232-12-055, filed 4/11/06, effective 5/12/06
WSR 03-16-087 (Order 03-175), § 232-12-055, filed 8/5/03, effective 9/5/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.010 and 77.12.040. WSR 91-08-075 (Order 489), § 232-12-055, filed 4/3/91, effective 9/1/91
WSR 90-22-059 (Order 467), § 232-12-055, filed 11/5/90, effective 9/1/91.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-414-090 Use of decoys and calls.

(1) It is unlawful to hunt waterfowl, wild turkeys, or deer with the use or aid of battery-powered or other electronic devices as decoys.

(2) It is unlawful to hunt waterfowl, wild turkeys, or deer with the use or aid of electronic calls, except electronic calls may be used for lesser snow geese and Ross' geese during season dates occurring after February 1st in Goose Management Area 1 and Goose Management Area 4, when lesser snow geese and Ross' geese are the only species open to harvest as specified in WAC 220-416-060.

(3) Except as otherwise authorized by rule of the commission or by contract or agreement with the department, any person placing waterfowl decoys on any area (including water, access areas, roads, and trails) under the ownership, management, lease, or control of the department, shall not:

(a) Place waterfowl decoys prior to 4:00 a.m.;

(b) Allow or permit waterfowl decoys to be unattended or not in their immediate control for a period greater than one hour;

(d) Place waterfowl decoys on days closed to waterfowl hunting.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-17-008 (Order 25-12), s 220-414-090, filed 8/7/25, effective 9/7/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-13-110 (Order 22-70), § 220-414-090, 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 § 220-414-090, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 07-21-085 (Order 07-255), § 232-12-257, filed 10/17/07, effective 11/17/07
WSR 06-11-032 (Order 06-92), § 232-12-257, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 01-17-092 (Order 01-157), § 232-12-257, filed 8/20/01, effective 9/20/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.010, 77.12.020, 77.12.770, 77.12.780. WSR 00-11-137 (Order 00-50), § 232-12-257, filed 5/23/00, effective 6/23/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-257, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-630.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-414-100 Crossbow requirements.

The following provisions apply to hunting with a crossbow:

(1) It is unlawful to hunt big game with a crossbow outside of a modern firearm or muzzleloader season.

(2) It is unlawful to hunt big game animals with a crossbow with a draw weight less than 125 pounds and a trigger safety that does not work properly.

(3) It is unlawful to hunt big game animals with any arrow or bolt weighing less than 350 grains.

(4) It is unlawful to hunt big game animals with any arrow or bolt that does not have a sharp broadhead and the broadhead blade or blades are less than seven-eighths inch wide.

(5) It is unlawful to hunt big game animals with a broadhead blade unless the broadhead is unbarbed.

(6) It is unlawful to discharge a crossbow from a vehicle or from, across, or along the maintained portion of a public highway.

(7) It is unlawful to hunt wildlife with a crossbow during an archery season.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-17-008 (Order 25-12), s 220-414-100, filed 8/7/25, effective 9/7/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.08.045, 77.12.047, 77.12.722, 77.12.800, 77.15.190, 77.32.320, 77.32.530, and 77.32.535. WSR 24-11-029 (Order 23-18), § 220-414-100, filed 5/7/24, effective 6/7/24. 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 § 220-414-100, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-035 (Order 15-97), § 232-12-052, filed 4/28/15, effective 5/29/15.

Chapter 220-415 Wildlife—Hunting—Big game.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-415-010 Deer area descriptions.

The following areas are defined as deer areas:

Deer Area No. 1008 West Wenaha (Columbia County): That part of GMU 169 west of USFS trail 3112 from Tepee Camp (east fork of Butte Creek) to Butte Creek, and west of Butte Creek to the Washington-Oregon state line.

Deer Area No. 1009 East Wenaha (Columbia, Garfield, Asotin counties): That portion of GMU 169 east of USFS trail 3112 from Tepee Camp (east fork Butte Creek) to Butte Creek, and east of Butte Creek to the Washington-Oregon state line.

Deer Area No. 1010 (Columbia County): GMU 162 excluding National Forest land and the Rainwater Wildlife Area.

Deer Area No. 1031 Parker Lake (Pend Oreille County): United States National Forest land within GMU 117 south of Ruby Creek Rd (USFS Road 2489), north of Tacoma Creek Rd (USFS Road 2389), and west of Bonneville Power Administration power lines. The Parker Lake Deer Area is a protected area for the U.S. Air Force Military Survival Training Program that allows some limited access for special permit and hunt by reservation hunting.

Deer Area No. 1035 Highway 395 Corridor (Stevens County): That portion of GMU 121 beginning at the intersection of US Highway (Hwy) 395 (State Route 20) and State Route (SR) 25: S on SR 25 to Old Kettle Rd; E on Old Kettle Rd to Mingo Mountain Rd; S on Mingo Mountain Rd to Greenwood Loop Rd; E on Greenwood Loop Rd to the bridge over the Colville River; S on the Colville River to the bridge over Gold Creek Loop/Valley Westside Rd; W and S on Valley Westside Rd to the Orin-Rice Rd; E on Orin-Rice Rd to Haller Creek Rd; S on Haller Creek Rd to Skidmore Rd; E and S on Skidmore Rd to Arden Hill Rd; E on Arden Hill Rd to Townsend-Sackman Rd; S on Townsend-Sackman Rd to Twelve Mile Rd; S on Twelve Mile Rd to Marble Valley Basin Rd; S on Marble Valley Basin Rd to Zimmer Rd; S on Zimmer Rd to Blue Creek West Rd; E on Blue Creek West Rd to Dry Creek Rd; S on Dry Creek Rd to Duncan Rd; E on Duncan Rd to Tetro Rd; S on Tetro Rd to Heine Rd; E and S on Heine Rd to Farm-to-Market Rd; S on Farm-to-Market Rd to Newton Rd (also known as Rickers Lane); E on Newton Rd to US Hwy 395; N on US Hwy 395 to McLean Rd and Twelve Mile Rd (also known as Old Arden Hwy); N on McLean Rd and Twelve Mile Rd to US Hwy 395; N on US Hwy 395 to Old Arden Hwy (again); N on Old Arden Hwy to US Hwy 395; N on US Hwy 395, through the town of Colville, then W on US Hwy 395 (SR 20) to SR 25 and the point of beginning.

Deer Area No. 2010 Benge (Adams and Whitman counties): That part of GMU 284 beginning at the town of Washtucna; north on SR 261 to Weber Road; east on Weber Road to Benzel Road; north on Benzel Road to Wellsandt Road; east on Wellsandt Road to Hills Road; south on Hills Road to Urquhart Road; east on Urquhart Road to Harder Road, East on Harder Road to McCall Road; east on McCall Road to Gering Road; east on Gering Road to Lakin Road; east on Lakin Road to Revere Road; south on Revere Road to George Knott Road; south on George Knott Road to Rock Creek; south along Rock Creek to the Palouse River; south and west along the Palouse River to SR 26; west on SR 26 to Washtucna and the point of beginning.

Deer Area No. 2011 Lakeview (Grant County): That part of GMU 272 beginning at the junction of SR 28 and First Avenue in Ephrata; west on First Avenue to Sagebrush Flats Road; west on Sagebrush Flats Road to Norton Canyon Road; north on Norton Canyon Road to E Road NW; north on E Road NW to the Grant-Douglas county line; east along the county line to the point where the county line turns north; from this point continue due east to SR 17; south on SR 17 to SR 28 at Soap Lake; south on SR 28 to the junction with First Avenue in Ephrata and the point of beginning.

Deer Area No. 2012 Methow Valley (Okanogan County): All private land in the Methow Watershed located outside the external boundary of the Okanogan National Forest and north of the following boundary: Starting where the Libby Creek Road (County road 1049) intersects the Okanogan National Forest boundary; east on road 1049 to State Hwy 153; north on Hwy 153 to the Old Carlton Road; east on the Old Carlton Road to the Texas Creek Road (County road 1543); east on the Texas Creek Road to the Vintin Road (County road 1552); northeast on the Vintin Road to the Okanogan National Forest boundary.

Deer Area No. 2013 North Okanogan (Okanogan County): Restricted to private land only located within the following boundary: Beginning in Tonasket at the junction of Havillah Rd and Hwy 97; NE on Havillah Rd to Dry Gulch Extension Rd; N to Dry Gulch Rd; N on Dry Gulch Rd to Oroville-Chesaw Rd; W on Oroville-Chesaw Rd to Molson Rd; N on Molson Rd to Nine Mile Rd; N and W on Nine Mile Rd to the Canadian border at the old Sidley Town Site; W along the border to the east shore of Lake Osoyoos; S around Lake Osoyoos to the Okanogan River; S along the east bank of the Okanogan River to the Tonasket Fourth Street Bridge; E on Fourth Street to Hwy 97; N on Hwy 97 to point of beginning.

Deer Area No. 2014 Central Okanogan (Okanogan County): Restricted to private land only located within the following boundary: Beginning in Tonasket on the Okanogan River at the Fourth Street Bridge; S along Hwy 7 to Pine Creek Rd; W along Pine Creek Rd to Horse Spring Coulee Rd; W and N on Horse Spring Coulee Rd to Beeman Rd; W on Beeman Rd to North Lemanasky Rd; S along North Lemanasky Rd to Pine Creek Rd; S on Pine Creek Rd to Hagood Cut-off Rd; S on Hagood Cut-off Rd to South Pine Creek Rd; E on South Pine Creek Rd to Hwy 97; S on Hwy 97 to Town of Riverside North Main Street junction; SE on North Main Street to Tunk Valley Rd and the Okanogan River Bridge; E on Tunk Creek Rd to Chewiliken Valley Rd; NE along Chewiliken Valley Rd to Talkire Lake Rd; N on Talkire Lake Rd to Hwy 20; W on Hwy 20 to the junction of Hwy 20 and Hwy 97; N on Hwy 97 to Fourth Street; W on Fourth Street to point of beginning.

Deer Area No. 2015 Omak (Okanogan County): Restricted to private land only located within the following boundary: Beginning at Hwy 97 and Riverside Cut-off road; west on Riverside Cut-off Rd to Conconully Road; south on Conconully Rd to Danker Cut-off road; west on Danker Cut-off road to Salmon Creek Rd; north on Salmon Creek Rd to Spring Coulee Rd; south on Spring Coulee Rd to B&O Road North Rd; southwest on B&O North Rd to Hwy 20; east on Hwy 20 to B&O Rd; south on B&O Rd to the Town of Malott and the bridge over the Okanogan River; north along the west bank of the Okanogan River to the Town of Riverside and the Tunk Valley road bridge; west on Tunk Valley road to State Street in Riverside; south on State Street to 2nd Street; west on 2nd Street to Hwy 97 and the point of beginning.

Deer Area No. 2016 Conconully (Okanogan County): Restricted to private land only located within the following boundary: Beginning at the Conconully town limit at the south edge of Town and the east shore of Conconully Reservoir; south along the east shore of the reservoir to Salmon Creek; south along the east bank of Salmon Creek to Salmon Creek road at the old Ruby Town site; south on Salmon Creek road to Green Lake road; northeast on Green Lake road to Conconully road; north on Conconully road to the south limit of the Town of Conconully and the point of beginning.

Deer Area No. 2017 Lake Chelan North (Chelan County): Restricted to private land only located within the following boundary: Beginning at the confluence of Purtteman Creek (Purtteman Gulch) and Lake Chelan; NE along Purtteman Creek to Boyd Road; E on Boyd Road to Purtteman Creek Road; N on Purtteman Creek Road to the USFS boundary; W along the USFS boundary to Canyon Ranch Road (Joe Creek); SE on Canyon Ranch Road to Grade Creek Road; SE on Grade Creek Road to Lower Joe Creek Road; SE on Lower Joe Creek Road to Emerson Acres Road; west on Emerson Acres Road to Lake Chelan; S along the north shore of Lake Chelan to the point of beginning.

Deer Area No. 3071 Whitcomb (Benton County): That part of GMU 373 made up by the Whitcomb Unit of the Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge.

Deer Area No. 3072 Paterson (Benton County): That part of GMU 373 made up by the Paterson Unit of the Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge.

Deer Area No. 3088 High Prairie (Klickitat County): That portion of GMU 388 (Grayback) that is south of SR 142.

Deer Area No. 3334 Ellensburg (Kittitas County): Beginning at the confluence of the Yakima River and Wilson Creek, north up Wilson Creek to the John Wayne Pioneer Trail, west and north on the John Wayne Pioneer Trail to State Hwy 10, north and west on State Hwy 10 to the Thorp Highway, south and east on the Thorp Highway to the Yakima River (Thorp Highway Bridge), south and upstream on the Yakima River to the confluence of Taneum Creek and the Yakima River, south and west up Taneum Creek to the South Branch Canal, south and east on the South Branch Canal and South Branch Extension Canal to Umtanum Road, north on Umtanum Road to Lower Riverbottom Road, east and south on Lower Riverbottom Road to the Fogarty Ditch, south and east on the Fogarty Ditch to the Yakima River, south and east along the Yakima River to Wilson Creek and the point of beginning.

Deer Area No. 3372 Sunnyside (Yakima County): Beginning in Union Gap where I-82 crosses the Yakima River, follow I-82 east to the Yakima River Bridge in Prosser. Upstream on the Yakima River to the point of beginning. The islands in the Yakima River are on the Yakama Indian Reservation and are not part of the deer area.

Deer Area No. 3682 Ahtanum (Yakima County): That part of GMU 368 beginning at the power line crossing on Ahtanum Creek in T12N, R16E, Section 15; west up Ahtanum Creek to South Fork Ahtanum Creek; southwest up South Fork Ahtanum Creek to its junction with Reservation Creek; southwest up Reservation Creek and the Yakama Indian Reservation boundary to the main divide between the Diamond Fork drainage and Ahtanum Creek drainage; north along the crest of the main divide between the Diamond Fork drainage and the Ahtanum Creek drainage to Darland Mountain; northeast on US Forest Service Trail 615 to US Forest Service Road 1020; northeast on US Forest Service Road 1020 to US Forest Service Road 613; northeast on US Forest Service Road 613 to US Forest Service Trail 1127; northeast on US Forest Service Trail 1127 to US Forest Service Road 1302 (Jump Off Road), southeast of the Jump Off Lookout Station; northeast on US Forest Service Road 1302 (Jump Off Road) to Hwy 12. Northeast on Hwy 12 to the Naches River. Southeast down the Naches River to Cowiche Creek. West up Cowiche Creek and the South Fork Cowiche Creek to Summitview Ave. Northwest on Summitview Ave to Cowiche Mill Road. West on Cowiche Mill Road to the power line in the northeast corner of T13N, R15E, SEC 13. Southeast along the power line to Ahtanum Creek and the point of beginning.

Deer Area No. 4541 North Issaquah (King and Snohomish counties): That portion of GMU 454 beginning at the mouth of the Snohomish River at the city of Everett; SE up the Snohomish River to the Snoqualmie River; SE up the Snoqualmie River to NE Woodinville-Duvall Rd; E on NE Woodinville-Duvall Rd State Route (SR) 203 at the town of Duvall; S on SR 203 to SR 202 (Fall City-Snoqualmie Rd) at the town of Fall City; S on SR 202 (Fall City-Snoqualmie Rd), across the Snoqualmie River, to Preston-Fall City Rd; SW on Preston-Fall City Rd to SE 82nd St at the town of Preston; E on SE 82nd St to Interstate Hwy (I)-90; E on I-90 to SR 18; S and W on SR 18 to SR 99; N on SR 99 to SR 509; W on SR 509 to Redondo Way South; NW on Redondo Way South to the town of Redondo on Puget Sound; SW across East Passage to the Pierce-King county line at the point where the county line turns southeast, northwest of Dash Point; W and N along the King County line excluding Vashon-Maury Island; to the King, Snohomish, and Kitsap counties line junction in the Puget Sound West of Point Wells; N on the Snohomish County line through Possession Sound to a point on the Snohomish County line due West of the northern tip of Gedney Island (Hat Island); E to the northern tip of Gedney Island; E from the northern tip of Gedney Island to the mouth of the Snohomish River and the point of beginning.

Deer Area No. 5064: That part of GMU 564 in the Columbia River near the mouth of the Cowlitz River made up of Cottonwood Island and Howard Island.

Deer Area No. 6020 (Clallam and Jefferson counties): Dungeness-Miller Peninsula: That part of GMU 624 west of Discovery Bay and Salmon Creek.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.12.047, 77.15.410, and 77.32.530. WSR 25-09-080 (Order 24-16E), s 220-415-010, filed 4/16/25, effective 5/17/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.08.045, 77.12.047, 77.12.722, 77.12.800, 77.15.190, 77.32.320, 77.32.530, and 77.32.535. WSR 24-11-029 (Order 23-18), § 220-415-010, filed 5/7/24, effective 6/7/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.240. WSR 21-14-022 (Order 21-61), § 220-415-010, filed 6/28/21, effective 7/29/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.12.040, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, 77.12.210, 77.12.240, 77.12.320, 77.12.570, 77.12.800, 77.15.245, 77.32.007, 77.32.050, 77.32.070, 77.32.090, 77.32.370, and 77.32.530. WSR 18-11-061 (Order 18-76), § 220-415-010, filed 5/11/18, effective 6/11/18. 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. WSR 17-10-076 (Order 17-10), amended and recodified as § 220-415-010, filed 5/3/17, effective 6/3/17. 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, § 232-28-624, filed 5/31/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-059 (Order 15-98), § 232-28-624, filed 4/30/15, effective 5/31/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, and 77.32.070. WSR 14-10-019 (Order 14-95), § 232-28-624, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14
WSR 13-11-078 (Order 13-94), § 232-28-624, filed 5/16/13, effective 6/16/13.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-415-020 2024-2026 Deer general seasons and definitions.

It is unlawful to fail to comply with the bag, possession, and season limits described below.

Bag Limit: One (1) deer per hunter during the license year except where otherwise permitted by department rule.

Hunting Method: Hunters must select one of the hunting methods: Modern firearm, archery, or muzzleloader.

Any Buck Deer Seasons: Open only to the taking of deer with visible antlers (buck fawns illegal).

Antler Point: To qualify as an antler point, the point must be at least one inch long, measured on the longest side.

Antler Restrictions:APPLIES TO ALL HUNTERS DURING ANY GENERAL SEASON AND DESIGNATED SPECIAL PERMIT SEASONS. Buck deer taken in antler restricted game management units (GMUs) must meet minimum antler point requirements. Minimum antler point requirements are antler points on one side only. Eye guards are antler points when they are at least one inch long.

3-point Minimum GMUs: All mule deer in 100, 200, and 300 series GMUs; white-tailed deer in GMUs 127, 130, 133, 136, 139, 142, 145, 149, 154, 162, 163, 166, 169, 172, 175, 178, 181, 186, and black-tailed deer in GMU 578.

Permit-only Units: The following GMUs require a special permit to hunt deer: 290 (Desert), 329 (Quilomene), 371 (Alkali), and 485 (Green River).

GMUs Closed to Deer Hunting: 157 (Mill Creek Watershed), 490 (Cedar River) and 522 (Loo-wit).

Types of deer that a person may legally hunt in Washington:

Black-tailed Deer: Any member of black-tailed/mule deer (species Odocoileus hemionus) found west of a line drawn from the Canadian border south on the Pacific Crest Trail and along the Yakama Indian Reservation boundary in Yakima County to the Klickitat River; south down Klickitat River to the Columbia River.

Mule Deer: Any member of black-tailed/mule deer (species Odocoileus hemionus) found east of a line drawn from the Canadian border south on the Pacific Crest Trail and along the Yakama Indian Reservation boundary in Yakima County to the Klickitat River; south down Klickitat River to the Columbia River.

White-tailed Deer: Any white-tailed deer (member of the species Odocoileus virginianus), except the Columbian whitetail deer (species Odocoileus virginianus leucurus).

MODERN FIREARM DEER SEASONS

License Required: A valid big game hunting license, which includes a deer species option.

Tag Required: A valid modern firearm deer tag for the area hunted.

Hunting Method: Modern firearm deer tag hunters may use rifle, handgun, shotgun, bow, crossbow, or muzzleloader, but only during modern firearm seasons.

| Hunt Season | 2024 Dates | 2025 Dates | 2026 Dates | Game Management Units (GMUs) | Legal Deer | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | HIGH BUCK HUNTS | | | | | | | | Sept. 15-25 | Sept. 15-25 | Sept. 15-25 | Alpine Lakes, Mount Baker, Glacier Peak, Pasayten, Olympic Peninsula, and Henry Jackson Wilderness Areas and Lake Chelan Recreation Area | 3 pt. min. | | GENERAL SEASON | | | | | | | Eastern Washington White-tailed Deer | Oct. 12-25 | Oct. 11-24 | Oct. 17-30 | 101, 105, 108, 111, 113, 117, 121, 124 | Any buck | | | Oct. 12-22 | Oct. 11-21 | Oct. 17-27 | 203 through 284 | Any buck | | | Oct. 12-22 | Oct. 11-21 | Oct. 17-27 | 127 through 154, 162 through 186 | 3 pt. min. | | | Oct. 12-22 | Oct. 11-21 | Oct. 17-27 | 373, 379, 381 | Any deer | | Eastern Washington Mule Deer | Oct. 12-22 | Oct. 11-21 | Oct. 17-27 | 101 through 154, 162 through 186, 203 through 284, 328, 330 through 368, 372, 373, 379, 381, 382, 388 | 3 pt. min. | | Western Washington Black-tailed Deer | Oct. 12-31 | Oct. 11-31 | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | 407, 418, 426, 437, 448, 450, 454, 460, 466, 501 through 520, 524 through 556, 560, 568, 572, 574, 601 through 621, 624 (except Deer Area 6020), 627 through 654, 658 through 699 | Any buck | | | | | | 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 564, 655, Deer Area 6020 | Any deer | | | Oct. 12-31 | Oct. 11-31 | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | 578 | 3 pt. min | | LATE GENERAL SEASON | | | | | | | Western Washington Black-tailed Deer | Nov. 14-17 | Nov. 13-16 | Nov. 19-22 | 407, 454, 466, 501 through 520, 524 through 560, 568, 572, 601 through 621, 624 (except Deer Area 6020), 627 through 654, 658 through 699 | Any buck | | | Nov. 14-17 | Nov. 13-16 | Nov. 19-22 | 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 564, 655, Deer Area 6020 | Any deer | | Eastern Washington White-tailed Deer | Nov. 9-19 | Nov. 8-19 | Nov. 7-19 | 105, 108, 111, 113, 117, 121, 124 | Any buck | | YOUTH GENERAL SEASONS | | | | | | | Eastern Washington White-tailed Deer | Oct. 19-25 | Oct. 25-31 | Oct. 24-30 | 124 | Any deer | | Oct. 19-22 | Oct. 25-28 | Oct. 24-27 | 127 through 142 | 3 pt. min. or antlerless | |

ARCHERY DEER SEASONS

License Required: A valid big game hunting license, which includes a deer species option.

Tag Required: A valid archery deer tag for the area hunted.

Special Notes: Archery tag holders can only hunt during archery seasons with archery equipment (WAC 220-414-070).

| Hunt Area | 2024 Dates | 2025 Dates | 2026 Dates | Game Management Units (GMUs) | Legal Deer | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | EARLY ARCHERY GENERAL DEER SEASONS | | | | | | | Western Washington Black-tailed Deer | Sept. 1-27 | Sept. 1-26 | Sept. 1-25 | 407 through 426, 437, 448, 450, 454, 466, 501, 504, 505, 554, 564, 568, 621 through 636, 648 through 652, 654 through 673, 684 | Any deer | | | | | | 460, 503, 574, 601 through 618, 638, 642, 653, 681 and 699 | Any buck | | | | | | 578 | 3 pt. min. | | | Sept. 1-22 | Sept. 1-21 | Sept. 1-20 | 510, 513, 516, 520, 524, 530, 556 | Any deer | | | | | | 506, 550, 560, 572 | Any buck | | Eastern Washington Mule Deer | Sept. 1-27 | Sept. 1-26 | Sept. 1-25 | 101 through 136, 145, 149, 166 through 175, 186, 204 through 250, 254 through 278, 334, 382, 388 | 3 pt. min. | | | | | | 139, 142, 284, 372, 373, 379, 381, Deer Area 3334 | 3 pt. min. or antlerless | | | Sept. 1-22 | Sept. 1-21 | Sept. 1-20 | 154, 162, 163, 178, 181, 251, 328, 335, 336, 340, 346, 352, 356, 360, 364, 368 | 3 pt. min. | | Eastern Washington White-tailed Deer | Sept. 1-27 | Sept. 1-26 | Sept. 1-25 | 101 through 124 | Any buck | | | Sept. 1-27 | Sept. 1-26 | Sept. 1-25 | 204 through 250, 254 through 284, 373, 379, 381 | Any deer | | | Sept. 1-27 | Sept. 1-26 | Sept. 1-25 | | | | | Sept. 1-27 | Sept. 1-26 | Sept. 1-25 | 127 through 142, 145, 149,166, 169, 172, 175, 186 | 3 pt. min. | | | Sept. 1-22 | Sept. 1-22 | Sept. 1-22 | 154, 162, 163, 178, 181 | 3 pt. min. | | LATE ARCHERY GENERAL DEER SEASONS | | | | | | | Western Washington Black-tailed Deer | Nov. 27 - Dec. 15 | Nov. 26 - Dec. 15 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 15 | 437, 466, 510 through 520, 524 | Any deer | | | Nov. 27 - Dec. 15 | Nov. 26 - Dec. 15 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 15 | 448, 460, 506, 530, 560, 572, 601, 603 through 618, 638, 642, 681, and 699 | Any buck | | | Nov. 27 - Dec. 31 | Nov. 26 - Dec. 31 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 31 | 407, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 454, 505, 564, 624, 627, 636, 648, 652, 654, 655, 660 through 672 | Any deer | | Eastern Washington Mule Deer | Nov. 21-30 | Nov. 21-30 | Nov. 21-30 | 209, 215, 233, 243, 250 | 3 pt. min. | | | Nov. 27 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 26 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | 336, 342, 346, 352, 364, 388, Deer Area 3682 | 3 pt. min. | | | Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 | 145, 163, 178, 272, 278 | 3 pt. min. | | | Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 | 373, Deer Area 3372 | 3 pt. min. or antlerless | | | Dec. 1-8 | Dec. 1-8 | Dec. 1-8 | GMU 382 | 3 pt. min. | | Eastern Washington White-tailed Deer | Nov. 10 - Dec. 15 | Nov. 10 - Dec. 15 | Nov. 10 - Dec. 15 | 101 | Any buck | | | Nov. 25 - Dec. 15 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 15 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 15 | 105, 108, 117, 121, 124 | Any buck | | | Nov. 25 - Dec. 15 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 15 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 15 | 127 | 3 pt. min. | | | Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 | 145, 163, 178, 272, 278 | 3 pt. min. | | | Nov. 27 - Dec. 15 | Nov. 26 - Dec. 15 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 15 | 204, 209, 215, 233, 243 | Any deer | | | Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 | 373 | Any deer |

MUZZLELOADER DEER SEASONS

License Required: A valid big game hunting license, which includes a deer species option.

Tag Required: A valid muzzleloader deer tag for the area hunted.

Hunting Method: Muzzleloader as defined under WAC 220-414-060, crossbow equipment as defined under WAC 220-414-100, or archery equipment as defined under WAC 220-414-070.

Special Notes: Muzzleloader tag holders can only hunt during muzzleloader seasons.

| Hunt Area | 2024 Dates | 2025 Dates | 2026 Dates | Game Management Units (GMUs) | Legal Deer | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | High Buck Hunts | Sept. 15-25 | Sept. 15-25 | Sept. 15-25 | Alpine Lakes, Glacier Peak, Pasayten, Mount Baker, Olympic Peninsula, and Henry Jackson Wilderness areas, and Lake Chelan Recreation Area | 3 pt. min. | | EARLY MUZZLELOADER GENERAL DEER SEASONS | | | | | | | Western Washington Black-tailed Deer | Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 | Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | 407, 418, 426, 437, 448, 450, 501, 503, 504, 505, 506, 510, 513, 516, 520, 530, 550, 554, 560, 568, 572, 574, 603, 607, 612, 615, 621, 624 (except Deer Area 6020), 633 through 651, 660, 663, 672, 673 | Any buck | | | | | | 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 454, 564, 627, 652, 655, 666, 684, and Deer Area 6020 | Any deer | | | | | | 578 | 3 pt. min. | | Eastern Washington White-tailed Deer | Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 | Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | 101 through 124, 203, 204, 209, 215, 231, 233, 239, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 250, 251, 254, 260, 262, 266, 269, 272, 278, 284 | Any buck | | | | | | | | | | | | | 127, 130, 133, 136, 139, 142, 145, 149, 175, 181, 186 | 3 pt. min. | | | | | | 373, 379 | Any deer | | Eastern Washington Mule Deer | Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 | Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | 101 through 149, 175, 181, 186, 203, 204, 209, 215, 231, 233, 239, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 248, 250, 251, 254, 260, 262, 266, 269, 272, 278, 284, 328, 330 through 342, 352 through 368, 373, 379 | 3 pt. min. | | Eastern Washington Mule Deer | Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 | Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | Deer Areas 3334 and 3372 | 3 pt. min. or antlerless | | LATE MUZZLELOADER GENERAL DEER SEASONS | | | | | | | Western Washington Black-tailed Deer | Nov. 27 - Dec. 15 | Nov. 26 - Dec. 15 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 15 | 407, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 454, 504, 564, 633, 654, 666, 667, and 684 | Any deer | | | | | | 448, 460, 501, 602, 621, 651, 658, and 673 | Any buck | | Eastern Washington White-tailed Deer | Nov. 27 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 26 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | 113 | Any buck | | | Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | 130, 133, 136, 139, 142 | 3 pt. min. | | | Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 | 172, 181 | 3 pt. min. | | | Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | 379, 381 | Any deer | | Eastern Washington Mule Deer | Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | 379, 381 | 3 pt. min. | | Nov. 20-30 | Nov. 20-30 | Nov. 20-30 | 382 | 3 pt. min. | |

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-17-008 (Order 25-12), s 220-415-020, filed 8/7/25, effective 9/7/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.08.045, 77.12.047, 77.12.722, 77.12.800, 77.15.190, 77.32.320, 77.32.530, and 77.32.535. WSR 24-11-029 (Order 23-18), § 220-415-020, filed 5/7/24, effective 6/7/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-15-096 (Order 22-71), § 220-415-020, filed 7/19/22, effective 8/19/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.240. WSR 21-14-022 (Order 21-61), § 220-415-020, filed 6/28/21, effective 7/29/21
WSR 20-12-080 (Order 20-76), § 220-415-020, filed 6/1/20, effective 7/2/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 19-10-011 (Order 19-79), § 220-415-020, filed 4/19/19, effective 5/20/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.12.040, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, 77.12.210, 77.12.240, 77.12.320, 77.12.570, 77.12.800, 77.15.245, 77.32.007, 77.32.050, 77.32.070, 77.32.090, 77.32.370, and 77.32.530. WSR 18-11-061 (Order 18-76), § 220-415-020, filed 5/11/18, effective 6/11/18. 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. WSR 17-10-076 (Order 17-10), amended and recodified as § 220-415-020, filed 5/3/17, effective 6/3/17. 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, 77.32.155. WSR 16-15-045 (Order 16-182), § 232-28-357, filed 7/14/16, effective 8/14/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-059 (Order 15-98), § 232-28-357, filed 4/30/15, effective 5/31/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, and 77.32.070. WSR 14-10-019 (Order 14-95), § 232-28-357, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14
WSR 13-11-078 (Order 13-94), § 232-28-357, filed 5/16/13, effective 6/16/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 12-11-005 (Order 12-70), § 232-28-357, filed 5/2/12, effective 6/2/12.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-415-030 2026 Deer special permits.

It is unlawful to fail to comply with the bag, possession, and season limits described below.

Deer Special Permit Hunting Seasons (Open to Permit Holders Only)

Hunters must purchase a deer hunting license prior to purchasing a permit application. Hunters may only apply for permits consistent with the tag required for the hunt choice; however, Multiple Season Permit holders may apply for archery, muzzleloader, or modern firearm permit hunts. Hunters drawn for a special permit hunt must comply with weapon restrictions, dates, and other conditions listed for the hunt. Hunters drawn for a special permit designated "Any tag" under the "Weapon/Tag" restriction must use equipment consistent with the requirements of their transport tag and license.

Bag Limit: One (1) deer per hunter during the license year except where otherwise permitted by department rule, even if permits are drawn for more than one deer hunt category.

| Quality | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Hunt Name | Weapon/Tag | Hunters | Hunt Dates | Special Restrictions | Boundary | Permits | | Kelly Hill White-tailed Buck | Modern | Any | Nov. 20-24 | White-tailed, Any buck | GMU 105 | 5 | | Kelly Hill Mule Deer Buck | Modern | Any | Nov. 3-24 | Mule deer, 3 pt. min. | GMU 105 | 1 | | Douglas White-tailed Buck | Modern | Any | Nov. 20-24 | White-tailed, Any buck | GMU 108 | 5 | | Douglas Mule Deer Buck | Modern | Any | Nov. 3-24 | Mule deer, 3 pt. min. | GMU 108 | 1 | | Aladdin White-tailed Buck | Modern | Any | Nov. 20-24 | White-tailed, Any buck | GMU 111 | 5 | | Aladdin Mule Deer Buck | Modern | Any | Nov. 3-24 | Mule deer, 3 pt. min. | GMU 111 | 1 | | Selkirk Mule Deer Buck | Modern | Any | Nov. 3-24 | Mule deer, 3 pt. min. | GMU 113 | 1 | | 49 Degrees North White-tailed Buck | Modern | Any | Nov. 20-24 | White-tailed, Any buck | GMU 117 | 5 | | 49 Degrees North Mule Deer Buck | Modern | Any | Nov. 3-24 | Mule deer, 3 pt. min. | GMU 117 | 1 | | Huckleberry White-tailed Buck | Modern | Any | Nov. 20-24 | White-tailed, Any buck | GMU 121 | 5 | | Huckleberry Mule Deer Buck | Modern | Any | Nov. 3-24 | Mule deer, 3 pt. min. | GMU 121 | 1 | | Mt. Spokane | Modern | Any | Nov. 1-24 | Any buck | GMU 124 | 5 | | Mica Peak | Modern | Any | Nov. 1-24 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 127 | 5 | | Cheney | Modern | Any | Nov. 1-24 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 130 | 5 | | Roosevelt | Modern | Any | Nov. 1-24 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 133 | 5 | | Harrington | Modern | Any | Nov. 1-24 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 136 | 5 | | Steptoe | Modern | Any | Nov. 1-24 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 139 | 5 | | Almota | Modern | Any | Nov. 1-24 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 142 | 5 | | Dayton | Modern | Any | Nov. 20-24 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 162 | 5 | | Tucannon | Modern | Any | Nov. 20-24 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 166 | 2 | | Wenaha West | Modern | Any | Nov. 9-15 | Mule deer, 3 pt. min. | Deer Area 1008 | 2 | | Wenaha East | Modern | Any | Nov. 9-15 | Mule deer, 3 pt. min. | Deer Area 1009 | 5 | | Grande Ronde | Modern | Any | Nov. 20-24 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 186 | 1 | | East Okanogan | Modern | Any | Nov. 1-20 | Any buck | GMU 204 | 10 | | Sinlahekin | Modern | Any | Nov. 1-20 | Any buck | GMU 215 | 5 | | Chewuch | Modern | Any | Nov. 1-20 | Any buck | GMU 218 | 15 | | Pearrygin | Modern | Any | Nov. 1-20 | Any buck | GMU 224 | 15 | | Gardner | Modern | Any | Nov. 1-20 | Any buck | GMU 231 | 10 | | Pogue | Modern | Any | Nov. 1-20 | Any buck | GMU 233 | 10 | | Alta | Modern | Any | Nov. 1-20 | Any buck | GMU 242 | 15 | | Manson | Modern | Any | Nov. 1-20 | Any buck | GMU 243 | 7 | | Chiwawa | Modern | Any | Nov. 1-20 | Any buck | GMU 245 | 17 | | Slide Ridge | Modern | Any | Nov. 1-20 | Any buck | GMU 246 | 11 | | Entiat | Modern | Any | Nov. 1-20 | Any buck | GMU 247 | 15 | | Swakane | Modern | Any | Nov. 1-20 | Any buck | GMU 250 | 9 | | Mission | Modern | Any | Nov. 1-20 | Any buck | GMU 251 | 7 | | Desert | Modern | Any | Oct. 17-27 | Any buck | GMU 290 | 10 | | Desert | Modern | Any | Oct. 31 - Nov. 8 | Any buck | GMU 290 | 4 | | Naneum | Modern | Any | Nov. 9-15 | Any buck | GMU 328 | 16 | | Quilomene | Modern | Any | Nov. 9-15 | Any buck | GMU 329 | 19 | | Teanaway | Modern | Any | Nov. 9-15 | Any buck | GMU 335 | 28 | | L.T. Murray | Modern | Any | Nov. 9-15 | Any buck | GMUs 336, 340 | 5 | | Bethel | Modern | Any | Nov. 9-15 | Any buck | GMU 360 | 5 | | Cowiche | Modern | Any | Nov. 9-15 | Any buck | GMU 368 | 10 | | Grayback | Modern | Any | Nov. 9-24 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 388 | 20 | | Nooksack | Modern | Any | Nov. 2-13 | Any buck | GMU 418 | 25 | | Diablo | Modern | Any | Nov. 2-18 | Any buck | GMU 426 | 10 | | Sauk | Modern | Any | Nov. 2-13 | Any buck | GMU 437 | 25 | | Stillaguamish | Modern | Any | Nov. 2-18 | Any buck | GMU 448 | 12 | | Snoqualmie | Modern | Any | Nov. 1-18 | Any buck | GMU 460 | 10 | | Green River | Any tag | Any | Oct. 17-21 and Nov. 7-11 | Any buck | GMU 485 | 5 | | Lincoln | Modern | Any | Nov. 2-18 | Any buck | GMU 501 | 4 | | Mossyrock | Modern | Any | Nov. 2-18 | Any buck | GMU 505 | 2 | | Willapa Hills | Modern | Any | Nov. 2-18 | Any buck | GMU 506 | 4 | | Stormking | Modern | Any | Nov. 2-18 | Any buck | GMU 510 | 1 | | South Rainier | Modern | Any | Nov. 2-18 | Any buck | GMU 513 | 1 | | Packwood | Modern | Any | Nov. 2-18 | Any buck | GMU 516 | 1 | | Winston | Modern | Any | Nov. 2-18 | Any buck | GMU 520 | 4 | | Ryderwood | Modern | Any | Nov. 2-18 | Any buck | GMU 530 | 4 | | Coweeman | Modern | Any | Nov. 2-18 | Any buck | GMU 550 | 4 | | Toutle | Modern | Any | Nov. 2-18 | Any buck | GMU 556 | 1 | | Lewis River | Modern | Any | Nov. 2-18 | Any buck | GMU 560 | 1 | | Washougal | Modern | Any | Nov. 2-18 | Any buck | GMU 568 | 4 | | Siouxon | Modern | Any | Nov. 2-18 | Any buck | GMU 572 | 1 | | Wind River | Modern | Any | Nov. 19-25 | Any buck | GMU 574 | 20 | | West Klickitat | Modern | Any | Nov. 19-25 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 578 | 15 | | Mason | Modern | Any | Nov. 2-18 | Any buck | GMU 633 | 10 | | Wynoochee | Modern | Any | Nov. 2-18 | Any buck | GMU 648 | 8 | | Satsop | Modern | Any | Nov. 2-18 | Any buck | GMU 651 | 10 | | White River | Modern | Any | Nov. 2-18 | Any buck | GMU 653 | 10 | | Mashel | Modern | Any | Nov. 2-18 | Any buck | GMU 654 | 10 | | Minot Peak | Modern | Any | Nov. 2-18 | Any buck | GMU 660 | 5 | | Capitol Peak | Modern | Any | Nov. 2-18 | Any buck | GMU 663 | 8 | | Skookumchuck | Modern | Any | Nov. 2-18 | Any buck | GMU 667 | 10 | | Fall River | Modern | Any | Nov. 2-18 | Any buck | GMU 672 | 5 | | Chiliwist | Archery | Any | Nov. 21-30 | Any buck | GMU 239 | 10 | | Chiwawa | Archery | Any | Dec. 1-8 | Any buck | GMU 245 | 5 | | Slide Ridge | Archery | Any | Dec. 1-8 | Any buck | GMU 246 | 1 | | Entiat | Archery | Any | Nov. 21-30 | Any buck | GMU 247 | 30 | | Desert | Archery | Any | Sept. 1-27 | Any buck | GMU 290 | 8 | | Desert | Archery | Any | Nov. 14-22 | Any buck | GMU 290 | 10 | | Naneum | Archery | Any | Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | Any buck | GMU 328 | 4 | | Quilomene | Archery | Any | Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | Any buck | GMU 329 | 6 | | Teanaway | Archery | Any | Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | Any buck | GMU 335 | 12 | | Kitsap | Archery | Any | Nov. 2-18 | Any buck | GMU 627 | 10 | | Skookumchuck | Archery | Any | Nov. 2-18 | Any buck | GMU 667 | 10 | | Blue Mtns. Foothills | Muzzleloader | Any | Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 | White-tailed, 3 pt. min. | GMUs 149, 154, 162, 166 | 45 | | Alta | Muzzleloader | Any | Nov. 25-30 | Any buck | GMU 242 | 10 | | Chiwawa | Muzzleloader | Any | Nov. 25-30 | Any buck | GMU 245 | 1 | | Slide Ridge | Muzzleloader | Any | Nov. 25-30 | Any buck | GMU 246 | 1 | | Mission | Muzzleloader | Any | Nov. 25-30 | Any buck | GMU 251 | 9 | | Desert | Muzzleloader | Any | Oct. 3-11 | Any buck | GMU 290 | 2 | | Teanaway | Muzzleloader | Any | Nov. 2-8 | Any buck | GMU 335 | 4 | | L.T. Murray | Muzzleloader | Any | Nov. 2-8 | Any buck | GMUs 336, 340 | 1 | | Bald Mountain | Muzzleloader | Any | Nov. 2-8 | Any buck | GMUs 342, 346 | 2 | | Naneum | Muzzleloader | Any | Nov. 2-8 | Any buck | GMU 328 | 1 | | Quilomene | Muzzleloader | Any | Sept. 19-27 | Any buck | GMU 329 | 2 | | Olympic | Muzzleloader | Any | Nov. 2-18 | Any buck | GMU 621 | 10 |

| Bucks | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Hunt Name | Weapon/Tag | Hunters | Hunt Dates | Special Restrictions | Boundary | Permits | | Palouse | Modern | Any | Nov. 7-19 | White-tailed, 3 pt. min. | GMUs 127-142 | 100 | | Blue Mtns. Foothills West | Modern | Any | Nov. 7-19 | White-tailed, 3 pt. min. | GMUs 149, 154, 162, 163,166 | 60 | | Blue Mtns. Foothills East | Modern | Any | Nov. 7-19 | White-tailed, 3 pt. min. | GMUs 145, 172, 178, 181 | 25 | | Mayview | Any tag | Any | Nov. 16-19 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 145 | 15 | | Lick Creek | Modern | Any | Nov. 20-24 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 175 | 1 | | East Okanogan | Modern | Any | Nov. 1-20 | Any white-tailed buck | GMU 204 | 20 | | Sinlahekin | Modern | Any | Nov. 1-20 | Any white-tailed buck | GMU 215 | 10 | | Chewuch | Modern | Any | Nov. 1-20 | Any white-tailed buck | GMU 218 | 10 | | Pearrygin | Modern | Any | Nov. 1-20 | Any white-tailed buck | GMU 224 | 10 | | Gardner | Modern | Any | Nov. 1-20 | Any white-tailed buck | GMU 231 | 10 | | Pogue | Modern | Any | Nov. 1-20 | Any white-tailed buck | GMU 233 | 5 | | Chiliwist | Modern | Any | Nov. 1-20 | Any white-tailed buck | GMU 239 | 10 | | Alta | Modern | Any | Nov. 1-20 | Any white-tailed buck | GMU 242 | 10 | | Ritzville | Modern | Any | Nov. 1-20 | Any buck | GMU 284 | 9 | | Hoko | Modern | Any | Nov. 2-18 | Any buck | GMU 601 | 5 | | Sol Duc | Modern | Any | Nov. 2-18 | Any buck | GMU 607 | 5 | | Goodman | Modern | Any | Nov. 2-18 | Any buck | GMU 612 | 5 | | Clearwater | Modern | Any | Nov. 2-18 | Any buck | GMU 615 | 5 | | Quinault Ridge | Modern | Any | Nov. 2-18 | Any buck | GMU 638 | 1 | | North River | Modern | Any | Nov. 2-18 | Any buck | GMU 658 | 4 | | Williams Creek | Modern | Any | Nov. 2-18 | Any buck | GMU 673 | 3 | | Bear River-Long Beach | Modern | Any | Nov. 2-18 | Any buck | GMUs 681, 684 | 2 | | St. Andrews | Modern | Any | Nov. 1-20 | Any buck | GMU 254 | 4 | | Big Bend | Archery | Any | Dec. 1-8 | Any buck | GMU 248 | 10 | | Ritzville | Archery | Any | Dec. 1-16 | Any buck | GMU 284 | 4 | | Ringold | Archery | Any | Nov. 15-24 | Any buck | GMU 379 | 5 | | Whitcomb | Archery | Any | Sept. 27 - Oct. 9 | Any buck | Deer Area 3071 | 10 | | Paterson | Archery | Any | Sept. 27 - Oct. 9 | Any buck | Deer Area 3072 | 10 | | West Klickitat | Archery | Any | Nov. 26 - Dec. 2 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 578 | 20 | | Skokomish | Archery | Any | Nov. 2-18 | Any buck | GMU 636 | 5 | | Parker Lake | Muzzleloader | Any | Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | Any white-tailed buck | Deer Area 1031 | 5 | | Blue Creek | Muzzleloader | Any | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 154 | 10 | | Dayton | Muzzleloader | Any | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 162 | 15 | | Marengo | Muzzleloader | Any | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 163 | 10 | | Tucannon | Muzzleloader | Any | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 166 | 5 | | Wenaha | Muzzleloader | Any | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 169 | 20 | | Mountain View | Muzzleloader | Any | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 172 | 15 | | Peola | Muzzleloader | Any | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 178 | 10 | | Ritzville | Muzzleloader | Any | Nov. 21-30 | Any buck | GMU 284 | 1 | | Kahlotus | Muzzleloader | Any | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | Any buck | GMU 381 | 20 | | Whitcomb | Muzzleloader | Any | Nov. 14-22 | Any buck | Deer Area 3071 | 5 | | Paterson | Muzzleloader | Any | Nov. 14-22 | Any buck | Deer Area 3072 | 5 | | West Klickitat | Muzzleloader | Any | Dec. 3-8 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 578 | 20 | | Dickey | Muzzleloader | Any | Nov. 2-18 | Any buck | GMU 602 | 5 | | Copalis-Matheny | Muzzleloader | Any | Nov. 2-18 | Any buck | GMUs 618, 642 | 5 | | Moses Coulee | Muzzleloader | Any | Nov. 24 - Dec. 2 | Any buck | GMU 269 | 3 |

| Antlerless | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Hunt Name | Weapon/Tag | Hunters | Hunt Dates | Special Restrictions | Boundary | Permits | | Mayview | Modern | Any | Nov. 2-18 | Antlerless | GMU 145 | 15 | | Prescott | Modern | Any | Nov. 2-18 | Antlerless | GMU 149 | 20 | | Blue Creek | Modern | Any | Nov. 7-19 | White-tailed, antlerless | GMU 154 | 15 | | Dayton | Modern | Any | Nov. 7-19 | White-tailed, antlerless | GMU 162 | 15 | | Ten Ten | Modern | Any | Nov. 7-19 | Antlerless | Deer Area 1010 | 5 | | Marengo | Modern | Any | Nov. 2-18 | White-tailed, antlerless | GMU 163 | 15 | | Marengo | Modern | Any | Nov. 2-18 | Antlerless | GMU 163 | 5 | | Peola | Modern | Any | Nov. 2-18 | Antlerless | GMU 178 | 10 | | Beezley | Archery | Any | Sept. 1-25 | Antlerless | GMU 272 | 40 | | Beezley | Archery | Any | Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 | Antlerless | GMU 272 | 40 | | Wahluke | Archery | Any | Sept. 1-25 | Antlerless | GMU 278 | 40 | | Wahluke | Archery | Any | Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 | Antlerless | GMU 278 | 40 | | Lincoln | Modern | Any | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 501 | 15 | | Mossyrock | Modern | Any | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 505 | 30 | | Winston | Modern | Any | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 520 | 20 | | Ryderwood | Modern | Any | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 530 | 10 | | Olympic | Modern | Any | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 621 | 5 | | Coyle | Modern | Any | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 624 | 20 | | Kitsap | Modern | Any | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 627 | 20 | | Mason | Modern | Any | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 633 | 15 | | Wynoochee | Modern | Any | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 648 | 30 | | Satsop | Modern | Any | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 651 | 10 | | Mashel | Modern | Any | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 654 | 10 | | North River | Modern | Any | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 658 | 10 | | Minot Peak | Modern | Any | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 660 | 20 | | Capitol Peak | Modern | Any | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 663 | 5 | | Skookumchuck | Modern | Any | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 667 | 20 | | Williams Creek | Modern | Any | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 673 | 5 | | Mashel | Archery | Any | Oct. 15-29 | Antlerless | GMU 654 | 10 | | Whitcomb | Archery | Any | Oct. 15-29 | Antlerless | Deer Area 3071 | 10 | | Paterson | Archery | Any | Oct. 15-29 | Antlerless | Deer Area 3072 | 10 | | Whitcomb | Muzzleloader | Any | Nov. 28 - Dec. 4 | Antlerless | Deer Area 3071 | 10 | | Paterson | Muzzleloader | Any | Nov. 28 - Dec. 4 | Antlerless | Deer Area 3072 | 10 | | Washtucna | Muzzleloader | Any | Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | Mule deer, antlerless | GMUs 139, 142, 284, 381 | 200 | | Mayview | Muzzleloader | Any | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | Mule deer, antlerless | GMU 145 | 5 | | Prescott | Muzzleloader | Any | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | Antlerless | GMU 149 | 10 | | Blue Creek | Muzzleloader | Any | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | Antlerless | GMU 154 | 10 | | Ten Ten | Muzzleloader | Any | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | Antlerless | Deer Area 1010 | 10 | | Marengo | Muzzleloader | Any | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | Antlerless | GMU 163 | 5 | | Peola | Muzzleloader | Any | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | Antlerless | GMU 178 | 5 | | Mossyrock | Muzzleloader | Any | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | Antlerless | GMU 505 | 10 | | Winston | Muzzleloader | Any | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | Antlerless | GMU 520 | 5 | | Ryderwood | Muzzleloader | Any | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | Antlerless | GMU 530 | 10 | | Coweeman | Muzzleloader | Any | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | Antlerless | GMU 550 | 10 | | Yale | Muzzleloader | Any | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | Antlerless | GMU 554 | 2 | | Olympic | Muzzleloader | Any | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | Antlerless | GMU 621 | 25 | | Coyle | Muzzleloader | Any | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | Antlerless | GMU 624 | 20 | | Mason | Muzzleloader | Any | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | Antlerless | GMU 633 | 35 | | Wynoochee | Muzzleloader | Any | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | Antlerless | GMU 648 | 25 | | Satsop | Muzzleloader | Any | Nov. 25 - Dec. 15 | Antlerless | GMU 651 | 40 | | Mashel | Muzzleloader | Any | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | Antlerless | GMU 654 | 20 | | North River | Muzzleloader | Any | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | Antlerless | GMU 658 | 8 | | Minot Peak | Muzzleloader | Any | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | Antlerless | GMU 660 | 5 | | Capitol Peak | Muzzleloader | Any | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | Antlerless | GMU 663 | 5 | | Williams Creek | Muzzleloader | Any | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | Antlerless | GMU 673 | 5 |

| 2nd Deer | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Second deer permits are only valid with the purchase of a second deer license. The second deer license must be for the same tag type as the first deer license. | | | | | | | | Hunt Name | Weapon/Tag | Hunters | Hunt Dates | Special Restrictions | Boundary | Permits | | Benge | Any | Any | Dec. 17-24 | Antlerless | Deer Area 2010 | 5 | | Lakeview | Any | Any | Jan. 1-30, 2027 | Antlerless | Deer Area 2011 | 5 | | Methow | Any | Any | Sept. 3 - Oct. 6 | Antlerless | Deer Area 2012 | 5 | | North Okanogan | Any | Any | Sept. 3 - Oct. 6 | Antlerless | Deer Area 2013 | 5 | | Central Okanogan | Any | Any | Sept. 3 - Oct. 6 | Antlerless | Deer Area 2014 | 5 | | Omak | Any | Any | Sept. 3 - Oct. 6 | Antlerless | Deer Area 2015 | 5 | | Conconully | Any | Any | Sept. 3 - Oct. 6 | Antlerless | Deer Area 2016 | 5 | | Lake Chelan North | Any | Any | Aug. 1-31 | Antlerless | Deer Area 2017 | 45 | | North Issaquah | Any | Any | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 and Nov. 19-22 | Antlerless | Deer Area 4541 | 10 | | Mt. Spokane | Modern | Any | Oct. 17-30 and Nov. 7-19 | Antlerless | GMU 124 | 5 | | Mica Peak | Modern | Any | Oct. 17-27 | Antlerless | GMU 127 | 5 | | Cheney Mule Deer | Modern | Any | Oct. 17-27 | Mule deer, antlerless | GMU 130 | 60 | | Roosevelt Mule Deer | Modern | Any | Oct. 17-27 | Mule deer, antlerless | GMU 133 | 90 | | Harrington | Modern | Any | Oct. 17-27 | Antlerless | GMU 136 | 90 | | Washtucna | Modern | Any | Oct. 17-27 | Mule deer, antlerless | GMUs 139, 142, 284, 381 | 350 | | East Okanogan | Modern | Any | Oct. 17-27 | White-tailed, antlerless | GMU 204 | 5 | | Sinlahekin | Modern | Any | Oct. 17-27 | White-tailed, antlerless | GMU 215 | 5 | | Chewuch | Modern | Any | Oct. 17-27 | White-tailed, antlerless | GMU 218 | 5 | | Pearrygin | Modern | Any | Oct. 17-27 | White-tailed, antlerless | GMU 224 | 5 | | Gardner | Modern | Any | Oct. 17-27 | White-tailed, antlerless | GMU 231 | 5 | | Pogue | Modern | Any | Oct. 17-27 | White-tailed, antlerless | GMU 233 | 5 | | Chiliwist | Modern | Any | Oct. 17-27 | White-tailed, antlerless | GMU 239 | 5 | | Alta | Modern | Any | Oct. 17-27 | White-tailed, antlerless | GMU 242 | 5 | | Big Bend | Modern | Any | Oct. 17-27 | Antlerless | GMU 248 | 10 | | St. Andrews | Modern | Any | Oct. 17-27 | Antlerless | GMU 254 | 8 | | Foster Creek | Modern | Any | Oct. 17-27 | Antlerless | GMU 260 | 8 | | Withrow | Modern | Any | Oct. 17-27 | Antlerless | GMU 262 | 8 | | Badger | Modern | Any | Oct. 17-27 | Antlerless | GMU 266 | 8 | | Desert | Modern | Any | Dec. 5-20 | Antlerless | GMU 290 | 25 | | Kahlotus | Modern | Any | Dec. 9-17 | Antlerless | GMU 381 | 10 | | Orcas | Any | Any | Sept. 1 - Dec. 31 | Antlerless | GMU 411 | 135 | | Shaw | Any | Any | Sept. 1 - Dec. 31 | Antlerless | GMU 412 | 25 | | San Juan | Any | Any | Sept. 1 - Dec. 31 | Antlerless | GMU 413 | 120 | | Lopez | Any | Any | Sept. 1 - Dec. 31 | Antlerless | GMU 414 | 110 | | Blakely | Any | Any | Aug. 1 - Dec. 31 | Antlerless | GMU 415 | 70 | | Decatur | Modern | Any | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 and Nov. 19-22 | Antlerless | GMU 416 | 5 | | Cypress | Modern | Any | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 and Nov. 19-22 | Antlerless | GMU 417 | 30 | | Guemes | Modern | Any | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 and Nov. 19-22 | Antlerless | GMU 419 | 20 | | Whidbey | Any | Any | Aug. 1 - Dec. 31 | Antlerless | GMU 420 | 300 | | Camano | Modern | Any | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 and Nov. 19-22 | Antlerless | GMU 421 | 20 | | Vashon-Maury | Any | Any | Aug. 1 - Dec. 31 | Antlerless | GMU 422 | 200 | | Anderson | Modern | Any | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 and Nov. 19-22 | Antlerless | GMU 655 | 30 | | Deschutes | Modern | Any | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 and Nov. 19-22 | Antlerless | GMU 666 | 40 | | Mt. Spokane | Archery | Any | Sept. 1-25 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 15 | Antlerless | GMU 124 | 5 | | Mica Peak | Archery | Any | Sept. 1-25 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 15 | Antlerless | GMU 127 | 5 | | Cheney Mule Deer | Archery | Any | Sept. 1-25 | Mule deer, antlerless | GMU 130 | 20 | | Roosevelt Mule Deer | Archery | Any | Sept. 1-25 | Mule deer, antlerless | GMU 133 | 20 | | Harrington | Archery | Any | Sept. 1-25 | Antlerless | GMU 136 | 30 | | Decatur | Archery | Any | Sept. 1-25 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 31 | Antlerless | GMU 416 | 5 | | Cypress | Archery | Any | Sept. 1-25 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 31 | Antlerless | GMU 417 | 20 | | Guemes | Archery | Any | Sept. 1-25 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 31 | Antlerless | GMU 419 | 10 | | Camano | Archery | Any | Sept. 1-25 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 31 | Antlerless | GMU 421 | 20 | | Miller | Archery | Any | Dec. 15-31 | Antlerless | Deer Area 6020 | 40 | | Anderson | Archery | Any | Sept. 1-25 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 31 | Antlerless | GMU 655 | 10 | | Mt. Spokane | Muzzleloader | Any | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | Antlerless | GMU 124 | 5 | | Mica Peak | Muzzleloader | Any | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | Antlerless | GMU 127 | 5 | | Cheney Mule Deer | Muzzleloader | Any | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | Mule deer, antlerless | GMU 130 | 10 | | Roosevelt Mule Deer | Muzzleloader | Any | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | Mule deer, antlerless | GMU 133 | 10 | | Harrington | Muzzleloader | Any | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | Antlerless | GMU 136 | 10 | | Foster Creek | Muzzleloader | Any | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | Antlerless | GMU 260 | 5 | | Moses Coulee | Muzzleloader | Any | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | Antlerless | GMU 269 | 5 | | Lakeview | Muzzleloader | Any | Nov. 1-18 | Antlerless | Deer Area 2011 | 5 | | Decatur | Muzzleloader | Any | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 15 | Antlerless | GMU 416 | 5 | | Cypress | Muzzleloader | Any | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 15 | Antlerless | GMU 417 | 20 | | Guemes | Muzzleloader | Any | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 15 | Antlerless | GMU 419 | 10 | | Camano | Muzzleloader | Any | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 15 | Antlerless | GMU 421 | 20 | | Anderson | Muzzleloader | Any | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 15 | Antlerless | GMU 655 | 5 |

| Youth | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Hunt Name | Weapon/Tag | Hunters | Hunt Dates | Special Restrictions | Boundary | Permits | | Washtucna | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17-27 | Any deer | GMUs 139, 142, 284, 381 | 100 | | Blue Mtns. Foothills West | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17-27 | Antlerless | GMUs 149, 154, 163, Deer Area 1010 | 30 | | Blue Mtns. Foothills East | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17-27 | Antlerless | GMUs 145, 172, 178,181 | 20 | | Mayview | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17-27 | Any deer | GMU 145 | 15 | | Prescott | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17-27 | Any deer | GMU 149 | 20 | | Blue Creek | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17-27 | Any deer | GMU 154 | 5 | | Dayton | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17-27 | Any deer | GMU 162 | 5 | | Peola | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17-27 | Any deer | GMU 178 | 10 | | Tucannon | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17-27 | Any deer | GMU 166 | 5 | | Couse | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17-27 | Any deer | GMU 181 | 10 | | Grande Ronde | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17-27 | Any deer | GMU 186 | 3 | | East Okanogan | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17-27 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 204 | 5 | | Wannacut | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17-27 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 209 | 5 | | Sinlahekin | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17-27 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 215 | 5 | | Chewuch | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17-27 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 218 | 5 | | Pearrygin | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17-27 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 224 | 5 | | Gardner | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17-27 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 231 | 5 | | Pogue | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17-27 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 233 | 5 | | Chiliwist | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17-27 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 239 | 5 | | Alta | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17-27 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 242 | 5 | | Chiwawa | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17-27 | Any deer | GMU 245 | 2 | | Entiat | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17-27 | Any deer | GMU 247 | 2 | | Swakane | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17-27 | Any deer | GMU 250 | 2 | | Mission | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17-27 | Any deer | GMU 251 | 3 | | Bridgeport | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17-27 | Any deer | GMUs 248, 260 | 20 | | Palisades | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17-27 | Any deer | GMUs 266, 269 | 20 | | Beezley | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17-27 | Any deer | GMU 272 | 40 | | Benge | Modern | Youth | Oct. 24 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | Deer Area 2010 | 30 | | Desert | Modern | Youth | Dec. 5-27 | Antlerless | GMU 290 | 12 | | Horse Heaven Hills | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17-27 | Antlerless | GMU 373 | 10 | | Ringold | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17-27 | Antlerless | GMU 379 | 10 | | East Klickitat | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17-27 | Any buck | GMU 382 | 5 | | East Klickitat | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17-27 | Antlerless | GMU 382 | 5 | | Grayback | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17-27 | Any buck | GMU 388 | 5 | | Grayback | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17-27 | Antlerless | GMU 388 | 5 | | Green River | Any | Youth | Oct. 17-21 and Nov. 7-11 | Any buck | GMU 485 | 3 | | Lincoln | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 501 | 10 | | Randle | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 503 | 5 | | Mossyrock | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 505 | 10 | | Stormking | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 510 | 5 | | South Rainier | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 513 | 5 | | Packwood | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 516 | 5 | | Winston | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 520 | 10 | | Ryderwood | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 530 | 10 | | Coweeman | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 550 | 10 | | Yale | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17-27 | Antlerless | GMU 554 | 3 | | Toutle | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 556 | 15 | | Lewis River | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 560 | 5 | | Washougal | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 568 | 10 | | Siouxon | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 572 | 5 | | Wind River | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 574 | 5 | | West Klickitat | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Any buck | GMU 578 | 5 | | West Klickitat | Modern | Youth | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 578 | 5 | | Pysht | Modern | Youth | Nov. 2-18 | Any buck | GMU 603 | 5 | | Olympic | Modern | Youth | Oct. 10 - Nov. 1 | Any deer | GMU 621 | 10 | | Coyle | Modern | Youth | Oct. 10 - Nov. 1 | Any deer | GMU 624 | 20 | | Kitsap | Modern | Youth | Oct. 10 - Nov. 1 | Any deer | GMU 627 | 25 | | Mason | Modern | Youth | Nov. 2-22 | Any deer | GMU 633 | 15 | | Skokomish | Modern | Youth | Oct. 10 - Nov. 1 | Any deer | GMU 636 | 10 | | Wynoochee | Modern | Youth | Oct. 10 - Nov. 1 | Any deer | GMU 648 | 20 | | Satsop | Modern | Youth | Oct. 10 - Nov. 1 | Any deer | GMU 651 | 15 | | Mashel | Modern | Youth | Oct. 10 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 654 | 15 | | North River | Modern | Youth | Oct. 10 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 658 | 5 | | Minot Peak | Modern | Youth | Oct. 10 - Nov. 1 | Any deer | GMU 660 | 5 | | Minot Peak | Modern | Youth | Nov. 2-18 | Any buck | GMU 660 | 4 | | Capitol Peak | Modern | Youth | Oct. 10 - Nov. 1 | Any deer | GMU 663 | 5 | | Skookumchuck | Modern | Youth | Oct. 10 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 667 | 15 | | Skookumchuck | Modern | Youth | Oct. 10 - Nov. 1 | Any buck | GMU 667 | 20 | | East Okanogan | Muzzleloader | Youth | Sept. 24 - Oct. 4 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 204 | 3 | | Wannacut | Muzzleloader | Youth | Sept. 24 - Oct. 4 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 209 | 3 | | Pogue | Muzzleloader | Youth | Sept. 24 - Oct. 4 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 233 | 3 | | Chiliwist | Muzzleloader | Youth | Sept. 24 - Oct. 4 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 239 | 3 | | Alta | Muzzleloader | Youth | Sept. 24 - Oct. 4 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 242 | 3 | | Mission | Muzzleloader | Youth | Sept. 24 - Oct. 4 | Any deer | GMU 251 | 2 | | Whitcomb | Muzzleloader | Youth | Nov. 1-13 | Antlerless | Deer Area 3071 | 5 | | Paterson | Muzzleloader | Youth | Nov. 1-13 | Antlerless | Deer Area 3072 | 5 | | Region 3 | Modern, Muzzleloader | Youth | Aug. 1, 2026 - Mar. 31, 2027 | Antlerless | Designated Areas in Region 3 | 20HC | | Region 5 | Modern, Muzzleloader, Archery | Youth with mentor | Aug. 1, 2026 - Mar. 31, 2027 | Antlerless | Designated Areas in Region 5 | 5HC |

| Senior 65+ | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Hunt Name | Weapon/Tag | Hunters | Hunt Dates | Special Restrictions | Boundary | Permits | | Mt. Spokane | Modern | 65+ | Oct. 17-30 and Nov. 7-19 | Antlerless | GMU 124 | 5 | | Mica Peak | Modern | 65+ | Oct. 17-27 | Antlerless | GMU 127 | 5 | | Cheney Mule Deer | Modern | 65+ | Oct. 17-27 | Mule deer, antlerless | GMU 130 | 10 | | Roosevelt Mule Deer | Modern | 65+ | Oct. 17-27 | Mule deer, antlerless | GMU 133 | 15 | | Harrington | Modern | 65+ | Oct. 17-27 | Antlerless | GMU 136 | 10 | | Washtucna | Modern | 65+ | Oct. 17-27 | Mule deer, antlerless | GMUs 139, 142, 284, 381 | 20 | | Blue Mtns. Foothills | Modern | 65+ | Oct. 17-27 | Antlerless | GMUs 145, 149, 154, 163, Deer Area 1010, 178, 181 | 15 | | East Okanogan | Modern | 65+ | Oct. 17-27 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 204 | 5 | | Wannacut | Modern | 65+ | Oct. 17-27 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 209 | 5 | | Sinlahekin | Modern | 65+ | Oct. 17-27 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 215 | 5 | | Chewuch | Modern | 65+ | Oct. 17-27 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 218 | 5 | | Pearrygin | Modern | 65+ | Oct. 17-27 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 224 | 5 | | Gardner | Modern | 65+ | Oct. 17-27 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 231 | 5 | | Pogue | Modern | 65+ | Oct. 17-27 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 233 | 5 | | Chiliwist | Modern | 65+ | Oct. 17-27 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 239 | 5 | | Alta | Modern | 65+ | Oct. 17-27 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 242 | 5 | | Chiwawa | Modern | 65+ | Oct. 17-27 | Any deer | GMU 245 | 3 | | Entiat | Modern | 65+ | Oct. 17-27 | Any deer | GMU 247 | 3 | | Swakane | Modern | 65+ | Oct. 17-27 | Any deer | GMU 250 | 3 | | Mission | Modern | 65+ | Oct. 17-27 | Any deer | GMU 251 | 3 | | Bridgeport | Modern | 65+ | Oct. 17-27 | Antlerless | GMUs 248, 260 | 5 | | Palisades | Modern | 65+ | Oct. 17-27 | Antlerless | GMUs 266, 269 | 5 | | Rattlesnake Hills | Modern | 65+ | Oct. 17-27 | Antlerless | GMU 372 | 10 | | Horse Heaven Hills | Modern | 65+ | Oct. 17-27 | Antlerless | GMU 373 | 10 | | North Issaquah | Any | 65+ | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 and Nov. 19-22 | Antlerless | Deer Area 4541 | 10 | | Lincoln | Modern | 65+ | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 501 | 5 | | Mossyrock | Modern | 65+ | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 505 | 5 | | Winston | Modern | 65+ | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 520 | 5 | | Yale | Modern | 65+ | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 554 | 2 | | Toutle | Modern | 65+ | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 556 | 5 | | Washougal | Modern | 65+ | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 568 | 5 | | Olympic | Modern | 65+ | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 621 | 10 | | Coyle | Modern | 65+ | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 624 | 10 | | Kitsap | Modern | 65+ | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 627 | 20 | | Mason | Modern | 65+ | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 633 | 20 | | Skokomish | Modern | 65+ | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 636 | 10 | | Wynoochee | Modern | 65+ | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 648 | 20 | | Satsop | Modern | 65+ | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 651 | 10 | | Mashel | Modern | 65+ | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 654 | 10 | | North River | Modern | 65+ | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 658 | 5 | | Minot Peak | Modern | 65+ | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 660 | 10 | | Capitol Peak | Modern | 65+ | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 663 | 5 |

| Hunters with Disabilities | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Hunt Name | Weapon/Tag | Hunters | Hunt Dates | Special Restrictions | Boundary | Permits | | Mt. Spokane | Modern | Hunter with Disability | Oct. 17-30 and Nov. 7-19 | Antlerless | GMU 124 | 5 | | Mica Peak | Modern | Hunter with Disability | Oct. 17-27 | Antlerless | GMU 127 | 5 | | Cheney Mule Deer | Modern | Hunter with Disability | Oct. 17-27 | Mule deer, antlerless | GMU 130 | 10 | | Roosevelt Mule Deer | Modern | Hunter with Disability | Oct. 17-27 | Mule deer, antlerless | GMU 133 | 15 | | Harrington | Modern | Hunter with Disability | Oct. 17-27 | Antlerless | GMU 136 | 10 | | Washtucna | Modern | Hunter with Disability | Oct. 17-27 | Mule deer, antlerless | GMUs 139, 142, 284, 381 | 20 | | Blue Mtns. Foothills | Modern | Hunter with Disability | Oct. 17-27 | Antlerless | GMUs 145, 149, 154, 163, Deer Area 1010, 178, 181 | 10 | | East Okanogan | Modern | Hunter with Disability | Oct. 17-27 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 204 | 5 | | Wannacut | Modern | Hunter with Disability | Oct. 17-27 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 209 | 5 | | Sinlahekin | Modern | Hunter with Disability | Oct. 17-27 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 215 | 5 | | Chewuch | Modern | Hunter with Disability | Oct. 17-27 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 218 | 5 | | Pearrygin | Modern | Hunter with Disability | Oct. 17-27 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 224 | 5 | | Gardner | Modern | Hunter with Disability | Oct. 17-27 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 231 | 5 | | Pogue | Modern | Hunter with Disability | Oct. 17-27 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 233 | 5 | | Chiliwist | Modern | Hunter with Disability | Oct. 17-27 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 239 | 5 | | Alta | Modern | Hunter with Disability | Oct. 17-27 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 242 | 5 | | Chiwawa | Modern | Hunter with Disability | Oct. 17-27 | Any deer | GMU 245 | 2 | | Entiat | Modern | Hunter with Disability | Oct. 17-27 | Any deer | GMU 247 | 2 | | Mission | Modern | Hunter with Disability | Oct. 17-27 | Any deer | GMU 251 | 2 | | Saint Andrews | Modern | Hunter with Disability | Oct. 17-27 | Antlerless | GMU 254 | 5 | | Bridgeport | Modern | Hunter with Disability | Oct. 17-27 | Antlerless | GMUs 248, 260 | 5 | | Palisades | Modern | Hunter with Disability | Oct. 17-27 | Antlerless | GMUs 266, 269 | 5 | | Beezley | Modern | Hunter with Disability | Oct. 17-27 | Antlerless | GMU 272 | 10 | | Horse Heaven Hills | Modern | Hunter with Disability | Oct. 17-27 | Antlerless | GMU 373 | 10 | | Kahlotus | Modern | Hunter with Disability | Nov. 1-14 | Antlerless | GMU 381 | 10 | | North Issaquah | Any | Hunter with Disability | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 and Nov. 19-22 | Antlerless | Deer Area 4541 | 10 | | Green River | Any | Hunter with Disability | Oct. 17-21 and Nov. 7-11 | Any buck | GMU 485 | 2 | | Lincoln | Modern | Hunter with Disability | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 501 | 2 | | Mossyrock | Modern | Hunter with Disability | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 505 | 3 | | Winston | Modern | Hunter with Disability | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 520 | 2 | | Toutle | Modern | Hunter with Disability | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 556 | 3 | | Washougal | Modern | Hunter with Disability | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 568 | 5 | | Olympic | Modern | Hunter with Disability | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 621 | 10 | | Coyle | Modern | Hunter with Disability | Oct. 17 - Nov.1 | Antlerless | GMU 624 | 5 | | Skokomish | Modern | Hunter with Disability | Oct. 17 - Nov.1 | Antlerless | GMU 636 | 5 | | Satsop | Modern | Hunter with Disability | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 651 | 15 | | Mashel | Modern | Hunter with Disability | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 654 | 10 | | North River | Modern | Hunter with Disability | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 658 | 2 | | Minot Peak | Modern | Hunter with Disability | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 660 | 5 | | Capitol Peak | Modern | Hunter with Disability | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 663 | 5 | | Skookumchuck | Modern | Hunter with Disability | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 667 | 10 | | Fall River | Modern | Hunter with Disability | Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 | Antlerless | GMU 672 | 2 | | Fall River | Modern | Hunter with Disability | Nov. 2-18 | Any buck | GMU 672 | 5 | | East Okanogan | Muzzleloader | Hunter with Disability | Sept. 24 - Oct. 4 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 204 | 3 | | Sinlahekin | Muzzleloader | Hunter with Disability | Sept. 24 - Oct. 4 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 215 | 3 | | Gardner | Muzzleloader | Hunter with Disability | Sept. 24 - Oct. 4 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 231 | 3 | | Chiwawa | Muzzleloader | Hunter with Disability | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | Antlerless | GMU 245 | 3 | | Entiat | Muzzleloader | Hunter with Disability | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | Antlerless | GMU 247 | 3 | | Mission | Muzzleloader | Hunter with Disability | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | Antlerless | GMU 251 | 3 | | Saint Andrews | Muzzleloader | Hunter with Disability | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | Antlerless | GMU 254 | 5 | | Bridgeport | Muzzleloader | Hunter with Disability | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | Antlerless | GMUs 248, 260 | 5 | | Palisades | Muzzleloader | Hunter with Disability | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | Antlerless | GMUs 266, 269 | 5 | | Wynoochee | Muzzleloader | Hunter with Disability | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | Antlerless | GMU 648 | 5 | | Satsop | Muzzleloader | Hunter with Disability | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | Antlerless | GMU 651 | 5 | | North River | Muzzleloader | Hunter with Disability | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | Antlerless | GMU 658 | 1 | | Capitol Peak | Muzzleloader | Hunter with Disability | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | Antlerless | GMU 663 | 2 | | Skookumchuck | Muzzleloader | Hunter with Disability | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | Antlerless | GMU 667 | 10 |

| HC | This is a damage hunt administered by a WDFW designated hunt coordinator. Successful applicants will be contacted on an as-needed basis to help with specific sites of elk damage on designated landowner's property. Not all successful applicants will be contacted in any given year, depending on elk damage activity for that year. | | --- | --- |

| Hunter Education Instructor Incentive Permits | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | - | Special deer permits will be allocated through a random drawing to those hunter education instructors who qualify. | | | | | - | Permit hunters must use archery equipment during archery seasons, muzzleloader equipment or archery equipment during muzzleloader seasons, and any legal weapon during modern firearm seasons. Hunter orange and/or hunter pink is required during modern firearm seasons. | | | | | - | Except for online class incentive permits and chief instructor incentive permits, qualifying hunter education instructors must be certified and have been in active status for a minimum of three consecutive years, inclusive of the year prior to the permit drawing. | | | | | - | Permittees may purchase a second license for use with the permit hunt only. | | | | | | Qualified hunter education instructors may only receive one incentive permit each year. | | | | | Area | Dates | Restrictions | GMUs | Permits | | Region 1 | All general season and permit seasons established for GMUs included with the permit. Not eligible for seasons and permits for auction hunts; raffle hunts; and hunts for master hunters, youth hunters, hunters with disabilities, or hunters 65 years and older, unless the hunter education instructor legally qualifies for such hunts. | Any white-tailed deer | Any 100 series GMU EXCEPT GMU 157 | 3 | | Region 2 | Any white-tailed deer | GMUs 204, 215, 233, 239 | 1 | | | Region 2 | Any white-tailed deer | GMUs 218, 224, 231, 242 | 1 | | | Region 2 | Any deer | GMUs 218, 231 | 1 | | | Region 2 | Any deer | GMUs 245, 247 | 1 | | | Region 2 | Any deer | GMU 290 | 1 | | | Region 3 | Any deer | GMUs 335-368 | 2 | | | Region 4 | Any deer | Any 400 series GMU EXCEPT GMUs 485 and 490 | 4 | | | Region 5 | | Any deer | All 500 series GMUs EXCEPT GMUs 522 and 578 | 3 | | Region 6 | | Any deer | Any 600 series GMU | 4 |

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.08.045, 77.12.047, 77.15.130, 77.15.400, 77.15.410, 77.15.430, 77.32.155, and 77.32.530. WSR 26-09-032 (Order 25-21), s 220-415-030, filed 4/7/26, effective 5/8/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-17-008 (Order 25-12), s 220-415-030, filed 8/7/25, effective 9/7/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.12.047, 77.15.410, and 77.32.530. WSR 25-09-080 (Order 24-16E), s 220-415-030, filed 4/16/25, effective 5/17/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.08.045, 77.12.047, 77.12.722, 77.12.800, 77.15.190, 77.32.320, 77.32.530, and 77.32.535. WSR 24-11-029 (Order 23-18), § 220-415-030, filed 5/7/24, effective 6/7/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.08.030. WSR 23-11-118, § 220-415-030, filed 5/22/23, effective 6/22/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-15-096 (Order 22-71), § 220-415-030, filed 7/19/22, effective 8/19/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.240. WSR 21-14-022 (Order 21-61), § 220-415-030, filed 6/28/21, effective 7/29/21
WSR 20-12-080 (Order 20-76), § 220-415-030, filed 6/1/20, effective 7/2/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.020. WSR 19-20-078 (Order 19-245), § 220-415-030, filed 9/27/19, effective 10/28/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 19-10-011 (Order 19-79), § 220-415-030, filed 4/19/19, effective 5/20/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.12.040, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, 77.12.210, 77.12.240, 77.12.320, 77.12.570, 77.12.800, 77.15.245, 77.32.007, 77.32.050, 77.32.070, 77.32.090, 77.32.370, and 77.32.530. WSR 18-11-061 (Order 18-76), § 220-415-030, filed 5/11/18, effective 6/11/18. 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. WSR 17-10-076 (Order 17-10), amended and recodified as § 220-415-030, filed 5/3/17, effective 6/3/17. 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, § 232-28-359, filed 5/31/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-059 (Order 15-98), § 232-28-359, filed 4/30/15, effective 5/31/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, and 77.32.070. WSR 14-10-019 (Order 14-95), § 232-28-359, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14
WSR 13-11-078 (Order 13-94), § 232-28-359, filed 5/16/13, effective 6/16/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 12-11-005 (Order 12-70), § 232-28-359, filed 5/2/12, effective 6/2/12.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-415-040 Elk area descriptions.

The following areas are defined as elk areas:

Elk Area No. 1008 West Wenaha (Columbia County): That part of GMU 169 west of USFS trail 3112 from Tepee Camp (east fork of Butte Creek) to Butte Creek, and west of Butte Creek to the Washington-Oregon state line.

Elk Area No. 1009 East Wenaha (Columbia, Garfield, Asotin counties): That portion of GMU 169 east of USFS trail 3112 from Tepee Camp (east fork Butte Creek) to Butte Creek, and east of Butte Creek to the Washington-Oregon state line.

Elk Area No. 1010 (Columbia County): GMU 162 excluding National Forest land and the Rainwater Wildlife Area.

Elk Area No. 1013 (Asotin County): GMU 172, excluding National Forest lands and all WDFW and Washington department of natural resources lands.

Elk Area No. 1015 Turnbull (Spokane County): Located in GMU 130, designated areas within the boundaries of Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge.

Elk Area No. 1016 (Columbia County): GMU-162 Dayton, excluding the Rainwater Wildlife Area.

Elk Area No. 1021 Fruitland (Stevens County): That portion of GMU 121 within the following area: From the intersection of the Spokane Reservation boundary and Washington State Highway 25, continuing north on Washington State Highway 25 to the northern boundary of T30N R37E section 18. East on the northern boundary of T30N R37E sections 18, 17, 16, 15, and 14, then south along the eastern boundaries of T30N R37E sections 14, 23, 26, and 35 until it intersects with Fruitland Valley Road. West along Fruitland Valley Road until the intersection with Turk Rd. Following Turk Road southwest until it intersects with Coyote Canyon Rd. Following Coyote Canyon Rd west and south until it intersects with the DNR property line (T29N R37E section 16). Follow the western DNR boundary (section 16) south to the NW corner of T29N R37E section 21. Follow the western edge of section 21 to the reservation boundary and back west to the beginning.

Elk Area No. 1054 (Walla Walla County): GMU-154 Blue Creek, starting at the Mill Creek Rd and Oregon state line, north and west along Mill Creek Rd to E. Isaacs Ave. North on Interchange Rd to Hwy 12, West on Hwy 12 to Hwy 125. South on Hwy 125 to the Oregon state line, east on the WA-OR stateline to the starting point.

Elk Area No. 1075 (Asotin County): Private land (excluding WDFW lands) within GMU 175 within the following area: From the intersection of the South Fork Asotin Creek Rd and Campbell Grade Rd, continuing south until the South Fork Asotin Creek Rd crosses the South Fork of Asotin Creek. South along the South Fork of Asotin Creek until it intersects with the USFS property line, due south along the USFS boundary until it reaches the Cloverland Rd. NE along the Cloverland Rd to the intersection of the Parsons Rd (Back Rd), north along the Parsons Rd (Back Rd) to Campbell Grade Rd, west on Campbell Grade Rd to the intersection with South Fork Asotin Creek Rd and the point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 1081 (Asotin County): All of GMU 181 Couse, including the portion of GMU 172 starting at the intersection of Mill Road and Highway 129 in Anatone, south along Hwy 129 to Smyth Rd, west and then north on Smyth Rd to the intersection of E Mountain Rd, west along E Mountain Rd to the intersection of W Mountain Rd, north along W Mountain Rd to Mill Road, east on Mill Rd to the starting point.

Elk Area No. 2032 Malaga (Kittitas and Chelan counties): Beginning at the mouth of Davies Canyon on the Columbia River; west along Davies Canyon to the cliffs above (north of) the North Fork Tarpiscan Creek; west and north along the cliffs to the Bonneville Power Line; southwest along the power line to the North Fork Tarpiscan Road in Section 9, Township 20N, Range 21E; north and west along North Fork Tarpiscan Road to Colockum Pass Road (Section 9, Township 20N, Range 21E); south and west on Colockum Pass Road to section line between Sections 8 and 9; north along the section line between Sections 8 and 9 as well as Sections 4 and 5 (T20N, R21E) and Sections 32 and 33 (T21N, R21E) to Moses Carr Road; west and north on Moses Carr Road to section line between Section 31 and 30 (T21, R21); west along the section lines between Section 31 and 30 (T21, R21), 36 and 25 (T21, R20) and the section line between Section 35 and 26 (T21, R20) to Jump Off Road; south and west on Jump Off Road to Shaller Road; north and west on Shaller Road to Upper Basin Loop Road; north and west on Upper Basin Loop Road to Wheeler Ridge Road; north on Wheeler Ridge Road to the Basin Loop Road (pavement) in Section 10 (T21N, R20E); north on Basin Loop Road to Wenatchee Heights Road; west on Wenatchee Heights Road to Squilchuck Road; south on Squilchuck Road to Beehive Road (USFS Rd 9712); northwest on Beehive Road to USFS Rd 7100 near Beehive Reservoir; north and west on USFS Rd 7100 to Peavine Canyon Road (USFS Rd 7101); north and east on Peavine Canyon Road to Number Two Canyon Road; north on Number Two Canyon Road to Crawford Street in Wenatchee; east on Crawford Street to the Columbia River; south and east along the Columbia River to Davies Canyon and point of beginning. (Naneum Green Dot, Washington Gazetteer, Wenatchee National Forest).

Elk Area No. 2033 Peshastin (Chelan County): Starting at the Division St bridge over the Wenatchee River in the town of Cashmere; S on Aplets Way then Division St to Pioneer St; W on Pioneer St to Mission Creek Rd; S on Mission Creek Rd to Binder Rd; W on Binder Rd to Mission Creek Rd; S on Mission Creek Rd to Tripp Canyon Rd; W on Tripp Canyon Rd to where Tripp Canyon Rd stops following Tripp Creek; W on Tripp Creek to its headwaters; W up the drainage, about 1000 feet, to US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 7200-160; W on USFS Rd 7200-160 to Camas Creek Rd (USFS Rd 7200); W on Camas Creek Rd (USFS 7200 Rd) (excluding Camas Land firearm closure*) to US Hwy 97; N on US Hwy 97 to Mountain Home Rd (USFS 7300 Rd); N on Mountain Home Rd to the Wenatchee River in the town of Leavenworth; S on the Wenatchee River to the Division St bridge in Cashmere and the point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 2051 Tronsen (Chelan County): All of GMU 251 except that portion described as follows: Beginning at the junction of Naneum Ridge Road (WDFW Rd 9) and Ingersol Road (WDFW Rd 1); north and east on Ingersol Road to Colockum Road (WDFW Rd 10); east on Colockum Road and Colockum Creek to the intersection of Colockum Creek and the Columbia River; south on the Columbia River to mouth of Tarpiscan Creek; west up Tarpiscan Creek and Tarpiscan Road (WDFW Rd 14) and North Fork Road (WDFW Rd 10.10) to the intersection of North Fork Road and Colockum Road; southwest on Colockum Road to Naneum Ridge Road; west on Naneum Ridge Road to Ingersol Road and the point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 3681 Ahtanum (Yakima County): That part of GMU 368 beginning at the power line crossing on Ahtanum Creek in T12N, R16E, Section 15; west up Ahtanum Creek to South Fork Ahtanum Creek; southwest up South Fork Ahtanum Creek to its junction with Reservation Creek; southwest up Reservation Creek and the Yakama Indian Reservation boundary to the main divide between the Diamond Fork drainage and Ahtanum Creek drainage; north along the crest of the main divide between the Diamond Fork drainage and the Ahtanum Creek drainage to Darland Mountain; northeast on US Forest Service Trail 615 to US Forest Service Road 1020; northeast on US Forest Service Road 1020 to US Forest Service Road 613; northeast on US Forest Service Road 613 to US Forest Service Trail 1127; northeast on US Forest Service Trail 1127 to US Forest Service Road 1302 (Jump Off Road), southeast of the Jump Off Lookout Station; northeast on US Forest Service Road 1302 (Jump Off Road) to Highway 12; northeast on Highway 12 to the Naches River; southeast down the Naches River to Cowiche Creek; west up Cowiche Creek and South Fork Cowiche Creek to Summitview Avenue; northwest on Summitview Avenue to Cowiche Mill Road; west on Cowiche Mill Road to the power line in the northeast corner of T13N, R15E, SEC 13; southeast along the power line to Ahtanum Creek and the point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 3721 Corral Canyon (Benton and Yakima counties): That part of GMU 372 beginning at the Yakima River Bridge on SR 241 just north of Mabton; north along SR 241 to the Rattlesnake Ridge Road (mile post #19); east on Rattlesnake Ridge Road to the Hanford Reach National Monument's (HRNM) southwest corner boundary; east and south along the HRNM boundary to SR 225; south on SR 225 to the Yakima River Bridge in Benton City; west (upstream) along Yakima River to point of beginning (SR 241 Bridge).

Elk Area No. 3722 Blackrock (Benton and Yakima counties): That part of GMU 372 beginning at southern corner of the Yakima Training Center border on Columbia River, northwest of Priest Rapids Dam; southeast on southern shore of Columbia River (Priest Rapids Lake) to Priest Rapids Dam; east along Columbia River to the Hanford Reach National Monument's (HRNM) western boundary; south along the HRNM boundary to the Rattlesnake Ridge Road; west on Rattlesnake Ridge Road to SR 241; south on SR 241 to the Yakima River Bridge just north of Mabton; west along Yakima River to SR 823 (Harrison Road) south of town of Pomona; east along SR 823 (Harrison Road) to SR 821; southeast on SR 821 to Firing Center Road at I-82; east on Firing Center Road to main gate of Yakima Training Center; south and east along Yakima Training Center boundary to southern corner of Yakima Training Center boundary on Columbia River and point of beginning.

Elk Area 3723 Rattlesnake Mountain (Benton County): That part of GMU 372 made up by the Rattlesnake Unit of the Hanford Reach National Monument.

Elk Area No. 3911 Fairview (Kittitas County): Beginning at the intersection of the BPA Power Lines in T20N, R14E, Section 36 and Interstate 90; east along the power lines to Highway 903 (Salmon La Sac Road); northwest along Highway 903 to Pennsylvania Avenue; northeast along Pennsylvania Avenue to No. 6 Canyon Road; northeast along No. 6 Canyon Road to Cle Elum Ridge Road; north along Cle Elum Ridge Road to Carlson Canyon Road; northeast along Carlson Canyon Road to West Fork Teanaway River; east along West Fork Teanaway River to North Fork Teanaway River; north along North Fork Teanaway River to Teanaway Road; southeast on Teanaway Road to Ballard Hill Road; east on Ballard Hill Rd and Swauk Prairie Road to Hwy 970; northeast on Hwy 970 to Hwy 97; south on Hwy 97 to the power lines in T20N, R17E, Section 34; east on the power lines to Naneum Creek; south on Naneum Creek approximately 1/2 mile to power lines in T19N, R19E, Section 20; east along BPA power lines to Colockum Pass Road in T19N, R20E, Section 16; south on Colockum Pass Road to BPA power lines in T18N, R20E, Section 6; east and south along power lines to Park Creek; south along Park Creek to the North Branch Canal; east and south along North Branch Canal to the Yakima Training Center boundary; south and west along the Yakima Training Center boundary to I-82; north on I-82 to Thrall Road; west on Thrall Road to Wilson Creek; south on Wilson Creek to Yakima River; north on Yakima River to gas pipeline crossing in T17N, R18E, Section 25; south and west on the gas pipeline to Umtanum Creek; west on Umtanum Creek to the Durr Road; north on the Durr Road to Umtanum Road; north on Umtanum Road to South Branch Canal; west on South Branch Canal to Bradshaw/Hanson Road; west on Bradshaw Road to the elk fence; north and west along the elk fence to power line crossing in T19N, R16E, Section 10; west along the power line (south branch) to Big Creek; north on Big Creek to Nelson Siding Road; west and north on Nelson Siding Road to I-90; east on I-90 to point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 3912 Old Naches (Yakima County): Starting at the elk fence and Roza Canal along the south boundary T14N, R19E, Section 8; following the elk fence to the bighorn sheep feeding site in T15N, R16E, Section 36; south on the feeding site access road to the Old Naches Highway; west and south on the Old Naches Highway to State Route 12 and the Naches River; down the Naches River to the Tieton River; up the Tieton River approximately 2 miles to the intersection of the metal footbridge and the elk fence at the south end of the bridge in T14N, R16E, Section 3; south along the elk fence to the top of the cliff/rimrock line; southwest along the top of the cliff/rimrock line to the irrigation canal in T14N, R16E, Section 9; southwest along the irrigation canal to the elk fence in T14N, R16E, Section 8; south along the elk fence to the township line between T12N, R15E and T12N, R16E; south along the township line to the South Fork Ahtanum Creek; downstream along the South Fork Ahtanum Creek and Ahtanum Creek to the Yakima River; upstream along the Yakima River to Roza Canal and point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 4601 North Bend (King County): That portion of GMU 460 beginning at the interchange of State Route (SR) 18 and I-90; W on I-90 to SE 82nd St, Exit 22, at the town of Preston; N on SE 82nd Street to Preston Fall City Rd SE (Old SR 203); N on Preston Fall City Rd SE to SE Fall City Snoqualmie Rd (SR 202) at the town of Fall City; E on SE Fall City Snoqualmie Rd to the crossing of Tokul Creek; N and E up Tokul Creek to its crossing with Tokul Rd SE; S on SE Tokul Rd to SE 53rd Way; E on SE 53rd Way where it turns into 396th Dr SE then S on 396th Dr SE to SE Reinig Rd; E on SE Reinig Rd to 428th Ave SE; N on 428th Ave SE to where it turns into North Fork Rd SE; N and E on North Fork Rd SE to Ernie's Grove Rd; E on Ernie's Grove Rd to SE 70th St; N on SE 70th St to its ends at Fantastic Falls on the North Fork Snoqualmie River; SW down the North Fork Snoqualmie River to Fantastic Falls and the Mt Si Natural Resource Conservation Area boundary then S and E along the southern boundary of the Mt Si NRCA to the "School Bus" turnaround at SE 114th St; S on 480th Ave SE to SE 130th St; S and E on SE 130th St to its end; SSE overland from the end of SE 130th St, over the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River, to the end of 486th Ave SE; S on 486th Ave SE to the intersection with SE Middle Fork Road; Due S, from said intersection, up Grouse Mountain toward its peak, to the logging road adjacent to Grouse Mountain Peak; S down the logging road to Grouse Ridge Access Rd; W on Grouse Ridge Access Road which becomes SE 146th St; W on SE 146th St to I-90 then east along I-90 to the W boundary of Olallie/Twin Falls State Park; then along the westerly and northerly boundaries of Olallie/Twin Falls/Iron Horse state parks to the boundary of the Rattlesnake Lake Recreation Area; W along the boundary of the Rattlesnake Lake Recreation Area to Cedar Falls Rd SE; N along the Cedar Falls Rd to SE 174th Way; W on SE 174th Way to SE 174th St; W on SE 174th St to SE 173rd St; W on SE 173rd St to SE 170th Pl; W on SE 170th Pl to SE 169th St; W on SE 169th St to 424th Ave SE; N on 424th Ave SE to SE 168th St; W on SE 168th St to 422 Ave SE; N on 422 Ave SE to 426th Way SE; S on 426th Way SE to SE 164th St; E on SE 164th St to Uplands Way SE; W on Uplands Way SE to the crossing with the Power Transmission Lines; W along the Power Transmission Lines to the Winery Rd; NW on the Winery Rd to SE 99th Rd; W and N on SE 99th Rd to the I-90 interchange, at Exit 27; SW on I-90 to the interchange with SR 18 and the point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 4941 Skagit River (Skagit County): That portion of GMU 437 beginning at the intersection of State Route 9 and State Route 20; east on State Route 20 to Concrete-Sauk Valley Road; south on Concrete-Sauk Valley Road over The Dalles Bridge (Skagit River) to the intersection with the South Skagit Highway; west on South Skagit Highway to State Route 9; north on State Route 9 and the point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 5029 Toledo (Lewis and Cowlitz counties): Beginning at the Cowlitz River and State Highway 505 junction; east along the Cowlitz River to the Weyerhaeuser 1800 Road; south along Weyerhaeuser 1800 Road to Cedar Creek Road; east along Cedar Creek Road to Due Road; south on Due Road to Weyerhaeuser 1823 Road; south along Weyerhaeuser 1823 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 1945 Road; south along the Weyerhaeuser 1945 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 1900 Road; south along the Weyerhaeuser 1900 Road to the North Fork Toutle River; west along the North Fork Toutle River to the Toutle River; west on the Toutle River to the Cowlitz River; North along the Cowlitz River to the junction of State Highway 505 and the point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 5049 Ethel (Lewis County): That part of GMU 505 beginning at the intersection of Jackson Highway and Highway 12; south along Jackson Highway to Buckley Road; south on Buckley Road to Spencer Road; east on Spencer Road to Fuller Road; north on Fuller Road to Highway 12; east on Highway 12 to Stowell Road; north on Stowell Road to Gore Road; west on Gore Road to Larmon Road; west on Larmon Road to Highway 12; west on Highway 12 to Jackson Highway and point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 5050 Newaukum (Lewis County): That part of GMU 505 beginning at the intersection of Interstate 5 and Highway 12; east on Highway 12 to Larmon Road; east on Larmon Road to Leonard Road; north on Leonard Road through the town of Onalaska to Deggler Road; north on Deggler Road to Middle Fork Road; east on Middle Fork Road to Beck Road; north on Beck Road to Centralia-Alpha Road; west on Centralia-Alpha Road to Logan Hill Road; south then west on Logan Hill Road to Jackson Highway; south on Jackson Highway to the Newaukum River; west along the Newaukum River to Interstate 5; south on Interstate 5 to Highway 12 and point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 5051 Green Mountain (Cowlitz County): Beginning at the junction of the Cowlitz River and the Toutle River; east along the Toutle River to the North Fork Toutle River; east along the North Fork Toutle River to the Weyerhaeuser 1900 Road; south along the Weyerhaeuser 1900 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 1910 Road; south along the Weyerhaeuser 1910 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 2410 Road; south along the Weyerhaeuser 2410 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4553 Road; south along the Weyerhaeuser 4553 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4500 Road; south along the Weyerhaeuser 4500 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4400 Road; south along the Weyerhaeuser 4400 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4100 Road; east along the Weyerhaeuser 4100 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4700 Road; south along the Weyerhaeuser 4700 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4720 Road; west along the Weyerhaeuser 4720 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4730 Road; west along the Weyerhaeuser 4730 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4732 Road; west along the Weyerhaeuser 4732 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4790 Road; west along the Weyerhaeuser 4790 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 1390 Road; south along the Weyerhaeuser 1390 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 1600 Road; west along the Weyerhaeuser 1600 Road to the Weyerhaeuser Logging Railroad Tracks at Headquarters; west along the Weyerhaeuser Logging Railroad Track to Ostrander Creek; west along Ostrander Creek to the Cowlitz River; north along the Cowlitz River to the Toutle River and point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 5052 Mossyrock (Lewis County): Beginning at the intersection of Winston Creek Road and State Highway 12; east on State Highway 12 to the Cowlitz River; east on the Cowlitz River to Riffe Lake; southeast along the south shore of Riffe Lake to Swofford Pond outlet creek; south on Swofford Pond outlet creek to Green Mountain Road; west on Green Mountain Road to Perkins Road; west on Perkins Road to Longbell Road; south on Longbell Road to Winston Creek Road; north on Winston Creek Road to State Highway 12 and the point of beginning. (All lands owned and managed by the Cowlitz Wildlife Area are excluded from this Elk Area.)

Elk Area No. 5053 Randle (Lewis County): Beginning at the town of Randle and the intersection of U.S. Highway 12 and State Route 131 (Forest Service 23 and 25 roads); south on State Route 131 to Forest Service 25 Road; south on Forest Service 25 Road to the Cispus River; west along the Cispus River to the Champion 300 line bridge; south and west on the Champion 300 line to the Champion Haul Road; north along the Champion Haul Road to Kosmos Road; north on Kosmos Road to U.S. Highway 12; east on U.S. Highway 12 to Randle and point of beginning. (All lands owned and managed by the Cowlitz Wildlife Area are excluded from this Elk Area.)

Elk Area No. 5054 Boistfort (Lewis County): Beginning at the town of Vader; west along State Highway 506 to the Wildwood Road; north along the Wildwood Road to the Abernathy 500 line gate (Section 20, T11N, R3W, Willamette Meridian); northwest along the 500, 540, and 560 lines to the Weyerhaeuser 813 line; northwest along the 813, 812, 5000J, 5000 and 4000 lines to the Pe Ell/McDonald Road (Section 15, T12N, R4W); west along the Pe Ell/McDonald Road to the Lost Valley Road; northeast along the Lost Valley Road to the Boistfort Road; north along the Boistfort Road to the King Road; east along the King Road to the town of Winlock and State Highway 603; south along Highway 505 to Interstate 5; south along Interstate 5 to State Hwy 506; west along State Hwy 506 to the town of Vader and the point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 5056 Grays River Valley (Wahkiakum County): That area in GMU 506 on or within 1.5 miles of agricultural land in the Grays River Valley and Eden Valley within the following sections: T11N, R08W, Section 36; T11N, R07W, Sections 31, 32, 33; T10N, R7W, Sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32; T10N, R8W, Sections 1, 2, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36; T09N, R08W, Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15; T09N, R07W, Sections 5, 6, 7, 8.

Elk Area No. 5057 Carlton (Lewis County): That part of 513 (South Rainier) lying east of Highway 123 and north of Highway 12.

Elk Area No. 5058 West Goat Rocks (Lewis County): Goat Rocks Wilderness west of the Pacific Crest Trail.

Elk Area No. 5059 Mt. Adams Wilderness (Skamania and Yakima counties): The Mt. Adams Wilderness.

Elk Area No. 5060 Merwin (Cowlitz County): Begin at the State Route 503 and the Longview Fibre Road WS-8000 junction; north and west on the Longview Fibre Road WS-8000 to Day Place Road; west on Day Place Road to Dubois Road; south on Dubois Road to State Route 503; east on State Route 503 to the State Route 503 and the Longview Fibre Road WS-8000 junction and point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 5061 Wildwood (Lewis County): Beginning at the junction of the Pacific West Timber (PWT) 600 Road and the Wildwood Road (SE1/4 S29 T11N R3W); southwest on the 600 Road to the 800 Road (NW1/4 S36 T11N R4W); southwest on the 800 Road to the 850 Road (SW1/4 S3 T10N R4W); northwest on the 850 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4720 Road (S20 T11N R4W); north on the Weyerhaeuser 4720 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4700 Road (S17 T11N R4W); east on the Weyerhaeuser 4700 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 5822 Road (NW1/4 S16 T11N R4W); east on the Weyerhaeuser 5822 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 5820 Road (NW1/4 S10 T11N R4W); southeast on the Weyerhaeuser 5820 Road to the PWT 574 Road (SE1/4 S10 T11N R4W); south on the PWT 574 Road to the 570 Road (NW1/4 S14 T11N R4W); south on the 570 Road to the 500 Road (NW1/4 S14 T11N R4W); northeast on the 500 Road to the 560 Road (SW1/4 S12 T11N R4W); east on the 560 Road to the 540 Road (SE1/4 S12 T11N R4W); east and south on the 540 Road to the 500 Road (SE1/4 S18 T11N R3W); east on the PWT 500 Road to the Wildwood Road (N1/2 S20 T11N R3W); south on the Wildwood Road to the point of beginning, the PWT 600 Road junction (SE1/4 S29 T11N R3W).

Elk Area No. 5062 Trout Lake (Klickitat County): Those portions of GMU 578 (West Klickitat) beginning at the intersection of SR 141 and Sunnyside Road; north on Sunnyside Road to Mount Adams Recreational Area Road; (including agricultural land on the Trout Lake Valley floor north of Sunnyside Road within T06N R10E in Sections 13 and 14); south on Mount Adams Recreational Area Road to the intersection of SR 141 and south on SR 141 and Sunnyside Road to the point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 5063 Pumice Plain (Cowlitz and Skamania counties): That part of GMU 522 beginning at the confluence of the N. Fork Toutle River and Castle Creek; East along the N. Fork Toutle River to USFS trail 207; south along USFS trail 207 to USFS trail 216E; southwest along USFS trail 216E to USFS trail 216; west along USGS trail 216 to USGS 216G; northwest along USFS trail 216G to USGS trail 221; north along USFS 221 to Castle Creek; northwest along Castle Creek to N. Fork Toutle River and point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 5064 Upper Smith Creek (Skamania County): That part of GMU 522 beginning at the U.S. Forest Service Rd. 99 and U.S. Forest Service Trail 225 (Smith Creek Trail) junction; south on Trail 225 to Ape Canyon Creek; south and west up Ape Canyon Creek to U.S. Forest Service Trail 216 (Loowit Trail); north on Trail 216 to U.S. Forest Service Trail 216D (Abraham Trail); north on Trail 216D to U.S. Forest Service Trail 207 (Truman Trail); north and east on Trail 207 to U.S. Forest Service Rd. 99; north and east on U.S. Forest Service Rd. 99 to the junction of U.S. Forest Service Rd. 99 and U.S. Forest Service Trail 225 and the point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 5065 Mount Whittier (Skamania County): That part of GMU 522 beginning at the U.S. Forest Service Trail 1 (Boundary Trail) and U.S. Forest Service Trail 214 (Whittier Ridge Trail) junction; west on the U.S. Forest Service Trail 1 to U.S. Forest Service Trail 230 (Coldwater Trail); north on U.S. Forest Service Trail 230 to U.S. Forest Service Trail 211 (Lakes Trail); east on Trail 211 to U.S. Forest Service Trail 214; south on U.S. Forest Service Trail 214 to the junction of U.S. Forest Service Trail 214 and U.S. Forest Service Trail 1 and the point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 5066 Norway Pass (Lewis and Skamania counties): That part of GMU 524 beginning at the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Trail 211 (Lakes Trail) and USFS Trail 230 (Coldwater Trail) junction; NE to Minnie Peak; W to the USFS property boundary in the SE 1/4 of Section 20, T10N, R5E; N along the USFS property boundary to the Green River; E up the Green River to the USFS Rd 2612; E on the USFS Rd 2612 to USFS Rd 26; S on USFS Rd 26 to USFS Trail 1 (Boundary Trail); W on USFS Trail 1 to USFS Trail 214 (Whittier Trail); N on USFS Trail 214 to USFS Trail 211 (Lakes Trail); W on USFS Trail 211 to the USFS Trail 211, Trail 230 junction and point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 5090 JBH (Wahkiakum County): The mainland portion of the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge, as administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as described: Beginning at the junction of State Route 4 and Steamboat Island Slough Road, northwest on Steamboat Island Slough Road to Brooks Slough Road, east on Brooks Slough Road to State Route 4, south on State Route 4 to Steamboat Slough Road and point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 5099 Mudflow (Cowlitz County): That part of GMU 522 beginning on the North Fork Toutle River at the mouth of Hoffstadt Creek; SE up the North Fork Toutle River to Deer Creek; SE up Deer Creek to Rd 3020; NW along 3020 to Rd 3000; E along Rd 3000 to US Forest Service (USFS) Trail 216G; SE along USFS Trail 216G to USFS Trail 221 (Castle Lake Trail); N on USFS Trail 221 to Castle Creek; N along Castle Creek to the confluence with the North Fork Toutle River; W down the North Fork Toutle River to the North Fork Toutle River, Coldwater Creek confluence; North from the North Fork Toutle River, Coldwater Creek confluence on unnamed ridgeline, to Castle Lake viewpoint on SR 504; W on SR 504 to Hoffstadt Creek Bridge on Hoffstadt Creek; S and W down Hoffstadt Creek to the North Fork Toutle River and point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 6010 Mallis (Pacific County): That part of GMUs 506, 672, and 673 within one and one-half mile either side of SR 6 between the east end of Elk Prairie Rd and the Mallis Landing Rd, and all lands within a half mile of Elk Creek Rd bounded on the south by Monohon Landing Rd.

Elk Area No. 6011 Centralia Mine (Lewis County): That portion of GMU 667 within Centralia Mine property boundary.

Elk Area No. 6013 (Pierce County): That part of GMU 652 beginning at the intersection of Highway 167 and Highway 410; north on Highway 167 to Highway 18; east on Highway 18 to Highway 164; southeasterly on Highway 164 to intersection with power transmission line in T20 R6 Section 18. West along power transmission line to intersection with 226th Ave E. South on 226th Ave East to intersection with 40th St E, east on 40th St E to 230th Ave E, South on 230th Ave E to Radke Road. Southwest on Radke to Barkubine Road, South on Barkubine Road to Connells Prairie; West on Connells Prairie Rd to 214th Ave E, South on 214th Ave E to Highway 410; westerly on Highway 410 to Highway 167 and the point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 6014 (Pierce County): Starting at Highway 164 intersection with power transmission line in T20 R6 Section 18; W along power transmission line to intersection with 226th Ave E; S on 226th Ave E to intersection with 40th St E; E on 40th St E to 230th Ave E; S on 230th Ave E to Radke Rd; SW on Radke to Barkubine Rd; S on Barkubine Rd to Connells Prairie; W on Connells Prairie Rd to 214th Ave E; S on 214th Ave E to South Prairie Rd; SE on South Prairie Rd to Highway 162; E on Hwy 162 to Hwy 165; S on Hwy 165 to the power transmission lines at T19 R6 Section 21, NE along the power transmission lines to the White River, N along the White River to the power transmission lines at T19 R7E; NE on power transmission lines to intersection with Hwy 410 West on SR 410 to Hwy 164; NW on Hwy 164 to starting point.

Elk Area No. 6030 Joyce (Clallam County): That portion of GMU 603 beginning at the intersection of Freshwater Bay Road and Highway 112; N and NW along Freshwater Bay Road to the Freshwater Bay Boat Launch; NE on the Freshwater Bay Boat Launch to the shoreline with Freshwater Bay; NW and W along the shorelines of Freshwater Bay and the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the mouth of the Lyre River; S along the Lyre River to the intersection with Highway 112; E along Highway 112 to the intersection with Waterline Road; S and SE along Waterline Road to the intersection with the Olympic Discovery Trail Adventure Route (OAT); E along the Olympic Discovery Trail Adventure Route to the intersection with Eden Valley Road; N and NE along Eden Valley Road to the intersection with Highway 112; W along Highway 112 to the point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 6054 Puyallup River (Pierce County): That portion of GMU 654 beginning at the intersection of Mount Rainier National Park's western boundary and the Nisqually River; W down the Nisqually River to the mouth of the Mashel River; E and SE along the Mashel River to its headwaters; SE from the Mashel River headwaters to the Mashel River-Puyallup River watershed divide ridge; SE along the Mashel River-Puyallup River watershed divide ridge to a point due west of the headwaters of Big Creek; NE along Big Creek to its confluence with Deer Creek; N along Deer Creek to its confluence with the Puyallup River; SE up the Puyallup River to Mount Rainier National Park's western boundary; S on Mount Rainier National Park's western boundary to the Nisqually River and the point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 6061 Twin Satsop Farms (Mason County): That portion of GMU 651 starting at the junction of the Deckerville Road and the Brady-Matlock Road; southwest to the junction with the West Boundary Road; north on West Boundary Road to the Deckerville Road; east on the Deckerville Road to the junction of Brady-Matlock Road and point of beginning. In addition, the area within a circle with a radius of two miles centered on the junction of State Route 108 and the Eich Road.

Elk Area No. 6064 Quinault Valley (Grays Harbor and Jefferson counties): That portion of GMU 638 (Quinault) within the Quinault River watershed east of Gatton Creek and Lake Quinault excluding US Forest Service (USFS) Colonel Bob Wilderness Area beginning at the mouth of the Quinault River; NE on the Olympic National Park boundary, which is along the Quinault River, to the intersection with USFS Colonel Bob Wilderness Area; then SW along the Colonel Bob Wilderness Area Western boundary to its intersection with Haas Creek; then downstream along Haas Creek to its intersection with USFS Olympic National Forest boundary; then SW along USFS boundary to the Lake Quinault shoreline; then N along the East shore of Lake Quinault to the mouth of Quinault River and the point of the beginning.

Elk Area No. 6069 Hanaford (Lewis and Thurston counties): That part of GMU 667 (Skookumchuck) beginning at the intersection of Salzer Valley Rd and S Pearl St (Centralia); N on S Pearl St to N Pearl St; N on N Pearl St to State Hwy 507; W and N on State Hwy 507 to Skookumchuck Rd; E on Skookumchuck Rd to the first bridge over the Skookumchuck River; E along the Skookumchuck River to the Skookumchuck Rd bridge; E on Skookumchuck Rd to the steel tower power line; SW along the power line to Big Hanaford Rd; E and S along Big Hanaford Rd to the intersection with the main stem of Hanaford Creek; SE along Hanaford Creek to the range line between Range 1W and Range 1E of Township 14N; S on the range line between Range 1W and Range 1E of Township 14N to Mitchell Creek; SW on Mitchell Creek to the North Fork of the Newaukum River; SW on the North Fork of the Newaukum River to North Fork Rd; W on North Fork Rd to Centralia-Alpha Rd; W on Centralia-Alpha Rd to Salzer Valley Rd and the point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 6071 Dungeness (Clallam County): Portions of GMUs 621 (Olympic) and 624 (Coyle) beginning at the mouth of the Dungeness River; east and south along the coast of the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the mouth of Dean Creek on Sequim Bay; south and west up Dean Creek to the power transmission line; west on the power transmission line to the Dungeness River; north down the Dungeness River to its mouth and the point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 6612 Forks (Clallam County): That part of GMUs 607 and 612 excluding the city of Forks and Bogachiel state park; starting at the confluence of Calawah River and the Bogachiel River; upstream on the Bogachiel River to the Hwy 101 Bridge north along Hwy 101 to Sportsman Club Rd; E on Sportsman Club Rd to DNR FR-F-1000; E on DNR FR-F-1000 to DNR FR-F-1200; N on DNR FR-F-1200 to its end; from the end of DNR FR-F-1200 N approximately 500' to Elk Creek; down Elk Creek to its confluence with the Calawah River; down the Calawah River to its confluence with the Bogachiel River.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.08.045, 77.12.047, 77.12.722, 77.12.800, 77.15.190, 77.32.320, 77.32.530, and 77.32.535. WSR 24-11-029 (Order 23-18), § 220-415-040, filed 5/7/24, effective 6/7/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-15-096 (Order 22-71), § 220-415-040, filed 7/19/22, effective 8/19/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.240. WSR 21-14-022 (Order 21-61), § 220-415-040, filed 6/28/21, effective 7/29/21
WSR 20-12-080 (Order 20-76), § 220-415-040, filed 6/1/20, effective 7/2/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 19-10-011 (Order 19-79), § 220-415-040, filed 4/19/19, effective 5/20/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.240. WSR 18-19-001 (Order 18-229), § 220-415-040, filed 9/5/18, effective 10/6/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.12.040, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, 77.12.210, 77.12.240, 77.12.320, 77.12.570, 77.12.800, 77.15.245, 77.32.007, 77.32.050, 77.32.070, 77.32.090, 77.32.370, and 77.32.530. WSR 18-11-061 (Order 18-76), § 220-415-040, filed 5/11/18, effective 6/11/18. 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. WSR 17-10-076 (Order 17-10), amended and recodified as § 220-415-040, filed 5/3/17, effective 6/3/17. 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, § 232-28-337, filed 5/31/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-059 (Order 15-98), § 232-28-337, filed 4/30/15, effective 5/31/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, and 77.32.070. WSR 14-10-019 (Order 14-95), § 232-28-337, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14
WSR 13-11-078 (Order 13-94), § 232-28-337, filed 5/16/13, effective 6/16/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 12-11-005 (Order 12-70), § 232-28-337, filed 5/2/12, effective 6/2/12
WSR 11-11-013 (Order 11-86), § 232-28-337, filed 5/6/11, effective 6/6/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. WSR 10-10-061 (Order 10-94), § 232-28-337, filed 4/30/10, effective 5/31/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240. WSR 09-09-083 (Order 09-53), § 232-28-337, filed 4/15/09, effective 5/16/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210. WSR 08-09-090 (Order 08-78), § 232-28-337, filed 4/18/08, effective 5/19/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020. WSR 08-01-052 (Order 07-292), § 232-28-337, filed 12/13/07, effective 1/13/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 07-01-049 (Order 06-300), § 232-28-337, filed 12/14/06, effective 1/14/07
WSR 06-17-095 (Order 06-196), § 232-28-337, filed 8/15/06, effective 9/15/06
WSR 06-11-032 (Order 06-92), § 232-28-337, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/8/06
WSR 06-02-063 (Order 05-271), § 232-28-337, filed 1/3/06, effective 2/3/06
WSR 05-11-023 (Order 05-84), § 232-28-337, filed 5/10/05, effective 5/15/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.12.020. WSR 04-11-036 (Order 04-98), § 232-28-337, filed 5/12/04, effective 6/12/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 03-13-047 (Order 03-129), § 232-28-337, filed 6/12/03, effective 7/13/03.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-415-050 2024-2026 Elk general seasons and definitions.

It is unlawful to fail to comply with bag, possession, and season limits described below.

Bag Limit: One elk per hunter during the license year, except where otherwise permitted by department rule. Any combination of seasons, tags, and permits set by the department will not exceed a maximum of two elk per hunter during the license year.

Hunting Method: Elk hunters must select only one of the hunting methods: Modern firearm, archery, or muzzleloader.

Elk Tag Areas: Elk hunters must choose either Eastern or Western Washington to hunt in and buy the appropriate tag for that area.

Any Bull Elk Seasons: Open only to the taking of elk with visible antlers; bull calves are illegal.

Antler Point: To qualify as an antler point, the point must be at least one inch long, measured on the longest side.

Branch: A branch is defined as any projection off the main antler beam that is at least one inch long, measured on the longest side, and longer than it is wide.

Spike Bull Antler Restrictions: Bull elk taken in spike-only game management units (GMUs) must have at least one antler with no branches originating more than four inches from where the antler attaches to the skull.

True Spike Bull Antler Restrictions: Neither antler of bull elk taken can have branching originating more than four inches from where the antlers attach to the skull. Under the true-spike restriction, taking an elk that has two points on one side or antler points within one inch of the definitions regarding length of point, or point of origination, is an infraction under RCW 77.15.160. All other types of violations of the true-spike restriction are subject to current penalties and assessments under RCW 77.15.410 and 77.15.420.

3-point Antler Restrictions: Legal bull elk must have at least three antler points on one side. Eye guards are antler points when they are at least one inch long. Antler restrictions apply to all hunters during any open season.

Permit-only Units: The following GMUs are closed to elk hunting during general elk seasons: 157, 418, 437, 485, 522, 556, 621, 636, and 653.

GMUs Closed to Elk Hunting: 490.

Elk Tag Areas

Eastern Washington: All 100, 200, and 300 GMUs.

EA - Eastern Washington Archery Tag

EF - Eastern Washington Modern Firearm Tag

EM - Eastern Washington Muzzleloader Tag

Western Washington: All 400, 500, and 600 GMUs.

WA - Western Washington Archery Tag

WF - Western Washington Modern Firearm Tag

WM - Western Washington Muzzleloader Tag

Modern Firearm General Elk Seasons

License Required: A valid big game hunting license with an elk tag option.

Tag Required: A valid modern firearm elk tag as listed below for the area hunted.

Hunting Method: May use modern firearm, bow and arrow, crossbow, or muzzleloader, but only during modern firearm seasons.

| Hunt Area | Elk Tag Area | Game Management Units (GMUs) | 2024 Dates | 2025 Dates | 2026 Dates | Legal Elk | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Eastern Washington | EF | 101, 105, 108, 111, 113, 117, 121, 204 | Oct. 26 - Nov. 3 | Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 | Oct. 31 - Nov. 8 | Any bull | | | | 145 through 154, 162 through 186, 249, 336 through 368 | Oct. 26 - Nov. 3 | Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 | Oct. 31 - Nov. 8 | Spike bull | | | | 251, 328, 329, 334, 335 | Oct. 26 - Nov. 3 | Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 | Oct. 31 - Nov. 8 | True spike bull | | | | Elk Area 3722 | Sept. 14-29 | Sept. 13-28 | Sept. 12-27 | Antlerless only | | | | 124 through 142, 372, 382, 388 | Oct. 26 - Nov. 3 | Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 | Oct. 31 - Nov. 8 | Any elk | | | | 203, 209 through 248, 250, 254 through 290, 373, 379, 381 | Oct. 26 - Nov. 15 | Oct. 25 - Nov. 15 | Oct. 31 - Nov. 15 | Any elk | | | | Master Hunters Only: Elk Areas 3911 and 3912. Must wear hunter orange and/or hunter pink. | Aug. 1, 2024 - Jan. 20, 2025 | Aug. 1, 2025 - Jan. 20, 2026 | Aug. 1, 2026 - Jan. 20, 2027 | Antlerless only | | | | Master Hunters Only: 334 and 371. Must wear hunter orange and/or hunter pink in August. | Aug. 1-31 | Aug. 1-31, 2025 and Jan. 1-31, 2026 | Aug. 1-31, 2026 and Jan. 1-31, 2027 | Antlerless only | | | | Master Hunters Only: 127 through 142 | Dec. 9-31 | Dec. 9-31 | Dec. 9-31 | Antlerless only | | Western Washington | WF | 407, 460, 466, 448, 503, 505 through 520, 524 (except CLOSED in Elk Area 5066), 530, 550, 560, 568, 572, 574, 578, 601 through 618, 624 (except for Elk Area 6071), 627, 633, 638 (except master hunters only in Elk Area 6064 portion of GMU 638), 642 through 651, 652 (except for Elk Area 6014), 654, 658, 660, 667 through 684. | Nov. 2-13 | Nov. 1-12 | Nov. 7-18 | 3 pt. min. | | | | 501, 504, 663, Elk Areas 4601 and 6014 | Nov. 2-13 | Nov. 1-12 | Nov. 7-18 | 3 pt. min. or antlerless | | | | 564, 666 | Nov. 2-13 | Nov. 1-12 | Nov. 7-18 | Any elk | | | | 454 | Nov. 2-13 | Nov. 1-12 | Nov. 7-18 | Any bull |

Archery General Elk Seasons

License Required: A valid big game hunting license with an elk tag option.

Tag Required: A valid archery elk tag as listed below for the area hunted.

Hunting Method: Bow and arrow only, as defined under WAC 220-414-070.

Special Notes: Archery tag holders can hunt only during archery seasons and must hunt with archery equipment (WAC 220-414-070). Archery elk hunters may apply for special bull permits. Please see permit table for tag eligibility for all elk permits.

| Hunt Area | Elk Tag Area | Game Management Units (GMUs) | 2024 Dates | 2025 Dates | 2026 Dates | Legal Elk | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Early Archery General Elk Seasons | | | | | | | | Eastern Washington | EA | 101 through 142, 204, 243, 247, 249, 250, 272, 278, 284, 290, 373, 379, 381, 382, 388 | Sept. 7-19 | Sept. 6-18 | Sept. 12-24 | Any elk | | | | 154, 162, 166, 169, 172, 175, 186, 251, 328, 329, 336, 340, 352, 356, 364 | Sept. 7-19 | Sept. 6-18 | Sept. 12-24 | Spike bull | | | | 145, 149, Elk Area 1054, 163, 178, 181, 334, 335, 371 | Sept. 7-19 | Sept. 6-18 | Sept. 12-24 | Spike bull or antlerless | | | | Master Hunters Only: 371. Must wear hunter orange and/or hunter pink. | Aug. 1-31 | Aug. 1-31 | Aug. 1-31 | Antlerless only | | Western Washington | WA | 454, 564, 666, 684, Elk Area 6014 | Sept. 7-19 | Sept. 6-18 | Sept. 12-24 | Any elk | | | | Elk Area 4601, 501 through 505, 554, 568, 574, 578, Elk Area 6061, 652 (except Elk Area 6013 closed to antlerless), 654, 660, 663, 667 through 673, 681, 699 | Sept. 7-19 | Sept. 6-18 | Sept. 12-24 | 3 pt. min. or antlerless | | | | 407, 448, 460, 466, 506 through 520, 524 (except CLOSED in Elk Area 5066), 530, 550, 560, 572, 601 through 618, 624 (except for Elk Area 6071), 627, 633, 638 (except Master Hunters only in Elk Area 6064), 642 through 651, 658 | Sept. 7-19 | Sept. 6-18 | Sept. 12-24 | 3 pt. min. | | Late Archery General Elk Seasons | | | | | | | | Eastern Washington | EA | 101, 105, 108, 117, 204 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | Any bull | | | | 121, 124, 127, 373, 382, 388 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | Any elk | | | | 178 | Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 | Antlerless only | | | | 163 | Dec. 9, 2024 - Jan. 20, 2025 | Dec. 9, 2025 - Jan. 20, 2026 | Dec. 9, 2026 - Jan. 20, 2027 | Antlerless only | | | | 203, 209 through 248, 250, 254 through 290, 379, 381. Must wear hunter orange and/or hunter pink. | Oct. 26 - Nov. 15 | Oct. 25 - Nov. 15 | Oct. 31 - Nov. 15 | Any elk | | | | Master Hunters Only: Elk Areas 3911 and 3912. Must wear hunter orange and/or hunter pink. | Aug. 1, 2024 - Jan. 20, 2025 | Aug. 1, 2025 - Jan. 20, 2026 | Aug. 1, 2026 - Jan. 20, 2027 | Antlerless only | | | | Master Hunters Only: 127 through 142 | Dec. 9-31 | Dec. 9-31 | Dec. 9-31 | Antlerless only | | | | 334, 335 | Nov. 27 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 26 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | Spike bull or antlerless | | | | 249, 251, 336, 342, 346, 352, 364, Elk Area 3681 | Nov. 27 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 26 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | Spike bull | | Western Washington | WA | Elk Area 4601, 503, 505, 652 (except Elk Area 6013 closed to antlerless), 663, 667, 672, 681, and 699. Master hunters only in Elk Area 6064 portion of GMU 638 | Nov. 27 - Dec. 15 | Nov. 26 - Dec. 15 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 15 | 3 pt. min. or antlerless | | | | 454, 564, 666, Elk Area 6014 | Nov. 27 - Dec. 15 | Nov. 26 - Dec. 15 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 15 | Any elk | | | | 407, 448, 506, 530, 603, 612, 615, 638 (except for Elk Area 6064), 648 | Nov. 27 - Dec. 15 | Nov. 26 - Dec. 15 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 15 | 3 pt. min. |

Muzzleloader General Elk Seasons

License Required: A valid big game hunting license with an elk tag option.

Tag Required: A valid muzzleloader elk tag as listed below for the area hunted.

Hunting Method: Muzzleloader, as defined under WAC 220-414-060, crossbow equipment (WAC 220-414-100), or archery equipment, as defined under WAC 220-414-070.

Special Notes: Muzzleloader tag holders can only hunt during the muzzleloader seasons. Only hunters with tags identified in the Special Elk Permits tables may apply for special elk permits.

| Hunt Area | Elk Tag Area | Game Management Units (GMUs) | 2024 Dates | 2025 Dates | 2026 Dates | Legal Elk | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Early Muzzleloader General Elk Seasons | | | | | | | | Eastern Washington | EM | 101 through 121, 204, 247 | Oct. 5-11 | Oct. 4-10 | Oct. 3-9 | Any bull | | | | 124 through 142, 245, 250, 272, 278, 284, 290, 379 | Oct. 5-11 | Oct. 4-10 | Oct. 3-9 | Any elk | | | | 145, 149, 154, 162, 163, 166, 172, 175, 178, 181, 249, 336 through 342, 352 through 368 | Oct. 5-11 | Oct. 4-10 | Oct. 3-9 | Spike bull | | | | 251, 328, 329, 334, 335, Elk Area 2051 | Oct. 5-11 | Oct. 4-10 | Oct. 3-9 | True spike bull | | | | Master Hunters Only: 371. Must wear hunter orange and/or hunter pink. | Aug. 1-31 | Aug. 1-31 | Aug. 1-31 | Antlerless only | | Western Washington | WM | 454, 564, 666, 684 | Oct. 5-11 | Oct. 4-10 | Oct. 3-9 | Any elk | | | | 407, 448, 460, 466, 506, 510, 513, 516, 520, 524 (except CLOSED in Elk Area 5066), 530, 550, 554, 560, 568, 572, 574, 578, 602, 603, 607, 612, 615, 624 (except for Elk Area 6071), 627, 633, 638 (except for Elk Area 6064), 642, 648, 660, 672, 673, 681 | Oct. 5-11 | Oct. 4-10 | Oct. 3-9 | 3 pt. min. | | | | 501, 503, 504, 505, 652 (except Elk Area 6013 closed to antlerless), Elk Area 6014, 654, 663, 667, Elk Area 4601 | Oct. 5-11 | Oct. 4-10 | Oct. 3-9 | 3 pt. min. or antlerless | | Late Muzzleloader General Elk Seasons | | | | | | | | Eastern Washington | EM | 130 through 142 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | Any elk | | | | 203, 209 through 248, 250, 254 through 290, 373, 379, 381. Must wear hunter orange and/or hunter pink. | Oct. 26 - Nov. 15 | Oct. 25 - Nov. 15 | Oct. 31 - Nov. 15 | Any elk | | | | Master Hunters Only: Elk Areas 3911 and 3912. Must wear hunter orange and/or hunter pink. | Aug. 1, 2024 - Jan. 20, 2025 | Aug. 1, 2025 - Jan. 20, 2026 | Aug. 1, 2026 - Jan. 20, 2027 | Antlerless only | | | | Master Hunters Only: 127 through 142 | Dec. 9-31 | Dec. 9-31 | Dec. 9-31 | Antlerless only | | Western Washington | WM | 407 | Dec. 16-31 | Dec. 16-31 | Dec. 16-31 | 3 pt. min. | | Elk Area 4601, 501, 503, 504, 505, 652 (except Elk Area 6013 closed to antlerless), 667 | Nov. 27 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 26 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | 3 pt. min. or antlerless | | | | | | 454, 564, 666, 684, Elk Area 6014 | Nov. 27 - Dec. 15 | Nov. 26 - Dec. 15 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 15 | Any elk | | | | 568, 574, 578 | Nov. 27-30 | Nov. 26-30 | Nov. 25-30 | 3 pt. min. | | | | 448, 601, 618, 651, 658 | Nov. 27 - Dec. 15 | Nov. 26 - Dec. 15 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 15 | 3 pt. min. |

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-17-008 (Order 25-12), s 220-415-050, filed 8/7/25, effective 9/7/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.12.047, 77.15.410, and 77.32.530. WSR 25-09-080 (Order 24-16E), s 220-415-050, filed 4/16/25, effective 5/17/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.08.045, 77.12.047, 77.12.722, 77.12.800, 77.15.190, 77.32.320, 77.32.530, and 77.32.535. WSR 24-11-029 (Order 23-18), § 220-415-050, filed 5/7/24, effective 6/7/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-15-096 (Order 22-71), § 220-415-050, filed 7/19/22, effective 8/19/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.240. WSR 21-14-022 (Order 21-61), § 220-415-050, filed 6/28/21, effective 7/29/21
WSR 20-12-080 (Order 20-76), § 220-415-050, filed 6/1/20, effective 7/2/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.020. WSR 19-20-078 (Order 19-245), § 220-415-050, filed 9/27/19, effective 10/28/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 19-10-011 (Order 19-79), § 220-415-050, filed 4/19/19, effective 5/20/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.12.040, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, 77.12.210, 77.12.240, 77.12.320, 77.12.570, 77.12.800, 77.15.245, 77.32.007, 77.32.050, 77.32.070, 77.32.090, 77.32.370, and 77.32.530. WSR 18-11-061 (Order 18-76), § 220-415-050, filed 5/11/18, effective 6/11/18. 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. WSR 17-10-076 (Order 17-10), amended and recodified as § 220-415-050, filed 5/3/17, effective 6/3/17. 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, § 232-28-358, filed 5/31/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-059 (Order 15-98), § 232-28-358, filed 4/30/15, effective 5/31/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, and 77.32.070. WSR 14-10-019 (Order 14-95), § 232-28-358, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14
WSR 13-11-078 (Order 13-94), § 232-28-358, filed 5/16/13, effective 6/16/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 12-11-005 (Order 12-70), § 232-28-358, filed 5/2/12, effective 6/2/12.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-415-060 2026 Elk special permits.

It is unlawful to fail to comply with the bag, possession, and season limits described below.

Special Elk Permit Hunting Seasons (Open to Permit Holders Only)

Hunters must purchase an elk hunting license prior to purchasing a permit application. Hunters may only apply for permits consistent with the tag required for the hunt choice; however, Multiple Season Permit holders may apply for Eastern or Western Washington archery, muzzleloader, or modern firearm permit hunts. Applicants must have purchased the proper tag for these hunts. The elk tag prefixes required to apply for each hunt are shown in the following table. Hunters drawn for a special permit hunt must comply with weapon restrictions, dates, and other conditions listed for the hunt. Hunters drawn for a special permit designated "Any tag" under the "Weapon/Tag" restriction must use equipment consistent with the requirements of their transport tag and license.

Bag Limit: One (1) elk per hunter during the license year except where otherwise permitted by department rule, even if permits are drawn for more than one elk hunt category. Any combination of seasons, tags, and permits set by the department will not exceed a maximum of two (2) elk per hunter during the license year.

| Quality | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Hunt Name | Weapon/Tag | Hunters | Hunt Dates | Special Restrictions | Boundary | Permits | | Turnbull | EA, EF, EM | Any | Sept. 26 - Oct. 5 and Nov. 7-26 | Any bull | Elk Area 1015 | 1 | | Prescott | EF | Any | Oct. 26 - Nov. 8 | Any bull | GMU 149 | 8 | | Blue Creek | EF | Any | Sept. 21-25 | Any bull | GMU 154 | 1 | | Blue Creek | EF | Any | Oct. 26 - Nov. 8 | Any bull | GMU 154 | 6 | | Watershed | EA, EF, EM | Any | Oct. 26 - Nov. 8 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 157 | 15 | | Dayton | EF | Any | Oct. 26 - Nov. 8 | Any bull | GMU 162, 163 | 1 | | Tucannon | EF | Any | Oct. 26 - Nov. 8 | Any bull | GMU 166 | 2 | | Wenaha West | EF | Any | Oct. 26 - Nov. 8 | Any bull | Elk Area 1008 | 5 | | Wenaha East | EF | Any | Oct. 26 - Nov. 8 | Any bull | Elk Area 1009 | 5 | | Mountain View | EF | Any | Oct. 26 - Nov. 8 | Any bull | GMU 172 | 5 | | Lick Creek | EF | Any | Oct. 26 - Nov. 8 | Any bull | GMU 175 | 1 | | Peola | EF | Any | Sept. 21-25 | Any bull | GMUs 178, 145 | 1 | | Peola | EF | Any | Oct. 26 - Nov. 8 | Any bull | GMUs 178, 145 | 1 | | Couse | EF | Any | Oct. 26 - Nov. 8 | Any bull | GMU 181 | 6 | | Couse | EF | Any | Sept. 21-25 | Any bull | GMU 181; Private Lands Only | 3 | | Mission | EF | Any | Sept. 25-29 | Any bull | GMU 251 | 2 | | Colockum | EF | Any | Sept. 25-29 | Any bull | GMUs 328, 329, 334 | 1 | | Colockum | EF | Any | Oct. 26 - Nov. 8 | Any bull | GMUs 328, 329, 334 | 29 | | Teanaway | EF | Any | Sept. 25-29 | Any bull | GMU 335 | 5 | | Peaches Ridge | EF | Any | Sept. 25-29 | Any bull | GMUs 336, 346 | 4 | | Observatory | EF | Any | Sept. 25-29 | Any bull | GMUs 334, 340, 342 | 4 | | Little Naches | EF | Any | Sept. 22 - Oct. 5 | Any bull | GMU 346 | 3 | | Goose Prairie | EF | Any | Sept. 25-29 | Any bull | GMUs 352, 356 | 4 | | Bethel | EF | Any | Sept. 25-29 | Any bull | GMU 360 | 3 | | Rimrock | EF | Any | Sept. 25-29 | Any bull | GMU 364 | 3 | | Cowiche | EF | Any | Sept. 25-29 | Any bull | GMU 368 | 3 | | Green River | WF, WA, WM | Any | Oct. 17-21 and Nov. 7-11 | Any bull | GMU 485 | 4 | | Wahkiakum | WF | Any | Sept. 28 - Oct. 2 | Any bull | GMUs 506, 530 | 1 | | South Rainier | WF | Any | Sept. 28 - Oct. 2 | Any bull | GMUs 510, 513 | 3 | | Packwood | WF | Any | Sept. 28 - Oct. 2 | Any bull | GMU 516 | 3 | | Winston | WF | Any | Sept. 28 - Oct. 2 | Any bull | GMU 520 | 1 | | Coweeman | WF | Any | Sept. 28 - Oct. 2 | Any bull | GMU 550 | 1 | | Toutle | WF | Any | Sept. 28 - Oct. 2 and Nov. 7-18 | Any bull | GMU 556 | 2 | | Toutle | WF | Any | Nov. 7-18 | Any bull | GMU 556 | 28 | | Lewis River | WF | Any | Sept. 28 - Oct. 2 | Any bull | GMU 560 | 2 | | Siouxon | WF | Any | Sept. 28 - Oct. 2 | Any bull | GMU 572 | 2 | | Upper Smith Creek | WF | Any | Sept. 24-29 | Any bull | Elk Area 5064 | 1 | | Mount Whittier | WF | Any | Sept. 24-29 | Any bull | Elk Area 5065 | 1 | | Norway Pass | WF | Any | Sept. 24-29 | Any bull | Elk Area 5066 | 2 | | Mudflow | WF | Any | Nov. 7-18 | Any bull | Elk Area 5099 | 7 | | Peninsula | WF | Any | Sept. 26-30 | 3 pt. min. | GMUs 602, 603, 607, 612 | 4 | | Matheny | WF | Any | Sept. 26-30 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 618 | 1 | | Quinault | WF | Any | Sept. 26-30 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 638 | 3 | | Wynoochee | WF | Any | Sept. 26-30 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 648 | 1 | | White River | WF | Any | Sept. 26-30 | Any bull | GMU 653 | 2 | | Prescott | EA | Any | Sept. 7-24 | Any bull | GMU 149 | 1 | | Blue Creek | EA | Any | Sept. 7-24 | Any bull | GMU 154 | 2 | | Dayton | EA | Any | Sept. 7-24 | Any bull | GMUs 162, 163 | 1 | | Tucannon | EA | Any | Sept. 7-24 | Any bull | GMU 166 | 1 | | Wenaha West | EA | Any | Sept. 7-24 | Any bull | Elk Area 1008 | 2 | | Wenaha East | EA | Any | Sept. 7-24 | Any bull | Elk Area 1009 | 2 | | Mountain View | EA | Any | Sept. 7-24 | Any bull | GMU 172 | 3 | | Lick Creek | EA | Any | Sept. 7-24 | Any bull | GMU 175 | 1 | | Peola | EA | Any | Sept. 7-24 | Any bull | GMUs 178, 145 | 1 | | Couse | EA | Any | Sept. 7-24 | Any bull | GMU 181 | 2 | | Colockum | EA | Any | Sept. 1-18 | Any bull | GMUs 328, 329, 334 | 14 | | Teanaway | EA | Any | Sept. 1-18 | Any bull | GMU 335 | 3 | | Peaches Ridge | EA | Any | Sept. 1-18 | Any bull | GMUs 336, 346 | 22 | | Observatory | EA | Any | Sept. 1-18 | Any bull | GMUs 334, 340, 342 | 28 | | Goose Prairie | EA | Any | Sept. 1-18 | Any bull | GMUs 352, 356 | 18 | | Bethel | EA | Any | Sept. 1-18 | Any bull | GMU 360 | 15 | | Rimrock | EA | Any | Sept. 1-18 | Any bull | GMU 364 | 25 | | Cowiche | EA | Any | Sept. 1-18 | Any bull | GMU 368 | 15 | | Toutle | WA | Any | Sept. 12-24 and Dec. 1-15 | Any bull | GMU 556 | 15 | | Norway Pass | WA | Any | Sept. 8-14 | Any bull | Elk Area 5066 | 2 | | Mudflow | WA | Any | Sept. 12-24 | Any bull | Elk Area 5099 | 7 | | Peninsula | WA | Any | Sept. 1-11 | 3 pt. min. | GMUs 602, 603, 607, 612 | 2 | | White River | WA | Any | Sept. 12-24 and Dec. 1-15 | Any bull | GMU 653 | 25 | | Prescott | EM | Any | Sept. 28 - Oct. 9 | Any bull | GMU 149 | 1 | | Blue Creek | EM | Any | Sept. 28 - Oct. 9 | Any bull | GMU 154 | 1 | | Dayton | EM | Any | Sept. 28 - Oct. 9 | Any bull | GMU 162, 163 | 1 | | Tucannon | EM | Any | Sept. 28 - Oct. 9 | Any bull | GMU 166 | 1 | | Wenaha West | EM | Any | Sept. 28 - Oct. 9 | Any bull | Elk Area 1008 | 1 | | Wenaha East | EM | Any | Sept. 28 - Oct. 9 | Any bull | Elk Area 1009 | 2 | | Mountain View | EM | Any | Sept. 28 - Oct. 9 | Any bull | GMU 172 | 2 | | Lick Creek | EM | Any | Sept. 28 - Oct. 9 | Any bull | GMU 175 | 1 | | Peola | EM | Any | Sept. 28 - Oct. 9 | Any bull | GMUs 178, 145 | 1 | | Couse | EM | Any | Sept. 28 - Oct. 9 | Any bull | GMU 181 | 2 | | Mission | EM | Any | Sept. 30 - Oct. 6 | Any bull | GMU 251 | 2 | | Colockum | EM | Any | Sept. 30 - Oct. 6 | Any bull | GMUs 328, 329, 334 | 11 | | Teanaway | EM | Any | Sept. 30 - Oct. 6 | Any bull | GMU 335 | 1 | | Peaches Ridge | EM | Any | Sept. 30 - Oct. 6 | Any bull | GMUs 336, 346 | 17 | | Observatory | EM | Any | Sept. 30 - Oct. 6 | Any bull | GMUs 334, 340, 342 | 27 | | Goose Prairie | EM | Any | Sept. 30 - Oct. 6 | Any bull | GMUs 352, 356 | 6 | | Bethel | EM | Any | Sept. 30 - Oct. 6 | Any bull | GMU 360 | 13 | | Rimrock | EM | Any | Sept. 30 - Oct. 6 | Any bull | GMU 364 | 13 | | Cowiche | EM | Any | Sept. 30 - Oct. 6 | Any bull | GMU 368 | 17 | | Toutle | WM | Any | Oct. 3-9 | Any bull | GMU 556 | 10 | | Upper Smith Creek | WM | Any | Sept. 16-22 | Any bull | Elk Area 5064 | 1 | | Mount Whittier | WM | Any | Sept. 16-22 | Any bull | Elk Area 5065 | 1 | | Norway Pass | WM | Any | Sept. 16-22 | Any bull | Elk Area 5066 | 2 | | Mudflow | WM | Any | Oct. 3-13 | Any bull | Elk Area 5099 | 7 | | Peninsula | WM | Any | Oct. 3-14 | 3 pt. min. | GMUs 602, 603, 607, 612 | 2 | | White River | WM | Any | Sept. 12-18 | Any bull | GMU 653 | 2 |

| Bulls | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Hunt Name | Weapon/Tag | Hunters | Hunt Dates | Special Restrictions | Boundary | Permits | | Turnbull | EF | Any | Dec. 1-6 | Spike bull only | Elk Area 1015 | 1 | | Grande Ronde | EF | Any | Oct. 26 - Nov. 8 | Any bull | GMU 186 | 1 | | Mission | EF | Any | Oct. 26 - Nov. 8 | Any bull | GMU 251 | 2 | | Peshastin | EF | Any | Feb. 8-17, 2027 | Any bull | Elk Area 2033 | 4 | | Teanaway | EF | Any | Oct. 26 - Nov. 8 | Any bull | GMU 335 | 5 | | Peaches Ridge | EF | Any | Oct. 26 - Nov. 8 | Any bull | GMUs 336, 346 | 59 | | Observatory | EF | Any | Oct. 26 - Nov. 8 | Any bull | GMUs 334, 340, 342 | 55 | | Goose Prairie | EF | Any | Oct. 26 - Nov. 8 | Any bull | GMUs 352, 356 | 41 | | Bethel | EF | Any | Oct. 26 - Nov. 8 | Any bull | GMU 360 | 44 | | Rimrock | EF | Any | Oct. 26 - Nov. 8 | Any bull | GMU 364 | 68 | | Cowiche | EF | Any | Oct. 26 - Nov. 8 | Any bull | GMU 368 | 27 | | Alkali A | EF | Any | Oct. 10-20 | Any bull | GMU 371 | 4 | | Alkali B | EF | Any | Oct. 21-31 | Any bull | GMU 371 | 5 | | Alkali C | EF | Any | Nov. 1-10 | Any bull | GMU 371 | 5 | | Alkali D | EF | Any | Dec. 1-15 | Any bull | GMU 371 | 5 | | Nooksack | WF | Any | Oct. 15 - Nov. 5 | Any bull | GMU 418 | 13 | | Sauk | WF | Any | Oct. 5 - Nov. 3 | Any bull | GMU 437 | 6 | | Upper Smith Creek | WF | Any | Oct. 17-23 | Any bull | Elk Area 5064 | 1 | | Mount Whittier | WF | Any | Oct. 17-23 | Any bull | Elk Area 5065 | 1 | | Norway Pass | WF | Any | Oct. 17-23 | Any bull | Elk Area 5066 | 3 | | Olympic | WF | Any | Nov. 1-18 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 621, EXCEPT for Elk Area 6071 | 4 | | Skokomish | WF | Any | Nov. 1-18 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 636 | 5 | | White River | WF | Any | Oct. 12 - Nov. 6 | Any bull | GMU 653 | 54 | | Turnbull | EA | Any | Sept. 12-24 | Spike bull only | Elk Area 1015 | 1 | | Grande Ronde | EA | Any | Sept. 7-24 | Any bull | GMU 186 | 1 | | Alkali | EA | Any | Sept. 1-15 | Any bull | GMU 371 | 15 | | Nooksack | WA | Any | Sept. 1-22 | Any bull | GMU 418 | 8 | | Sauk | WA | Any | Sept. 1-22, 2026; and Nov. 27 - Dec. 2, 2026; and Jan. 1-7, 2027 | Any bull | GMU 437 | 9 | | Upper Smith Creek | WA | Any | Oct. 1-7 | Any bull | Elk Area 5064 | 1 | | Mount Whittier | WA | Any | Oct. 1-7 | Any bull | Elk Area 5065 | 1 | | Norway Pass | WA | Any | Oct. 1-7 | Any bull | Elk Area 5066 | 3 | | Lewis River | WA | Any | Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 560 | 5 | | Siouxon | WA | Any | Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 572 | 5 | | Olympic | WA | Any | Sept. 12-27 and Dec. 1-15 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 621, EXCEPT Elk Area 6071 | 2 | | Skokomish | WA | Any | Sept. 12-27 and Dec. 1-15 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 636 | 4 | | Turnbull | EM | Any | Nov. 21-26 | Spike bull only | Elk Area 1015 | 1 | | Grande Ronde | EM | Any | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | Any bull | GMU 186 | 1 | | Alkali A | EM | Any | Sept. 21-30 | Any bull | GMU 371 | 5 | | Alkali B | EM | Any | Oct. 1-9 | Any bull | GMU 371 | 5 | | Nooksack | WM | Any | Sept. 23 - Oct. 14 | Any bull | GMU 418 | 8 | | Sauk | WM | Any | Sept. 23 - Oct. 4, 2026; and Dec. 3-11, 2026; and Jan. 8-19, 2027 | Any bull | GMU 437 | 6 | | Upper Smith Creek | WM | Any | Oct. 9-15 | Any bull | Elk Area 5064 | 1 | | Mount Whittier | WM | Any | Oct. 9-15 | Any bull | Elk Area 5065 | 1 | | Norway Pass | WM | Any | Oct. 9-15 | Any bull | Elk Area 5066 | 3 | | Yale | WM | Any | Nov. 25 - Dec. 15 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 554 | 5 | | Olympic | WM | Any | Oct. 3-16 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 621, EXCEPT for Elk Area 6071 | 1 | | Skokomish | WM | Any | Oct. 3-16 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 636 | 1 | | White River | WM | Any | Sept. 26 - Oct.9 | Any bull | GMU 653 | 10 |

| Antlerless Elk | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Hunt Name | Weapon/Tag | Hunters | Hunt Dates | Special Restrictions | Boundary | Permits | | North Half | EF | Any | Oct. 31 - Nov. 8 | Antlerless | GMUs 101, 105, 204 | 10 | | Douglas | EF | Any | Oct. 31 - Nov. 8 | Antlerless | GMU 108 | 5 | | Aladdin | EF | Any | Oct. 31 - Nov. 8 | Antlerless | GMU 111 | 10 | | Selkirk | EF | Any | Oct. 31 - Nov. 8 | Antlerless | GMU 113 | 10 | | 49 Degrees North | EF | Any | Oct. 31 - Nov. 8 and Dec. 16-31 | Antlerless | GMU 117 | 10 | | Huckleberry | EF | Any | Oct. 31 - Nov. 8 and Dec. 16-31 | Antlerless | GMU 121 | 20 | | Fruitland | EF, EM, EA | Any | Jan. 1 - Feb. 15 | Antlerless | Elk Area 1021 | 20 | | Turnbull | EF | Any | Nov. 7-12 | Antlerless | Elk Area 1015 | 5 | | Turnbull | EF | Any | Dec. 1-6 | Antlerless | Elk Area 1015 | 5 | | Mayview-Peola | EF | Any | Oct. 31 - Nov. 8 | Antlerless | GMUs 145, 178 | 10 | | Prescott | EF | Any | Oct. 31 - Nov. 8 | Antlerless | GMU 149 | 20 | | Blue Creek | EF | Any | Oct. 31 - Nov. 8 | Antlerless | GMU 154 | 5 | | Marengo | EF | Any | Oct. 31 - Nov. 8 | Antlerless | GMU 163 | 5 | | Mountain View | EF | Any | Oct. 31 - Nov. 8 | Antlerless | Elk Area 1013 | 5 | | Couse | EF | Any | Oct. 31 - Nov. 8 | Antlerless | Elk Area 1081 | 15 | | Malaga | EF | Any | Sept. 5-16 | Antlerless | Elk Area 2032 | 20 | | Malaga | EF | Any | Nov. 1 - Dec. 31 | Antlerless | Elk Area 2032 | 30 | | Peshastin | EF | Any | Dec. 15, 2026 - Feb. 8, 2027 | Antlerless | Elk Area 2033 | 20 | | Colockum | EF | Any | Nov. 4-8 | Antlerless | GMUs 328, 329 | 50 | | West Bar | EF | Any | Nov. 4-8 | Antlerless | GMU 330 | 5 | | Teanaway | EF | Any | Nov. 4-8 | Antlerless | GMU 335 | 25 | | Taneum | EF | Any | Nov. 4-8 | Antlerless | GMU 336 | 230 | | Manastash | EF | Any | Nov. 4-8 | Antlerless | GMU 340 | 170 | | Umtanum | EF | Any | Nov. 4-8 | Antlerless | GMU 342, 346 | 160 | | Little Naches | EF | Any | Nov. 4-8 | Antlerless | GMU 346 | 160 | | Nile | EF | Any | Nov. 4-8 | Antlerless | GMU 352 | 15 | | Bumping | EF | Any | Nov. 4-8 | Antlerless | GMU 356 | 20 | | Bethel | EF | Any | Nov. 4-8 | Antlerless | GMU 360 | 15 | | Rimrock | EF | Any | Nov. 4-8 | Antlerless | GMU 364 | 190 | | Cowiche | EF | Any | Nov. 4-8 | Antlerless | GMU 368 | 105 | | Alkali A | EF | Any | Sept. 16-20 | Antlerless | GMU 371 | 15 | | Alkali B | EF | Any | Oct. 10-20 | Antlerless | GMU 371 | 10 | | Alkali C | EF | Any | Oct. 21-31 | Antlerless | GMU 371 | 10 | | Alkali D | EF | Any | Nov. 1-10 | Antlerless | GMU 371 | 10 | | Alkali E | EF | Any | Dec. 1-15 | Antlerless | GMU 371 | 10 | | Mossyrock | WF | Any | Nov. 7-18 | Antlerless | GMU 505 | 20 | | Willapa Hills | WF | Any | Nov. 7-18 | Antlerless | GMU 506 | 35 | | Ryderwood | WF | Any | Nov. 7-18 | Antlerless | GMU 530 | 30 | | Washougal | WF | Any | Nov. 7-18 | Antlerless | GMU 568 | 5 | | Wind River | WF | Any | Nov. 7-18 | Antlerless | GMU 574 | 5 | | West Klickitat | WF | Any | Nov. 7-18 | Antlerless | GMU 578 | 5 | | Mallis | WF | Any | Dec. 16-31 | Antlerless | Elk Area 6010 | 10 | | Mallis | WF | Any | Jan. 1-20, 2027 | Antlerless | Elk Area 6010 | 20 | | Puyallup | WF | Any | Jan. 1-20, 2027 | Antlerless | Elk Area 6014 | 10 | | Puyallup | WF | Any | Jan. 21 - Feb. 10, 2027 | Antlerless | Elk Area 6014 | 10 | | Puyallup | WF | Any | Feb. 11-28, 2027 | Antlerless | Elk Area 6014 | 10 | | Joyce | WF, WM, WA | Any | Jan. 1-31, 2027 | Antlerless | Elk Area 6030 | 10 | | Williams Creek | WF | Any | Nov. 7-18 | Antlerless | GMU 673 | 10 | | Long Beach | WF | Any | Nov. 7-18 | Antlerless | GMU 684 | 4 | | Turnbull | EA | Any | Sept. 12-24 | Antlerless | Elk Area 1015 | 11 | | Blue Creek | EA | Any | Sept. 12-24 | Antlerless | GMU 154 | 5 | | Malaga | EA | Any | Aug. 29 - Sept. 4 | Antlerless | Elk Area 2032 | 20 | | Colockum | EA | Any | Sept. 12-24 | Antlerless | GMUs 328, 329 | 75 | | Colockum | EA | Any | Nov. 25 - Dec. 6 | Antlerless | GMU 328 | 20 | | Taneum Early | EA | Any | Sept. 12-24 | Antlerless | GMU 336 | 130 | | Taneum Late | EA | Any | Nov. 25 - Dec. 6 | Antlerless | GMU 336 | 130 | | Manastash | EA | Any | Sept. 12-24 | Antlerless | GMU 340 | 180 | | Umtanum | EA | Any | Nov. 25 - Dec. 6 | Antlerless | GMU 342 | 230 | | Nile Early | EA | Any | Sept. 12-24 | Antlerless | GMU 352 | 40 | | Nile Late | EA | Any | Nov. 25 - Dec. 6 | Antlerless | GMU 352 | 40 | | Bumping | EA | Any | Sept. 12-24 | Antlerless | GMU 356 | 65 | | Rimrock | EA | Any | Sept. 12-24 | Antlerless | GMU 364 | 130 | | Cowiche | EA | Any | Nov. 25 - Dec. 6 | Antlerless | Elk Area 3681 | 130 | | Willapa Hills | WA | Any | Nov. 25 - Dec. 15 | Antlerless | GMU 506 | 60 | | Ryderwood | WA | Any | Nov. 25 - Dec. 15 | Antlerless | GMU 530 | 50 | | Wynoochee | WA | Any | Nov. 25 - Dec. 15 | Antlerless | GMU 648 | 30 | | North Half | EM | Any | Oct. 3-9 | Antlerless | GMUs 101, 105, 204 | 10 | | Douglas | EM | Any | Oct. 3-9 | Antlerless | GMU 108 | 5 | | Aladdin | EM | Any | Oct. 3-9 | Antlerless | GMU 111 | 10 | | Selkirk | EM | Any | Oct. 3-9 | Antlerless | GMU 113 | 10 | | 49 Degrees North | EM | Any | Oct. 3-9 and Dec. 16-31 | Antlerless | GMU 117 | 20 | | Huckleberry | EM | Any | Oct. 3-9 and Dec. 16-31 | Antlerless | GMU 121 | 20 | | Turnbull | EM | Any | Nov. 21-26 | Antlerless | Elk Area 1015 | 8 | | Turnbull | EM | Any | Dec. 8-13 | Antlerless | Elk Area 1015 | 8 | | Blue Creek | EM | Any | Dec. 6-26 | Antlerless | Elk Area 1054 | 5 | | Blue Creek | EM | Any | Dec. 30, 2026 - Jan. 19, 2027 | Antlerless | Elk Area 1054 | 5 | | Blue Creek | EM | Any | Jan. 23 - Feb. 12, 2027 | Antlerless | Elk Area 1054 | 5 | | Mountain View | EM | Any | Oct. 3-9 | Antlerless | Elk Area 1013 | 5 | | Mayview-Peola | EM | Any | Oct. 3-9 | Antlerless | GMUs 145, 178 | 5 | | Couse | EM | Any | Oct. 3-9 | Antlerless | Elk Area 1081 | 5 | | Couse | EM | Any | Nov. 29, 2026 - Jan. 18, 2027 | Antlerless | Elk Area 1081 and Elk Area 1075 | 20 | | Malaga | EM | Any | Oct. 3-9 | Antlerless | Elk Area 2032 | 45 | | Colockum | EM | Any | Oct. 3-9 | Antlerless | GMUs 328, 329 | 35 | | Teanaway | EM | Any | Oct. 3-9 | Antlerless | GMU 335 | 20 | | Taneum | EM | Any | Oct. 3-9 | Antlerless | GMU 336 | 130 | | Manastash | EM | Any | Oct. 3-9 | Antlerless | GMU 340 | 130 | | Umtanum | EM | Any | Oct. 3-9 | Antlerless | GMU 342 | 110 | | Nile | EM | Any | Oct. 3-9 | Antlerless | GMU 352 | 15 | | Bumping | EM | Any | Oct. 3-9 | Antlerless | GMU 356 | 15 | | Bethel | EM | Any | Oct. 3-9 | Antlerless | GMU 360 | 15 | | Cowiche | EM | Any | Oct. 3-9 | Antlerless | GMU 368 | 80 | | Alkali A | EM | Any | Sept. 21-30 | Antlerless | GMU 371 | 10 | | Alkali B | EM | Any | Oct. 1-9 | Antlerless | GMU 371 | 10 | | Willapa Hills | WM | Any | Oct. 3-9 | Antlerless | GMU 506 | 20 | | Ryderwood | WM | Any | Oct. 3-9 | Antlerless | GMU 530 | 15 | | Yale | WM | Any | Oct. 3-9 | Antlerless | GMU 554 | 3 | | Yale | WM | Any | Nov. 25 - Dec. 15 | Antlerless | GMU 554 | 3 | | Washougal | WM | Any | Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | Antlerless | GMU 568 | 5 | | Wind River | WM | Any | Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | Antlerless | GMU 574 | 5 | | West Klickitat | WM | Any | Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | Antlerless | GMU 578 | 25 | | Mallis | WM | Any | Oct. 3-9 | Antlerless | Elk Area 6010 | 10 | | Mashel | WM | Any | Jan. 1-15, 2027 | Antlerless | Elk Area 6054 | 20 | | North River | WM | Any | Nov. 25 - Dec. 15 | Antlerless | GMU 658 | 10 | | Forks | WF, WM, WA | Any | Jan. 1-31, 2027 | Antlerless | Elk Area 6612 | 10* |

| Youth - Only youth hunters may apply. Weapon must be consistent with weapon/tag restriction noted for hunt. | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Hunt Name | Weapon/Tag | Hunters | Hunt Dates | Special Restrictions | Boundary | Permits | | Turnbull | EF | Youth | Nov. 14-19 | Spike bull or antlerless | Elk Area 1015 | 6 | | Aladdin | EF | Youth | Oct. 31 - Nov. 8 | Antlerless | GMU 111 | 5 | | Selkirk | EF | Youth | Oct. 31 - Nov. 8 | Antlerless | GMU 113 | 5 | | 49 Degrees North | EF | Youth | Oct. 31 - Nov. 8 and Dec. 16-31 | Antlerless | GMU 117 | 5 | | Huckleberry | EF | Youth | Oct. 31 - Nov. 8 and Dec. 16-31 | Antlerless | GMU 121 | 15 | | Mayview-Peola | EF | Youth | Oct. 31 - Nov. 8 | Antlerless | GMUs 145, 178 | 3 | | Blue Creek | EF | Youth | Oct. 31 - Nov. 8 | Antlerless | GMU 154 | 5 | | East Okanogan | EF | Youth | Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 | Antlerless | GMU 204 | 5 | | Couse | EF | Youth | Oct. 31 - Nov. 8 | Antlerless | Elk Area 1081 | 3 | | Malaga | EF | Youth | Nov. 1 - Dec. 31 | Antlerless | Elk Area 2032 | 20 | | Yakima North | EF | Youth | Oct. 28 - Nov. 8 | Antlerless | GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346 | 40 | | Yakima Central | EF | Youth | Oct. 28 - Nov. 8 | Antlerless | GMUs 352, 356, 360 | 10 | | Yakima South | EF | Youth | Oct. 28 - Nov. 8 | Antlerless | GMUs 364, 368 | 35 | | Alkali | EF | Youth | Dec. 16 -31 | Any elk | GMU 371 | 5 | | Yakima Early | EA | Youth | Sept. 12-24 | Antlerless | GMUs 336, 340, 352, 356, 364 | 70 | | Yakima Late | EA | Youth | Nov. 25 - Dec. 6 | Antlerless | GMUs 336, 342, 368 | 50 | | Yakima North | EM | Youth | Sept. 26 - Oct. 9 | Antlerless | GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346 | 30 | | Yakima Central | EM | Youth | Sept. 26 - Oct. 9 | Antlerless | GMUs 352, 356, 360 | 15 | | Yakima South | EM | Youth | Sept. 26 - Oct. 9 | Antlerless | GMUs 364, 368 | 20 | | Sauk | WF, WM, WA | Youth | Nov. 4-26 and Dec. 12-31 | Any elk | GMU 437 | 5 | | Green River | WF, WM, WA | Youth | Oct. 17-21 and Nov. 7-11 | Any bull | GMU 485 | 2 | | Mudflow | WF, WM, WA | Youth | Nov. 20-30 | Any bull | Elk Area 5099 | 5 | | Lewis River | WF | Youth | Nov. 7-18 | Antlerless | GMU 560 | 5 | | Wind River | WF | Youth | Nov. 7-18 | Antlerless | GMU 574 | 5 | | West Klickitat | WF | Youth | Nov. 7-18 | Antlerless | GMU 578 | 10 | | Region 5 West | WF, WM, WA | Youth | Aug. 1, 2026 - Mar. 31, 2027 | Antlerless | Designated Areas in Region 5 | 10HC | | Region 5 East | EF, EM, EA | Youth | Aug. 1, 2026 - Mar. 31, 2027 | Antlerless | Designated Areas in GMUs 382 and 388 | 5HC | | Peninsula | WF | Youth | Nov. 7-18 | Antlerless | GMUs 602, 607, 612 | 3 | | Clearwater | WF | Youth | Nov. 7-18 | Antlerless | GMU 615 | 5 | | Matheny | WF | Youth | Nov. 7-18 | Antlerless | GMU 618 | 5 | | Wynoochee | WF | Youth | Nov. 7-18 | Antlerless | GMU 648 | 10 | | North River | WF | Youth | Nov. 7-18 | Antlerless | GMU 658 | 3 | | Williams Creek | WF | Youth | Nov. 7-18 | Antlerless | GMU 673 | 3 | | Mallis | WF | Youth | Dec. 16, 2026 - Jan. 20, 2027 | Antlerless | Elk Area 6010 | 10 | | Peninsula | WA | Youth | Sept. 12-24 | Antlerless | GMUs 602, 607, 612 | 2 | | Peninsula | WM | Youth | Oct. 3-9 | Antlerless | GMUs 602, 607, 612 | 2 | | Forks | WF, WM, WA | Youth | Dec. 16, 2026 - Jan. 31, 2027 | Antlerless | Elk Area 6612 | 5* | | Joyce | WF, WM, WA | Youth | Dec. 16-31 | Antlerless | Elk Area 6030 | 5 | | Region 6 | WF | Youth | Aug. 1, 2026 - Mar. 31, 2027 | Antlerless | Designated Areas in Region 6 | 7HC |

| 65+ Senior - Only hunters 65 and older may apply. Weapon must be consistent with weapon/tag restriction noted for hunt. | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Hunt Name | Weapon/Tag | Hunters | Hunt Dates | Special Restrictions | Boundary | Permits | | Northeast | EF | 65+ | Oct. 31 - Nov. 8 and Dec. 16-31 | Antlerless | GMUs 113, 117 | 10 | | Prescott | EF | 65+ | Oct. 31 - Nov. 8 | Antlerless | GMU 149 | 3 | | Blue Creek | EF | 65+ | Oct. 31 - Nov. 8 | Antlerless | GMU 154 | 1 | | Marengo | EF | 65+ | Oct. 31 - Nov. 8 | Antlerless | GMU 163 | 1 | | Peola-Mayview | EF | 65+ | Oct. 31 - Nov. 8 | Antlerless | GMU 145, 178 | 2 | | East Okanogan | EF | 65+ | Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 | Antlerless | GMU 204 | 5 | | Malaga | EF | 65+ | Nov. 1 - Dec. 31 | Antlerless | Elk Area 2032 | 15 | | Yakima North | EF | 65+ | Oct. 28 - Nov. 8 | Antlerless | GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346 | 15 | | Yakima Central | EF | 65+ | Oct. 28 - Nov. 8 | Antlerless | GMUs 352, 356, 360 | 10 | | Yakima South | EF | 65+ | Oct. 28 - Nov. 8 | Antlerless | GMUs 364, 368 | 10 | | Alkali | EF | 65+ | Oct. 10-20 | Any elk | GMU 371 | 1 | | Yakima Early | EA | 65+ | Sept. 12-24 | Antlerless | GMUs 336, 340, 352, 356, 364 | 20 | | Yakima Late | EA | 65+ | Nov. 25 - Dec. 6 | Antlerless | GMUs 336, 342, 368 | 15 | | Yakima North | EM | 65+ | Sept. 26 - Oct. 9 | Antlerless | GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346 | 10 | | Yakima Central | EM | 65+ | Sept. 26 - Oct. 9 | Antlerless | GMUs 352, 356, 360 | 10 | | Ryderwood | WF | 65+ | Nov. 7-18 | Antlerless | GMU 530 | 5 | | Willapa Hills | WF | 65+ | Nov. 7-18 | Antlerless | GMU 506 | 5 | | Sauk | WF, WM, WA | 65+ | Nov. 4-26 and Dec. 12-31 | Any elk | GMU 437 | 5 | | Peninsula | WF | 65+ | Nov. 7-18 | Antlerless | GMUs 602, 607, 612 | 3 | | Hanaford | WF, WM, WA | 65+ | Jan. 1-15, 2027 | Antlerless | Elk Area 6069 | 5 | | Hanaford | WF, WM, WA | 65+ | Jan. 16-31, 2027 | Antlerless | Elk Area 6069 | 5 | | Peninsula | WA | 65+ | Sept. 12-24 | Antlerless | GMUs 602, 607, 612 | 2 | | Peninsula | WM | 65+ | Oct. 3-9 | Antlerless | GMUs 602, 607, 612 | 2 |

| Hunters with Disabilities - Only hunters with disabilities may apply. Weapon must be consistent with weapon/tag restriction noted for hunt. | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Hunt Name | Weapon/Tag | Hunters | Hunt Dates | Special Restrictions | Boundary | Permits | | Northeast | EF | Hunters w/ Disabilities | Oct. 31 - Nov. 8 and Dec. 16-31 | Antlerless | GMUs 113, 117 | 4 | | Huckleberry | EF | Hunters w/ Disabilities | Oct. 31 - Nov. 8 and Dec. 16-31 | Antlerless | GMU 121 | 5 | | Turnbull | EF, EM, EA | Hunters w/ Disabilities | Sept. 30 - Oct. 5 | Antlerless | Elk Area 1015 | 5 | | Prescott | EF | Hunters w/ Disabilities | Oct. 31 - Nov. 8 | Antlerless | GMU 149 | 3 | | Blue Creek | EF | Hunters w/ Disabilities | Oct. 31 - Nov. 8 | Antlerless | GMU 154 | 1 | | Marengo | EF | Hunters w/ Disabilities | Oct. 31 - Nov. 8 | Antlerless | GMU 163 | 1 | | Peola-Mayview | EF | Hunters w/ Disabilities | Oct. 31 - Nov. 8 | Antlerless | GMU 145, 178 | 1 | | East Okanogan | EF | Hunters w/ Disabilities | Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 | Antlerless | GMU 204 | 5 | | Observatory | EF, EM, EA | Hunters w/ Disabilities | Oct. 24 - Nov. 1 | Any bull | GMUs 334, 340, 342 | 2 | | Little Naches | EF, EM, EA | Hunters w/ Disabilities | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | Any bull | GMU 346 | 4 | | Malaga | EF, EM, EA | Hunters w/ Disabilities | Sept. 5-16 | Antlerless | Elk Area 2032 | 20 | | Yakima North | EF, EM, EA | Hunters w/ Disabilities | Oct. 28 - Nov. 8 | Antlerless | GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346 | 20 | | Yakima Central | EF, EM, EA | Hunters w/ Disabilities | Oct. 28 - Nov. 8 | Antlerless | GMUs 352, 356, 360 | 10 | | Yakima South | EF, EM, EA | Hunters w/ Disabilities | Oct. 28 - Nov. 8 | Antlerless | GMUs 364, 368 | 10 | | Alkali | EF | Hunters w/ Disabilities | Dec. 16-31 | Any elk | GMU 371 | 1 | | Corral Canyon | EF, EM, EA | Hunters w/ Disabilities | Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 | Any elk | Elk Area 3721 | 2 | | Sauk | WF, WM, WA | Hunters w/ Disabilities | Nov. 4-26 and Dec. 12-31 | Any elk | GMU 437 | 5 | | Mudflow | WF, WM, WA | Hunters w/ Disabilities | Sept. 25 - Oct. 1 | Any bull | Elk Area 5099 | 5 | | Washougal | WF | Hunters w/ Disabilities | Nov. 7-18 | Antlerless | GMU 568 | 5 | | Peninsula | WF | Hunters w/ Disabilities | Nov. 7-18 | Antlerless | GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615 | 3 | | Peninsula | WM | Hunters w/ Disabilities | Oct. 3-9 | Antlerless | GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615 | 1 | | Peninsula | WA | Hunters w/ Disabilities | Sept. 12-24 | Antlerless | GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615 | 1 |

| Master Hunter - Only master hunters may apply. Weapon must be consistent with weapon/tag restriction noted for hunt. Additional weapon restrictions may be conditioned by the hunt coordinator for each hunt. For those hunts requiring the purchase of a master hunter second tag, one elk may be killed in the unit under the authorization of the special permit. | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Hunt Name | Weapon/Tag | Requirements | Hunters | Hunt Dates | Special Restrictions | Boundary | Permits | | Turnbull | Any elk tag/2nd elk tag | Master Hunter elk tag required | Master Hunter | Dec. 16-31 | Antlerless | Elk Area 1015 | 5 | | Region 1 | EF, EA, EM/ 2nd elk tag | Master Hunter elk tag required | Master Hunter | Aug. 1, 2026 - Mar. 31, 2027 | Antlerless | Region 1 | 20HC | | Region 2 | Any elk tag/2nd elk tag | Master Hunter elk tag required | Master Hunter | Aug. 1, 2026 - Mar. 31, 2027 | Antlerless | Designated Areas in Region 2 | 10HC | | Region 3 | Any elk tag/2nd elk tag | Master Hunter elk tag required | Master Hunter | Aug. 1, 2026 - Mar. 31, 2027 | Antlerless | Designated Areas in Region 3 | 20HC | | Rattlesnake Hills | Any elk tag/2nd elk tag | Master Hunter elk tag required | Master Hunter | Aug. 1, 2026 - Mar. 31, 2027 | Antlerless | Designated Areas in GMU 372 | 20HC | | Region 4 North | Any elk tag/2nd elk tag | Master Hunter elk tag required | Master Hunter | July 1, 2026 - Mar. 31, 2027 | Antlerless | Designated Areas in Whatcom and Skagit counties | 5HC | | Region 4 South | Any elk tag/2nd elk tag | Master Hunter elk tag required | Master Hunter | July 1, 2026 - Mar. 31, 2027 | Antlerless | Designated Areas in King and Snohomish counties | 10HC | | Region 5 | Any elk tag/2nd elk tag | Master Hunter elk tag required | Master Hunter | Aug. 1, 2026 - Mar. 31, 2027 | Antlerless | Designated Areas in Region 5 | 30HC | | Long Beach | Any elk tag/2nd elk tag | Master Hunter elk tag required | Master Hunter | July 1, 2026 - Mar. 31, 2027 | Antlerless | GMU 684 | 5 | | Region 6 | WF, WA, WM/2nd elk tag | Master Hunter elk tag required | Master Hunter | July 1, 2026 - Mar. 31, 2027 | Antlerless | Designated Areas in Region 6 | 20HC | | Region 5 Northwest—Hoof Disease | Any elk tag/2nd elk tag | Master Hunter elk tag required | Master Hunter | Dec. 1, 2026 - Feb. 28, 2027 | Antlerless | GMUs 501, 503, 504, 505, 506, 520, 524 (except CLOSED in Elk Area 5066), 530, 550 | 15** | | Region 5 Southeast—Hoof Disease | Any elk tag/2nd elk tag | Master Hunter elk tag required | Master Hunter | Dec. 1, 2026 - Feb. 28, 2027 | Antlerless | GMUs 554, 560, 564, 568, 572, 574, 578, 388, 382 | 10** | | Region 6 Willapa Hills—Hoof Disease | Any elk tag/2nd elk tag | Master Hunter elk tag required | Master Hunter | Dec. 1, 2026 - Feb. 28, 2027 | Antlerless | GMUs 658, 660, 663, 672, 673, 681 | 15** |

| * | Must use only archery, muzzleloader, or legal shotgun (10 or 12 gauge; slugs only). | | --- | --- | | ** | Hunters are expected to target elk displaying clinical signs of elk hoof disease such as limping, lameness, or hoof abnormalities. | | HC | This is a damage hunt administered by a WDFW designated hunt coordinator. Successful applicants will be contacted on an as-needed basis to help with specific sites of elk damage on designated landowner's property. Not all successful applicants will be contacted in any given year, depending on elk damage activity for that year. | | MZ Only | Must use only muzzleloaders (variable power scopes are allowed). |

| Hunter Education Instructor Incentive Permits | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | – | Special elk permits will be allocated through a random drawing to those hunter education instructors who qualify. | | | | | – | Permit hunters must use archery equipment during archery seasons, muzzleloader equipment or archery equipment during muzzleloader seasons, and any legal weapon during modern firearm seasons. Hunter orange and/or hunter pink is required during modern firearm seasons. | | | | | – | Except for online class incentive permits and chief instructor incentive permits, qualifying hunter education instructors must be certified and have been in active status for a minimum of three consecutive years, inclusive of the year prior to the permit drawing. | | | | | – | Permittees may purchase a second license for use with the permit hunt only. | | | | | – | Qualified hunter education instructors may only receive one incentive permit each year. | | | | | Area | Dates | Restrictions | GMUs | Permits | | Region 3 | All general season and permit seasons established for GMUs included with the permit. Not eligible for seasons and permits for auction hunts; raffle hunts; and hunts for master hunters, youth hunters, hunters with disabilities, or hunters 65 years and older, unless the hunter education instructor legally qualifies for such hunts. | Any bull | GMUs 334, 336-371 | 1 | | Region 4 | Any elk | GMUs 454, 460, 466 | 1 | | | Region 5 | Any elk | 382, 388 and all 500 series GMUs EXCEPT GMU 522 | 1 | | | Region 6 | Any elk | GMUs 618, 638-648, 654, 658, 663, 672, 699 | 1 | |

| Elk Hoof Disease Incentive Permits | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | – | Special elk permits will be allocated through a random drawing of hunters who qualify. | | | | | – | Permit hunters must use archery equipment during archery seasons, muzzleloader equipment or archery equipment during muzzleloader seasons, and any legal weapon during modern firearm seasons. Hunter orange and/or hunter pink is required during modern firearm seasons. | | | | | – | Qualified hunters may only receive one incentive permit each year. | | | | | Area | Dates | Restrictions | GMUs | Permits | | Mount St. Helens | Sept. 1 - Dec. 31 | Any Bull | GMUs 505, 520, 550, 554, 556, 560, 564, 568, 572, 574, 578, 382, 388 | 2 | | South Rainier | Any Bull | GMUs 503, 510, 513, 516 | 1 | | | Willapa Hills | Any Bull | GMUs 501, 504, 506, 530, 658, 660, 663, 672, 673, 681, 684 | 2 | | | North Rainier | Any Bull | GMUs 652, 653, 654 | 2 | | | Olympic | Any Bull | GMUs 601, 602, 603, 607, 612, 615, 618, 624, 633, 638, 642, 648, 651, excludes Elk Area 6064 | 5 | |

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.08.045, 77.12.047, 77.15.130, 77.15.400, 77.15.410, 77.15.430, 77.32.155, and 77.32.530. WSR 26-09-032 (Order 25-21), s 220-415-060, filed 4/7/26, effective 5/8/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-17-008 (Order 25-12), s 220-415-060, filed 8/7/25, effective 9/7/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.12.047, 77.15.410, and 77.32.530. WSR 25-09-080 (Order 24-16E), s 220-415-060, filed 4/16/25, effective 5/17/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.08.045, 77.12.047, 77.12.722, 77.12.800, 77.15.190, 77.32.320, 77.32.530, and 77.32.535. WSR 24-11-029 (Order 23-18), § 220-415-060, filed 5/7/24, effective 6/7/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.08.030. WSR 23-11-118, § 220-415-060, filed 5/22/23, effective 6/22/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-15-096 (Order 22-71), § 220-415-060, filed 7/19/22, effective 8/19/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.240. WSR 21-14-022 (Order 21-61), § 220-415-060, filed 6/28/21, effective 7/29/21
WSR 20-12-080 (Order 20-76), § 220-415-060, filed 6/1/20, effective 7/2/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.020. WSR 19-20-078 (Order 19-245), § 220-415-060, filed 9/27/19, effective 10/28/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 19-10-011 (Order 19-79), § 220-415-060, filed 4/19/19, effective 5/20/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.12.040, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, 77.12.210, 77.12.240, 77.12.320, 77.12.570, 77.12.800, 77.15.245, 77.32.007, 77.32.050, 77.32.070, 77.32.090, 77.32.370, and 77.32.530. WSR 18-11-061 (Order 18-76), § 220-415-060, filed 5/11/18, effective 6/11/18. 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. WSR 17-10-076 (Order 17-10), amended and recodified as § 220-415-060, filed 5/3/17, effective 6/3/17. 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, § 232-28-360, filed 5/31/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-059 (Order 15-98), § 232-28-360, filed 4/30/15, effective 5/31/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, and 77.32.070. WSR 14-10-019 (Order 14-95), § 232-28-360, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14
WSR 13-11-078 (Order 13-94), § 232-28-360, filed 5/16/13, effective 6/16/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 12-11-005 (Order 12-70), § 232-28-360, filed 5/2/12, effective 6/2/12.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-415-070 2026 Moose seasons, permit quotas, and areas.

(1) It is unlawful to fail to comply with the provisions of this section.

(2) Moose Permit Hunts

(a) Who May Apply:

(i) Any antlered bull moose category: An individual may only harvest one moose under the "any antlered bull moose" or "any moose" category during his or her lifetime. Applications will not be accepted from hunters having previously harvested a moose in the "any moose" or "any antlered bull moose" category.

(ii) Antlerless only, youth antlerless, over-65 antlerless, disabled-antlerless, hunter-education antlerless, auction moose, raffle moose: Anyone may apply.

(b) Bag Limit: One moose except where otherwise permitted by department rule, even if permits are drawn for more than one moose hunt category.

(d) Submitting moose teeth: Successful moose hunters must submit an incisor tooth from the lower jaw, either in person at a WDFW office, or via the postage-paid envelope supplied, no later than 60 days after harvest.

(e) Any antlered bull moose seasons: Open only to the taking of moose with visible antlers (bull calves illegal).

| Hunt Name | | Permit Season | GMU or boundary | Permits | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Any antlered bull moose | | | | | | Kettle Range-East Okanogan 101, 105, 204 | | Oct. 1 - Nov. 30 | GMUs 101, 105, 204 | 10 | | Douglas A - Early | | Oct. 1-31 | GMU 108 | 4 | | Douglas A - Late | | Nov. 1-30 | GMU 108 | 4 | | Aladdin A - Early | | Oct. 1-31 | GMU 111 | 3 | | Aladdin A - Late | | Nov. 1-30 | GMU 111 | 3 | | Selkirk 113 | | Oct. 1 - Nov. 30 | GMU 113 | 15 | | 49 Degrees North A - Early | | Oct. 1-31 | GMU 117 (see note) | 12 | | 49 Degrees North A - Late | | Nov. 1-30 | GMU 117 (see note) | 12 | | Huckleberry A - Early | | Oct. 1-31 | GMU 121 | 10 | | Huckleberry A - Late | | Nov. 1-30 | GMU 121 | 10 | | Spokane West A | | Oct. 1 - Nov. 30 | GMU 124 w of Hwy 395 | 2 | | Mt Spokane South A | | Oct. 1 - Nov. 30 | Moose Area 1 (within 124) | 8 | | Mt Spokane North A | | Oct. 1 - Nov. 30 | Moose Area 2 (within 124) | 8 | | Hangman | | Oct. 1 - Nov. 30 | GMU 127, 130, 139 | 4 | | Antlerless only - | | | | | | Douglas 108 B | | Oct. 1 - Nov. 30 | GMU 108 | 2 | | Aladdin 111 B | | Oct. 1 - Nov. 30 | GMU 111 | 2 | | 49 Degrees North B | | Oct. 1 - Nov. 30 | GMU 117 (see note) | 2 | | Huckleberry B | | Oct. 1 - Nov. 30 | GMU 121 | 8 | | Spokane West B | | Oct. 1 - Nov. 30 | GMU 124 w of Hwy 395 | 2 | | Mt Spokane South B | | Oct. 1 - Nov. 30 | Moose Area 1 (within 124) | 2 | | Mt Spokane North B | | Oct. 1 - Nov. 30 | Moose Area 2 (within 124) | 2 | | Mica Peak | | Oct. 1 - Nov. 30 | GMU 127 | 2 | | Cheney B | | Oct. 1 - Nov. 30 | GMU 130, 139 | 2 | | Youth Only - Antlerless | | | | | | Mt Spokane North Y | | Oct. 1 - Nov. 30 | Moose Area 2 (within 124) | 1 | | 65 Year and over - Antlerless | | | | | | 49 Degrees North V | | Oct. 1 - Nov. 30 | GMU 117 (see note) | 1 | | Huckleberry V | | Oct. 1 - Nov. 30 | GMU 121 | 2 | | Disabled hunter - Antlerless | | | | | | 49 Degrees North D | | Oct. 1 - Nov. 30 | GMU 117 (see note) | 1 | | Mt Spokane South D | | Oct. 1 - Nov. 30 | Moose Area 1 (within 124) | 1 |

Note: Moose Area 3 (Parker Lake) is closed to all moose hunters, except those with a Parker Lake special permit.

(3) Moose Areas:

(a) Moose Area 1: South Spokane Moose Area:

That portion of GMU 124 beginning at intersection of Blanchard Rd and Idaho-Washington state line: W on Blanchard Rd to Blanchard Creek Rd; SW on Blanchard Creek Rd to Tallman Rd; W on Tallman Rd to Elk Chattaroy Rd; SW on Elk Chattaroy Rd to Hwy 2; S on Hwy 2 to Hwy 395, S on Hwy 395 to Spokane River, E on Spokane River to Idaho-Washington state line, N on Idaho-Washington state line to Blanchard Rd and the point of beginning.

(b) Moose Area 2: North Spokane Moose Area:

That portion of GMU 124 beginning at intersection of Blanchard Rd and Idaho-Washington state line: W on Blanchard Rd to Blanchard Creek Rd; SW on Blanchard Creek Rd to Tallman Rd; W on Tallman Rd to Elk Chattaroy Rd; SW on Elk Chattaroy Rd to Hwy 2; S on Hwy 2 to Hwy 395, N on Hwy 395 to Deer Park-Milan Rd, E on Deer Park-Milan Rd to Hwy 2, N on Hwy 2 to Idaho-Washington state line, S on Idaho-Washington state line to Blanchard Rd and the point of beginning.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.08.045, 77.12.047, 77.15.130, 77.15.400, 77.15.410, 77.15.430, 77.32.155, and 77.32.530. WSR 26-09-032 (Order 25-21), s 220-415-070, filed 4/7/26, effective 5/8/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-17-008 (Order 25-12), s 220-415-070, filed 8/7/25, effective 9/7/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.12.047, 77.15.410, and 77.32.530. WSR 25-09-080 (Order 24-16E), s 220-415-070, filed 4/16/25, effective 5/17/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.08.045, 77.12.047, 77.12.722, 77.12.800, 77.15.190, 77.32.320, 77.32.530, and 77.32.535. WSR 24-11-029 (Order 23-18), § 220-415-070, filed 5/7/24, effective 6/7/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.08.030. WSR 23-11-118, § 220-415-070, filed 5/22/23, effective 6/22/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-15-096 (Order 22-71), § 220-415-070, filed 7/19/22, effective 8/19/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.240. WSR 21-14-022 (Order 21-61), § 220-415-070, filed 6/28/21, effective 7/29/21
WSR 20-12-080 (Order 20-76), § 220-415-070, filed 6/1/20, effective 7/2/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 19-10-011 (Order 19-79), § 220-415-070, filed 4/19/19, effective 5/20/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.12.040, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, 77.12.210, 77.12.240, 77.12.320, 77.12.570, 77.12.800, 77.15.245, 77.32.007, 77.32.050, 77.32.070, 77.32.090, 77.32.370, and 77.32.530. WSR 18-11-061 (Order 18-76), § 220-415-070, filed 5/11/18, effective 6/11/18. 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. WSR 17-10-076 (Order 17-10), amended and recodified as § 220-415-070, filed 5/3/17, effective 6/3/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-048 (Order 15-101), § 232-28-273, filed 4/29/15, effective 5/30/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, and 77.32.070. WSR 14-10-019 (Order 14-95), § 232-28-273, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14
WSR 13-11-078 (Order 13-94), § 232-28-273, filed 5/16/13, effective 6/16/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 12-11-005 (Order 12-70), § 232-28-273, filed 5/2/12, effective 6/2/12
WSR 11-11-013 (Order 11-86), § 232-28-273, filed 5/6/11, effective 6/6/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. WSR 10-10-061 (Order 10-94), § 232-28-273, filed 4/30/10, effective 5/31/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240. WSR 09-09-083 (Order 09-53), § 232-28-273, filed 4/15/09, effective 5/16/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210. WSR 08-09-090 (Order 08-78), § 232-28-273, filed 4/18/08, effective 5/19/08
WSR 07-11-017 (Order 07-62), § 232-28-273, filed 5/3/07, effective 6/3/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-11-032 (Order 06-92), § 232-28-273, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/8/06
WSR 05-11-022 (Order 05-89), § 232-28-273, filed 5/10/05, effective 6/10/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.12.020. WSR 04-11-036 (Order 04-98), § 232-28-273, filed 5/12/04, effective 6/12/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 03-13-047 (Order 03-129), § 232-28-273, filed 6/12/03, effective 7/13/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.655, 77.12.020. WSR 02-11-069 (Order 02-98), § 232-28-273, filed 5/10/02, effective 6/10/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. WSR 01-10-048 (Order 01-69), § 232-28-273, filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.010, 77.12.020, 77.12.770, 77.12.780. WSR 00-11-137 (Order 00-50), § 232-28-273, filed 5/23/00, effective 6/23/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 99-10-102 (Order 99-40), § 232-28-273, filed 5/5/99, effective 6/5/99
WSR 98-10-005 (Order 98-58), § 232-28-273, filed 4/22/98, effective 5/23/98.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-415-080 2021 Spring black bear special permits.

It is unlawful to fail to comply with the provisions of this section.

Who May Apply: Anyone with a valid Washington big game license, which includes black bear as a species option.

Hunt Areas, Permit Levels, and Season Dates for Each License Year:

| Hunt Name | Hunt Area | Permits | Season Dates | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Sherman | GMU 101 Note: Mandatory bear identification test required. | 50 | | April 15 - June 15 | | Kelly Hill | GMU 105 Note: Mandatory bear identification test required. | 50 | | April 15 - June 15 | | Douglas | GMU 108 Note: Mandatory bear identification test required. | 40 | | April 15 - June 15 | | Aladdin | GMU 111 Note: Mandatory bear identification test required. | 50 | | April 15 - June 15 | | 49 Degrees North | GMU 117 Note: Mandatory bear identification test required. | 100 | | April 15 - June 15 | | Huckleberry | GMU 121 | 100 | | April 15 - June 15 | | Blue Creek | GMU 154 | 18 | | April 15 - June 15 | | Dayton | GMU 162 | 18 | | April 15 - June 15 | | Tucannon | GMU 166 | 5 | | April 15 - June 15 | | Wenaha | GMU 169 | 60 | | April 15 - June 15 | | Mt. View | GMU 172 | 24 | | April 15 - June 15 | | Lick Creek | GMU 175 | 18 | | April 15 - June 15 | | Peola | GMU 178 | 5 | | April 15 - June 15 | | Couse | GMU 181 | 5 | | April 15 - June 15 | | Grande Ronde | GMU 186 | 5 | | April 15 - June 15 | | Kitsap | GMU 627 | 5 | | April 15 - June 15 | | Mason | GMU 633 | 5 | | April 15 - June 15 | | Bear River | GMU 681 | 20 | | April 15 - June 15 | | Long Beach | GMU 684 | 10 | | April 15 - June 15 | | North Skagit | That portion of GMU 418 that is designated as the hunt area by DNR, Sierra Pacific, and Grandy Lake Timber company. Note: Mandatory bear identification test required. | 30 | | April 15 - June 15 | | Copalis | GMU 642, 648, and 638 (excluding U.S. Forest Service lands). | 50 | | April 15 - June 15 |

Bag Limit: One black bear per black bear special permit season.

License Required: A valid big game hunting license, which includes black bear as a species option, is required to apply for a spring black bear special permit. One black bear transport tag is included with a big game hunting license that has black bear as a species option.

Hunting Method: Hunters may use any lawful big game modern firearm, archery, or muzzleloader equipment for hunting black bear. The use of dogs or bait to hunt black bear is prohibited statewide.

Other Requirements: Hunters that are selected to hunt in GMUs located in grizzly bear recovery areas, as identified by the department, must successfully complete the annual WDFW online bear identification test with a passing score (80% or higher) or carry proof that they have passed an equivalent test from another state. The WDFW test may be taken repeatedly until a passing score is achieved. All hunters must carry proof of passing a bear identification test while hunting in the GMUs identified by the department.

Harvest Check, Submitting Biological Samples and Bear Teeth: All successful bear hunters must validate (notch) their bear tag consistent with WAC 220-413-020, notify the department within 72 hours of kill (excluding legal state holidays), provide the hunter's name, date and location of kill, and sex of animal. The unfrozen raw pelt, with evidence of sex attached, and the first premolar must be presented to an authorized department employee for inspection within 5 days of notification of kill. All permit hunters must comply with harvest reporting and submission of biological samples as described above. Failure to comply with the submission of biological samples is a misdemeanor pursuant to RCW 77.15.280.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-17-008 (Order 25-12), s 220-415-080, filed 8/7/25, effective 9/7/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.020. WSR 21-02-015 (Order 20-270), § 220-415-080, filed 12/28/20, effective 1/28/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.240. WSR 19-22-061 (Order 19-275), § 220-415-080, filed 11/5/19, effective 12/6/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.12.040, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, 77.12.210, 77.12.240, 77.12.320, 77.12.570, 77.12.800, 77.15.245, 77.32.007, 77.32.050, 77.32.070, 77.32.090, 77.32.370, and 77.32.530. WSR 18-11-061 (Order 18-76), § 220-415-080, filed 5/11/18, effective 6/11/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.12.240, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.32.070. WSR 17-19-088 (Order 17-253), § 220-415-080, filed 9/19/17, effective 10/20/17. 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 § 220-415-080, 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, § 232-28-286, filed 5/31/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-066 (Order 15-99), § 232-28-286, filed 5/1/15, effective 6/1/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, and 77.32.070. WSR 13-11-078 (Order 13-94), § 232-28-286, filed 5/16/13, effective 6/16/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 12-12-006 (Order 12-90), § 232-28-286, filed 5/23/12, effective 6/23/12
WSR 11-16-015 (Order 11-167), § 232-28-286, filed 7/22/11, effective 8/22/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240, 77.32.070, and 77.32.530. WSR 10-10-061 and 11-02-044 (Orders 10-94 and 10-94A), § 232-28-286, filed 4/30/10 and 12/30/10, effective 5/31/10 and 1/30/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020. WSR 09-09-082 (Order 09-52), § 232-28-286, filed 4/15/09, effective 6/16/09
WSR 08-01-052 (Order 07-292), § 232-28-286, filed 12/13/07, effective 1/13/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 07-01-049 (Order 06-300), § 232-28-286, filed 12/14/06, effective 1/14/07
WSR 06-11-030 (Order 06-90), § 232-28-286, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/16/06.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-415-090 Fall black bear hunting seasons and regulations.

It is unlawful to fail to comply with the provisions below.

| Black Bear Management Unit (BBMU) | Hunt Area (GMU) | Season Dates | Bag Limit | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 - Northeast | 105, 108, 111, 113, 117, 121, 124 | August 1 - November 15 | 2 | | 2 - Columbia Basin | 127, 130, 133, 136, 139, 142, 248, 254, 260, 262, 266, 269, 272, 278, 284, 290, 371, 372, 373, 379, 381 | August 1 - November 15 | 2 | | 3 - Southeast | 145, 149, 154, 162, 163, 166, 169, 172, 175, 178, 181, 186 | August 1 - November 15 | 2 | | 4 - Okanogan Highlands | 101, 204 | August 1 - November 15 | 2 | | 5 - Okanogan | 203, 209, 215, 218, 224, 231, 233, 239, 242, 243 | August 15 - November 15 | 1 | | 6 - Central Cascades East | 244, 245, 246, 247, 249, 250, 251, 328, 329, 330, 334, 335 | August 1 - November 15 | 2 | | 7 - South Cascades East | 336, 340, 342, 346, 352, 356, 360, 364, 368, 382, 388, 578 | August 1 - November 15 | 2 | | 8 - North Cascades West | 418, 426, 437, 448, 450, 460 | August 1 - November 15 | 2 | | 9 - South Cascades West | 466, 485, 503, 510, 513, 516, 560, 568, 572, 574, 653, 654 | August 1 - November 15 | 2 | | 10 - Urban | 407, 454, 504, 564, 624, 627, 633, 652, 666, 684 | August 1 - November 15 | 2 | | 11 - Mount St. Helens | 505, 520, 524, 550, 554, 556, 667 | August 1 - November 15 | 2 | | 12 - Olympic Peninsula East | 603, 607, 618, 621, 636, 638 | August 1 - November 15 | 2 | | 13 - Olympic Peninsula West | 601, 602, 612, 615, 642, 648, 651 | August 1 - November 15 | 2 | | 14 - Willapa Hills | 501, 506, 530, 658, 660, 663, 672, 673, 681, 699 | August 15 - November 15 | 1 |

Area Restrictions: GMUs 157, 410-417, 419-424, 490, 522, and 655 are closed to fall bear hunting. A special permit to hunt deer or elk in GMU 485 is required to hunt black bear in GMU 485.

License Required: A valid big game hunting license, which includes black bear as a species option, is required to hunt black bear. One black bear transport tag is included with a big game hunting license that has black bear as a species option. A second black bear transport tag must be purchased to take a second bear.

Hunting Method: Hunters may use any lawful big game modern firearm, archery, or muzzleloader equipment for hunting black bear. The use of hounds and bait to hunt black bear is prohibited statewide. It is unlawful to kill or possess a cub (less than one year old) or a female bear accompanied by cub(s).

Area Requirements: Hunters that choose to hunt black bear in GMUs 101, 105, 108, 111, 113, 117, 121, 203, 204, 209, 215, 218, 224, 231, 242, 243, 244, 418, 426, 437, and 450 must successfully complete the annual WDFW online bear identification test with a passing score (80% or higher) and carry proof of successful completion or carry proof that they have passed an equivalent test from another state while hunting black bear in those GMUs. The WDFW test may be taken repeatedly until a passing score is achieved.

Submitting Biological Samples and Bear Teeth: Successful bear hunters must comply with harvest reporting and submission of biological samples including the black bear premolar tooth located behind the canine tooth of the upper jaw by December 1st of the current hunt season. Failure to comply with the submission of biological samples is a misdemeanor pursuant to RCW 77.15.280.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-17-008 (Order 25-12), s 220-415-090, filed 8/7/25, effective 9/7/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.12.047, 77.15.245, 77.15.280, and 77.15.410. WSR 25-09-098 (Order 24-16B), s 220-415-090, filed 4/18/25, effective 5/19/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.240. WSR 21-14-022 (Order 21-61), § 220-415-090, filed 6/28/21, effective 7/29/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.06.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 88.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 19-15-028 (Order 19-148), § 220-415-090, filed 7/10/19, effective 8/10/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.12.040, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, 77.12.210, 77.12.240, 77.12.320, 77.12.570, 77.12.800, 77.15.245, 77.32.007, 77.32.050, 77.32.070, 77.32.090, 77.32.370, and 77.32.530. WSR 18-11-061 (Order 18-76), § 220-415-090, filed 5/11/18, effective 6/11/18. 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 § 220-415-090, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-066 (Order 15-99), § 232-28-288, filed 5/1/15, effective 6/1/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 12-12-006 (Order 12-90), § 232-28-288, filed 5/23/12, effective 6/23/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. WSR 10-10-061 (Order 10-94), § 232-28-288, filed 4/30/10, effective 5/31/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-415-100 Cougar hunting seasons and regulations.

It is unlawful to fail to comply with the provisions below.

(1) As used in this section and in the context of general cougar hunting seasons, "cap" is based on the best available estimate of independent-aged cougar density and growth rate. Cougar mortalities that count towards the cap include independent-aged harvested cougars and cougars killed in response to conflict.

(2) General cougar season is September 1st to March 31st. Hunters can use any legal weapon to hunt cougars.

(3) If a cougar data analysis unit's (CDAU) three-year average during the three-year season setting process is greater than 16 percent mortality, then the cougar hunt management units (CHMU) that were over 16 percent within that CDAU will receive a 10 percent cap, while the remaining CHMUs in that CDAU will receive a 16 percent cap. If a CDAU's three-year average during the three-year season setting process is less than 16 percent mortality, then the CHMUs within that CDAU will receive a 16 percent cap.

Caps by Hunt Area:

| | Cougar Hunt Management Unit (CHMU) | Hunt Area | Cap | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | 1 | GMU 101 | 10 | | | | 2 | GMU 105 | 3 | | | | 3 | GMUs 108, 111 | 4 | | | | 4 | GMU 113 | 7 | | | | 5 | GMU 117 | 5 | | | | 6 | GMU 121 | 4 | | | | 7 | GMU 124 | 3 | | | | 8 | GMUs 127, 130 | 4 | | | | 9 | GMUs 133, 136 | 5 | | | | 10 | GMUs 139, 142 | 1 | | | | 11 | GMUs 145, 166, 175, 178 | 3 | | | | 12 | GMUs 149, 154, 162, 163 | 4 | | | | 13 | GMUs 169, 172, 181, 186 | 3 | | | | 14 | GMU 203 | 6 | | | | 15 | GMU 204 | 9 | | | | 16 | GMUs 209, 215 | 5 | | | | 17 | GMUs 218, 231 | 6 | | | | 18 | GMU 224 | 3 | | | | 19 | GMUs 233, 239 | 5 | | | | 20 | GMUs 242, 243 | 6 | | | | 21 | GMUs 244, 246, 247 | 7 | | | | 22 | GMUs 245, 250 | 7 | | | | 23 | GMUs 248, 254, 260, 262, 266, 269 | 8 | | | | 24 | GMUs 249, 251 | 7 | | | | 25 | GMUs 272, 278, 284, 290 | 5 | | | | 26 | GMUs 328, 329, 330, 334, 335 | 8 | | | | 27 | GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346 | 7 | | | | 28 | GMUs 352, 356, 360, 364, 368 | 7 | | | | 29 | GMUs 371, 372, 373, 379, 381 | 3 | | | | 30 | GMUs 382, 388 | 3 | | | | 31 | GMU 407 | 6 | | | | 32 | GMU 418 | 6 | | | | 33 | GMUs 426, 437 | 9 | | | | 34 | GMU 448 | 10 | | | | 35 | GMU 450 | 3 | | | | 36 | GMU 454 | 2 | | | | 37 | GMU 460 | 7 | | | | 38 | GMUs 466, 485* | 2 | | | | 39 | GMUs 501, 504, 506, 530 | 11 | | | | 40 | GMUs 503, 505, 520, 550 | 8 | | | | 41 | GMUs 510, 513 | 4 | | | | 42 | GMU 516 | 5 | | | | 43 | GMUs 524, 554, 556 | 3 | | | | 44 | GMUs 560, 572 | 10 | | | | 45 | GMU 564 | 1 | | | | 46 | GMU 568 | 3 | | | | 47 | GMU 574 | 2 | | | | 48 | GMU 578 | 2 | | | | 49 | GMUs 601, 602, 603, 612 | 7 | | | | 50 | GMUs 607, 615, 618 | 6 | | | | 51 | GMUs 621, 624 | 7 | | | | 52 | GMU 627 | 2 | | | | 53 | GMUs 633, 636, 651 | 8 | | | | 54 | GMUs 638, 642, 648 | 8 | | | | 55 | GMUs 652, 666 | 4 | | | | 56 | GMUs 653, 654 | 6 | | | | 57 | GMUs 658, 660, 663, 672, 673, 681, 684, 699 | 13 | | | | 58 | GMU 667 | 4 | |

| * | A special permit to hunt deer or elk in GMU 485 is required to hunt cougar in GMU 485. | | --- | --- |

(a) The cougar hunting season shall close in one or more CHMUs if cougar mortality meets or exceeds the assigned cap. Additionally, if opened, the season shall close on the Thursday following the cap being reached.

(b) Cougar hunters may hunt cougar until the hunt area cap has been met, and the department has notified licensed cougar hunters by posting the hunt area closure on the department's website and on the toll-free cougar hunting hotline, or March 31st, whichever occurs first.

(4) Cap system:

(a) The cap includes all hunter harvest and known human conflict-related independent-aged cougar mortality. The counting of mortalities will commence on April 1st and conclude on March 31st of the following year.

(b) Agency authorized removals, including depredation permits, landowner kill permits, and WDFW depredation authority, will continue regardless of cap.

(c) It is each cougar hunter's responsibility to verify if the cougar hunting season is open or closed in hunt areas with a cap. Cougar hunters can verify if the season is open or closed by calling the toll-free cougar hunting hotline or visiting the department's website.

(d) The department may close hunting in any CHMU prior to the cap being reached, upon consideration of factors such as disease, suspected additional mortality, or any other issue affecting the cougar population.

(5) Cougar hunting season requirements and special restrictions:

(a) A valid big game hunting license which includes cougar as a species option is required to hunt cougar.

(b) The statewide bag limit is one cougar per license year statewide; excluding removals authorized under WAC 220-440-030. One cougar transport tag is included with a big game hunting license that has cougar as a species option.

(d) The use of dogs to hunt cougar is prohibited; except by a commission authorized permit (WAC 220-440-030 and 220-412-130).

(e) Any person who takes a cougar must comply with the notification and sealing requirements in WAC 220-400-050.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-17-008 (Order 25-12), s 220-415-100, filed 8/7/25, effective 9/7/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.12.047, 77.15.010, 77.15.020, 77.15.160, 77.15.240, 77.15.245, 77.15.280, and 77.15.410. WSR 25-09-099 (Order 24-16A), s 220-415-100, filed 4/18/25, effective 5/19/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.15.240, 77.15.280, and 77.15.410. WSR 24-16-056 (Order 24-07), § 220-415-100, filed 7/31/24, effective 8/31/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.08.030. WSR 22-16-031 (Order 2022-11), § 220-415-100, filed 7/26/22, effective 8/26/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, and 77.04.055. WSR 20-11-020 (Order 20-67), § 220-415-100, filed 5/12/20, effective 6/12/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.12.040, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, 77.12.210, 77.12.240, 77.12.320, 77.12.570, 77.12.800, 77.15.245, 77.32.007, 77.32.050, 77.32.070, 77.32.090, 77.32.370, and 77.32.530. WSR 18-11-061 (Order 18-76), § 220-415-100, filed 5/11/18, effective 6/11/18. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-415-100, 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, § 232-28-297, filed 5/31/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-066 (Order 15-99), § 232-28-297, filed 5/1/15, effective 6/1/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.15.245. WSR 13-16-056 (Order 13-180), § 232-28-297, filed 8/1/13, effective 9/1/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 12-11-005 (Order 12-70), § 232-28-297, filed 5/2/12, effective 6/2/12.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-415-110 Bighorn sheep—Marking requirements.

(1) For the purpose of this section, horns are defined as the hollow sheath of bighorn sheep ram. The horns do not have to be paired and may include one horn.

(2) It is unlawful for a person who kills a bighorn sheep ram taken in Washington to fail, within 10 days after acquisition, to personally present the horns for inspection and permanent marking at a department office or location designated by a department representative. A department employee shall permanently mark one of the horns of each lawfully acquired bighorn sheep.

(3) It is unlawful for any person to possess the horns of a bighorn sheep ram originating in Washington except as described in subsections (2) and (4) of this section. Horns of bighorn sheep found dead in Washington must be left in the field. A violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.410.

(4) It is unlawful to offer for sale, sell, purchase, or barter, bighorn sheep horns without a written permit authorized by the director. Permits will only be granted where such sale, purchase, or barter will specifically benefit bighorn sheep conservation or management. It is unlawful for any person who transfers ownership or possession of the horns of a bighorn sheep ram that have been permanently marked to fail to give written notice of the transfer to the department within 30 days after the transfer. In the case of horns originating from a bighorn sheep legally obtained prior to the initiation of permanent marking in the jurisdiction of its origin, the director is authorized to issue a permit for possession (but not for resale); such a permit must subsequently be retained with the horns. After such a permit is issued, the horns must be presented for permanent marking to a WDFW office within 30 days. A violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.750, provided it does not involve trafficking of bighorn sheep or the parts thereof.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-17-008 (Order 25-12), s 220-415-110, filed 8/7/25, effective 9/7/25
WSR 17-05-112 (Order 17-04), recodified as § 220-415-110, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 16-03-045 (Order 16-06), § 232-12-284, filed 1/14/16, effective 2/14/16
WSR 15-10-048 (Order 15-101), § 232-12-284, filed 4/29/15, effective 5/30/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. WSR 10-10-061 (Order 10-94), § 232-12-284, filed 4/30/10, effective 5/31/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 96-22-073 (Order 96-193), § 232-12-284, filed 11/5/96, effective 12/6/96
WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-284, filed 6/1/81.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-415-120 2026 Bighorn sheep seasons, permit quotas, and areas.

(1) It is unlawful to fail to comply with the provisions of this section.

(2) Bighorn Sheep Permit Hunts

(a) Who May Apply: Anyone may apply, EXCEPT those who previously harvested a bighorn sheep in Washington state. An individual may only harvest one bighorn ram during his or her lifetime. However, this restriction is waived for hunters who have previously harvested a bighorn sheep under a ewe-only, juvenile ram, raffle, or auction permit, as well as for applications for a ewe-only, juvenile ram, raffle, or auction permit.

(b) Bag Limit: One (1) bighorn sheep except where otherwise permitted by department rule, even if permits are drawn for more than one bighorn sheep hunt category.

| Hunt Name | Permit Season | Permit Hunt Boundary Description | Special Restrictions | Permits | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Any ram | | | | | | Selah Butte | Oct. 1-31 | Sheep Unit 4 | Any Legal Weapon | 2 | | Cleman Mountain | Oct. 1-31 | Sheep Unit 7 | Any Legal Weapon | 8 | | Lincoln Cliffs | Sept. 15 - Oct. 10 | Sheep Unit 12 | Any Legal Weapon | 2 | | Quilomene | Oct. 1-31 | Sheep Unit 13 | Any Legal Weapon | 3 | | Swakane | Sept. 15 - Oct. 10 | Sheep Unit 14 | Any Legal Weapon | 2 | | Chelan Butte A | Sept. 15 - Oct. 10 | Sheep Unit 18 | Any Legal Weapon | 2 | | Chelan Butte B | Oct. 11 - Nov. 15 | Sheep Unit 18 | Any Legal Weapon | 2 | | Adult ewe | | | | | | Lincoln Cliffs Whitestone Unit | Sept. 15-30 | Sheep Unit 20 Whitestone | Adult ewe only Any Legal Weapon | 2 | | Swakane | Oct. 11-31 | Sheep Unit 14 | Adult ewe only Any Legal Weapon | 2 | | Juvenile ram | | | | | | Cleman Mountain | Sept. 15-30 | Sheep Unit 7 | Any Legal Weapon | 2 | | Youth | | | | | | Chelan Butte | Sept. 15 - Oct. 10 | Sheep Unit 18 | Adult ewe only Any Legal Weapon | 1 | | Swakane | Oct. 11-31 | Sheep Unit 14 | Adult ewe only Any Legal Weapon | 2 | | Hunters with Disabilities | | | | | | Chelan Butte A | Oct. 11-31 | Sheep Unit 18 | Adult ewe only Any Legal Weapon | 2 | | Chelan Butte B | Oct. 11-31 | Sheep Unit 18 | Juvenile ram onlya Any Legal Weapon | 2 |

See subsection (3) of this section Bighorn Sheep Units for detailed legal descriptions of these hunt area boundaries.

a A juvenile ram is defined as a male bighorn sheep having at least one "unbroomed" horn that does not extend past an imaginary line beginning at the point on the animal's forehead where the front of the horn base adjoins the skull, and continuing downwards and in a posterior direction through the posterior edge of the eye. All reference points are based on viewing the ram directly from a 90 degree angle from which the head is facing. A "broomed" horn is defined as a sheep horn that has been broken, splintered, frayed or rubbed in the wild, thus shortening its length and disrupting its natural taper.

(3) Bighorn Sheep Units:

(a) Sheep Unit 2 Vulcan Mountain: Permit Area: Ferry County north of the Kettle River near Curlew.

(b) Sheep Unit 4 Selah Butte: Permit Area: That part of GMU 340 east of the Yakima River.

(c) Sheep Unit 4A Selah Butte North: Permit Area: That part of GMU 340 east of the Yakima River and north of Lmuma Creek.

(d) Sheep Unit 4B Mount Baldy: Permit Area: That part of GMU 340 east of the Yakima River, south of Lmuma Creek and north of Burbank Creek.

(e) Sheep Unit 4C Selah Butte South: Permit Area: That part of GMU 340 east of the Yakima River and south of Burbank Creek.

(f) Sheep Unit 5 Umtanum: Permit Area: Those portions of GMU 340 west of the Yakima River and GMU 342 north of Wenas Creek.

(g) Sheep Unit 5A Umtanum North: Permit Area: Beginning at the Powerline Crossing the Yakima River in Section 11 of T17N, R18E; then south down the Yakima River to Roza Creek; then west up Roza Creek to the powerline; then north along the powerline to the point of beginning.

(h) Sheep Unit 5B Umtanum South: Permit Area: Beginning where Roza Creek enters the Yakima River, then down the Yakima River to the powerline crossing in Section 17 of T14N, R19E; then north on the powerline to Roza Creek; then east down Roza Creek to the point of beginning.

(i) Sheep Unit 7 Cleman Mountain: Permit Area: GMU 346 and that part of GMU 342 south of Wenas Creek.

(j) Sheep Unit 10 Mt. Hull: Permit Area: That part of Okanogan County within the following described boundary: Beginning at Oroville; then south along U.S. Highway 97 to the Swanson's Mill Road (old Mt. Hull Road) near Lake Andrews; then east to the Dry Gulch Road; then north to the Oroville-Toroda Creek Road (Molson Grade Road); then west to Oroville and the point of beginning.

(k) Sheep Unit 12 Lincoln Cliffs: Permit Area: That part of Lincoln County north of Highway 2.

(l) Sheep Unit 13 Quilomene: Permit Area: GMUs 329, 330, and that part of 251 east of Squilchuck Creek.

(m) Sheep Unit 14 Swakane: Permit Area: GMU 250.

(n) Sheep Unit 15 Tieton: Permit Area: GMU 360.

(o) Sheep Unit 16 Manson: Permit Area: Beginning at the mouth of Granite Falls Creek on the south shore of Lake Chelan, E across Lake Chelan to Willow Point; NW along the shoreline of Lake Chelan to the mouth of Stink Creek; E along Stink Creek to the intersection with Green's Landing Road; along Green's Landing Road to Manson Boulevard; E on Manson Boulevard to Lower Joe Creek Road; NE on Lower Joe Creek Road to Grade Creek Road; NE on Grade Creek Road to US Forest Service Road 8210; NE on US Forest Service Road 8210 to intersection with US Forest Service Road 8020; W on US Forest Service Road 8020 to Fox Peak; NW along Sawtooth Ridge (Chelan-Okanogan County Line) to the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area boundary; S along the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area boundary to shore line of Lake Chelan; W across Lake Chelan to the mouth of Riddle Creek on the South Shore; SE along South Shore of Lake Chelan to the point of beginning.

(p) Sheep Unit 18 Chelan Butte: Permit Area: Beginning at the intersection of State Hwy 971 and US Hwy 97A, S to the W shoreline of the Columbia River, N along the W shoreline of the Columbia River for 21 miles to the mouth of Antoine Creek, W up Antoine Creek to where it crosses Apple Acres Rd, W on Apple Acres Rd to the intersection with Washington Creek Rd (US Forest Service Rd 8135), N on Washington Creek Rd to its end and then follow Washington Creek, W on Washington Creek to where it crosses US Forest Service Rd 8010, S on US Forest Service Rd 8010 (transitions into Purtteman Creek Rd) to Purtteman Gulch, S into Purtteman Gulch to the N shoreline of Lake Chelan, S along the shoreline to the S shoreline of Lake Chelan to the mouth of First Creek, S up First Creek to the intersection of State Hwy 971 (Navarre Coulee Rd), S on State Hwy 971 to the point of beginning.

(q) Sheep Unit 19 Sinlahekin: Beginning at the eastern boundary of the Pasayten Wilderness border and the US-Canadian border; E on the US-Canadian border to the border station on Similkameen Rd (Co. Rd 4568); SE on the Similkameen Rd (Co. Rd 4568) to the Loomis-Oroville Rd (Co. Rd 9425); E on the Loomis-Oroville Rd (Co. Rd 9425) to US Hwy 97 in Oroville; S on US Hwy 97 to 12th Ave; W on 12th Ave (it curves S and changes to Old Highway 97); S on Old Highway 97 to US Hwy 97; S on US Hwy 97 to the South Pine Creek Rd (Co. Rd 9410); W on the South Pine Creek Rd (Co. Rd 9410) to Fish Lake Rd (Co. Rd 4290); W on Fish Lake Rd (Co. Rd 4290) to South Fish Lake Rd (Co. Rd 4282), along the south shore of Fish Lake; SW on South Fish Lake Rd (Co. Rd 4282), to the Sinlahekin Rd (Co. Rd 4015); SW on the Sinlahekin Rd (Co. Rd 4015), along the north shore of Conconully Lake, to the Salmon Creek North Fork Rd (Co. Rd 2361), at the town of Conconully; N on US Forest Service Rd 38 (Salmon Creek North Fork Rd, Co. Rd 2361) to US Forest Service Rd 3820; N on US Forest Service Rd 3820 over Lone Frank Pass, to US Forest Service Rd 39; N on US Forest Service Rd 39 to the US Forest Service Rd 300 at Long Swamp trailhead; W on the US Forest Service Rd 300 to US Forest Service Trail 342; N on US Forest Service Trail 342 to US Forest Service Trail 343; E on US Forest Service Trail 343 to US Forest Service Trail 341; E on US Forest Service Trail 341 to US Forest Service Trail 375; E on US Forest Service Trail 375 to the eastern boundary of the Pasayten Wilderness Area; N on the Pasayten Wilderness Area boundary to the US-Canadian border and the point of beginning.

(r) Sheep Unit 20 Whitestone: Starting at the intersection of Mount View Rd and US Highway 2; W on US Highway 2 to the Lincoln County Line; N on the Lincoln County Line to the Lincoln County Line in the Columbia River; E up the Columbia River to Halverson Canyon; S and W up Halverson Canyon to Mount View Rd; S on Mount View Rd to US Highway 2 and the point of the beginning.

(s) Sheep Unit 21 Lincoln: Starting at the intersection of Mount View Rd and US Highway 2; E on US Highway 2 to the Lincoln County Line; N on the Lincoln County Line to the Lincoln County Line in the Spokane River; W down the Spokane River to the Columbia River; W down the Columbia River to Halverson Canyon; S and W up Halverson Canyon to Mount View Rd; S on Mount View Rd to US Highway 2 and the point of the beginning.

(t) Mountain View - Black Butte: GMUs 172, 186; portions of GMU 181 (south of the line made by starting at Montgomery Ridge Road and Highway 129 to the Sherry Grade Road to the Couse Creek Road to the Snake River).

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.08.045, 77.12.047, 77.15.130, 77.15.400, 77.15.410, 77.15.430, 77.32.155, and 77.32.530. WSR 26-09-032 (Order 25-21), s 220-415-120, filed 4/7/26, effective 5/8/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-17-008 (Order 25-12), s 220-415-120, filed 8/7/25, effective 9/7/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.12.047, 77.15.410, and 77.32.530. WSR 25-09-080 (Order 24-16E), s 220-415-120, filed 4/16/25, effective 5/17/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.08.045, 77.12.047, 77.12.722, 77.12.800, 77.15.190, 77.32.320, 77.32.530, and 77.32.535. WSR 24-11-029 (Order 23-18), § 220-415-120, filed 5/7/24, effective 6/7/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.08.030. WSR 23-11-118, § 220-415-120, filed 5/22/23, effective 6/22/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-15-096 (Order 22-71), § 220-415-120, filed 7/19/22, effective 8/19/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.240. WSR 21-14-022 (Order 21-61), § 220-415-120, filed 6/28/21, effective 7/29/21
WSR 20-12-080 (Order 20-76), § 220-415-120, filed 6/1/20, effective 7/2/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 19-10-011 (Order 19-79), § 220-415-120, filed 4/19/19, effective 5/20/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.12.040, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, 77.12.210, 77.12.240, 77.12.320, 77.12.570, 77.12.800, 77.15.245, 77.32.007, 77.32.050, 77.32.070, 77.32.090, 77.32.370, and 77.32.530. WSR 18-11-061 (Order 18-76), § 220-415-120, filed 5/11/18, effective 6/11/18. 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. WSR 17-10-076 (Order 17-10), amended and recodified as § 220-415-120, filed 5/3/17, effective 6/3/17. 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, § 232-28-622, filed 5/31/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-048 (Order 15-101), § 232-28-622, filed 4/29/15, effective 5/30/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, and 77.32.070. WSR 14-10-019 (Order 14-95), § 232-28-622, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14
WSR 13-11-078 (Order 13-94), § 232-28-622, filed 5/16/13, effective 6/16/13.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-415-130 2026 Mountain goat seasons, permit quotas, and areas.

(1) Hunters must comply with the provisions of this section.

(2) Mountain Goat Permit Hunts

(a) Who May Apply:

(i) Mountain goat special permit category: Anyone may apply, except those who harvested a mountain goat in Washington state after 1998. An individual may only harvest one mountain goat during his or her lifetime. However, these restrictions are waived for hunters who have previously harvested a mountain goat under an auction, raffle, or conflict reduction permit, as well as for applications for an auction, raffle, or conflict reduction permit.

(ii) Conflict reduction special permit category: Anyone may apply.

(b) Bag Limit:

(i) Mountain goat special permit category: One (1) adult goat of either sex with horns 4 inches or longer, except where otherwise permitted by department rule even if permits are drawn for more than one mountain goat hunt category.

(ii) Conflict reduction special permit category: Two (2) goats of either sex. No minimum horn length or age requirements.

(c) It is unlawful for a person who kills a mountain goat in Washington to fail, within 10 days after acquisition, to personally present the horns attached to the head for inspection at a department office or location designated by a departmental representative. After inspection, the head/horns of a mountain goat lawfully killed in Washington may be kept for personal use. A violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.280 (1)(b).

(d) Applicants drawn for a permit may only purchase their license after successfully completing the WDFW mountain goat gender identification training (online or at a participating WDFW office). However, this requirement is waived for applicants drawn for a permit in the conflict reduction special permit category.

| Goat Hunt Area Name (Number) | Permit Season | Special Restrictions | Permits | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Mountain goat special permits | | | | | Naches Pass (3-6) | Sept. 1 - Nov. 30 | Any Legal Weapon | 1 | | Goat Rocks West (5-4) | Oct. 1 - Nov. 30 | Any Legal Weapon | 1 | | Goat Rocks East (5-5) | Oct. 1 - Nov. 30 | Any Legal Weapon | 1 | | Mt. Margaret Backcountry (5-6) | Oct. 1 - Nov. 30 | Any Legal Weapon | 2 | | Mt. St. Helens South (5-7) | Oct. 1 - Nov. 30 | Any Legal Weapon | 2 |

(3) Mountain Goat Hunt Area Descriptions. The following areas are defined as mountain goat hunt areas:

Chelan North 2-1: Beginning at the mouth of Fish Creek on Lake Chelan (Moore Point); then NE up Fish Creek and USFS Trail 1259 to the Sawtooth crest near Deephole Spring; then SE along the Sawtooth crest, which separates Chelan and Okanogan counties, to Horsethief Basin and the headwaters of Safety Harbor Creek; then S along Safety Harbor Creek to Lake Chelan, then NW along the north shore of Lake Chelan to the mouth of Fish Creek at Moore Point and the point of beginning.

Methow 2-2: Begin at Twisp, W along Twisp River Rd (County Rd 4440) to Roads End; W up Twisp Pass Trail 432 to Twisp Pass and Okanogan County line; N on Okanogan County line through Washington Pass to Harts Pass; SE down Harts Pass (Rd 5400) to Lost River; along Lost River-Mazama Rd to Mazama; SW to State Hwy 20; SE on State Hwy 20 to Twisp and point of beginning.

South Lake Chelan 2-3: GMU 246

Naches Pass 3-6: Beginning at Chinook Pass; then N along the Pacific Crest Trail to Naches Pass; then E to USFS Road 19 and continuing to State Highway 410; then W along State Highway 410 to Chinook Pass and point of beginning.

Bumping River 3-7: Beginning on US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail) and SR 410 at Chinook Pass; NE on SR 410 to US Forest Service Rd 1800 (Bumping Lake Rd); SW on the US Forest Service Rd 1800 (Bumping Lake Rd) to US Forest Service Trail 973 (Richmond Mine Rd); SE on US Forest Service Trail 973 (Richmond Mine Rd) to the north fork of Rattlesnake Creek; SE down the north fork of Rattlesnake Creek to US Forest Service Rd 1502 (McDaniel Lake Rd); SE on US Forest Service Rd 1502 (McDaniel Lake Rd) to US Forest Service Rd 1500; S on US Forest Service Rd 1500 to US Hwy 12; W on US Hwy 12 to US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail) at White Pass; N on the US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail) to SR 410 at Chinook Pass and the point of beginning. (Lands within the boundary of Mt. Rainier National Park along the Pacific Crest Trail are not open to hunting.)

Blazed Ridge 3-10: Beginning at the mouth of Cabin Creek on the Yakima River; then W along Cabin Creek to the headwaters near Snowshoe Butte; then S along the Cascade Crest separating the Green and Yakima River drainage to Pyramid Peak; then SE along the North Fork, Little Naches, and Naches River to the Yakima River; then N along the Yakima River to the mouth of Cabin Creek and point of beginning.

Chowder Ridge 4-3: Beginning at the confluence of Wells Creek with the North Fork Nooksack River; then up Wells Creek to the confluence with Bar Creek; then up Bar Creek to the Mazama Glacier; then SW on Mazama Glacier to the summit of Mount Baker; then NW between Roosevelt Glacier and Coleman Glacier to the headwaters of Kulshan Creek; then down Kulshan Creek to the confluence with Grouse Creek; then down Grouse Creek to the confluence with Glacier Creek; then down Glacier Creek to the confluence with the North Fork Nooksack River; then up the North Fork Nooksack River to Wells Creek and the point of beginning.

Lincoln Peak 4-4: Beginning at the confluence of Glacier Creek and the North Fork Nooksack River; then up Glacier Creek to the confluence with Grouse Creek; then up Grouse Creek to the confluence with Kulshan Creek; then up Kulshan Creek to headwaters; then SE between Coleman and Roosevelt glaciers to the summit of Mount Baker; then SW on Easton Glacier to Baker Pass; then W on the Bell Pass Trail (USFS Trail 603.3) to the intersection with Ridley Creek Trail (Trail No. 696); then W on Ridley Creek Trail to Ridley Creek; then down Ridley Creek to the Middle Fork Nooksack River; then down the Middle Fork Nooksack River to the confluence with Clearwater Creek, then up Clearwater Creek to the confluence with Rocky Creek, then up Rocky Creek to the Washington DNR boundary; then along the National Forest-Washington DNR boundary to Hedrick Creek; then down Hedrick Creek to the North Fork Nooksack River; then up the North Fork Nooksack River to Glacier Creek and the point of beginning.

Avalanche Gorge 4-7: Beginning on Baker Lake Road and Park Creek; then up Park Creek to headwaters and beginning of Park Glacier; then NW and SW on Park Glacier to Mount Baker summit; then N on the Mazama Glacier to Bar Creek, then down Bar Creek to the confluence with Wells Creek; then SE up Wells Creek to its headwaters; then E about 1 mile to an unnamed peak (indicated elevation 5,831 ft, just W of Ptarmigan Ridge Trail (Trail No. 682.1) (See referenced 1:24k USGS quad map - Shuksan Arm)); then NE to the headwaters of the first tributary of Swift Creek encountered; then SE down said unnamed tributary to the confluence with Swift Creek; then down Swift Creek to the Baker Lake Road (USFS Road 394); then SW along the Baker Lake Road to Park Creek and point of beginning. (Refer to 1:24k USGS quad map - Shuksan Arm).

Boulder River North 4-8a: That area within the Boulder River Wilderness of the Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest, beginning at the Boulder River trailhead on USFS Rd 2010 (to Boulder Falls), then E along the USFS Boulder River Wilderness boundary to Squire Creek, then southward along the Squire Creek to Squire Creek Pass, then SW up Squire Creek Pass to the headwaters of Copper Creek, then SE down Copper Creek to the unnamed tributary to Copper Creek which heads W up to Windy Pass, then W up said tributary to its headwaters in Windy Pass, then W across Windy Pass to the headwaters of Windy Creek, then W down Windy Creek to the USFS Boulder River Wilderness boundary, then N along the USFS Boulder River Wilderness boundary to the Boulder River trailhead on USFS Rd 2010 and the point of the beginning.

Goat Rocks West 5-4: Beginning at US Hwy 12 at the US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail); S on the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail to Lewis County line at Cispus Pass; S and W on the Lewis County line to Johnson Creek Rd (US Forest Service Rd 21); N on Johnson Creek Rd to US Hwy 12; E on US Hwy 12 to the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail and the point of the beginning.

Goat Rocks East 5-5: GMU 364

Mt. Margaret Backcountry 5-6: Beginning at the junction of USFS 99 Rd and USFS 26 Rd; S on USFS 99 Rd to junction of USFS 99 Rd and USFS Trail 227 at Independence Pass trailhead; N on USFS Trail 227 to junction of USFS Trail 227 and USFS Trail 1; W on USFS Trail 1 to junction of USFS Trail 1 and USFS Trail 230; NW on USFS Trail 230 to junction of USFS Trail 230 and USFS Trail 211; NE to Minnie Peak; W to the USFS property boundary in the SE 1/4 of Section 20, T10N, R5E; N along the USFS property boundary to the Green River; E up the Green River to USFS Rd 2612; E on USFS 2612 to the junction of USFS Rd 2612 and USFS Rd 26; S on USFS Rd 26 to the junction of USFS Rd 26 and USFS Rd 99 and point of beginning.

Mt. St. Helens South 5-7: Beginning at the junction of USFS Trail 234 and USFS Rd 83; W on USFS Rd 83 to the junction of USFS Rd 83 and USFS Rd 81; NW on USFS Rd 81 to the junction of USFS Rd 81 and USFS Rd 8123; N on USFS Rd 8123 to USFS Trail 238 at Blue Lake; N on USFS Trail 238 to USFS Trail 216; N on USFS Trail 216 to the South Fork Toutle River; Up the South Fork Toutle River to Mt. St. Helens crater's edge; E along Mt. St. Helens crater to Ape Canyon Creek; Down Ape Canyon Creek to USFS Trail 216; E on USFS Trail 216 to USFS Trail 234; SE on USFS Trail 234 to USFS Rd 83 and point of beginning.

East Olympic Mountains 6-1: GMUs 621, 636, and 638.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.08.045, 77.12.047, 77.15.130, 77.15.400, 77.15.410, 77.15.430, 77.32.155, and 77.32.530. WSR 26-09-032 (Order 25-21), s 220-415-130, filed 4/7/26, effective 5/8/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-17-008 (Order 25-12), s 220-415-130, filed 8/7/25, effective 9/7/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.12.047, 77.15.410, and 77.32.530. WSR 25-09-080 (Order 24-16E), s 220-415-130, filed 4/16/25, effective 5/17/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.08.045, 77.12.047, 77.12.722, 77.12.800, 77.15.190, 77.32.320, 77.32.530, and 77.32.535. WSR 24-11-029 (Order 23-18), § 220-415-130, filed 5/7/24, effective 6/7/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.08.030. WSR 23-11-118, § 220-415-130, filed 5/22/23, effective 6/22/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-15-096 (Order 22-71), § 220-415-130, filed 7/19/22, effective 8/19/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.240. WSR 21-14-022 (Order 21-61), § 220-415-130, filed 6/28/21, effective 7/29/21
WSR 20-12-080 (Order 20-76), § 220-415-130, filed 6/1/20, effective 7/2/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 19-10-011 (Order 19-79), § 220-415-130, filed 4/19/19, effective 5/20/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.12.040, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, 77.12.210, 77.12.240, 77.12.320, 77.12.570, 77.12.800, 77.15.245, 77.32.007, 77.32.050, 77.32.070, 77.32.090, 77.32.370, and 77.32.530. WSR 18-11-061 (Order 18-76), § 220-415-130, filed 5/11/18, effective 6/11/18. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-415-130, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-048 (Order 15-101), § 232-28-623, filed 4/29/15, effective 5/30/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, and 77.32.070. WSR 14-10-019 (Order 14-95), § 232-28-623, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14
WSR 13-11-078 (Order 13-94), § 232-28-623, filed 5/16/13, effective 6/16/13.

Chapter 220-416 Wildlife—Hunting—Small game, birds, and other wildlife.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-416-010 2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027 Small game and other wildlife seasons and regulations.

A valid small game license is required to hunt all species listed below, except forest grouse, coyote, and crow may be hunted with a valid big game or small game license. Hunters must comply with official established hunting hours for each species and the provisions of this section.

SMALL GAME AND OTHER ANIMAL SEASONS

(1) LEGAL HUNTER: Open to all hunters with a valid license.

| Species | Area | Dates | Daily Bag Limit | Possession Limit | Restrictions | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Bobcat | Statewide | Sept. 1 - Mar. 15 | No limit. | No limit. | It is unlawful to hunt bobcat with dogs. Night hunting for bobcat is prohibited in the following GMUs: 101, 105, 108, 111, 113, 117, 203, 204, 215, 218, 224, 231, 233, 242-247, 250, 426, and 450. | | Raccoon | Statewide | Sept. 1 - Mar. 15 | No limit. | No limit. | | | Fox | Statewide, EXCEPT closed within the exterior boundaries of the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie, Okanogan, Wenatchee, and Gifford Pinchot National Forests. | Sept. 1 - Mar. 15 | No limit. | No limit. | | | Coyote | Statewide | Year-round | No limit. | No limit. | It is unlawful to hunt coyote with dogs. | | Cottontail rabbit and snowshoe hare | Statewide | Sept. 1 - Mar. 15 | 5 cottontails or snowshoe hares, straight or mixed bag. | 15 cottontails or snowshoe hares, straight or mixed bag. | | | Jackrabbit | Closed statewide | | | | |

UPLAND BIRD SEASONS

(2) YOUTH SEASON DATES: Open only to youth hunters accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older.

| Species | 2024-25 Dates | 2025-26 Dates | 2026-27 Dates | Daily Bag Limit | Possession Limit | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Eastern Washington: | | | | | | | Ring-necked pheasant | Sept. 14-15 | Sept. 13-14 | Sept. 12-13 | 3 cock pheasants | 6 cock pheasants | | Chukar | Sept. 14-15 | Sept. 13-14 | Sept. 12-13 | 6 chukar | 12 chukar | | Gray (Hungarian) partridge | Sept. 14-15 | Sept. 13-14 | Sept. 12-13 | 6 gray partridges | 12 gray partridges | | California (valley) quail and northern bobwhite | Sept. 14-15 | Sept. 13-14 | Sept. 12-13 | 10 California (valley) quail or northern bobwhite, straight or mixed bag. | 20 California (valley) quail or northern bobwhite, straight or mixed bag. | | Western Washington: | | | | | | | Ring-necked pheasant | Sept. 14-15 | Sept. 13-14 | Sept. 12-13 | 2 pheasants of either sex | 4 pheasants of either sex |

(3) HUNTERS 65 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AND HUNTERS WITH DISABILITIES SEASON DATES:

| Species | 2024-25 Dates | 2025-26 Dates | 2026-27 Dates | Daily Bag Limit | Possession Limit | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Eastern Washington: | | | | | | | Ring-necked pheasant | Sept. 16-20 | Sept. 15-19 | Sept. 14-18 | 3 cock pheasants | 15 cock pheasants | | Western Washington: | | | | | | | Ring-necked pheasant | Sept. 16-20 | Sept. 15-19 | Sept. 14-18 | 2 pheasants of either sex | 10 pheasants of either sex |

(4) REGULAR SEASON DATES: Western Washington ring-necked pheasant hunting hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

| Species | 2024-25 Dates | 2025-26 Dates | 2026-27 Dates | Daily Bag Limit | Possession Limit | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Eastern Washington: | | | | | | | Ring-necked pheasant | Oct. 19 - Jan. 20 | Oct. 18 - Jan. 19 | Oct. 17 - Jan. 18 | 3 cock pheasants | 15 cock pheasants | | Chukar | Oct. 5 - Jan. 31 | Oct. 4 - Jan. 31 | Oct. 3 - Jan. 31 | 6 chukar | 18 chukar | | Gray (Hungarian) partridge | Oct. 5 - Jan. 20 | Oct. 4 - Jan. 19 | Oct. 3 - Jan. 18 | 6 gray partridges | 18 gray partridges | | California (valley) quail and northern bobwhite | Oct. 5 - Jan. 20 | Oct. 4 - Jan. 19 | Oct. 3 - Jan. 18 | 10 California (valley) quail or northern bobwhite, straight or mixed bag. | 30 California (valley) quail or northern bobwhite, straight or mixed bag. | | Mountain quail | Closed throughout Eastern Washington | | | | | | Western Washington: | | | | | | | Ring-necked pheasant (see subsection (4) of this section) | Sept. 21 - Nov. 30 | Sept. 20 - Nov. 30 | Sept. 19 - Nov. 30 | 2 pheasants of either sex | 15 pheasants of either sex | | California (valley) quail and northern bobwhite | Sept. 21 - Nov. 30 | Sept. 20 - Nov. 30 | Sept. 19 - Nov. 30 | 10 California (valley) quail or northern bobwhite, straight or mixed bag. | 30 California (valley) quail or northern bobwhite, straight or mixed bag. | | Mountain quail | Sept. 21 - Nov. 30 | Sept. 20 - Nov. 30 | Sept. 19 - Nov. 30 | 2 mountain quail | 4 mountain quail |

(5) EXTENDED WESTERN WASHINGTON PHEASANT SEASON:

(a) Hunting hours and locations: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. only at the following release sites: Belfair, Mason Lake, JBLM, Kosmos, Lincoln Creek, Scatter Creek, Skookumchuck, and all Whidbey Island.

(b) The department may not release pheasants during the extended season.

| Species | 2024-25 Dates | 2025-26 Dates | 2026-27 Dates | Daily Bag Limit | Possession Limit | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Western Washington: | | | | | | | Ring-necked pheasant (see subsection (5)(a) of this section) | Dec. 1-15 | Dec. 1-15 | Dec. 1-15 | 2 pheasants of either sex | 15 pheasants of either sex |

(6) SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS FOR WESTERN WASHINGTON PHEASANT HUNTERS:

(a) Western Washington pheasant hunters must choose to hunt only on odd-numbered or even-numbered weekend days from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. at all units of Lake Terrell, Tennant Lake, Snoqualmie, Skookumchuck, and Scatter Creek Wildlife Areas, and all hunting sites on Whidbey Island.

(b) Hunters must indicate their choice of odd-numbered or even-numbered weekend days on the Western Washington Pheasant Permit by choosing "odd" or "even."

(c) Hunters who select the three-day option, hunters possessing a valid disabled hunter permit, hunters 65 years of age or older, and youth hunters may hunt in the morning on both odd-numbered and even-numbered weekend days.

(d) Youth hunters must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older, and the adult must have an appropriately marked pheasant permit if hunting.

WILD TURKEY SEASONS

(7) TURKEY SPRING SEASONS:

(a) LEGAL HUNTER: Open to all hunters with a valid turkey tag, EXCEPT youth dates are open only to youth hunters accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older.

(b) HUNTING METHOD RESTRICTION: It is unlawful to hunt turkeys with rifles during the spring season.

| Hunter | Area | 2024-25 Dates | 2025-26 Dates | 2026-27 Dates | 2027-28 Dates | Bag Limit | Legal Bird | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Youth | Statewide | April 1-7, 2024 | April 1-7, 2025 | April 1-7, 2026 | April 1-7, 2027 | The combined spring/youth season limit is 3 birds. Only 2 turkeys may be killed in Eastern Washington, except 3 may be killed in Spokane County and only 1 may be killed in Kittitas or Yakima counties. One turkey may be killed per year in Western Washington outside of Klickitat County. Two turkeys may be killed in Klickitat County. | Male turkeys and turkeys with visible beards only. | | Any | Statewide | April 15 - May 31 | April 15 - May 31 | April 15 - May 31 | April 15 - May 31 | | |

(8) FALL TURKEY GENERAL SEASONS:

(a) LEGAL HUNTER: Open to all hunters with a valid turkey tag.

(b) HUNTING METHOD RESTRICTION: It is unlawful to hunt turkeys with rifles during the fall season.

| Game Management Unit (GMU) | 2024 Dates | 2025 Dates | 2026 Dates | Legal Bird and Limit | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 101-154 and 162-186 | Sept. 1 - Dec. 31 | Sept. 1 - Dec. 31 | Sept. 1 - Dec. 31 | 4 turkeys during the fall general season with the following area restrictions: | 2 beardless plus 2 either sex turkey | | 382, 388, 568-578 | Sept. 1 - Dec. 31 | Sept. 1 - Dec. 31 | Sept. 1 - Dec. 31 | 2 either sex turkey | | | 203-290 | Sept. 1 - Dec. 31 | Sept. 1 - Dec. 31 | Sept. 1 - Dec. 31 | 1 either sex turkey | |

(9) FALL TURKEY PERMIT SEASONS:

LEGAL HUNTER: All hunters who are selected in the fall turkey special permit drawing and who also possess a valid turkey tag.

| Hunt Name | Boundary Description | Permit Season Dates | Legal Bird | Bag Limit* | Permits | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Teanaway | GMU 335 | Nov. 15 - Dec. 15, 2024, 2025, 2026 | Either sex | 1 | 50 |

*BAG LIMIT: During the fall permit hunting seasons.

(10) HUNTER EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR INCENTIVE TURKEY PERMITS:

(a) LEGAL BIRD: Male turkeys and turkeys with visible beards only.

(b) LEGAL HUNTER: Qualified hunter education instructors who are selected through a random drawing. Hunter education instructors qualify if the instructor is certified and has been in active status for a minimum of 3 consecutive years, inclusive of the year prior to the permit drawing.

(d) SEASON DATES: April 1 - May 31 during the current license year.

(e) PERMITS: 4 individuals will be drawn for this permit per year.

(f) BAG LIMIT: 1 male turkey or turkey with visible beard in addition to other spring season turkey harvest.

(11) OFFICIAL HUNTING HOURS FOR WILD TURKEY: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset during spring and fall seasons.

(12) SPECIAL RULES FOR WILD TURKEY:

(a) It is unlawful to hunt turkey unless the hunter possesses a valid turkey tag.

(b) It is unlawful to hunt turkeys with dogs.

OTHER BIRD SEASONS

(13) LEGAL HUNTER: Open to all hunters with a valid license.

| Species | Area | Dates | Daily Bag Limit | Possession Limit | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Forest Grouse (Dusky, Sooty, Ruffed, and Spruce) | Statewide | Sept. 15 - Jan. 15 | 4 grouse per day, to include not more than 3 Dusky or Sooty Grouse (combined), 3 Spruce Grouse, and 3 Ruffed Grouse. | 12 grouse, to include not more than 9 Dusky or Sooty Grouse (combined), 9 Spruce Grouse, and 9 Ruffed Grouse. | | Crow | Statewide | Sept. 1 - Dec. 31 | No limit. | No limit. | | Ptarmigan, Sage, and Sharp-tailed Grouse | Closed statewide | | | |

FALCONRY SEASONS

(14) UPLAND GAME BIRD AND FOREST GROUSE - FALCONRY:

(a) Hunters must have a valid license for the species being hunted and a valid falconer's permit.

(b) BAG AND POSSESSION LIMITS:

(i) 2 pheasants (either sex);

(ii) 6 partridge;

(iii) 5 California (valley) quail or northern bobwhite;

(iv) 2 mountain quail (in Western Washington only);

(v) 3 forest grouse (dusky, sooty, ruffed, spruce) per day; and

(vi) Possession limit is twice the daily bag limit.

(d) SEASON DATES: Aug. 1 - Mar. 15 during the current license year.

(15) TURKEY - FALCONRY:

(a) A turkey tag is required to hunt turkey during the turkey falconry season.

(b) BAG AND POSSESSION LIMITS: One (1) turkey (either sex) per turkey tag, with a maximum of 2 turkeys. Hunters may possess up to 2 turkeys at any one time.

(d) SEASON DATES: Sept. 1 - Feb. 15 during the current license year.

(16) COTTONTAIL RABBIT AND SNOWSHOE HARE - FALCONRY:

(a) BAG AND POSSESSION LIMITS: 5 cottontails or snowshoe hares per day, straight or mixed bag. Hunters may possess up to 15 cottontails or snowshoe hares at any one time, straight or mixed bag.

(b) OPEN AREA: Statewide.

OTHER SEASONS

(17) BIRD DOG TRAINING SEASON:

(a) Wild upland game birds may be pursued during the dog-training season but may not be killed except during established hunting seasons. A small game license is required to train dogs on wild game birds. A Western Washington Pheasant Permit is required to train dogs on pheasants in Western Washington. Captive raised game birds may be released and killed during dog training if the hunter has proof of lawful acquisition (invoices) and the birds are appropriately marked (WAC 220-450-010 and 220-416-110).

(b) OPEN AREA: Statewide.

(d) Only youth and seniors may train dogs during their respective seasons on designated Western Washington pheasant release sites.

(e) Bird dog training may be conducted year round on areas posted for bird dog training on portions of:

(i) Region One - Espanola (T24N, R40E, E 1/2 of section 16);

(ii) Region Two - Martha Lake Access Area (170 acres): One mile northeast of the town of George, southeast of the South Frontage Road along Interstate 90 and north of Baseline Road.

(iii) Region Three - Wenas Wildlife Area;

(iv) Region Four - Skagit Wildlife Area, Lake Terrell Wildlife Area, and Snoqualmie Wildlife Area;

(v) Region Five - Shillapoo/Vancouver Lake Wildlife Area;

(vi) Region Six - Scatter Creek Wildlife Area, Fort Lewis Military Base.

(18) YAKAMA INDIAN RESERVATION:

The 2024-2025, 2025-2026, and 2026-2027 upland bird seasons within the Yakama Indian Reservation are the same as the season established by the Yakama Indian Nation.

(19) COLVILLE INDIAN RESERVATION:

The 2024-2025, 2025-2026, and 2026-2027 upland bird seasons within the Colville Indian Reservation are the same as the season established by the Colville Indian Tribe.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-17-008 (Order 25-12), s 220-416-010, filed 8/7/25, effective 9/7/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.08.045, 77.12.047, 77.12.722, 77.12.800, 77.15.190, 77.32.320, 77.32.530, and 77.32.535. WSR 24-11-029 (Order 23-18), § 220-416-010, filed 5/7/24, effective 6/7/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.240. WSR 21-14-022 (Order 21-61), § 220-416-010, filed 6/28/21, effective 7/29/21
WSR 20-12-080 (Order 20-76), § 220-416-010, filed 6/1/20, effective 7/2/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.12.040, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, 77.12.210, 77.12.240, 77.12.320, 77.12.570, 77.12.800, 77.15.245, 77.32.007, 77.32.050, 77.32.070, 77.32.090, 77.32.370, and 77.32.530. WSR 18-11-061 (Order 18-76), § 220-416-010, filed 5/11/18, effective 6/11/18. 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. WSR 17-10-076 (Order 17-10), amended and recodified as § 220-416-010, filed 5/3/17, effective 6/3/17. 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, § 232-28-342, filed 5/31/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-033 (Order 15-95), § 232-28-342, filed 4/28/15, effective 5/29/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, and 77.32.070. WSR 14-10-019 (Order 14-95), § 232-28-342, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14
WSR 13-11-078 (Order 13-94), § 232-28-342, filed 5/16/13, effective 6/16/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 12-11-005 (Order 12-70), § 232-28-342, filed 5/2/12, effective 6/2/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. WSR 10-10-061 (Order 10-94), § 232-28-342, filed 4/30/10, effective 5/31/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240. WSR 09-09-083 (Order 09-53), § 232-28-342, filed 4/15/09, effective 5/16/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210. WSR 08-09-090 (Order 08-78), § 232-28-342, filed 4/18/08, effective 5/19/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-11-031 (Order 06-91), § 232-28-342, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/8/06.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-416-020 Official hunting hours for big game animals, rabbits, hares, fox, and forest grouse.

(1) The following tables show the lawful hunting hours (1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset) for big game animals, rabbits, hares, fox, and forest grouse (ruffed, blue, spruce) during established seasons.

(2) Exception: Hunting hours for falconry seasons (except for migratory game bird seasons) are exempt from these hunting hours, except on designated pheasant release sites.

(3) OFFICIAL HUNTING HOURS

WHEN THE SEPTEMBER 1 - JANUARY 31 PERIOD BEGINS ON SUNDAY

| | | | | | Western Washington from A.M. to P.M. | Eastern Washington from A.M. to P.M. | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Dates (Inclusive) | | | | | | | | | | Daylight Savings Time | | | | | | | | | | Sun. | Sept. 1 | - | Sun. | Sept. 8 | 6:00 | 8:15 | 5:45 | 8:00 | | Mon. | Sept. 9 | - | Sun. | Sept. 15 | 6:10 | 8:00 | 6:00 | 7:45 | | Mon. | Sept. 16 | - | Sun. | Sept. 22 | 6:20 | 7:45 | 6:10 | 7:30 | | Mon. | Sept. 23 | - | Sun. | Sept. 29 | 6:30 | 7:30 | 6:20 | 7:15 | | Mon. | Sept. 30 | - | Sun. | Oct. 6 | 6:40 | 7:15 | 6:30 | 7:05 | | Mon. | Oct. 7 | - | Sun. | Oct. 13 | 6:50 | 7:00 | 6:40 | 6:50 | | Mon. | Oct. 14 | - | Sun. | Oct. 20 | 7:00 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:35 | | Mon. | Oct. 21 | - | Sun. | Oct. 27 | 7:10 | 6:35 | 7:00 | 6:25 | | Mon. | Oct. 28 | - | Sat. | Nov. 2 | 7:20 | 6:25 | 7:10 | 6:20 | | Pacific Standard Time | | | | | | | | | | | | | Sun. | Nov. 3 | 6:20 | 5:25 | 6:10 | 5:20 | | Mon. | Nov. 4 | - | Sun. | Nov. 10 | 6:30 | 5:15 | 6:20 | 5:00 | | Mon. | Nov. 11 | - | Sun. | Nov. 17 | 6:40 | 5:05 | 6:30 | 4:50 | | Mon. | Nov. 18 | - | Sun. | Nov. 24 | 6:50 | 4:55 | 6:40 | 4:45 | | Mon. | Nov. 25 | - | Sun. | Dec. 1 | 7:00 | 4:50 | 6:50 | 4:40 | | Mon. | Dec. 2 | - | Sun. | Dec. 8 | 7:10 | 4:50 | 7:00 | 4:40 | | Mon. | Dec. 9 | - | Sun. | Dec. 15 | 7:15 | 4:50 | 7:05 | 4:40 | | Mon. | Dec. 16 | - | Sun. | Dec. 22 | 7:20 | 4:50 | 7:10 | 4:40 | | Mon. | Dec. 23 | - | Sun. | Dec. 29 | 7:25 | 4:55 | 7:10 | 4:45 | | Mon. | Dec. 30 | - | Sun. | Jan. 5 | 7:25 | 5:00 | 7:15 | 4:45 | | Mon. | Jan. 6 | - | Sun. | Jan. 12 | 7:25 | 5:05 | 7:15 | 4:55 | | Mon. | Jan. 13 | - | Sun. | Jan. 19 | 7:20 | 5:15 | 7:10 | 5:05 | | Mon. | Jan. 20 | - | Sun. | Jan. 26 | 7:15 | 5:25 | 7:05 | 5:15 | | Mon. | Jan. 27 | - | Fri. | Jan. 31 | 7:10 | 5:35 | 7:00 | 5:25 |

(4) OFFICIAL HUNTING HOURS

WHEN THE SEPTEMBER 1 - JANUARY 31 PERIOD BEGINS ON MONDAY

| | | | | | Western Washington from A.M. to P.M. | Eastern Washington from A.M. to P.M. | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Dates (Inclusive) | | | | | | | | | | Daylight Savings Time | | | | | | | | | | Mon. | Sept. 1 | - | Sun. | Sept. 7 | 6:00 | 8:15 | 5:50 | 8:00 | | Mon. | Sept. 8 | - | Sun. | Sept. 14 | 6:10 | 8:00 | 6:00 | 7:50 | | Mon. | Sept. 15 | - | Sun. | Sept. 21 | 6:20 | 7:45 | 6:10 | 7:35 | | Mon. | Sept. 22 | - | Sun. | Sept. 28 | 6:30 | 7:30 | 6:15 | 7:20 | | Mon. | Sept. 29 | - | Sun. | Oct. 5 | 6:40 | 7:15 | 6:30 | 7:05 | | Mon. | Oct. 6 | - | Sun. | Oct. 12 | 6:50 | 7:00 | 6:40 | 6:55 | | Mon. | Oct. 13 | - | Sun. | Oct. 19 | 7:00 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:40 | | Mon. | Oct. 20 | - | Sun. | Oct. 26 | 7:10 | 6:40 | 7:00 | 6:25 | | Mon. | Oct. 27 | - | Sat. | Nov. 1 | 7:20 | 6:25 | 7:15 | 6:15 | | Pacific Standard Time | | | | | | | | | | | | | Sun. | Nov. 2 | 6:20 | 5:25 | 6:10 | 5:15 | | Mon. | Nov. 3 | - | Sun. | Nov. 9 | 6:30 | 5:15 | 6:20 | 5:00 | | Mon. | Nov. 10 | - | Sun. | Nov. 16 | 6:40 | 5:05 | 6:30 | 4:55 | | Mon. | Nov. 17 | - | Sun. | Nov. 23 | 6:50 | 5:00 | 6:40 | 4:45 | | Mon. | Nov. 24 | - | Sun. | Nov. 30 | 7:00 | 4:50 | 6:50 | 4:40 | | Mon. | Dec. 1 | - | Sun. | Dec. 7 | 7:10 | 4:50 | 7:00 | 4:40 | | Mon. | Dec. 8 | - | Sun. | Dec. 14 | 7:15 | 4:50 | 7:05 | 4:40 | | Mon. | Dec. 15 | - | Sun. | Dec. 21 | 7:20 | 4:50 | 7:10 | 4:40 | | Mon. | Dec. 22 | - | Sun. | Dec. 28 | 7:25 | 4:55 | 7:10 | 4:40 | | Mon. | Dec. 29 | - | Sun. | Jan. 4 | 7:25 | 5:00 | 7:15 | 4:45 | | Mon. | Jan. 5 | - | Sun. | Jan. 11 | 7:25 | 5:05 | 7:15 | 4:55 | | Mon. | Jan. 12 | - | Sun. | Jan. 18 | 7:25 | 5:15 | 7:10 | 5:05 | | Mon. | Jan. 19 | - | Sun. | Jan. 25 | 7:20 | 5:25 | 7:05 | 5:15 | | Mon. | Jan. 26 | - | Fri. | Jan. 31 | 7:10 | 5:30 | 7:00 | 5:25 |

(5) OFFICIAL HUNTING HOURS

WHEN THE SEPTEMBER 1 - JANUARY 31 PERIOD BEGINS ON TUESDAY

| | | | | | Western Washington from A.M. to P.M. | Eastern Washington from A.M. to P.M. | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Dates (Inclusive) | | | | | | | | | | Daylight Savings Time | | | | | | | | | | Tues. | Sept. 1 | - | Sun. | Sept. 6 | 6:00 | 8:15 | 5:50 | 8:05 | | Mon. | Sept. 7 | - | Sun. | Sept. 13 | 6:10 | 8:05 | 6:00 | 7:50 | | Mon. | Sept. 14 | - | Sun. | Sept. 20 | 6:20 | 7:50 | 6:05 | 7:35 | | Mon. | Sept. 21 | - | Sun. | Sept. 27 | 6:30 | 7:35 | 6:15 | 7:20 | | Mon. | Sept. 28 | - | Sun. | Oct. 4 | 6:40 | 7:20 | 6:25 | 7:05 | | Mon. | Oct. 5 | - | Sun. | Oct. 11 | 6:45 | 7:05 | 6:35 | 6:55 | | Mon. | Oct. 12 | - | Sun. | Oct. 18 | 6:55 | 6:50 | 6:45 | 6:40 | | Mon. | Oct. 19 | - | Sun. | Oct. 25 | 7:05 | 6:40 | 6:55 | 6:30 | | Mon. | Oct. 26 | - | Sat. | Oct. 31 | 7:20 | 6:25 | 7:05 | 6:15 | | Pacific Standard Time | | | | | | | | | | | | | Sun. | Nov. 1 | 6:20 | 5:25 | 6:05 | 5:15 | | Mon. | Nov. 2 | - | Sun. | Nov. 8 | 6:30 | 5:15 | 6:15 | 5:05 | | Mon. | Nov. 9 | - | Sun. | Nov. 15 | 6:40 | 5:05 | 6:30 | 4:55 | | Mon. | Nov. 16 | - | Sun. | Nov. 22 | 6:50 | 5:00 | 6:40 | 4:45 | | Mon. | Nov. 23 | - | Sun. | Nov. 29 | 7:00 | 4:55 | 6:50 | 4:40 | | Mon. | Nov. 30 | - | Sun. | Dec. 6 | 7:10 | 4:50 | 6:55 | 4:40 | | Mon. | Dec. 7 | - | Sun. | Dec. 13 | 7:15 | 4:50 | 7:05 | 4:35 | | Mon. | Dec. 14 | - | Sun. | Dec. 20 | 7:20 | 4:50 | 7:10 | 4:40 | | Mon. | Dec. 21 | - | Sun. | Dec. 27 | 7:25 | 4:50 | 7:15 | 4:40 | | Mon. | Dec. 28 | - | Sun. | Jan. 3 | 7:30 | 5:00 | 7:15 | 4:45 | | Mon. | Jan. 4 | - | Sun. | Jan. 10 | 7:25 | 5:05 | 7:15 | 4:55 | | Mon. | Jan. 11 | - | Sun. | Jan. 17 | 7:25 | 5:15 | 7:10 | 5:00 | | Mon. | Jan. 18 | - | Sun. | Jan. 24 | 7:20 | 5:25 | 7:05 | 5:10 | | Mon. | Jan. 25 | - | Sat. | Jan. 31 | 7:10 | 5:30 | 7:00 | 5:20 |

(6) OFFICIAL HUNTING HOURS

WHEN THE SEPTEMBER 1 - JANUARY 31 PERIOD BEGINS ON WEDNESDAY

| | | | | | Western Washington from A.M. to P.M. | Eastern Washington from A.M. to P.M. | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Dates (Inclusive) | | | | | | | | | | Daylight Savings Time | | | | | | | | | | Wed. | Sept. 1 | - | Sun. | Sept. 5 | 6:00 | 8:15 | 5:50 | 8:05 | | Mon. | Sept. 6 | - | Sun. | Sept. 12 | 6:10 | 8:05 | 5:55 | 7:50 | | Mon. | Sept. 13 | - | Sun. | Sept. 19 | 6:15 | 7:50 | 6:05 | 7:40 | | Mon. | Sept. 20 | - | Sun. | Sept. 26 | 6:25 | 7:35 | 6:15 | 7:25 | | Mon. | Sept. 27 | - | Sun. | Oct. 3 | 6:35 | 7:20 | 6:25 | 7:10 | | Mon. | Oct. 4 | - | Sun. | Oct. 10 | 6:45 | 7:10 | 6:35 | 6:55 | | Mon. | Oct. 11 | - | Sun. | Oct. 17 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:45 | 6:40 | | Mon. | Oct. 18 | - | Sun. | Oct. 24 | 7:05 | 6:40 | 6:55 | 6:30 | | Mon. | Oct. 25 | - | Sun. | Oct. 31 | 7:15 | 6:30 | 7:05 | 6:15 | | Mon. | Nov. 1 | - | Sat. | Nov. 6 | 7:25 | 6:20 | 7:15 | 6:05 | | Pacific Standard Time | | | | | | | | | | | | | Sun. | Nov. 7 | 6:25 | 5:20 | 6:15 | 5:05 | | Mon. | Nov. 8 | - | Sun. | Nov. 14 | 6:40 | 5:10 | 6:25 | 4:55 | | Mon. | Nov. 15 | - | Sun. | Nov. 21 | 6:50 | 5:00 | 6:35 | 4:50 | | Mon. | Nov. 22 | - | Sun. | Nov. 28 | 7:00 | 4:55 | 6:45 | 4:40 | | Mon. | Nov. 29 | - | Sun. | Dec. 5 | 7:05 | 4:50 | 6:55 | 4:40 | | Mon. | Dec. 6 | - | Sun. | Dec. 12 | 7:15 | 4:50 | 7:05 | 4:35 | | Mon. | Dec. 13 | - | Sun. | Dec. 19 | 7:20 | 4:50 | 7:10 | 4:35 | | Mon. | Dec. 20 | - | Sun. | Dec. 26 | 7:25 | 4:50 | 7:15 | 4:40 | | Mon. | Dec. 27 | - | Sun. | Jan. 2 | 7:25 | 4:55 | 7:15 | 4:45 | | Mon. | Jan. 3 | - | Sun. | Jan. 9 | 7:25 | 5:05 | 7:15 | 4:50 | | Mon. | Jan. 10 | - | Sun. | Jan. 16 | 7:25 | 5:10 | 7:10 | 5:00 | | Mon. | Jan. 17 | - | Sun. | Jan. 23 | 7:20 | 5:20 | 7:10 | 5:10 | | Mon. | Jan. 24 | - | Mon. | Jan. 31 | 7:10 | 5:30 | 7:00 | 5:20 |

(7) OFFICIAL HUNTING HOURS

WHEN THE SEPTEMBER 1 - JANUARY 31 PERIOD BEGINS ON THURSDAY

| | | | | | Western Washington from A.M. to P.M. | Eastern Washington from A.M. to P.M. | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Dates (Inclusive) | | | | | | | | | | Daylight Savings Time | | | | | | | | | | Thurs. | Sept. 1 | - | Sun. | Sept. 4 | 6:00 | 8:15 | 5:45 | 8:05 | | Mon. | Sept. 5 | - | Sun. | Sept.11 | 6:05 | 8:05 | 5:55 | 7:55 | | Mon. | Sept. 12 | - | Sun. | Sept. 18 | 6:15 | 7:50 | 6:05 | 7:40 | | Mon. | Sept. 19 | - | Sun. | Sept. 25 | 6:25 | 7:40 | 6:10 | 7:25 | | Mon. | Sept. 26 | - | Sun. | Oct. 2 | 6:35 | 7:25 | 6:25 | 7:10 | | Mon. | Oct. 3 | - | Sun. | Oct. 9 | 6:45 | 7:10 | 6:35 | 6:55 | | Mon. | Oct. 10 | - | Sun. | Oct. 16 | 6:55 | 7:05 | 6:40 | 6:45 | | Mon. | Oct. 17 | - | Sun. | Oct. 23 | 7:05 | 6:40 | 6:55 | 6:30 | | Mon. | Oct. 24 | - | Sun. | Oct. 30 | 7:15 | 6:30 | 7:00 | 6:20 | | Mon. | Oct. 31 | - | Sat. | Nov. 5 | 7:25 | 6:20 | 7:15 | 6:05 | | Pacific Standard Time | | | | | | | | | | | | | Sun. | Nov. 6 | 6:25 | 5:20 | 6:15 | 5:05 | | Mon. | Nov. 7 | - | Sun. | Nov. 13 | 6:35 | 5:10 | 6:25 | 4:55 | | Mon. | Nov. 14 | - | Sun. | Nov. 20 | 6:45 | 5:00 | 6:35 | 4:50 | | Mon. | Nov. 21 | - | Sun. | Nov. 27 | 6:55 | 4:55 | 6:45 | 4:40 | | Mon. | Nov. 28 | - | Sun. | Dec. 4 | 7:05 | 4:50 | 6:55 | 4:40 | | Mon. | Dec. 5 | - | Sun. | Dec. 11 | 7:15 | 4:50 | 7:00 | 4:35 | | Mon. | Dec. 12 | - | Sun. | Dec. 18 | 7:20 | 4:50 | 7:10 | 4:35 | | Mon. | Dec. 19 | - | Sun. | Dec. 25 | 7:25 | 4:50 | 7:10 | 4:40 | | Mon. | Dec. 26 | - | Sun. | Jan. 1 | 7:25 | 4:55 | 7:15 | 4:45 | | Mon. | Jan. 2 | - | Sun. | Jan. 8 | 7:25 | 5:00 | 7:15 | 4:50 | | Mon. | Jan. 9 | - | Sun. | Jan. 15 | 7:25 | 5:10 | 7:10 | 5:00 | | Mon. | Jan. 16 | - | Sun. | Jan. 22 | 7:20 | 5:20 | 7:10 | 5:10 | | Mon. | Jan. 23 | - | Sun. | Jan. 29 | 7:15 | 5:30 | 7:00 | 5:20 | | Mon. | Jan. 30 | - | Tues. | Jan. 31 | 7:10 | 5:35 | 6:55 | 5:25 |

(8) OFFICIAL HUNTING HOURS

WHEN THE SEPTEMBER 1 - JANUARY 31 PERIOD BEGINS ON FRIDAY

| | | | | | Western Washington from A.M. to P.M. | Eastern Washington from A.M. to P.M. | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Dates (Inclusive) | | | | | | | | | | Daylight Savings Time | | | | | | | | | | Fri. | Sept. 1 | - | Sun. | Sept. 3 | 6:00 | 8:20 | 5:45 | 8:05 | | Mon. | Sept. 4 | - | Sun. | Sept. 10 | 6:05 | 8:10 | 5:55 | 7:55 | | Mon. | Sept. 11 | - | Sun. | Sept. 17 | 6:15 | 7:55 | 6:05 | 7:40 | | Mon. | Sept. 18 | - | Sun. | Sept. 24 | 6:25 | 7:40 | 6:10 | 7:30 | | Mon. | Sept. 25 | - | Sun. | Oct. 1 | 6:35 | 7:25 | 6:20 | 7:15 | | Mon. | Oct. 2 | - | Sun. | Oct. 8 | 6:45 | 7:10 | 6:30 | 7:00 | | Mon. | Oct. 9 | - | Sun. | Oct. 15 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:40 | 6:45 | | Mon. | Oct. 16 | - | Sun. | Oct. 22 | 7:05 | 6:45 | 6:50 | 6:30 | | Mon. | Oct. 23 | - | Sun. | Oct. 29 | 7:10 | 6:35 | 7:00 | 6:20 | | Mon. | Oct. 30 | - | Sat. | Nov. 4 | 7:25 | 6:20 | 7:10 | 6:10 | | Pacific Standard Time | | | | | | | | | | | | | Sun. | Nov. 5 | 6:25 | 5:20 | 6:10 | 5:10 | | Mon. | Nov. 6 | - | Sun. | Nov. 12 | 6:35 | 5:10 | 6:25 | 5:00 | | Mon. | Nov. 13 | - | Sun. | Nov. 19 | 6:45 | 5:00 | 6:35 | 4:50 | | Mon. | Nov. 20 | - | Sun. | Nov. 26 | 6:55 | 4:55 | 6:45 | 4:45 | | Mon. | Nov. 27 | - | Sun. | Dec. 3 | 7:05 | 4:50 | 6:55 | 4:40 | | Mon. | Dec. 4 | - | Sun. | Dec. 10 | 7:15 | 4:50 | 7:00 | 4:35 | | Mon. | Dec. 11 | - | Sun. | Dec. 17 | 7:20 | 4:50 | 7:10 | 4:35 | | Mon. | Dec. 18 | - | Sun. | Dec. 24 | 7:25 | 4:50 | 7:10 | 4:40 | | Mon. | Dec. 25 | - | Sun. | Dec. 31 | 7:25 | 4:55 | 7:15 | 4:40 | | Mon. | Jan. 1 | - | Sun. | Jan. 7 | 7:30 | 5:00 | 7:15 | 4:50 | | Mon. | Jan. 8 | - | Sun. | Jan. 14 | 7:25 | 5:10 | 7:15 | 5:00 | | Mon. | Jan. 15 | - | Sun. | Jan. 21 | 7:20 | 5:20 | 7:10 | 5:10 | | Mon. | Jan. 22 | - | Sun. | Jan. 28 | 7:15 | 5:30 | 7:00 | 5:20 | | Mon. | Jan. 29 | - | Wed. | Jan. 31 | 7:10 | 5:35 | 6:55 | 5:20 |

(9) OFFICIAL HUNTING HOURS

WHEN THE SEPTEMBER 1 - JANUARY 31 PERIOD BEGINS ON SATURDAY

| | | | | | Western Washington from A.M. to P.M. | Eastern Washington from A.M. to P.M. | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Dates (Inclusive) | | | | | | | | | | Daylight Savings Time | | | | | | | | | | Sat. | Sept. 1 | - | Sun. | Sept. 2 | 6:00 | 8:20 | 5:45 | 8:10 | | Mon. | Sept. 3 | - | Sun. | Sept. 9 | 6:05 | 8:10 | 5:50 | 8:00 | | Mon. | Sept. 10 | - | Sun. | Sept. 16 | 6:15 | 7:55 | 6:00 | 7:45 | | Mon. | Sept. 17 | - | Sun. | Sept. 23 | 6:20 | 7:40 | 6:10 | 7:30 | | Mon. | Sept. 24 | - | Sun. | Sept. 30 | 6:30 | 7:25 | 6:20 | 7:15 | | Mon. | Oct. 1 | - | Sun. | Oct. 7 | 6:40 | 7:15 | 6:30 | 7:00 | | Mon. | Oct. 8 | - | Sun. | Oct. 14 | 6:50 | 7:00 | 6:40 | 6:45 | | Mon. | Oct. 15 | - | Sun. | Oct. 21 | 7:00 | 6:45 | 6:50 | 6:35 | | Mon. | Oct. 22 | - | Sun. | Oct. 28 | 7:10 | 6:35 | 7:00 | 6:20 | | Mon. | Oct. 29 | - | Sat. | Nov. 3 | 7:20 | 6:20 | 7:10 | 6:10 | | Pacific Standard Time | | | | | | | | | | | | | Sun. | Nov. 4 | 6:20 | 5:20 | 6:10 | 5:10 | | Mon. | Nov. 5 | - | Sun. | Nov. 11 | 6:35 | 5:10 | 6:20 | 5:00 | | Mon. | Nov. 12 | - | Sun. | Nov. 18 | 6:45 | 5:05 | 6:30 | 4:50 | | Mon. | Nov. 19 | - | Sun. | Nov. 25 | 6:55 | 4:55 | 6:40 | 4:45 | | Mon. | Nov. 26 | - | Sun. | Dec. 2 | 7:05 | 4:50 | 6:50 | 4:40 | | Mon. | Dec. 3 | - | Sun. | Dec. 9 | 7:10 | 4:50 | 7:00 | 4:35 | | Mon. | Dec. 10 | - | Sun. | Dec. 16 | 7:20 | 4:50 | 7:05 | 4:35 | | Mon. | Dec. 17 | - | Sun. | Dec. 23 | 7:25 | 4:50 | 7:10 | 4:35 | | Mon. | Dec. 24 | - | Sun. | Dec. 30 | 7:25 | 4:55 | 7:15 | 4:40 | | Mon. | Dec. 31 | - | Sun. | Jan. 6 | 7:25 | 5:00 | 7:15 | 4:50 | | Mon. | Jan. 7 | - | Sun. | Jan. 13 | 7:25 | 5:10 | 7:15 | 4:55 | | Mon. | Jan. 14 | - | Sun. | Jan. 20 | 7:20 | 5:15 | 7:10 | 5:05 | | Mon. | Jan. 21 | - | Sun. | Jan. 27 | 7:15 | 5:25 | 7:05 | 5:15 | | Mon. | Jan. 28 | - | Thur. | Jan. 31 | 7:10 | 5:35 | 7:00 | 5:25 |

History

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 § 220-416-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-033 (Order 15-95), § 232-12-288, filed 4/28/15, effective 5/29/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 13-02-043 (Order 12-290), § 232-12-288, filed 12/21/12, effective 1/21/13.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-416-030 Live decoys unlawful—Waterfowl and wild turkey.

It is unlawful to hunt waterfowl and wild turkeys with the use or aid of live birds as decoys.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-17-008 (Order 25-12), s 220-416-030, filed 8/7/25, effective 9/7/25
WSR 17-05-112 (Order 17-04), recodified as § 220-416-030, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 13-02-043 (Order 12-290), § 232-12-261, filed 12/21/12, effective 1/21/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 99-17-034 (Order 99-118), § 232-12-261, filed 8/11/99, effective 9/11/99
WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-261, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-640.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-416-040 Hunting predatory birds.

(1) HUNTING PREDATORY BIRDS:

(a) It is unlawful to hunt predatory birds without a hunting license except as allowed under RCW 77.36.030.

(b) It is unlawful to hunt crows outside established hunting seasons.

(2) SALE OF PREDATORY BIRDS: It is permissible to sell starlings, house sparrows, Eurasian collared doves, and rock doves for the purposes of falconry and lawful to sell rock doves and Eurasian collared doves for the purposes of bird dog training.

(3) POSSESSION OF PREDATORY BIRDS: It is permissible to take from the wild and possess live starlings, house sparrows, Eurasian collared doves, and rock doves for purposes of falconry and Eurasian collared doves and rock doves for purposes of bird dog training.

(4) RELEASE OF LIVE PREDATORY BIRDS: It is permissible to release Eurasian collared doves and rock doves for the purposes of bird dog training or falconry without a permit.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.240. WSR 20-12-080 (Order 20-76), § 220-416-040, filed 6/1/20, effective 7/2/20. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-416-040, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-033 (Order 15-95), § 232-12-005, filed 4/28/15, effective 5/29/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.12.020. WSR 04-11-036 (Order 04-98), § 232-12-005, filed 5/12/04, effective 6/12/04.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-416-050 Official hunting hours for game birds—Migratory game birds, upland birds, and wild turkeys.

(1) A person may hunt for migratory game birds (duck, goose, coot, snipe, mourning dove, and band-tailed pigeon); upland birds (pheasant, quail, partridge); and turkey during established seasons. The tables below in subsections (3) through (9) of this section contain the legal hunting hours for migratory game birds, upland birds, and wild turkeys. For leap years (2016, 2020, 2024, 2028, etc.), dates after February 28 are shown in parentheses.

(2) Exceptions to legal hunting hours for migratory game birds, upland birds, and wild turkeys:

(a) Western Washington - Pheasant and quail hunting hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in all areas.

(b) Clark, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Pacific, and Wahkiakum counties - Goose hunting hours during October through March are 30 minutes after the start of official hunting hours to 30 minutes before the end of official hunting hours.

(c) Hunting hours for falconry seasons (except migratory game bird seasons) are exempt from the hunting hours in subsection (3) of this section, except on designated pheasant release sites.

(3) OFFICIAL HUNTING HOURS

WHEN THE SEPTEMBER 1 - MARCH 10 PERIOD BEGINS ON SUNDAY

| | | | | Western Washington from A.M. to P.M. | Eastern Washington from A.M. to P.M. | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Dates (Inclusive) | | | | | | | | | | Daylight Savings Time | | | | | | | | | | Sun. | Sept. 1 | - | Sun. | Sept. 8 | 6:00 | 7:45 | 5:45 | 7:30 | | Mon. | Sept. 9 | - | Sun. | Sept. 15 | 6:10 | 7:30 | 6:00 | 7:15 | | Mon. | Sept. 16 | - | Sun. | Sept. 22 | 6:20 | 7:15 | 6:10 | 7:00 | | Mon. | Sept. 23 | - | Sun. | Sept. 29 | 6:30 | 7:00 | 6:20 | 6:45 | | Mon. | Sept. 30 | - | Sun. | Oct. 6 | 6:40 | 6:45 | 6:30 | 6:35 | | Mon. | Oct. 7 | - | Sun. | Oct. 13 | 6:50 | 6:30 | 6:40 | 6:20 | | Mon. | Oct. 14 | - | Sun. | Oct. 20 | 7:00 | 6:20 | 6:50 | 6:05 | | Mon. | Oct. 21 | - | Sun. | Oct. 27 | 7:10 | 6:05 | 7:00 | 5:55 | | Mon. | Oct. 28 | - | Sat. | Nov. 2 | 7:20 | 5:55 | 7:10 | 5:50 | | Pacific Standard Time | | | | | | | | | | | | | Sun. | Nov. 3 | 6:20 | 4:55 | 6:10 | 4:50 | | Mon. | Nov. 4 | - | Sun. | Nov. 10 | 6:30 | 4:45 | 6:20 | 4:30 | | Mon. | Nov. 11 | - | Sun. | Nov. 17 | 6:40 | 4:35 | 6:30 | 4:20 | | Mon. | Nov. 18 | - | Sun. | Nov. 24 | 6:50 | 4:25 | 6:40 | 4:15 | | Mon. | Nov. 25 | - | Sun. | Dec. 1 | 7:00 | 4:20 | 6:50 | 4:10 | | Mon. | Dec. 2 | - | Sun. | Dec. 8 | 7:10 | 4:20 | 7:00 | 4:10 | | Mon. | Dec. 9 | - | Sun. | Dec. 15 | 7:15 | 4:20 | 7:05 | 4:10 | | Mon. | Dec. 16 | - | Sun. | Dec. 22 | 7:20 | 4:20 | 7:10 | 4:10 | | Mon. | Dec. 23 | - | Sun. | Dec. 29 | 7:25 | 4:25 | 7:10 | 4:15 | | Mon. | Dec. 30 | - | Sun. | Jan. 5 | 7:25 | 4:30 | 7:15 | 4:15 | | Mon. | Jan. 6 | - | Sun. | Jan. 12 | 7:25 | 4:35 | 7:15 | 4:25 | | Mon. | Jan. 13 | - | Sun. | Jan. 19 | 7:20 | 4:45 | 7:10 | 4:35 | | Mon. | Jan. 20 | - | Sun. | Jan. 26 | 7:15 | 4:55 | 7:05 | 4:45 | | Mon. | Jan. 27 | - | Sun. | Feb. 2 | 7:10 | 5:05 | 6:55 | 4:55 | | Mon. | Feb. 3 | - | Sun. | Feb. 9 | 7:00 | 5:20 | 6:45 | 5:05 | | Mon. | Feb. 10 | - | Sun. | Feb. 16 | 6:50 | 5:30 | 6:35 | 5:15 | | Mon. | Feb. 17 | - | Sun. | Feb. 23 | 6:35 | 5:40 | 6:25 | 5:25 | | Mon. | Feb. 24 | - | Sun. | Mar. 2 (Mar. 1) | 6:25 | 5:50 | 6:10 | 5:40 | | Mon. | Mar. 3 (Mar. 2) | - | Sat. | Mar. 8 (Mar. 7) | 6:10 | 6:05 | 5:55 | 5:50 | | Daylight Savings Time | | | | | | | | | | Sun. | Mar. 9 (Mar. 8) | - | Mon. (Tues.) | Mar. 10 | 7:00 | 7:10 | 6:45 | 6:55 |

(4) OFFICIAL HUNTING HOURS

WHEN THE SEPTEMBER 1 - MARCH 10 PERIOD BEGINS ON MONDAY

| | | | | Western Washington from A.M. to P.M. | Eastern Washington from A.M. to P.M. | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Dates (Inclusive) | | | | | | | | | | Daylight Savings Time | | | | | | | | | | Mon. | Sept. 1 | - | Sun. | Sept. 7 | 6:00 | 7:45 | 5:45 | 7:30 | | Mon. | Sept. 8 | - | Sun. | Sept. 14 | 6:10 | 7:30 | 5:50 | 7:20 | | Mon. | Sept. 15 | - | Sun. | Sept. 21 | 6:20 | 7:15 | 6:10 | 7:05 | | Mon. | Sept. 22 | - | Sun. | Sept. 28 | 6:30 | 7:00 | 6:15 | 6:50 | | Mon. | Sept. 29 | - | Sun. | Oct. 5 | 6:40 | 6:45 | 6:30 | 6:35 | | Mon. | Oct. 6 | - | Sun. | Oct. 12 | 6:50 | 6:30 | 6:40 | 6:25 | | Mon. | Oct. 13 | - | Sun. | Oct. 19 | 7:00 | 6:20 | 6:50 | 6:10 | | Mon. | Oct. 20 | - | Sun. | Oct. 26 | 7:10 | 6:10 | 7:00 | 5:55 | | Mon. | Oct. 27 | - | Sat. | Nov. 1 | 7:20 | 5:55 | 7:15 | 5:45 | | Pacific Standard Time | | | | | | | | | | | | | Sun. | Nov. 2 | 6:20 | 4:55 | 6:15 | 4:45 | | Mon. | Nov. 3 | - | Sun. | Nov. 9 | 6:30 | 4:45 | 6:20 | 4:30 | | Mon. | Nov. 10 | - | Sun. | Nov. 16 | 6:40 | 4:35 | 6:30 | 4:25 | | Mon. | Nov. 17 | - | Sun. | Nov. 23 | 6:50 | 4:30 | 6:40 | 4:15 | | Mon. | Nov. 24 | - | Sun. | Nov. 30 | 7:00 | 4:20 | 6:50 | 4:10 | | Mon. | Dec. 1 | - | Sun. | Dec. 7 | 7:10 | 4:20 | 7:00 | 4:10 | | Mon. | Dec. 8 | - | Sun. | Dec. 14 | 7:15 | 4:20 | 7:05 | 4:05 | | Mon. | Dec. 15 | - | Sun. | Dec. 21 | 7:20 | 4:20 | 7:10 | 4:10 | | Mon. | Dec. 22 | - | Sun. | Dec. 28 | 7:25 | 4:25 | 7:10 | 4:10 | | Mon. | Dec. 29 | - | Sun. | Jan. 4 | 7:25 | 4:30 | 7:15 | 4:15 | | Mon. | Jan. 5 | - | Sun. | Jan. 11 | 7:25 | 4:35 | 7:15 | 4:25 | | Mon. | Jan. 12 | - | Sun. | Jan. 18 | 7:25 | 4:45 | 7:10 | 4:35 | | Mon. | Jan. 19 | - | Sun. | Jan. 25 | 7:20 | 4:55 | 7:05 | 4:45 | | Mon. | Jan. 26 | - | Sun. | Feb. 2 | 7:10 | 5:05 | 6:55 | 4:55 | | Mon. | Feb. 2 | - | Sun. | Feb. 8 | 7:00 | 5:15 | 6:45 | 5:05 | | Mon. | Feb. 9 | - | Sun. | Feb. 15 | 6:50 | 5:30 | 6:35 | 5:15 | | Mon. | Feb. 16 | - | Sun. | Feb. 22 | 6:40 | 5:40 | 6:25 | 5:25 | | Mon. | Feb. 23 | - | Sun. | Mar. 1 (Feb. 29) | 6:25 | 5:50 | 6:10 | 5:35 | | Mon. | Mar. 2 (Mar. 1) | - | Sat. (Sun.) | Mar. 7 | 6:10 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 5:50 | | (Mon.) | (Mar. 8) | - | (Wed.) | (Mar. 10) | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:50 | 6:00 | | Daylight Savings Time | | | | | | | | | | Sun. | Mar. 8 | - | Tues. | Mar. 10 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 6:50 | 7:00 |

(5) OFFICIAL HUNTING HOURS

WHEN THE SEPTEMBER 1 - MARCH 10 PERIOD BEGINS ON TUESDAY

| | | | | Western Washington from A.M. to P.M. | Eastern Washington from A.M. to P.M. | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Dates (Inclusive) | | | | | | | | | | Daylight Savings Time | | | | | | | | | | Tues. | Sept. 1 | - | Sun. | Sept. 6 | 6:00 | 7:45 | 5:50 | 7:35 | | Mon. | Sept. 7 | - | Sun. | Sept. 13 | 6:10 | 7:35 | 6:00 | 7:20 | | Mon. | Sept. 14 | - | Sun. | Sept. 20 | 6:20 | 7:20 | 6:05 | 7:05 | | Mon. | Sept. 21 | - | Sun. | Sept. 27 | 6:30 | 7:05 | 6:15 | 6:50 | | Mon. | Sept. 28 | - | Sun. | Oct. 4 | 6:40 | 6:50 | 6:25 | 6:35 | | Mon. | Oct. 5 | - | Sun. | Oct. 11 | 6:45 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:25 | | Mon. | Oct. 12 | - | Sun. | Oct. 18 | 6:55 | 6:20 | 6:45 | 6:10 | | Mon. | Oct. 19 | - | Sun. | Oct. 25 | 7:05 | 6:10 | 6:55 | 6:00 | | Mon. | Oct. 26 | - | Sat. | Oct. 31 | 7:20 | 5:55 | 7:05 | 5:45 | | Pacific Standard Time | | | | | | | | | | | | | Sun. | Nov. 1 | 6:20 | 4:55 | 6:05 | 4:45 | | Mon. | Nov. 2 | - | Sun. | Nov. 8 | 6:30 | 4:45 | 6:15 | 4:35 | | Mon. | Nov. 9 | - | Sun. | Nov. 15 | 6:40 | 4:35 | 6:30 | 4:25 | | Mon. | Nov. 16 | - | Sun. | Nov. 22 | 6:50 | 4:30 | 6:40 | 4:15 | | Mon. | Nov. 23 | - | Sun. | Nov. 29 | 7:00 | 4:25 | 6:45 | 4:10 | | Mon. | Nov. 30 | - | Sun. | Dec. 6 | 7:10 | 4:20 | 6:55 | 4:10 | | Mon. | Dec. 7 | - | Sun. | Dec. 13 | 7:15 | 4:20 | 7:05 | 4:05 | | Mon. | Dec. 14 | - | Sun. | Dec. 20 | 7:20 | 4:20 | 7:10 | 4:10 | | Mon. | Dec. 21 | - | Sun. | Dec. 27 | 7:25 | 4:20 | 7:15 | 4:10 | | Mon. | Dec. 28 | - | Sun. | Jan. 3 | 7:30 | 4:30 | 7:15 | 4:15 | | Mon. | Jan. 4 | - | Sun. | Jan. 10 | 7:25 | 4:35 | 7:15 | 4:25 | | Mon. | Jan. 11 | - | Sun. | Jan. 17 | 7:25 | 4:45 | 7:10 | 4:30 | | Mon. | Jan. 18 | - | Sun. | Jan. 24 | 7:20 | 4:55 | 7:05 | 4:40 | | Mon. | Jan. 25 | - | Sun. | Jan. 31 | 7:10 | 5:05 | 6:55 | 4:50 | | Mon. | Feb. 1 | - | Sun. | Feb. 7 | 7:00 | 5:15 | 6:50 | 5:05 | | Mon. | Feb. 8 | - | Sun. | Feb. 14 | 6:50 | 5:25 | 6:40 | 5:15 | | Mon. | Feb. 15 | - | Sun. | Feb. 21 | 6:40 | 5:40 | 6:25 | 5:25 | | Mon. | Feb. 22 | - | Sun. | Feb. 28 | 6:25 | 5:50 | 6:15 | 5:35 | | Mon. | Mar. 1 (Feb. 29) | - | Sun. | Mar. 7 (Mar. 6) | 6:15 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 5:45 | | Mon. | Mar. 8 (Mar. 7) | - | Wed. (Thurs.) | Mar. 10 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 5:50 | 5:55 |

(6) OFFICIAL HUNTING HOURS

WHEN THE SEPTEMBER 1 - MARCH 10 PERIOD BEGINS ON WEDNESDAY

| | | | | Western Washington from A.M. to P.M. | Eastern Washington from A.M. to P.M. | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Dates (Inclusive) | | | | | | | | | | Daylight Savings Time | | | | | | | | | | Wed. | Sept. 1 | - | Sun. | Sept. 5 | 6:00 | 7:45 | 5:50 | 7:35 | | Mon. | Sept. 6 | - | Sun. | Sept. 12 | 6:10 | 7:35 | 5:55 | 7:20 | | Mon. | Sept. 13 | - | Sun. | Sept. 19 | 6:15 | 7:20 | 6:05 | 7:10 | | Mon. | Sept. 20 | - | Sun. | Sept. 26 | 6:25 | 7:05 | 6:15 | 6:55 | | Mon. | Sept. 27 | - | Sun. | Oct. 3 | 6:35 | 6:50 | 6:25 | 6:40 | | Mon. | Oct. 4 | - | Sun. | Oct. 10 | 6:45 | 6:40 | 6:35 | 6:25 | | Mon. | Oct. 11 | - | Sun. | Oct. 17 | 6:55 | 6:25 | 6:45 | 6:10 | | Mon. | Oct. 18 | - | Sun. | Oct. 24 | 7:05 | 6:10 | 6:55 | 6:00 | | Mon. | Oct. 25 | - | Sun. | Oct. 31 | 7:15 | 6:00 | 7:05 | 5:45 | | Mon. | Nov. 1 | - | Sat. | Nov. 6 | 7:25 | 5:50 | 7:15 | 5:35 | | Pacific Standard Time | | | | | | | | | | | | | Sun. | Nov. 7 | 6:25 | 4:50 | 6:15 | 4:35 | | Mon. | Nov. 8 | - | Sun. | Nov. 14 | 6:40 | 4:40 | 6:25 | 4:25 | | Mon. | Nov. 15 | - | Sun. | Nov. 21 | 6:50 | 4:30 | 6:35 | 4:20 | | Mon. | Nov. 22 | - | Sun. | Nov. 28 | 7:00 | 4:25 | 6:45 | 4:10 | | Mon. | Nov. 29 | - | Sun. | Dec. 5 | 7:05 | 4:20 | 6:55 | 4:10 | | Mon. | Dec. 6 | - | Sun. | Dec. 12 | 7:15 | 4:20 | 7:05 | 4:05 | | Mon. | Dec. 13 | - | Sun. | Dec. 19 | 7:20 | 4:20 | 7:10 | 4:05 | | Mon. | Dec. 20 | - | Sun. | Dec. 26 | 7:25 | 4:20 | 7:15 | 4:10 | | Mon. | Dec. 27 | - | Sun. | Jan. 2 | 7:25 | 4:25 | 7:15 | 4:15 | | Mon. | Jan. 3 | - | Sun. | Jan. 9 | 7:25 | 4:35 | 7:15 | 4:20 | | Mon. | Jan. 10 | - | Sun. | Jan. 16 | 7:25 | 4:40 | 7:10 | 4:30 | | Mon. | Jan. 17 | - | Sun. | Jan. 23 | 7:20 | 4:50 | 7:10 | 4:40 | | Mon. | Jan. 24 | - | Sun. | Jan. 30 | 7:10 | 5:00 | 7:00 | 4:50 | | Mon. | Jan. 31 | - | Sun. | Feb. 6 | 7:05 | 5:15 | 6:50 | 5:00 | | Mon. | Feb. 7 | - | Sun. | Feb. 13 | 6:55 | 5:25 | 6:40 | 5:15 | | Mon. | Feb. 14 | - | Sun. | Feb. 20 | 6:40 | 5:35 | 6:25 | 5:25 | | Mon. | Feb. 21 | - | Sun. | Feb. 27 | 6:30 | 5:45 | 6:15 | 5:35 | | Mon. | Feb. 28 | - | Sun. | Mar. 6 (Mar. 5) | 6:15 | 5:55 | 6:00 | 5:45 | | Mon. | Mar. 7 (Mar. 6) | - | Thurs. (Fri.) | Mar. 10 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 5:50 | 5:55 |

(7) OFFICIAL HUNTING HOURS

WHEN THE SEPTEMBER 1 - MARCH 10 PERIOD BEGINS ON THURSDAY

| | | | | Western Washington from A.M. to P.M. | Eastern Washington from A.M. to P.M. | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Dates (Inclusive) | | | | | | | | | | Daylight Savings Time | | | | | | | | | | Thur. | Sept. 1 | - | Sun. | Sept. 4 | 6:00 | 7:45 | 5:45 | 7:35 | | Mon. | Sept. 5 | - | Sun. | Sept. 11 | 6:05 | 7:35 | 5:55 | 7:25 | | Mon. | Sept. 12 | - | Sun. | Sept. 18 | 6:15 | 7:20 | 6:05 | 7:10 | | Mon. | Sept. 19 | - | Sun. | Sept. 25 | 6:25 | 7:10 | 6:10 | 6:55 | | Mon. | Sept. 26 | - | Sun. | Oct. 2 | 6:35 | 6:55 | 6:25 | 6:40 | | Mon. | Oct. 3 | - | Sun. | Oct. 9 | 6:45 | 6:40 | 6:35 | 6:25 | | Mon. | Oct. 10 | - | Sun. | Oct. 16 | 6:55 | 6:25 | 6:45 | 6:15 | | Mon. | Oct. 17 | - | Sun. | Oct. 23 | 7:05 | 6:10 | 6:55 | 6:00 | | Mon. | Oct. 24 | - | Sun. | Oct. 30 | 7:15 | 6:00 | 7:05 | 5:50 | | Mon. | Oct. 31 | - | Sat. | Nov. 5 | 7:25 | 5:50 | 7:15 | 5:35 | | Pacific Standard Time | | | | | | | | | | | | | Sun. | Nov. 6 | 6:25 | 4:50 | 6:15 | 4:35 | | Mon. | Nov. 7 | - | Sun. | Nov. 13 | 6:35 | 4:40 | 6:25 | 4:25 | | Mon. | Nov. 14 | - | Sun. | Nov. 20 | 6:45 | 4:30 | 6:35 | 4:20 | | Mon. | Nov. 21 | - | Sun. | Nov. 27 | 6:55 | 4:25 | 6:45 | 4:10 | | Mon. | Nov. 28 | - | Sun. | Dec. 4 | 7:05 | 4:20 | 6:55 | 4:10 | | Mon. | Dec. 5 | - | Sun. | Dec. 11 | 7:15 | 4:20 | 7:00 | 4:05 | | Mon. | Dec. 12 | - | Sun. | Dec. 18 | 7:20 | 4:20 | 7:10 | 4:05 | | Mon. | Dec. 19 | - | Sun. | Dec. 25 | 7:25 | 4:20 | 7:10 | 4:10 | | Mon. | Dec. 26 | - | Sun. | Jan. 1 | 7:25 | 4:25 | 7:15 | 4:15 | | Mon. | Jan. 2 | - | Sun. | Jan. 8 | 7:25 | 4:30 | 7:15 | 4:20 | | Mon. | Jan. 9 | - | Sun. | Jan. 15 | 7:25 | 4:40 | 7:10 | 4:30 | | Mon. | Jan. 16 | - | Sun. | Jan. 22 | 7:20 | 4:50 | 7:10 | 4:40 | | Mon. | Jan. 23 | - | Sun. | Jan. 29 | 7:15 | 5:00 | 7:00 | 4:50 | | Mon. | Jan. 30 | - | Sun. | Feb. 5 | 7:05 | 5:15 | 6:50 | 5:00 | | Mon. | Feb. 6 | - | Sun. | Feb. 12 | 6:55 | 5:25 | 6:40 | 5:10 | | Mon. | Feb. 13 | - | Sun. | Feb. 19 | 6:45 | 5:35 | 6:30 | 5:20 | | Mon. | Feb. 20 | - | Sun. | Feb. 26 | 6:30 | 5:45 | 6:15 | 5:35 | | Mon. | Feb. 27 | - | Sun. | Mar. 5 (Mar. 4) | 6:15 | 5:55 | 6:00 | 5:45 | | Mon. | Mar. 6 (Mar. 5) | - | Fri. (Sat.) | Mar. 10 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 5:50 | 5:50 |

(8) OFFICIAL HUNTING HOURS

WHEN THE SEPTEMBER 1 - MARCH 10 PERIOD BEGINS ON FRIDAY

| | | | | Western Washington from A.M. to P.M. | Eastern Washington from A.M. to P.M. | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Dates (Inclusive) | | | | | | | | | | Daylight Savings Time | | | | | | | | | | Fri. | Sept. 1 | - | Sun. | Sept. 3 | 6:00 | 7:50 | 5:45 | 7:35 | | Mon. | Sept. 4 | - | Sun. | Sept. 10 | 6:05 | 7:40 | 5:55 | 7:25 | | Mon. | Sept. 11 | - | Sun. | Sept. 17 | 6:15 | 7:25 | 6:05 | 7:10 | | Mon. | Sept. 18 | - | Sun. | Sept. 24 | 6:25 | 7:10 | 6:10 | 7:00 | | Mon. | Sept. 25 | - | Sun. | Oct. 1 | 6:35 | 6:55 | 6:20 | 6:45 | | Mon. | Oct. 2 | - | Sun. | Oct. 8 | 6:45 | 6:40 | 6:30 | 6:30 | | Mon. | Oct. 9 | - | Sun. | Oct. 15 | 6:55 | 6:25 | 6:40 | 6:15 | | Mon. | Oct. 16 | - | Sun. | Oct. 22 | 7:05 | 6:15 | 6:50 | 6:00 | | Mon. | Oct. 23 | - | Sun. | Oct. 29 | 7:10 | 6:05 | 7:00 | 5:50 | | Mon. | Oct. 30 | - | Sat. | Nov. 4 | 7:25 | 5:50 | 7:10 | 5:40 | | Pacific Standard Time | | | | | | | | | | | | | Sun. | Nov. 5 | 6:25 | 4:50 | 6:10 | 4:40 | | Mon. | Nov. 6 | - | Sun. | Nov. 12 | 6:35 | 4:40 | 6:25 | 4:30 | | Mon. | Nov. 13 | - | Sun. | Nov. 19 | 6:45 | 4:30 | 6:35 | 4:20 | | Mon. | Nov. 20 | - | Sun. | Nov. 26 | 6:55 | 4:25 | 6:45 | 4:15 | | Mon. | Nov. 27 | - | Sun. | Dec. 3 | 7:05 | 4:20 | 6:55 | 4:10 | | Mon. | Dec. 4 | - | Sun. | Dec. 10 | 7:15 | 4:20 | 7:00 | 4:05 | | Mon. | Dec. 11 | - | Sun. | Dec. 17 | 7:20 | 4:20 | 7:10 | 4:05 | | Mon. | Dec. 18 | - | Sun. | Dec. 24 | 7:25 | 4:20 | 7:10 | 4:10 | | Mon. | Dec. 25 | - | Sun. | Dec. 31 | 7:25 | 4:25 | 7:15 | 4:10 | | Mon. | Jan. 1 | - | Sun. | Jan. 7 | 7:30 | 4:30 | 7:15 | 4:20 | | Mon. | Jan. 8 | - | Sun. | Jan. 14 | 7:25 | 4:40 | 7:15 | 4:30 | | Mon. | Jan. 15 | - | Sun. | Jan. 21 | 7:20 | 4:50 | 7:10 | 4:40 | | Mon. | Jan. 22 | - | Sun. | Jan. 28 | 7:15 | 5:00 | 7:00 | 4:50 | | Mon. | Jan. 29 | - | Sun. | Feb. 4 | 7:05 | 5:10 | 6:50 | 5:00 | | Mon. | Feb. 5 | - | Sun. | Feb. 11 | 6:55 | 5:20 | 6:40 | 5:10 | | Mon. | Feb. 12 | - | Sun. | Feb. 18 | 6:45 | 5:35 | 6:30 | 5:20 | | Mon. | Feb. 19 | - | Sun. | Feb. 25 | 6:35 | 5:45 | 6:20 | 5:30 | | Mon. | Feb. 26 | - | Sun. | Mar. 4 (Mar. 3) | 6:20 | 5:55 | 6:05 | 5:40 | | Mon. | Mar. 5 (Mar. 4) | - | Sat. | Mar. 10 (Mar. 9) | 6:05 | 6:05 | 5:50 | 5:50 | | Daylight Savings Time | | | | | | | | | | | | | (Sun.) | (Mar. 10) | 7:00 | 7:10 | 6:50 | 6:55 |

(9) OFFICIAL HUNTING HOURS

WHEN THE SEPTEMBER 1 - MARCH 10 PERIOD BEGINS ON SATURDAY

| | | | | Western Washington from A.M. to P.M. | Eastern Washington from A.M. to P.M. | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Dates (Inclusive) | | | | | | | | | | Daylight Savings Time | | | | | | | | | | Sat. | Sept. 1 | - | Sun. | Sept. 2 | 6:00 | 7:50 | 5:45 | 7:40 | | Mon. | Sept. 3 | - | Sun. | Sept. 9 | 6:05 | 7:40 | 5:50 | 7:30 | | Mon. | Sept. 10 | - | Sun. | Sept. 16 | 6:15 | 7:25 | 6:00 | 7:15 | | Mon. | Sept. 17 | - | Sun. | Sept. 23 | 6:20 | 7:10 | 6:10 | 7:00 | | Mon. | Sept. 24 | - | Sun. | Sept. 30 | 6:30 | 6:55 | 6:20 | 6:45 | | Mon. | Oct. 1 | - | Sun. | Oct. 7 | 6:40 | 6:45 | 6:30 | 6:30 | | Mon. | Oct. 8 | - | Sun. | Oct. 14 | 6:50 | 6:30 | 6:40 | 6:15 | | Mon. | Oct. 15 | - | Sun. | Oct. 21 | 7:00 | 6:15 | 6:50 | 6:05 | | Mon. | Oct. 22 | - | Sun. | Oct. 28 | 7:10 | 6:05 | 7:00 | 5:50 | | Mon. | Oct. 29 | - | Sat. | Nov. 3 | 7:20 | 5:50 | 7:10 | 5:40 | | Pacific Standard Time | | | | | | | | | | | | | Sun. | Nov. 4 | 6:20 | 4:50 | 6:10 | 4:40 | | Mon. | Nov. 5 | - | Sun. | Nov. 11 | 6:35 | 4:40 | 6:20 | 4:30 | | Mon. | Nov. 12 | - | Sun. | Nov. 18 | 6:45 | 4:35 | 6:30 | 4:20 | | Mon. | Nov. 19 | - | Sun. | Nov. 25 | 6:55 | 4:25 | 6:40 | 4:15 | | Mon. | Nov. 26 | - | Sun. | Dec. 2 | 7:05 | 4:20 | 6:50 | 4:10 | | Mon. | Dec. 3 | - | Sun. | Dec. 9 | 7:10 | 4:20 | 7:00 | 4:05 | | Mon. | Dec. 10 | - | Sun. | Dec. 16 | 7:20 | 4:20 | 7:05 | 4:05 | | Mon. | Dec. 17 | - | Sun. | Dec. 23 | 7:25 | 4:20 | 7:10 | 4:05 | | Mon. | Dec. 24 | - | Sun. | Dec. 30 | 7:25 | 4:25 | 7:15 | 4:10 | | Mon. | Dec. 31 | - | Sun. | Jan. 6 | 7:25 | 4:30 | 7:15 | 4:20 | | Mon. | Jan. 7 | - | Sun. | Jan. 13 | 7:25 | 4:40 | 7:15 | 4:25 | | Mon. | Jan. 14 | - | Sun. | Jan. 20 | 7:20 | 4:45 | 7:10 | 4:35 | | Mon. | Jan. 21 | - | Sun. | Jan. 27 | 7:15 | 4:55 | 7:05 | 4:45 | | Mon. | Jan. 28 | - | Sun. | Feb. 3 | 7:05 | 5:10 | 6:55 | 4:55 | | Mon. | Feb. 4 | - | Sun. | Feb. 10 | 7:00 | 5:20 | 6:45 | 5:10 | | Mon. | Feb. 11 | - | Sun. | Feb. 17 | 6:45 | 5:30 | 6:35 | 5:20 | | Mon. | Feb. 18 | - | Sun. | Feb. 24 | 6:35 | 5:40 | 6:20 | 5:30 | | Mon. | Feb. 25 | - | Sun. | Mar. 3 (Mar. 2) | 6:20 | 5:55 | 6:10 | 5:40 | | Mon. | Mar. 4 (Mar. 3) | - | Sat. | Mar. 9 (Mar. 8) | 6:10 | 6:05 | 5:55 | 5:50 | | Daylight Savings Time | | | | | | | | | | (Sun.) | (Mar. 9) | - | Sun. (Mon.) | Mar. 10 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 6:50 | 6:55 |

History

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 § 220-416-050, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.32.070. WSR 15-18-032 (Order 15-275), § 232-12-289, filed 8/25/15, effective 9/25/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 13-02-043 (Order 12-290), § 232-12-289, filed 12/21/12, effective 1/21/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210. WSR 07-11-017 (Order 07-62), § 232-12-289, filed 5/3/07, effective 6/3/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 03-06-110 (Order 03-23), § 232-12-289, filed 3/5/03, effective 4/5/03.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-416-060 2026-2027 Waterfowl and migratory gamebird seasons and regulations.

All migratory waterfowl, coot, snipe, mourning dove and band-tailed pigeon are closed to harvest unless season dates are specified in this section. Hunters must comply with the bag, possession, and season limits described in this section.

DUCKS

Statewide: Oct. 17-25, 2026, and Oct. 28, 2026 - Jan. 31, 2027; except scaup season closed Oct. 17 - Nov. 6, 2026.

Special youth hunting days open only to hunters 15 years of age or under (must be accompanied by an adult at least 18 years old who is not hunting): Sept. 26, 2026, and Feb. 6, 2027, in Western Washington (West Zone); Oct. 3, 2027, and Feb. 6, 2027, in Eastern Washington (East Zone).

Special veterans and active military personnel hunting day open only to hunters as defined in Section 3 of 16 U.S. Code Sec. 704 as amended by the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act. Active duty military includes members of the National Guard and Reserves on active duty (other than for training). Veterans must have served in the active military, naval, or air service, and discharged or released under Honorable conditions: Feb. 6, 2027, in Western Washington (West Zone) and Eastern Washington (East Zone). Hunters must have one of the following, or a copy of, during the hunt: DD214, Veteran Benefit Card, Retired Active Military I.D., or Active Duty I.D. card.

Daily Bag Limit: 7 ducks, to include not more than 2 hen mallard, 3 pintail, 2 scaup, 2 canvasback, and 2 redhead statewide; and to include not more than 3 scoter, 2 long-tailed duck, and 3 goldeneye in Western Washington.

Possession Limit for Regular Season: 21 ducks, to include not more than 6 hen mallard, 9 pintail, 6 scaup, 6 canvasback, and 6 redhead statewide; and to include not more than 9 scoter, 6 long-tailed duck, and 9 goldeneye in Western Washington.

Possession Limit for Youth, Veterans and Active Military Personnel Hunting Days: Same as Daily Bag Limit.

Harlequin Duck: Season closed statewide, except through a limited number of issued permits. The number of available harlequin duck special permits for the 2026-2027 season is 52.

AUTHORIZATION AND HARVEST RECORD CARD REQUIRED TO HUNT SEA DUCKS

Hunters must physically possess a special 2026-2027 paper or electronic hunting authorization and harvest record card for sea ducks when hunting scoter, long-tailed duck, and goldeneye in Western Washington. Immediately after taking a sea duck into possession, hunters must record all required information on the harvest record card. Hunters required to physically possess a paper harvest record card must enter all required information in ink. Hunters required to physically possess an electronic harvest record card must enter all required information through the licensing mobile application.

HARLEQUIN DUCK SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATIONS

To apply for a harlequin duck permit, each applicant must have a valid Washington state small game hunting license, migratory bird permit, and migratory bird authorization.

Persons who are successfully drawn for a harlequin duck permit must obtain the harlequin duck permit mandatory harvest report card to legally harvest a harlequin duck.

Persons who are successfully drawn for a harlequin duck permit and obtain the harlequin duck permit harvest report card, are allowed a one-season limit on harlequin duck during approved duck season hunting dates in Washington state.

Persons who have previously been selected for a harlequin duck permit are ineligible to apply for a subsequent harlequin duck permit for three seasons following the selected license year.

Incomplete, ineligible, or inaccurate applications will not be accepted or entered into the drawing.

COOT (Mudhen)

Same areas and dates (including youth, veterans and active military personnel hunting days) as the duck season.

Daily Bag Limit: 25 coots.

Possession Limit: 75 coots.

Possession Limit for Youth, Veterans and Active Military Personnel Hunting Days: Dame as Daily Bag Limit.

SNIPE

Same areas and dates (except youth, veterans and active military personnel hunting days) as the duck season.

Daily Bag Limit: 8 snipe.

Possession Limit: 24 snipe.

GEESE (except Brant)

Canada goose season dates and bag limits include all subspecies of Canada geese and cackling geese.

White goose season dates and bag limits include lesser snow geese, Ross' geese, and blue phase variants of these species.

Special youth hunting days open only to hunters 15 years of age or under (must be accompanied by an adult at least 18 years old who is not hunting): Sept. 26, 2026, and Feb. 6, 2027, in Western Washington (West Zone); Oct. 3, 2026, and Feb. 6, 2027, in Eastern Washington (East Zone).

Daily Bag Limit for September dates: 4 Canada geese and 6 white-fronted geese.

Daily Bag Limit for Jan. 31, 2026 date: 3 Canada geese (except dusky Canada geese which are closed to harvest), 6 white-fronted geese, and 10 white geese (snow, Ross', blue phase), except in Goose Management Area 2 Coast and Inland where the bag limit for Canada geese is reduced to 2 and dusky Canada geese remain closed to harvest.

Possession Limit for Youth, Veterans and Active Military Personnel Hunting Days: Same as Daily Bag Limit.

Western Washington Goose Seasons

Goose Management Area 1: Skagit and Whatcom counties, and that portion of Snohomish County west of Interstate 5.

September Canada Goose Season

Sept. 5-13, 2026.

Daily Bag Limit: 5 Canada geese.

Possession Limit: 15 Canada geese.

Regular Season

Oct. 17 - Nov. 29, 2026, and Dec. 12, 2026 - Jan. 31, 2027, for Canada and white-fronted geese (except brant).

Oct. 17 - Nov. 29, 2026, and Dec. 12, 2026 - Jan. 31, 2027, and Feb. 13-21, 2027, for snow, Ross', and blue geese (collectively referred to as white geese). During Feb. 13-21, 2027, in Skagit, Whatcom and Snohomish counties, specified WDFW lands including Fir Island Farm Game Reserve, Island Unit, Johnson DeBay's Slough Swan Reserve and Hunt Unit, Leque Island Unit, Samish Unit, Samish River Unit, South Padilla Bay Unit, and Skagit Headquarters Unit of the Skagit Wildlife Area, and all units of the Whatcom Wildlife Area are closed to goose hunting in Goose Management Area 1.

Daily Bag Limit: 3 Canada geese (except dusky Canada geese which are closed to harvest), 6 white-fronted geese, and 6 white geese (snow, Ross', blue phase). During Feb. 13-21, 2027: 10 white geese.

Possession Limit: 9 Canada geese (except dusky Canada geese which are closed to harvest), 18 white-fronted geese, and 18 white geese (snow, Ross', blue phase). During Feb. 13-21, 2027: 30 white geese.

AUTHORIZATION AND HARVEST RECORD CARD REQUIRED TO HUNT SNOW GEESE

Hunters must physically possess a special 2026-2027 paper or electronic migratory bird hunting authorization and harvest record card for snow geese when hunting snow, Ross', and blue geese in Goose Management Area 1. Immediately after taking a snow, Ross', or blue goose into possession, hunters must record all required information on the harvest record card. Hunters required to physically possess a paper harvest record card must enter all required information in ink. Hunters required to physically possess an electronic harvest record card must enter all required information through the licensing mobile application.

SKAGIT COUNTY AND WHATCOM COUNTY SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS

It is unlawful to discharge a firearm for the purpose of hunting waterfowl within 100 feet of any maintained portion of a public highway or roadway on Fir Island in Skagit County or to discharge a firearm for the purpose of hunting snow geese within 100 feet of any maintained portion of a public highway or roadway in other areas of Skagit County or Whatcom County.

While hunting snow geese, if a hunter is convicted of (a) trespass; (b) shooting from, across, or along the maintained part of any public highway; (c) discharging a firearm for the purpose of hunting waterfowl within 100 feet of any maintained portion of a public highway or roadway on Fir Island in Skagit County or discharging a firearm within 100 feet of any maintained portion of a public highway or roadway for the purpose of hunting snow geese in other areas of Skagit County or Whatcom County; or (d) exceeding the daily bag limit for geese, authorization will be invalidated for the remainder of the current snow goose season and an authorization will not be issued for the subsequent snow goose season.

Goose Management Area 2 - Coast: Pacific County and the portion of Grays Harbor County west of highway 101.

September Canada Goose Season

Sept. 5-13, 2026.

Daily Bag Limit: 5 Canada geese, except 15 Canada geese in Pacific County.

Possession Limit: 15 Canada geese, except 45 Canada geese in Pacific County.

Regular Season

Open in all areas from 30 minutes after the start of official hunting hours to 30 minutes before the end of official hunting hours; Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays only, Oct. 17 - Nov. 29, 2026, and Dec. 12, 2026 - Jan. 10, 2027.

Bag Limits for Goose Management Area 2 - Coast:

Daily Bag Limit: 2 Canada geese (except dusky Canada geese which are closed to harvest), 6 white-fronted geese, and 10 white geese (snow, Ross', blue).

Possession Limit: 6 Canada geese (except dusky Canada geese which are closed to harvest), 18 white-fronted geese, and 30 white geese (snow, Ross', blue).

Dusky Canada geese: SEASON CLOSED.

Goose Management Area 2 - Inland: Clark, Cowlitz, Wahkiakum counties and the portion of Grays Harbor County east of highway 101.

September Canada Goose Season

Sept. 5-13, 2026.

Daily Bag Limit: 5 Canada geese.

Possession Limit: 15 Canada geese.

Regular Season

Open in all areas except Ridgefield NWR from 30 minutes after the start of official hunting hours to 30 minutes before the end of official hunting hours; Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays only, Oct. 17, 2026 - Nov. 1, 2026, Nov. 25, 2026 - Jan. 10, 2027, and Feb. 7-15, 2027. During Feb. 7-15, 2027, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuges (NWRs) and WDFW Wildlife Areas are closed to goose hunting in Goose Management Area 2 - Inland. Ridgefield NWR open from 30 minutes after the start of official hunting hours to 30 minutes before the end of official hunting hours, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays only, Oct. 17, 2026 - Nov. 1, 2026, and Nov. 25, 2026 - Jan. 9, 2027.

Bag Limits for Goose Management Area 2 - Inland:

Daily Bag Limit: 2 Canada geese (except dusky Canada geese which are closed to harvest), 6 white-fronted geese, and 10 white geese (snow, Ross', blue).

Possession Limit: 6 Canada geese (except dusky Canada geese which are closed to harvest), 18 white-fronted geese, and 30 white geese (snow, Ross', blue).

Dusky Canada geese: SEASON CLOSED.

Special Provisions for Goose Management Area 2 Coast and Inland Regular Season only:

A dusky Canada goose is defined as a dark-breasted (as shown in the Munsell color chart 10 YR, 5 or less) Canada goose with a culmen (bill) length of 40-50 mm.

Hunters must physically possess a valid special 2026-2027 paper or electronic migratory bird hunting authorization and harvest record card for geese when hunting all goose species in Goose Management Area 2 Coast and Inland. New hunters and those who did not maintain a valid 2025-2026 authorization must review goose identification training materials and score a minimum of 80% on a goose identification test to receive authorization. Hunters who fail a test must wait 28 days before retesting, and will not be issued a reciprocal authorization until that time. Immediately after taking a goose into possession, hunters must record all required information on the harvest record card. Hunters required to physically possess a paper harvest record card must enter all required information in ink. Hunters required to physically possess an electronic harvest record card must enter all required information through the licensing mobile application.

It is unlawful for hunters in Goose Management Area 2 Coast and Inland to fail to comply with the directions of authorized department personnel related to the collection of goose subspecies information pursuant to RCW 77.12.071. A person who prevents department personnel from collecting samples of tissue or other bodily parts is subject to prosecution under RCW 77.15.360 Unlawful interfering in department operations—Penalty. If a hunter takes a dusky Canada goose or does not comply with requirements listed above regarding WDFW collection of subspecies information, authorization will be invalidated by the department and the hunter will not be able to hunt geese in Goose Management Area 2 Coast and Inland for the remainder of the season. It is unlawful to fail to comply with all provisions listed above for Goose Management Area 2 Coast and Inland. Taking one dusky Canada goose is punishable as an infraction under RCW 77.15.160 (5)(b). Other violations of Area 2 goose hunting rules are punishable as an infraction under RCW 77.15.160 (2)(e) or as a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor under RCW 77.15.400 unlawful hunting of wild birds, depending on the circumstances of the violation.

Goose Management Area 3

Includes all parts of Western Washington not included in Goose Management Areas 1 and 2.

September Canada Goose Season

Sept. 5-13, 2026.

Daily Bag Limit: 5 Canada geese.

Possession Limit: 15 Canada geese.

Regular Season

Oct. 17-25, 2026, and Nov. 7, 2026 - Jan. 31, 2027.

Daily Bag Limit: 3 Canada geese (except dusky Canada geese which are closed to harvest), 6 white-fronted geese, and 10 white geese (snow, Ross', blue).

Possession Limit: 9 Canada geese (except dusky Canada geese which are closed to harvest), 18 white-fronted geese, and 30 white geese (snow, Ross', blue).

Eastern Washington Goose Seasons

September Canada Goose Season (Eastern Washington)

Sept. 5-6, 2026.

Daily Bag Limit: 5 Canada geese.

Possession Limit: 10 Canada geese.

Goose Management Area 4

Adams, Benton, Chelan, Douglas, Franklin, Grant, Kittitas, Lincoln, Okanogan, Spokane, and Walla Walla counties.

Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays only during Oct. 17, 2026 - Jan. 24, 2027; additionally, to accommodate opportunity during recognized holiday periods, the 2026-2027 season will include: Nov. 26 and 27, 2026; Dec. 24, 25, 28, 29, and 31, 2026; and Jan. 1 and 18, 2027; and every day Jan. 25-31, 2027, for Canada geese and white-fronted geese.

Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays only during Oct. 17, 2026 - Nov. 29, 2026, and Dec. 23, 2026 - Jan. 24, 2027; additionally, to accommodate opportunity during recognized holiday periods, the 2026-2027 season will include: Nov. 26 and 27, 2026; Dec. 24, 25, 28, 29, and 31, 2026; and Jan. 1 and 18, 2027; and every day Jan. 25-31, 2027, and Feb. 20, 2027 - Mar. 10, 2027, for snow, Ross', and blue phase geese (collectively referred to as white geese).

Goose Management Area 5

Includes all parts of Eastern Washington not included in Goose Management Area 4.

Oct. 17, 2026 - Nov. 2, 2026, and every day from Nov. 7, 2026 - Jan. 31, 2027.

Bag Limits for all Eastern Washington Goose Management Areas during regular seasons:

Daily Bag Limit: 3 Canada geese, 6 white-fronted geese, and 10 white geese (snow, Ross', blue). During Feb. 20, 2027 - Mar. 7, 2027, in GMA4: 20 white geese.

Possession Limit: 9 Canada geese, 18 white-fronted geese, and 30 white geese (snow, Ross', blue). During Feb. 20, 2027 - Mar. 7, 2027, in GMA4: 60 white geese.

BRANT

Will remain closed in Skagit County, including during the youth, veteran, and active military date, and may only open under the following conditions on specified dates.

If the 2026-2027 brant population in Skagit County is below 3,000 (as determined by aerial survey), the brant season in Skagit County will remain closed.

If the 2026-2027 brant population in Skagit County is 3,000-6,000 (as determined by aerial survey), the brant season in Skagit County will be open on the following dates: Jan. 23, 27, and 30, 2027, and during the Feb. 6, 2027, youth, veterans, and active military date.

If the 2026-2027 brant population in Skagit County is greater than 6,000 (as determined by aerial survey), the brant season in Skagit County will be open on the following dates: Jan. 16, 17, 20, 23, 24, 27, 30, and 31, 2027, and during the Feb. 6, 2027, youth, veterans, and active military date.

Open in Clallam and Whatcom counties only on the following dates: Jan. 23, 27, and 30, 2027.

Open in Pacific County only on the following dates: Jan. 16, 17, 19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30, and 31, 2027, but may be adjusted pending the most recent 3-year running average results of the Pacific flyway winter brant survey.

Special youth, open to hunters 15 years of age or under (must be accompanied by an adult at least 18 years old who is not hunting), veterans and active military personnel hunting day, open to hunters as defined in Section 3 of 16 U.S. Code Sec. 704 as amended by the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act. Active duty military includes members of the National Guard and Reserves on active duty (other than for training). Veterans must have served in the active military, naval, or air service, and discharged or released under Honorable conditions: Feb. 6, 2027. Hunters must have one of the following, or a copy of, during the hunt: DD214, Veteran Benefit Card, Retired Active Military I.D., or Active Duty I.D. card.

AUTHORIZATION AND HARVEST RECORD CARD REQUIRED TO HUNT BRANT

Hunters must physically possess a special 2026-2027 paper or electronic migratory bird hunting authorization and harvest record card for brant when hunting brant. Immediately after taking a brant into possession, hunters must record all required information on the harvest record card. Hunters required to physically possess a paper harvest record card must enter all required information in ink. Hunters required to physically possess an electronic harvest record card must enter all required information through the licensing mobile application.

Bag Limits for Clallam, Skagit, Pacific and Whatcom counties:

Daily Bag Limit: 2 brant.

Possession Limit: 6 brant.

Special youth, veterans and active military personnel hunting day.

Daily Bag and Possession Limit: 2 brant.

SWANS

Season closed statewide.

MOURNING DOVE

Sept. 1 - Oct. 30, 2026, statewide.

Daily Bag Limit: 15 mourning doves.

Possession Limit: 45 mourning doves.

BAND-TAILED PIGEON

Sept. 15-23, 2026, statewide.

Daily Bag Limit: 2 band-tailed pigeons.

Possession Limit: 6 band-tailed pigeons.

AUTHORIZATION AND HARVEST RECORD CARD REQUIRED TO HUNT BAND-TAILED PIGEONS

Hunters must physically possess a special 2026-2027 paper or electronic migratory bird hunting authorization and harvest record card for band-tailed pigeons when hunting band-tailed pigeons. Immediately after taking a band-tailed pigeon into possession, hunters must record all required information on the harvest record card. Hunters required to physically possess a paper harvest record card must enter all required information in ink. Hunters required to physically possess an electronic harvest record card must enter all required information through the licensing mobile application.

FALCONRY SEASONS

DUCKS, COOTS, SNIPE, GEESE, AND MOURNING DOVES (EXCEPT BRANT)(Falconry)

Same season dates for each species in each area as listed above.

Daily Bag Limit: 3, straight or mixed bag, including ducks, coots, snipe, geese, and mourning doves during established seasons.

Possession Limit: 3 times the daily bag limit.

DUCKS, COOTS, CANADA GEESE, WHITE-FRONTED GEESE, WHITE GEESE AND BRANT(Extended Falconry)

Sept. 26, 2026, and Feb. 6, 2027, in Western Washington (West Zone).

Oct. 3, 2026, and Feb. 6, 2027, in Eastern Washington (East Zone).

Daily Bag Limit: 3, straight or mixed bag, including allowable species specified under youth, veterans and active military personnel dates.

Possession Limit: Same as the Daily Bag Limit.

MOURNING DOVE(Extended Falconry)

Oct. 31 - Dec. 16, 2026.

Daily Bag Limit: 3, straight or mixed bag, including ducks, coots, snipe, and geese during established seasons.

Possession Limit: 3 times the daily bag limit.

HIP REQUIREMENTS:

All hunters of migratory game birds (duck, goose, coot, snipe, mourning dove, and band-tailed pigeon) age 16 and over are required to complete a harvest information program (HIP) survey at a license dealer and possess a Washington migratory bird permit as evidence of compliance with this requirement when hunting migratory game birds. Youth hunters are required to complete a HIP survey and possess a Washington migratory bird permit (free for youth) as evidence of compliance with this requirement when hunting migratory game birds.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.08.045, 77.12.047, 77.15.130, 77.15.400, 77.15.410, 77.15.430, 77.32.155, and 77.32.530. WSR 26-09-032 (Order 25-21), s 220-416-060, filed 4/7/26, effective 5/8/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-17-008 (Order 25-12), s 220-416-060, filed 8/7/25, effective 9/7/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.12.047, 77.15.410, and 77.32.530. WSR 25-09-080 (Order 24-16E), s 220-416-060, filed 4/16/25, effective 5/17/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.08.045, 77.12.047, 77.12.722, 77.12.800, 77.15.190, 77.32.320, 77.32.530, and 77.32.535. WSR 24-11-029 (Order 23-18), § 220-416-060, filed 5/7/24, effective 6/7/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.32.090. WSR 23-23-045 (Order 23-01), § 220-416-060, filed 11/6/23, effective 12/7/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.08.030. WSR 23-11-118, § 220-416-060, filed 5/22/23, effective 6/22/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-15-096 (Order 22-71), § 220-416-060, filed 7/19/22, effective 8/19/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.240. WSR 21-14-022 (Order 21-61), § 220-416-060, filed 6/28/21, effective 7/29/21
WSR 20-12-080 (Order 20-76), § 220-416-060, filed 6/1/20, effective 7/2/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 19-10-011 (Order 19-79), § 220-416-060, filed 4/19/19, effective 5/20/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.12.040, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, 77.12.210, 77.12.240, 77.12.320, 77.12.570, 77.12.800, 77.15.245, 77.32.007, 77.32.050, 77.32.070, 77.32.090, 77.32.370, and 77.32.530. WSR 18-11-061 (Order 18-76), § 220-416-060, filed 5/11/18, effective 6/11/18. 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. WSR 17-10-076 (Order 17-10), amended and recodified as § 220-416-060, filed 5/3/17, effective 6/3/17. 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, § 232-28-436, filed 5/31/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.32.070. WSR 15-18-032 (Order 15-275), § 232-28-436, filed 8/25/15, effective 9/25/15
WSR 14-17-081 (Order 14-213), § 232-28-436, filed 8/18/14, effective 9/18/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, 77.32.070. WSR 13-17-083 (Order 13-186), § 232-28-436, filed 8/19/13, effective 9/19/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.32.070, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 20
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 12-18-001 (Order 12-191), § 232-28-436, filed 8/22/12, effective 9/22/12.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-416-070 Columbia and Snake River waterfowl, coot, and snipe closures.

It is unlawful to hunt migratory waterfowl, coot, and snipe on or within the following described areas:

(1) Waters and land below the mean high water mark of Bachelor Island Slough of the Columbia River. Bachelor Island Slough is further defined as those waters starting at the south end of the slough at its confluence with the Columbia River, running north along the eastern shore of Bachelor Island to the confluence with Lake River. (Clark County)

(2) The Columbia River and those lands lying within one-quarter mile of the Columbia River upstream from the railroad bridge at Wishram to the U.S. Highway 97 bridge at Maryhill (Klickitat County).

(3) The Columbia River between the mouth of Glade Creek (river channel marker 57) and the old town site of Paterson (river channel marker 67), except the hunting of waterfowl, coot, and snipe is permitted from the main shoreline of the Columbia River in this area. (Benton County)

(4) The Columbia River and those lands lying within one-quarter mile of the Columbia River between the old Hanford townsite power line crossing in Section 24, T13N, R27E, to Vernita Bridge (Highway 24). (Benton, Franklin, and Grant counties)

(5) The Columbia River between the public boat launch at Sunland Estates (Wanapum Pool) and a point perpendicular in Kittitas County; upstream to the posted marker 200 yards north of Quilomene Bay and a point perpendicular in Grant County, including islands. (Grant and Kittitas counties)

(6) The Snake River and those lands within one-quarter mile of the Snake River, between the U.S. Highway 12 bridge near Burbank, upstream to a line running between shoreline navigation marker 5 at Levey Park Recreation Area and the Corps of Engineers windmill at Charbonneau Habitat Management Unit. (Franklin and Walla Walla counties)

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.240. WSR 21-14-022 (Order 21-61), § 220-416-070, filed 6/28/21, effective 7/29/21. 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 § 220-416-070, 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, § 232-16-740, filed 5/31/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-034 (Order 15-96), § 232-16-740, filed 4/28/15, effective 5/29/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 05-17-098 (Order 05-174), § 232-16-740, filed 8/15/05, effective 9/15/05
WSR 04-17-061 (Order 04-207), § 232-16-740, filed 8/11/04, effective 9/11/04
WSR 03-16-087 (Order 03-175), § 232-16-740, filed 8/5/03, effective 9/5/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 97-18-023 (Order 97-163), § 232-16-740, filed 8/25/97, effective 9/25/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 77.12.010. WSR 96-18-005 (Order 96-123), § 232-16-740, filed 8/22/96, effective 9/22/96.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-416-080 Regulated access area restrictions for waterfowl, coot, and snipe hunting.

It is unlawful to hunt migratory waterfowl, coot, and snipe within the following regulated access areas managed by the department, except under the following restrictions:

(1) Dungeness (North Olympic Wildlife Area - Dungeness Unit):

(a) Allowed in hunting zones or sites designated by the department.

(b) Open only on select days of the week designated by the department during approved migratory waterfowl, coot, and snipe season dates.

(2) Elk River (Johns River Wildlife Area - Elk River Unit, south of State Route 105):

(a) Open every day during approved September Canada goose season dates in Goose Management Area 2 - Coast.

(b) Open only on Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays during approved migratory waterfowl, coot, and snipe season dates.

(3) Frenchman (Columbia Basin Wildlife Area - Desert Unit, southwest of Moses Lake at T17, R27E Sections 8 and 9):

(a) Open every day during approved migratory waterfowl, coot, and snipe season dates.

(b) All visitors using the area must register and park in the parking lot and parking sites designated by the department.

(4) Lynch Cove and Union River (Mason County, within the SW 1/4 of Section 29, Section 31 (excluding the SW 1/4), and the W 1/2 of Section 32 in T23N, R1W.W.M.; in areas south of State Route 300 and NE North Shore Road, and areas north of State Routes 3 and 106):

(a) Allowed in hunting zones or sites designated by the department.

(b) Open every day during approved migratory waterfowl, coot, and snipe season dates.

(5) Mesa Lake (Sunnyside-Snake River Wildlife Area - Mesa Lake Unit):

(a) Open every day during approved migratory waterfowl, coot, and snipe season dates.

(b) All visitors using the area must register and park in parking lots (Lanford and Sheffield Roads) and parking sites designated by the department during approved season dates.

(6) North Potholes (Columbia Basin Wildlife Area - Potholes Unit, west of Moses Lake at T19, R27, S33 and S34):

(a) Open every day during migratory waterfowl, coot, and snipe season dates.

(b) All visitors using the area must register and park in the parking lot and parking sites designated by the department.

(7) Samish River (Skagit Wildlife Area - Samish River Unit):

(a) Allowed in hunting zones or sites designated by the department.

(b) Open every day during approved migratory waterfowl, coot, and snipe season dates.

(c) All visitors using the area must first register and park in the parking sites designated by the department, in order to access the designated hunting zone.

(8) South Padilla Bay (Skagit Wildlife Area - South Padilla Bay Unit):

(a) Allowed in hunting zones or sites designated by the department.

(b) Open every day during approved migratory waterfowl, coot, and snipe season dates.

(9) Winchester (Columbia Basin Wildlife Area - Desert Unit, west of Moses Lake at T18N, R25E Section 13, and T18N, R26E Section 18):

(a) Open only on Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays during approved migratory waterfowl, coot, and snipe season dates, and all approved goose hunting dates in Goose Management Area 4 (closed to all access during nonhunt days).

(b) All visitors using the area must register and park in the parking lot and parking sites designated by the department.

(10) Windmill Ranch (Sunnyside-Snake River Wildlife Area - Windmill Ranch Unit):

(a) Open every day during approved migratory waterfowl, coot, and snipe season dates.

(b) All visitors using the area must register and park in parking lots (Marion or Colonial Roads) and parking sites designated by the department during approved season dates.

(11) North Willapa regulated access area (that portion of the Johns River Wildlife Area – North Willapa Bay Unit located north of the Willapa River between Fleiss Creek and Camenzind Road in T14, R09, S16, 17, 21, and 22):

(a) Open only on Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays during approved migratory waterfowl, coot, and snipe season dates.

(b) If entering the area prior to 8:00 a.m. on the open days, hunters must possess a valid reservation issued through the department's online hunt by reservation system.

(c) All visitors using the area must register and park in the parking sites designated by the department in order to access the designated hunting zones.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.08.045, 77.12.047, 77.15.130, 77.15.400, 77.15.410, 77.15.430, 77.32.155, and 77.32.530. WSR 26-09-032 (Order 25-21), s 220-416-080, filed 4/7/26, effective 5/8/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.240. WSR 21-14-022 (Order 21-61), § 220-416-080, filed 6/28/21, effective 7/29/21. 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 § 220-416-080, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-034 (Order 15-96), § 232-16-750, filed 4/28/15, effective 5/29/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 77.12.010. WSR 96-18-006 (Order 96-124), § 232-16-750, filed 8/22/96, effective 9/22/96.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-416-090 Northern Puget Sound hunting method restriction.

It is unlawful to hunt waterfowl, coot or snipe from a moving boat or any free-floating device that is not in a fixed position which is either anchored or secured to shore in Port Susan Bay, Skagit Bay, Padilla Bay, and Samish Bay.

History

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 § 220-416-090, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 77.12.010. WSR 96-18-007 (Order 96-126), § 232-16-760, filed 8/22/96, effective 9/22/96.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-416-100 Baiting of game birds—Unlawful.

It is unlawful to hunt game birds by the aid of baiting, on or over any baited area, or on or over any area posted as an upland bird feeding site, where a person knows or reasonably should know that the area is or has been baited. As used in this section, the following definitions apply:

"Baited area" means any area on which salt, grain, or other feed has been placed, exposed, deposited, distributed, or scattered, if that salt, grain, or other feed could serve as a lure or attraction for game birds to, on, or over areas where hunters are attempting to take them. Any such area will remain a baited area for ten days following the complete removal of all such salt, grain, or other feed.

"Baiting" means the direct or indirect placing, exposing, depositing, distributing or scattering of salt, grain, or other feed that could serve as a lure or attraction for game birds to, on or over areas where hunters are attempting to take them.

"Manipulation" means the alteration of natural vegetation or agricultural crops by activities that include, but are not limited to, mowing, shredding, discing, rolling, chopping, trampling, flattening, burning, or herbicide treatments. The term manipulation does not include the distributing or scattering of grain, seed, or other feed after removal from or storage on the field where grown.

"Natural vegetation" means any nonagricultural, native, or naturalized plant species that grows at a site in response to planting or from existing seeds or other propagules. The term natural vegetation does not include planted millet. However, planted millet that grows on its own in subsequent years after the year of planting is considered natural vegetation.

"Normal agricultural operation" means a normal agricultural planting, harvesting, postharvest manipulation, or agricultural practice, that is conducted in accordance with official recommendations of State Extension Specialists of the Cooperative Extension Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

"Normal agricultural planting, harvesting, or postharvest manipulation" means a planting or harvesting undertaken for the purpose of producing and gathering a crop, or manipulation after such harvest and removal of grain, that is conducted in accordance with official recommendations of State Extension Specialists of the Cooperative Extension Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

"Normal soil stabilization practice" means a planting for agricultural soil erosion control or postmining land reclamation conducted in accordance with official recommendations of State Extension Specialists of the Cooperative Extension Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture for agricultural soil erosion control.

Nothing in this section shall prohibit hunting of game birds on or over the following lands or areas that are not otherwise baited areas:

(1) Standing crops, or flooded standing crops (including aquatics); standing, flooded, or manipulated natural vegetation; flooded harvested crop lands; or lands or areas where seeds or grains have been scattered solely as the result of normal agricultural planting, harvesting, postharvest manipulation, or normal soil stabilization practice;

(2) From a blind or other place of concealment camouflaged with natural vegetation;

(3) From a blind or other place of concealment camouflaged with vegetation from agricultural crops, as long as such camouflaging does not result in the exposing, depositing, distributing or scattering of grain or other feed; or

(4) Standing or flooded standing agricultural crops where grain is inadvertently scattered solely as a result of a hunter entering or exiting a hunting area, placing decoys, or retrieving downed birds.

Nothing in this section shall prohibit hunting of any game bird, except waterfowl and coots, on or over lands or areas that are not otherwise baited areas, and where grain or other feed has been distributed or scattered solely as the result of manipulation of an agricultural crop or other feed on the land where grown, or solely as the result of a normal agricultural operation.

History

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 § 220-416-100, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 12-11-005 (Order 12-70), § 232-12-264, filed 5/2/12, effective 6/2/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 99-17-034 (Order 99-118), § 232-12-264, filed 8/11/99, effective 9/11/99
WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-264, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-650.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-416-110 Use of game birds for training dogs, field trials—Marking requirements.

It is unlawful to possess game birds acquired from a licensed game farmer for the purpose of training dogs, field trials, or hunting unless the birds are marked in the following manner:

(1) Captive reared waterfowl shall be physically marked in at least one of the following manners:

(a) Banding of one metatarsus with a seamless metal band; or

(b) Pinioning of a wing: Provided that this method shall be the removal of the metacarpal bones of one wing or a portion of the metacarpal bones which renders the bird permanently incapable of flight; or

(d) Tattooing of a readily discernible number or letter or combination thereof on the web of one foot.

(2) All other game birds shall be physically marked in at least one of the following manners:

(a) Banding of one metatarsus with a band purchased from the department; or

(b) Nasal scarring: Provided that this scarring shall be a permanent, readily discernible deformity caused by an antipecking device; or

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 19-10-011 (Order 19-79), § 220-416-110, filed 4/19/19, effective 5/20/19. 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 § 220-416-110, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 83-12-055 (Order 206), § 232-12-044, filed 6/1/83
WSR 81-22-002 (Order 174), § 232-12-044, filed 10/22/81
WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-044, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-120.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-416-120 Bullfrogs.

It is unlawful to take bullfrogs except by angling, hand dip netting, spearing (gigging) or with bow and arrow. There is no daily limit on the number of bullfrogs that may be taken, no possession limit, and no size restrictions.

History

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 § 220-416-120, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-13-023 (Order 06-135), § 232-12-619, filed 6/13/06, effective 7/14/06
WSR 06-05-085 (Order 06-23), § 232-12-619, filed 2/14/06, effective 5/1/06
WSR 05-17-007 (Order 05-168), § 232-12-619, filed 8/3/05, effective 9/3/05
WSR 05-05-035 (Order 05-15), § 232-12-619, filed 2/10/05, effective 5/1/05
WSR 04-19-012 (Order 04-242), § 232-12-619, filed 9/2/04, effective 10/3/04
WSR 04-07-009 (Order 04-39), § 232-12-619, filed 3/4/04, effective 5/1/04
WSR 02-08-048 (Order 02-53), § 232-12-619, filed 3/29/02, effective 5/1/02. Statutory Authority: 2000 c 107 § 7. WSR 00-16-091 (Order 00-134), § 232-12-619, filed 7/31/00, effective 8/31/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080, 77.12.040. WSR 00-08-038 (Order 00-29), § 232-12-619, filed 3/29/00, effective 5/1/00
WSR 99-15-081 (Order 99-102), § 232-12-619, filed 7/20/99, effective 8/20/99
WSR 99-08-029 (Order 99-13), § 232-12-619, filed 3/30/99, effective 5/1/99. Statutory Authority: 1998 c 191 and RCW 75.08.080. WSR 99-03-029 (Order 99-02), § 232-12-619, filed 1/13/99, effective 2/13/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 75.08.080. WSR 98-06-031, § 232-12-619, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.12.040. WSR 97-18-035, § 232-12-619, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 97-07-076 (Order 97-50), § 232-12-619, filed 3/19/97, effective 5/1/97
WSR 96-11-079 (Order 96-45), § 232-12-619, filed 5/13/96, effective 6/13/96
WSR 95-17-063 (Order 95-103), § 232-12-619, filed 8/15/95, effective 9/15/95
WSR 95-05-008 (Order 95-11), § 232-12-619, filed 2/1/95, effective 5/1/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.055 and 77.12.040. WSR 93-21-070 (Order 617), § 232-12-619, filed 10/20/93, effective 4/16/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 93-10-054 (Order 600), § 232-12-619, filed 4/30/93, effective 5/31/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.055 and 77.12.040. WSR 92-01-084 (Order 524), § 232-12-619, filed 12/16/91, effective 4/16/92.

Chapter 220-417 Wildlife—Hunting—Trapping.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-417-010 Trapping seasons and regulations.

(1) Statewide trapping seasons:

| SPECIES | SEASON DATES | RESTRICTIONS | | --- | --- | --- | | Badger, Beaver, Bobcat, Mink, Muskrat, Raccoon, River Otter, and Weasel | Nov. 1 - Mar. 31 during the current license year | | | Marten | Nov. 1 - Mar. 31 during the current license year | CLOSED in Clallam, Jefferson, Mason, and Grays Harbor counties. | | Red Fox | Nov. 1 - Mar. 31 during the current license year | CLOSED within the exterior boundaries of Mount Baker-Snoqualmie, Okanogan, Wenatchee, and Gifford Pinchot National Forests. |

(2) Participation requirements:

(a) A valid Washington state trapper's license is required.

(b) To be issued your first Washington state trapping license an individual must pass the Washington state trapper education exam.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 24-21-127 (Order 23-18), s 220-417-010, filed 10/22/24, effective 11/22/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.240. WSR 21-14-022 (Order 21-61), § 220-417-010, filed 6/28/21, effective 7/29/21. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-417-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-033 (Order 15-95), § 232-28-516, filed 4/28/15, effective 5/29/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240. WSR 09-09-083 (Order 09-53), § 232-28-516, filed 4/15/09, effective 5/16/09.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-417-020 Report required of licensed trappers.

All trappers purchasing a trapping license must report their trapping activity, regardless of trapping success or whether they trapped or not.

(1) Trappers must report trapping activity by April 20.

(2) Reports must be made using the department's designated Trapper's Report of Catch form or internet trapper reporting system.

(3) If a trapper chooses to report using the Trapper's Report of Catch form, it is the responsibility of the licensed trapper to obtain a form and ensure the form is received by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, Washington 98501-1091.

(4) Any trapper not reporting by April 20 will be in noncompliance of reporting requirements.

(5) False reports will be considered the same as noncompliance.

(6) Failure to report trapping activity is an infraction, punishable under RCW 77.15.160.

History

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 § 220-417-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-12-134, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-17-095 (Order 06-196), § 232-12-134, filed 8/15/06, effective 9/15/06
WSR 06-09-021 (Order 06-67), § 232-12-134, filed 4/11/06, effective 5/12/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 99-17-034 (Order 99-118), § 232-12-134, filed 8/11/99, effective 9/11/99
WSR 84-16-015 (Order 232), § 232-12-134, filed 7/23/84
WSR 81-22-002 (Order 174), § 232-12-134, filed 10/22/81
WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-134, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-280.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-417-030 Wild animal trapping.

(1) The trapping season authorizes the taking of furbearing animals for their hides and pelts only. Furbearers may not be taken from the wild and held alive for sale or personal use without a special permit from the director.

(2) Any wildlife trapped for which the season is not open shall be released unharmed. Any wildlife that cannot be released unharmed must be left in the trap, and the department of fish and wildlife must be notified immediately.

(3) Lawfully trapped wild animals must be lethally dispatched or immediately released. A firearm may be used to dispatch trapped animals.

(4) It is unlawful to trap for wild animals:

(a) With body-gripping traps without a special permit from the director.

(b) Unless kill traps are checked and animals removed within 72 hours.

(c) Unless animals captured in restraining traps (any nonkilling set) are visually checked (via binoculars, trail camera, spotting scope, or in person) each calendar day and are removed within 24 hours of capture.

(d) Using game birds, game fish or game animals for bait, except nonedible parts of game birds, game fish or game animals may be used as bait.

For purposes of this section, the meat of animals classified as furbearing animals in WAC 220-400-020 is not considered edible.

(e) Within 30 feet of any exposed meat bait or nonedible game parts which are visible to flying raptors.

(5) Game bird feathers may be used as an attractor.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.08.045, 77.12.047, 77.12.722, 77.12.800, 77.15.190, 77.32.320, 77.32.530, and 77.32.535. WSR 24-11-029 (Order 23-18), § 220-417-030, filed 5/7/24, effective 6/7/24. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-417-030, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-033 (Order 15-95), § 232-12-141, filed 4/28/15, effective 5/29/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. WSR 01-10-048 (Order 01-69), § 232-12-141, filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 00-20-032 (Order 00-197), § 232-12-141, filed 9/27/00, effective 10/28/00
WSR 99-17-034 (Order 99-118), § 232-12-141, filed 8/11/99, effective 9/11/99
WSR 98-01-207 (Order 97-253), § 232-12-141, filed 12/23/97, effective 10/1/98
WSR 92-18-083 (Order 563), § 232-12-141, filed 9/2/92, effective 10/3/92
WSR 90-19-097 (Order 460), § 232-12-141, filed 9/19/90, effective 10/20/90
WSR 87-15-082 (Order 293), § 232-12-141, filed 7/20/87
WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-141, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-310.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-417-040 Use of body-gripping traps—Special trapping permit required.

(1) As used in this section, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the following definitions apply:

(a) "Airport operator" means any municipality as defined in RCW 14.08.010(2) or state agency which owns and/or operates an airport.

(b) "Body-gripping trap" as defined by RCW 77.15.192 means a trap that grips an animal's body or body part. Body-gripping trap includes, but is not limited to, steel-jawed leghold traps, padded-jaw leghold or padded foot-hold traps, Conibear traps, neck snares, and nonstrangling foot snares. Cage and box traps, suitcase-type live beaver traps, and common rat and mouse traps are not considered body-gripping traps.

(c) "Conibear or Conibear-type trap" means any trap of various manufacturers having design and operational characteristics essentially the same as or like that developed by Frank Conibear and designed and set to grip and hold an animal's body across its main axis.

(d) "Padded-jaw leghold" or "padded foot-hold trap" means a trap designed and set to grip the foot of an animal, both jaws of which are covered with rubber pads having a minimum thickness of one-eighth inch.

(e) "Nonstrangling-type foot snare" means a cable or wire designed and set to encircle and hold an animal's foot or limb. Noose traps used in falconry are not considered nonstrangling-type foot snare traps because they are not designed to ultimately kill the bird but rather to ensure the bird's health and safety and cause no harm by using slip nooses which are constructed of monofilament nylon.

(f) "Special trapping permit" means a permit issued to a person under the authority of RCW 77.15.194 and the provisions of this section to use certain body-gripping traps to abate an animal problem.

(g) "Permittee" means the person to whom a special trapping permit is granted.

(2) It is unlawful to trap wildlife using body-gripping traps without a special trapping permit issued by the department.

(3) It is unlawful to fail to comply with any conditions of a special trapping permit to trap.

(4) Persons issued a special trapping permit must submit a report of wildlife taken to the department within ten days after the permit expiration date or as defined on the permit.

(5) An airport operator that uses a padded foot, leghold, or any other body gripping trap for the protection of human and aviation security to secure an animal must obtain a special trapping permit from the director once every three years, and once each year, as conditioned on the permit, submit a report of wildlife taken to the department from the previous year's activities.

(6) It is unlawful to knowingly offer to sell, barter, or otherwise exchange the raw fur or carcass of a mammal that has been trapped pursuant to a special trapping permit.

(7) A person seeking a special trapping permit shall complete and submit a department-provided application.

(8) To conduct wildlife research, the applicant shall submit a scientific collection permit application as provided by the department.

(9) One permit renewal may be requested by completing the justification and applicant certification on the report of animals taken.

(10) The conditions of a special trapping permit shall be determined by the department and be annotated on the permit.

(11) All parts of animals taken under a special trapping permit must be properly disposed of in a lawful manner. Raw fur may only be retained for personal use or education purposes which do not result in retail sale or commerce.

(12) Any retention of raw fur obtained through the use of a special trapping permit requires a valid Washington state trapper's license unless the carcass is accompanied by a transfer authorization, as described in WAC 220-200-120, from a licensed trapper.

(13) A copy of the permit shall be in the immediate possession of the person authorized to trap pursuant to a permit.

(14) A special trapping permit may be denied when, in the judgment of the department:

(a) Other appropriate nonlethal methods to abate damage have not been utilized;

(b) The alleged animal problem either does not exist or the extent is insufficient to justify lethal removal;

(c) The use of the requested body-gripping trap(s) would result in direct or indirect harm to people or domestic animals;

(d) The use of the requested body-gripping trap(s) would conflict with federal or state law, local ordinance or department rule.

(e) The application is incomplete.

(15) A special trapping permit may be revoked if the department determines:

(a) Information contained in the application was inaccurate or false;

(b) The permittee or person trapping under the permit fails to comply with any of the permit conditions; or

(d) Information becomes available that otherwise would have led to the denial of the original application or the inclusion of additional conditions in the permit.

(16) If the department denies or revokes a special trapping permit the department will provide the applicant a written notice including a statement of the specific reason(s) for the denial or revocation.

(a) The applicant may request an appeal to contest the denial or revocation pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW. The department must receive an appeal request in writing within twenty days from the mailing date of the notice of denial or revocation. Address appeals to WDFW Legal Services Office, 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, Washington 98501-1091.

(b) A notice contested by written appeal is final when that proceeding ends in a final order pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW, or is otherwise dismissed.

(c) If there is no timely request for an appeal, then the department's denial or revocation of the permit is final and effective on the 21st calendar day following the mailing date of the notice of denial or revocation.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.020. WSR 19-20-077 (Order 19-246), § 220-417-040, filed 9/27/19, effective 10/28/19. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-417-040, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.240, 77.12.320, 77.12.150, 77.15.245, and chapter 77.36 RCW. WSR 16-04-066 (Order 16-18), § 232-12-142, filed 1/28/16, effective 2/28/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 01-17-067 (Order 01-165), § 232-12-142, filed 8/15/01, effective 9/15/01.

Chapter 220-420 Falconry.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-420-010 Falconry definitions.

"Abatement" is the use of trained raptors to abate depredation problems caused by migratory birds and other wildlife.

"Captive-bred raptor" means the progeny of a mating of raptors in captivity.

"Falconry" means the possession and use of raptors for the purpose of hunting or free flight training.

"Hacking" is the release, sometimes temporary, of a raptor held for falconry to the wild so that it may survive on its own.

"Hybrid" means offspring of raptors of one or more distinct species listed in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife 50 C.F.R. § 10.13.

"Imp" is to cut a broken or damaged feather and replace or repair it with an undamaged feather.

"Imprint," for the purposes of falconry, means a raptor that is hand-raised in isolation from the sight of other raptors from two weeks of age until it has fledged. An imprinted raptor is considered to be so for its entire lifetime.

"Raptor" means a migratory bird of the Order Falconiformes or the Order Strigiformes listed in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regulations at 50 C.F.R. § 10.13, including the bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) and the golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos).

"Take" means to trap or capture or attempt to trap or capture a raptor from the wild.

History

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 § 220-420-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-30-120, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-420-020 Falconry and captive propagation of raptors permitted.

(1) The director may issue permits for the taking and possession of raptors for falconry, captive propagation, and for the possession, transfer, use, and disposition of raptors, except for those species restricted by the state or that appear on the federal endangered species list. However, progeny of a federally threatened or endangered raptor held legally before November 10, 1978, may be retained for falconry use under these regulations.

(2) It is unlawful to take or possess a raptor, or raptor eggs, without a permit from the director and/or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It is unlawful to violate the conditions of a permit issued under this rule.

History

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 § 220-420-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-30-100, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-420-030 Reporting falconry activities.

(1) Throughout this chapter, reporting of falconry activities is a requirement of regulations. All raptor acquisitions, captures, purchases, gifting, sales, transfers, releases, banding, escapes, loss by death, and all other changes in raptor status are to be reported to the department and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Reporting will be done by filing a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Form 3-186A with both agencies.

(2) The form may be submitted directly to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to a national computer electronic reporting system online via the website http://permits.fws.gov/186A. The department accesses information from that database to satisfy the state reporting requirement. For those who do not wish to submit electronic reports, the department will accept paper forms and will enter the falconry transaction into the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service database. The department may charge an administrative processing fee per paper form.

(3) A falconer is required to keep copies of all electronic database submissions or paper forms documenting take, transfer, loss, banding, or microchipping of each falconry raptor until five years after a falconry raptor transaction.

History

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 § 220-420-030, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-30-140, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-420-040 Permits to practice falconry.

(1) An applicant for a Washington falconry permit must complete and submit an application form from the department. The applicant must meet the state residency requirements for Washington.

(2) The temporary possession and short-term handling of a raptor, such as letting any other person hold or practice flying a raptor, is not possession for the purposes of this section if the handler is under the permitted falconer's supervision, employed, or under contract by the permitted falconer. A falconry observer, including a person accompanying a falconer when hunting or otherwise flying a falconry raptor, is not required to possess a falconry permit or a hunting license.

(3) For determining possession and take of raptors for falconry, a regulatory year is the calendar year starting January 1st and ending the following December 31st.

(4) Falconry permits shall be valid from the date issued until the date of expiration on the permit. The permit will be valid for a maximum period of two years to expire on December 31st.

(5) A resident of Washington must have a valid Washington falconry permit to take, possess raptors for falconry, or to practice falconry. To release a falconry raptor to pursue or hunt, depending on the type of game hunted, a resident falconer may need resident state and/or tribal hunting licenses, permits, stamps, and/or a Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp (a "Duck Stamp").

(6) A falconer must have permit(s) or legible copies of his/her permit in immediate possession if he/she is trapping, transporting, displaying, or engaging in falconry.

History

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 § 220-420-040, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-30-130, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-420-050 Master falconer classes of permit.

(1) An applicant for a master falconry permit must attest and/or provide evidence of having practiced falconry with his/her own raptor(s) at the general falconer level for at least five years, or provide proof of previously holding a valid master falconry permit.

(2) A master falconer may not intentionally capture a raptor species that this permit classification does not allow the falconer to possess for falconry. Any raptor captured, that a master falconer is not permitted to take, must be released immediately.

(3) A master falconer, may take raptors less than one year of age from the wild during any period. However, an American kestrel or great horned owl of any age may be taken from the wild during any time of the year.

(4) Regardless of the number of state, tribal, or territorial falconry permits a master falconer may have, he/she may possess no more than five wild taken raptors for use in falconry, including golden eagles (Aquila chrysaetos). A master falconer may possess any number of captive-bred raptors; however, the master falconer must train them in the pursuit of wild game and use them in hunting.

(5) A master falconer may take the following species of raptors from the wild in Washington: Red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis), kestrel (Falco sparverius), merlin (Falco columbarius), prairie falcon (Falco mexicanus), peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus), sharp-shinned hawk (Accipiter striatus), Cooper's hawk (Accipiter cooperii), goshawk (Accipiter gentilis), great horned owl (Bubo virginianus), and barred owl (Strix varia).

(6) A nestling, or fledgling peregrine falcon may be taken by a master falconer who possesses, at the time of capture, a permit from the department authorizing the capture. The number and age class of peregrine falcons to be captured in Washington will be determined by the director in accordance with federal regulations or implementation guidance may vary annually in response to population and productivity data, and as a participant in actions of the Pacific Flyway Council. The director will establish permit issuance procedures, requirements for monitoring capture, and open areas for the capture of peregrine falcons.

(7) A master falconer may possess any species of Falconiform or Strigiform except a bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus). A master falconer may possess any captive-bred individual, or hybrids of any species.

(8) A master falconer who meets the requirements in this section may possess up to three wild taken eagles of the following species for use in falconry: Golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla), or Steller's sea-eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus).

(9) The department must have the following documented before approving a request from a master falconer to possess an eagle to use in falconry:

(a) Experience in handling large raptors, such as eagles, ferruginous hawks (Buteo regalis), goshawks (Accipiter gentilis), great horned owls (Bubo virginianus), red-tailed hawks (Buteo jamaicensis), or others. Include information about which species have been handled, the type, and duration of the activity in which experience was gained.

(b) At least two letters of reference from people with experience handling and/or flying large raptors. Each must contain a concise history of the author's experience with large raptors, which can include, but is not limited to, falconry, propagation, abatement, handling of raptors held by zoos, rehabilitating large raptors, or scientific studies involving large raptors. Each letter must also assess the master falconer's capability to care for eagles and fly them in falconry.

(10) A wild taken golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla), or Steller's sea-eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus) in possession will count as one of the five wild taken raptors a master falconer is allowed to possess for use in falconry.

(11) Species of raptors that are not listed in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regulations at 50 C.F.R. § 10.13 are not covered under these regulations. Master falconers may practice falconry or hunt with exotic raptors unless otherwise prohibited. Possession, import, and export of exotics may be subject to other state and federal regulations.

History

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 § 220-420-050, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-30-153, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-420-060 General falconer classes of permit and permitted raptors.

(1) An applicant for a general falconry permit must be at least sixteen years of age. If sixteen or seventeen years of age, a parent or legal guardian must sign the application and will be legally responsible for the general falconer's activities until the falconer is eighteen years old.

(2) An applicant must submit a document from a general falconer or master falconer (preferably the apprentice's sponsor) to the department stating that the applicant has practiced falconry at the apprentice falconer level or equivalent for at least two years, including maintaining, training, flying, or hunting the raptor(s) for at least four months in each year. That practice may include capture and release of falconry raptor(s). The applicant may provide proof of a previously held valid general falconry permit. A falconry school program or education is not acceptable to shorten the period of two years at the apprentice falconer level.

(3) A general falconer may not capture a raptor species that this permit classification does not allow the falconer to possess for falconry. A general falconer must release immediately any raptor he/she may not possess.

(4) A general falconer may take raptors less than one year of age from the wild during any time of the year. However, an American kestrel or great horned owl of any age may be taken from the wild during any time of the year.

(5) Regardless of the number of state, tribal, or territorial falconry permits a general falconer may have, he/she may possess no more than three raptors for use in falconry.

(6) A general falconer may take the following species of raptors from the wild in Washington: Red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis), kestrel (Falco sparverius), merlin (Falco columbarius), prairie falcon (Falco mexicanus), gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus), sharp-shinned hawk (Accipiter striatus), Cooper's hawk (Accipiter cooperii), goshawk (Accipiter gentilis), great horned owl (Bubo virginianus), barred owl (Strix varia).

(7) A general falconer may possess any species of Falconiform or Strigiform except a golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), a bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), a white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla), or a Steller's sea-eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus). A general falconer may use captive-bred individuals or hybrids of the species he/she is allowed to possess.

(8) Species of raptors that are not listed in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regulations at 50 C.F.R. § 10.13 are not covered under these regulations; however, general falconers may practice falconry or hunt with exotic raptors unless otherwise prohibited. Possession, import, and export of exotics may be subject to other state and federal regulations.

History

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 § 220-420-060, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-30-152, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-420-070 Apprentice falconer classes of permit and permitted raptors.

(1) An applicant for an apprentice falconry permit must be at least twelve years of age. If under eighteen years of age, a parent or legal guardian must sign the application and will be legally responsible for the apprentice falconer's activities.

(2) An applicant must correctly answer at least eighty percent of the questions on an examination administered by the department, or provide proof of having previously held a valid apprentice falconry permit. The examination will cover care and handling of falconry raptors, state and federal regulations relevant to falconry, and other appropriate subject matter.

(3) An applicant must submit a letter to the department from a general falconer or a master falconer, who is at least eighteen years of age with at least two years experience at the general falconer level, stating that he/she has agreed to be a sponsor to assist the applicant in learning about the husbandry and training of raptors held for falconry, relevant wildlife laws and regulations, and in deciding what permitted raptor species is appropriate to possess while an apprentice falconer.

(4) The applicant must submit an original, signed certification incorporated into the department application form, worded as follows: I certify that I have read and am familiar with Washington and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service falconry regulations, and the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and that the information I have submitted is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that any false statement herein may subject me to cancellation of the application and/or criminal penalties.

(5) An apprentice falconer may not intentionally capture a raptor species that this permit classification does not allow the falconer to possess for falconry. Any raptor captured, that an apprentice falconer is not permitted to take must be released immediately.

(6) Regardless of the number of state, tribal, or territorial falconry permits an apprentice falconer may have, he/she may possess no more than one raptor for use in falconry.

(7) An apprentice falconer may take a red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) or a kestrel (Falco sparverius) from the wild in Washington.

(8) An apprentice may possess any species of Falconiform or Strigiform, except a golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), a bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), a white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla), or a Steller's sea-eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus), or a federally listed threatened or endangered species for falconry. An apprentice falconer may possess captive-bred individuals or hybrids of the species he/she is allowed to possess for falconry.

(9) A wild raptor may be transferred to an apprentice.

(10) An apprentice falconer may not possess a nestling raptor taken from the wild and may not possess a raptor that is imprinted on humans.

(11) An apprentice falconer may take a free flying permitted raptor species less than one year of age from the wild during any period.

(12) Raptor facilities must pass inspection by the department or its designee before an apprentice falconer applicant is granted a permit.

History

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 § 220-420-070, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-30-151, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-420-080 Revocation, modifications, or suspension of falconry permits.

A permit issued hereunder may be revoked, modified, or suspended by the director for cause. Cause shall include, but is not limited to, the failure to provide adequate falconry facilities and equipment, the failure to provide adequate care, feed, or maintenance for a raptor, or for inhumane treatment of a raptor.

History

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 § 220-420-080, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-30-110, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-420-090 Reinstatement of an expired falconry permit.

(1) If a permit has expired for less than five years, it will be reinstated at the level held previously.

(2) If a permit has expired for five years or more, the permittee must correctly answer at least eighty percent of the questions on the Washington falconry examination. If the falconer passes the test, his/her permit may be reinstated at the previously held level. The reinstated falconer's facilities must pass inspection by the department or its delegate prior to possession of a falconry raptor.

History

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 § 220-420-090, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-30-160, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-420-100 New Washington residents from outside the United States.

(1) A new Washington resident from outside the United States may qualify for a falconry permit appropriate for his/her experience. The falconer must demonstrate knowledge of state and federal falconry laws and regulations by correctly answering at least eighty percent of the questions on the Washington falconry examination. If the new falconer passes the test, the department will decide for which level of falconry permit he/she is qualified, consistent with the class requirements for a falconry permit in these regulations.

(2) In addition to passing the examination, the department will base its decision for permit issuance on documentation of the falconer's experience and any other pertinent material and supportive documents provided by the falconer or a third party. The falconer's facilities must meet the standards in these regulations and be inspected prior to receiving a Washington falconry permit.

History

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 § 220-420-100, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-30-171, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-420-110 Nonresident falconers in Washington.

(1) Nonresident falconers may practice falconry in Washington. The nonresident falconer must possess a valid permit to possess raptors and practice falconry in his/her home state, tribe, or country. The nonresident may possess, transport through the state, fly, practice falconry, or hunt with legal raptors held under the authority of such permit.

A falconer from another country may need federal permits to bring a raptor into the United States to be legally possessed in Washington.

(2) A falconer may import a raptor into Washington if a health certificate for the raptor is in the possession of the importer. When flown free, any raptor brought into Washington temporarily from another country must have two attached radio transmitters.

(3) In order to release a falconry raptor to pursue game, or hunt, depending on the type of game hunted, a nonresident falconry permit holder may be required to purchase appropriate nonresident state and/or tribal hunting licenses, permits, tags, Washington Bird Stamp, migratory bird validation, and/or a federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp.

(4) Nonresident falconers may be authorized by permit from the director to capture one legal raptor per year in Washington with the requirement to purchase a nonresident raptor capture permit. A premium Class 1 nonresident raptor capture permit may authorize a nonresident falconer to capture a peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), a gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus), or a goshawk (Accipiter gentilis). A basic Class 2 nonresident raptor capture permit may authorize a nonresident falconer to capture any other raptor species authorized for capture in Washington.

(5) The taking of a legal raptor by a nonresident must comply with Washington regulations for the appropriate class of falconer. The nonresident raptor capture permit shall be valid for one year.

History

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 § 220-420-110, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-30-172, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-420-120 Falconers moving to Washington.

(1) If a falconer with a valid falconry permit issued by another state, territory, or tribe moves to Washington with the intent to establish residency, he must notify the department and apply for a Washington falconry permit after ninety days of residency in Washington.

(2) Prior to being issued a Washington falconry permit, the falconer may continue to hold all raptors which he/she legally held prior to his/her move. The department will issue an appropriate class of permit based on the out-of-state permit and experience the applicant has possessed.

(3) Until the falconer has established official residency and a Washington permit has been issued, or until the permit expiration date occurs, the department will continue to recognize a valid permit issued from another state.

History

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 § 220-420-120, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-30-173, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-420-130 Falconers moving out of Washington.

The department will continue to recognize as valid a Washington falconer's permit for a falconer who has moved out-of-state until he/she has established official residency in the new state.

History

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 § 220-420-130, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-30-174, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-420-140 Transport of raptors out-of-state.

Raptors possessed by Washington falconers may be transported out-of-state. If the raptor dies or is lost while out of the country, the falconer must report the loss to the department immediately upon return to Washington.

History

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 § 220-420-140, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-30-175, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-420-150 Acquisition, transfer, release, loss, or banding of a raptor.

(1) Acquisition, transfer, rebanding, microchipping, release, loss, banding, or death of a falconry raptor must be reported to the department within ten days.

(2) If a raptor possessed by a falconer is stolen, the falconer must report the theft to the department and to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Regional Law Enforcement office within ten days of the theft of the raptor.

History

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 § 220-420-150, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-30-230, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-420-160 Take from the wild.

(1) A falconer must report take of a raptor from the wild no later than ten days after the capture of the raptor.

(2) A falconer may take no more than two raptors from the wild each year to use in falconry.

(3) The number of wild-caught or captive-bred raptors transferred is not restricted, but a falconer may not exceed the possession limit of his/her class of falconry.

(4) A falconer may recapture a falconry raptor that he/she lost at any time. The recapture will not be considered a new take of a wild raptor.

(5) If a falconer transfers a raptor taken from the wild to another permittee in the same year in which it is captured, the raptor will count as one of the raptors the falconer is allowed to take from the wild that year. It will not count as a capture by the recipient, though it will always be considered a wild raptor.

History

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 § 220-420-160, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-30-210, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-420-170 Take of nestling at nest site.

(1) It is unlawful to remove an immature raptor from a nest unless one or more live nestling raptors remain in the nest.

(2) A person other than a permitted falconer may climb to a raptor nest and remove a nestling for the falconer, but only with the falconer present at the nest site.

(3) The falconer taking a raptor must be present at the capture site. The falconer is considered the person who removes the raptor from the wild even if a proxy climber, or other person, captures the raptor for the falconer. The falconer is responsible for reporting take of the raptor from the wild.

(4) If a falconer is not at the immediate location where a raptor is taken from the wild for him/her, the person who removes the raptor from the wild must be a general or master falconer, and must report take of the raptor. If that person then transfers the raptor to another falconer, the originating falconer must report the transaction no later than ten days after the take of the raptor. The raptor will count as one of the two wild raptors that the falconer is allowed to capture in any year. The raptor will not count as a raptor taken from the wild by the recipient. The falconer who takes the raptor from the wild must report the take even if he/she promptly transfers it to another falconer.

(5) If a falconer has a long-term or permanent physical impairment or disability that prevents him/her from attending the capture of a raptor, a general or master falconer may capture a raptor for that falconer. The disabled falconer is responsible for reporting take of the raptor from the wild, and the raptor will count against the take of wild raptors he/she is allowed to take in any year. It will not count against the annual wild take for the falconer who captured the raptor for the disabled falconer.

History

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 § 220-420-170, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-30-222, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-420-180 Capture of marked raptors.

(1) A raptor wearing falconry equipment or a captive-bred raptor may be captured at any time even if the falconer capturing it is not authorized to possess the species. The falconer must report the capture of a raptor wearing equipment or a captive-bred raptor that is not his/her own to the department no more than five working days after the capture.

(2) The recaptured falconry raptor must be returned to the person who lost it if that person is authorized to possess it. If that person cannot possess the raptor or does not wish to possess it, it may be kept by the falconer who captured it without it counting as a wild take, but he/she must be authorized to possess it.

(3) Disposition of a raptor whose legal possession cannot be determined will be at the discretion of the department. While the falconer who captured the raptor holds it for return to the person who lost it, the raptor will not count against his/her possession limit.

(4) With the exception of a banded peregrine falcon, a falconer may take any raptor authorized for his/her possession from the wild if the raptor is banded with a Federal Bird Banding Laboratory aluminum band.

(5) If a falconer captures a peregrine falcon with a research band, such as a colored band with alphanumeric codes, or a research marker attached to it, it must be immediately released. If the falcon has a transmitter attached to it, the capturing falconer is authorized to possess the raptor up to thirty days to allow time to contact the researcher to determine if he/she wants to replace the transmitter or its batteries. If the researcher wants to do so, or to have the transmitter removed, the researcher or his or her designee may make the change or allow the capturing falconer to do so before the raptor is released. If the researcher does not want to keep the transmitter on the falcon, the raptor may be kept if it was captured in circumstances in which capture of wild peregrines is allowed.

(6) If a falconer captures any other species of raptor that has any band, research marker, or transmitter attached to it, the band numbers and all other relevant information must be promptly reported to the Federal Bird Banding Laboratory at 1- 800-327-2263. If the raptor has a transmitter attached to it, the capturing falconer is authorized to possess the bird up to thirty days to allow time to contact the researcher to determine if he/she wants to replace the transmitter or its batteries. If the researcher wants to do so, or to have the transmitter removed, the researcher or his or her designee may make the change or allow the capturing falconer to do so before the raptor is released. If the researcher does not want to keep the transmitter on the raptor, the raptor may be kept if it was captured in circumstances in which capture of that species of wild raptor is allowed.

History

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 § 220-420-180, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-30-215, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-420-190 Acquiring a raptor for falconry from a permitted rehabilitator.

A raptor of any age and of a species that can be lawfully possessed, may be acquired by a falconer directly from a rehabilitator or designee of WDFW. Transfer to the falconer is at the discretion of the department in consultation with the rehabilitator. It must be reported within ten days.

History

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 § 220-420-190, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-30-232, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-420-200 Raptors injured due to falconer trapping efforts.

(1) There are two options for dealing with a raptor injured during trapping efforts. In either case, the falconer involved with the capture is responsible for the costs of care and rehabilitation of the raptor.

(2) The raptor may be possessed by the falconer and reported within ten days after capture of the raptor. The raptor will count against his/her possession limit.

(3) The raptor may be given directly to a veterinarian, a permitted wildlife rehabilitator, or an appropriate department representative or delegate. It will not count against the allowed take or the number of raptors the falconer may possess.

History

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 § 220-420-200, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-30-224, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-420-210 Banding or microchip tagging raptors used in falconry.

(1) If a falconer takes a goshawk (Accipiter gentilis), Harris's hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus), peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), or gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus) from the wild or acquires one from a rehabilitator, it must be banded with a permanent, nonreusable, numbered U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service leg band that the department will supply. If desired by the falconer, he/she may purchase and implant an ISO (International Organization for Standardization) compliant (134.2 kHz) microchip in the raptor in lieu of a band. The falconer must report the action and the band number and/or microchip information within ten days.

(2) A raptor bred in captivity must be banded with a seamless metal band or have an implanted ISO-compliant (134.2 kHz) microchip. If a seamless band is removed, or if it is lost, report it and request a replacement U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service nonreusable band from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The falconer must report the action and the band number and the microchip information within ten days.

(3) A seamless band does not need to be applied until a nestling has developed sufficiently for the band to remain in place.

(4) If the band must be removed or is lost from a raptor in possession, report the loss of the band within five days, and request a replacement U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service nonreusable band from the department. Report the rebanding immediately.

(5) It is unlawful to alter, deface, or counterfeit a band. A falconer may smooth any imperfect surface on the rear tab of a band on a raptor taken from the wild if that action does not affect the integrity of the band or the numbering on it.

(6) If health or injury problems are documented for a raptor in possession that is caused by the band, the department will provide an exemption to the requirement for that raptor. In that case, the falconer shall keep and possess a copy of the exemption paperwork with him/her when transporting or flying the raptor. If the raptor is a wild goshawk, Harris's hawk, peregrine falcon, or gyrfalcon, the band must be replaced with an ISO-compliant microchip purchased by the falconer.

(7) A raptor removed from the wild shall not be banded with a seamless numbered band.

History

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 § 220-420-210, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-30-310, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-420-220 Designation as a wild raptor.

Raptors removed from the wild for falconry are always considered wild taken raptors, no matter how long they are held in captivity or whether they are transferred to other permittees or permit types. For the purposes of the number of wild raptors a falconer may take in a year, a raptor is considered to be taken from the wild only by the person who originally captured it. This raptor will not count against that number for the subsequent falconers to whom it is legally transferred.

History

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 § 220-420-220, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-30-220, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-420-230 Captive propagation of raptors.

(1) A Washington falconry permit is required for anyone in the state to conduct raptor propagation with permitted native North American raptors. The director will cease to issue a specific raptor propagation permit for captive breeding and rearing of raptors at such time as this regulation becomes effective. Thereafter, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will have the sole responsibility for issuing raptor propagation permits in Washington.

(2) The department may promulgate state regulations for the management of captive raptor propagation in addition to federal regulations for raptor propagation.

(3) Raptors possessed under a falconry permit may be used for captive propagation if the propagator has the required U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service propagation permit. It is not necessary to transfer a raptor from a state falconry permit to a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service propagation permit if the raptor is used for fewer than eight months in a year for captive propagation. The raptor must be transferred by reporting that action if the raptor is permanently transferred for use in propagation. The raptor must then be banded as required by state and federal regulations. The offspring of captive raptors are considered as captive-bred.

(4) Raptors held under falconry and propagation permits shall be maintained in humane and healthful conditions.

(5) Wild-caught raptors taken in Washington may be used for propagation purposes, progeny shall not be sold or traded.

(6) A wild-caught falconry raptor may be transferred to a raptor propagation permit after the raptor has been used in falconry for at least two years, with the exception that transfer of a sharp-shinned hawk (Accipiter striatus), a Cooper's hawk (Accipiter cooperii), a merlin (Falco columbarius), or an American kestrel (Falco sparverius) is allowed after one year. This transfer shall be reported within ten days.

History

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 § 220-420-230, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-30-510, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-420-240 Hacking of falconry raptors.

(1) Hacking is an approved method for falconers and propagators to condition raptors for falconry, rehabilitation, for return to the wild, or in preparation for sale of a captive-bred raptor. A general falconer or a master falconer may hack falconry raptors.

(2) Any raptor a falconer intends to hack with intent to continue to possess for recreational falconry counts against his/her permitted possession limit.

(3) Any hybrid a falconer hacks must have two attached functioning radio transmitters during hacking.

(4) A falconer may not hack a falconry raptor near a nesting area of a state or federally threatened or endangered animal species or in any other location where the raptor is likely to harm a state or federally listed threatened or endangered animal species that might be disturbed or taken by a falconry raptor being hacked.

History

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 § 220-420-240, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-30-520, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-420-250 Closed areas for raptor trapping and practicing falconry.

(1) A falconry permit does not authorize a falconer to capture or release raptors or practice falconry on public lands where it is prohibited, on private property without permission from the landowner or custodian, or on tribal lands without permission. Falconry raptors may drift from the control of the falconer. It is the falconer's responsibility to receive permission to enter to retrieve a falconry raptor from public land where falconry is prohibited, or from private or tribal lands.

(2) Trapping raptors for falconry is not allowed in the Debay and Johnson Slough Unit, the Fir Island Farms Reserve Unit, or the Headquarters (Skagit) Unit in the western half of the Skagit Wildlife Area.

History

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 § 220-420-250, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-30-260, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-420-260 Transfer, selling, or trading raptors under a falconry permit.

(1) A falconer or propagator may purchase, sell, or barter, or offer to sell, purchase, or barter captive-bred or hybrid raptors marked with seamless bands to other falconry permittees who are authorized to possess them.

(2) Wild taken raptors may not be purchased, sold, traded, or bartered. Exchanging raptors with other falconers is not considered to be barter or trade.

(3) It is unlawful to transfer a wild caught raptor to out-of-state recipients for one year from the date of capture.

(4) A raptor may be transferred to another permit type if the recipient of the raptor, which could be the same transferring falconer, possesses the necessary permits for the other activity.

(5) A wild-caught falconry raptor may be transferred to another permit type in less than two years with the exception of one year for a sharp-shinned hawk (Accipiter striatus), a Cooper's hawk (Accipiter cooperii), a merlin (Falco columbarius), or an American kestrel (Falco sparverius), if the raptor has been injured, and a veterinarian or permitted wildlife rehabilitator has determined that the raptor can no longer be flown for falconry. Report this transaction within ten days and provide a copy of the certification from the veterinarian or rehabilitator that the raptor is not useable in falconry to the department.

(6) A surviving spouse, executor, administrator, or other legal representative of a deceased falconry or raptor propagation permittee may transfer any raptor held by the permittee to another authorized permittee within ninety days of the death of the falconry permittee. After ninety days, disposition of a raptor held under the permit is at the discretion of the department.

History

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 § 220-420-260, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-30-244, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-420-270 Inspections.

(1) Falconry, abatement, and propagation raptors, facilities, records, and equipment may be inspected in the presence of a falconry permittee during business hours, or reasonable time of the day, and on any day of the week by state, federal, or other authorized officials.

(2) If a falconer's facilities are not on property owned by the falconer, he/she must submit to the department a signed and dated statement showing that the property owner agrees that the falconry facilities and raptors may be inspected without advance notice, at any reasonable time of the day in the presence of the property owner.

(3) Inspecting authorities may not enter the facilities or disturb the raptors unless the falconer is present.

History

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 § 220-420-270, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-30-410, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-420-280 Facilities are required for possession of falconry or abatement raptors.

(1) A resident falconer in Washington must maintain approved facilities for housing raptors used in recreational falconry or in abatement. Nonresident falconers must house falconry raptors in adequate temporary facilities.

(2) Raptor facilities shall be approved by the department before a new falconry permittee obtains a raptor.

(3) The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service establishes standards and specifications for raptor propagation facilities.

(4) All raptors held under a falconry or abatement permit shall be maintained in humane and healthful conditions.

History

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 § 220-420-280, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-30-420, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-420-290 Falconry facilities on property not owned by falconry permittee.

Falconry facilities may be on property owned by another person where a falconer resides, or at a different location.

History

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 § 220-420-290, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-30-430, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-420-300 Facilities and care requirements and guidelines.

(1) For housing wild raptors indoors or outdoors, the facility must protect raptors from predators, the environment, and domestic animals. The facility must have a suitable perch for each raptor, at least one opening for sunlight, and must provide a healthy environment for raptors. Untethered raptors may be housed together if they are compatible with each other. Each raptor must have an area large enough to allow it to fly if it is untethered or, if tethered, to fully extend its wings or attempt to fly while tethered without damaging its feathers or contacting other raptors. Each raptor must have a pan of clean water available unless weather conditions, the perch type used, or other factor makes access to a water pan unsafe for the raptor.

(2) An indoor facility must be large enough to allow for the care and feeding of raptors kept there. Acceptable indoor facilities include perch enclosures where raptors are tethered side by side. If raptors in an indoor facility are not tethered, all walls that are not solid must be protected on the inside. Suitable materials may include vertical bars spaced narrower than the width of the body of the smallest raptor housed in the enclosure. However, heavy-duty netting or other such materials may be used to cover the walls or roof of the enclosure.

(3) Other innovative housing systems are acceptable if they provide the enclosed raptors with protection and maintain healthy feathers. A falconry raptor or raptors may be kept inside a residence if a suitable perch or perches are provided. If inside a home, windows or other aspects of the structure do not need modification. Raptors kept in a home must be tethered when they are not being moved into or out of the location in which they are kept, exercised, worked with, or trained.

(4) An outdoor facility may be made of wire, heavy-duty plastic mesh, slats, pipe, wood, or other suitable material. The facility must have at least a covered perch to protect a raptor held in it.

(5) New and different types of housing facilities and/or husbandry practices may be used if they satisfy the basic requirements above.

(6) Falconry raptors may be kept outside in the open if they are under watch, at any location, or by a designated individual, for example in a weathering yard.

(7) The department must be informed within five business days if a permittee moves his/her falconry facilities to another location.

History

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 § 220-420-300, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-30-440, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-420-310 Required equipment.

A falconer must have appropriate jesses or the materials and equipment to make them, leash and swivel, bath container, and appropriate scales or balances for weighing raptor(s) in possession.

History

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 § 220-420-310, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-30-450, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-420-315 Facilities for a raptor when in transport, using it for hunting, or are away from facilities, and temporary housing.

(1) A raptor must have a suitable perch and protection from extreme temperatures, wind, and excessive disturbance. A "giant hood" or similar container is an example of an acceptable means for transporting and/or housing a raptor when away from a falconry facility.

(2) A raptor may be temporarily housed outside of a falconer's permanent facilities when a falconer is not transporting it or using it for hunting for no more than one hundred twenty consecutive calendar days if the raptor has suitable facilities as described in WAC 220-420-300.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-420-315, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-30-460, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-420-320 Care of falconry raptors by another person.

(1) Another falconry permittee may care for a raptor or raptors for a falconry permittee at the permittee's facilities or at the caregiver's facilities for up to one hundred twenty consecutive calendar days. The caregiver falconer must have a signed and dated statement from the permittee that authorizes the temporary possession of the raptor, plus a copy of FWS Form 3-186A that shows that the permittee is the possessor of the raptor(s). The statement must include information about the time period for which the caregiver will keep the raptor(s), and about what the caregiver is allowed to do with the raptor(s). The raptor(s) will remain on the permittee's falconry permit, and will not be counted against the possession limit of the caregiver falconer. If the person caring for the raptor(s) holds the appropriate level falconry permit, he/she may fly the raptor(s) including hunting.

(2) Another person who does not have a falconry permit may care for falconry raptor(s) possessed at the permittee's facilities for up to forty-five consecutive calendar days. The raptor(s) will remain on the permittee's falconry permit. The raptor(s) must remain in the authorized facilities. The person(s) caring for the raptor(s) may not fly them for any reason.

(3) The care of the falconer's raptor(s) may be extended by written request to the department in extenuating circumstances, such as illness, military service, or for a family emergency.

History

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 § 220-420-320, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-30-470, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-420-330 Abatement activities with captive raptors.

(1) There is no specific Washington state abatement permit. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has the sole responsibility for issuing special purpose abatement permits in Washington. An abatement operator, or subpermittees thereof, must possess a valid falconry permit from Washington, another state, tribe, or country. A falconry permit is not required for a person who is not engaged in flying a raptor, such as caring for, handling, or otherwise assisting the operator.

(2) An abatement operator, or subpermittees thereof, and raptor handlers using captive bred origin raptors may receive payment for providing abatement services if they are listed in a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Abatement Permit. Abatement activities shall comply with any federal depredation order/permit and take permits. The abatement operator may be required to possess a Washington permit issued by the director for the take of wildlife (RCW 77.12.240 and 77.36.030). It is the responsibility of the abatement operator to possess all other relevant state and local permits.

(3) A master falconer may independently conduct abatement activities. A general or apprentice falconer, may conduct abatement activities only as a subpermittee of the holder of the federal abatement permit. A raptor handler who is not engaged in active flying of the raptor is not required to possess a falconry permit.

(4) Wildlife taken under abatement and depredation permits may be stored and/or used as food for raptors.

History

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 § 220-420-330, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-30-530, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-420-340 Flying a hybrid raptor in falconry.

When flown free, a hybrid raptor must have at least two attached radio transmitters.

History

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 § 220-420-340, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-30-240, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-420-350 Use of falconry raptors in education programs.

(1) A general or master falconer may use a raptor in education programs presented in public venues. A permitted falconer does not need a state scientific collection permit or a federal special purpose possession for education permit for public display to conduct education activities using a falconry raptor held under a state, tribal, or territorial falconry permit.

(2) An apprentice falconer may present education programs if under the supervision of a general or master falconer.

(3) A raptor used by a falconer for education must be one primarily used for falconry. A fee for presentation of an education program may be charged, but the fee may not exceed the amount required to recoup the falconer's costs.

(4) In presenting conservation education programs, a falconer must provide information about the biology, ecological roles, and needs of raptors or other migratory birds, although not all of these topics must be addressed in every presentation.

History

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 § 220-420-350, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-30-540, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-420-360 Other uses of falconry raptors.

(1) Falconry raptors may be used in photography, filming, or other such uses to make movies or other sources of information on the practice of falconry or on the biology, ecological roles, and conservation needs of raptors and other migratory birds, although a falconer may not be paid for doing so.

(2) A falconer may not use falconry raptors to make movies, commercials, or in other commercial ventures that are not related to falconry.

(3) Falconry raptors may not be used for commercial entertainment; for advertisements; as a representation of any business, company, corporation, or other organization; or for promotion or endorsement of any products, merchandise, goods, services, meetings, or fairs, with the following exceptions:

(a) A falconry raptor may be used to promote or endorse a nonprofit falconry organization or association.

(b) A falconry raptor may be used to promote or endorse products or endeavors related to falconry including, but not limited to, items such as hoods, telemetry equipment, giant hoods, perches, materials for raptor facilities, falconry training and education materials, and scientific research and publication.

History

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 § 220-420-360, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-30-550, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-420-370 Feathers molted by falconry raptors.

(1) A falconer may possess feathers for each species of raptor authorized to be possessed for as long as the falconer has a valid falconry permit. Falconers may receive feathers of any species authorized to be possessed from other permitted falconers, wildlife rehabilitators, propagators, or other authorized entities in the United States. Feathers may be exchanged with those entities. Raptor feathers and all feathers of other state and federally protected raptors shall not be bought, sold, bartered, or otherwise used for commercial purposes.

(2) A falconer may donate feathers from a falconry raptor, except golden eagle feathers, to any person or institution with a valid permit to possess them, or to anyone exempt from a permit requirement for feather possession.

(3) Except for primary or secondary flight feathers or retrices from a golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), the falconer is not required to gather feathers that are molted or otherwise lost by a falconry raptor. A falconer may leave the feathers where they fall, store them, or destroy them.

(4) A falconer must collect molted flight feathers and retrices from a golden eagle. If the falconer chooses not to keep them for imping, golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) feathers must be sent to the National Eagle Repository.

(5) Send all other feathers (including body feathers) collected from any falconry golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), that are not needed for imping, to the National Eagle Repository.

(6) Any feathers of falconry raptors in the possession of a falconer, except golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) feathers, whose permit is expired, suspended, or revoked must be donated to any person or any institution exempt from the permit requirement or authorized by permit to acquire and possess the feathers. If the feathers are not donated, they must be burned, buried, or otherwise destroyed.

History

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 § 220-420-370, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-30-570, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-420-380 Disposition of carcasses of falconry raptors that die.

(1) The entire body of a golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), including all feathers, talons, and other parts, must be sent to the National Eagle Repository.

(2) The body or feathers of any other species of raptor may be donated to any person or institution exempt or authorized by permit to acquire and possess such parts or feathers.

(3) The body of any raptor, except that of a golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), may be kept so that the feathers are available for imping, or that the body may be mounted by a taxidermist. The mount may be displayed in giving education programs. If the raptor was banded, the band must be left on the leg. If the raptor has an implanted microchip, the microchip must be left in place.

(4) If the raptor body or feathers are not donated or kept with the falconer, it must be burned, buried, or otherwise destroyed within ten days of the death of the raptor or after final necropsy by a veterinarian. Carcasses of euthanized raptors could pose a risk of secondary poisoning to scavenging wildlife. A falconer must take appropriate precautions to avoid such poisonings.

(5) If the raptor body and its parts are retained by the falconer, the body and its parts may be possessed for as long as the falconer has a valid falconry permit. Raptor bodies including all parts, and other state and federally protected birds, shall not be bought, sold, bartered, or otherwise used for commercial purposes.

History

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 § 220-420-380, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-30-580, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-420-390 Provisions for accidental take by falconers.

(1) When a raptor being used in falconry accidentally takes any species of wildlife (quarry) for which the hunting season is not currently open, the falconer must release the quarry if it is not seriously injured. If the quarry has been seriously injured or killed, the falconer may not retain or possess the quarry, but the raptor may feed upon the quarry before leaving the site of the kill.

(2) If the accidentally killed quarry is a species identified on the Washington candidate species list (for endangered, threatened, or sensitive status) or is a federally or state endangered or threatened species, or specifically identified by the director, the falconer shall, before leaving the site of the kill, record upon a form provided by the department, or upon a facsimile, the falconer's name, falconry permit number, date, species and sex (if known) of the quarry, and exact location of the kill. The falconer shall submit the information to the department by April 1st following the close of the current hunting season or within ten days of the kill if not during a hunting season. A falconer must also report take of any federally threatened or endangered listed species to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

(3) Accidental kill by any falconer in any license year shall not exceed a total of five individuals of any combination of species designated under subsection (2) of this section. Following an accidental kill by any falconer of any species designated under subsection (2) of this section, the falconer shall cease hunting for the day.

(4) Falconers must ensure that their activities do not cause the take of federally or state listed threatened or endangered wildlife, for example, by avoiding flying a raptor in the vicinity of the listed species. Notwithstanding any other section of this rule, take of species designated as endangered, threatened, or sensitive in Washington under WAC 220-200-100 or 220-610-010 is not permitted except by permit from the director.

(5) Violation of this section is an infraction, punishable under RCW 77.15.160.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-420-390, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-30-250, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-420-400 Falconers assisting in rehabilitation of raptors to prepare them for release.

(1) A general or master falconer may assist a state and federally permitted migratory bird rehabilitator or the department to treat and condition raptors in preparation for their release to the wild. The rehabilitator must provide the falconer with a letter, note, or form that identifies the raptor and explains that the falconer is assisting in its rehabilitation. A falconer may keep a raptor undergoing rehabilitation at an approved raptor facility. The facility does not need to meet rehabilitation facility standards. A falconer may assist the department by trapping raptors for rehabilitation, or for wildlife control for release back to the wild.

(2) A raptor held for rehabilitation does not need to be added to a falconry permit. It will remain under the rehabilitator's permit.

(3) Any raptor that cannot be permanently released to the wild must be returned to the rehabilitator or the department within the one hundred eighty-day time frame in which the rehabilitator is authorized to possess the raptor, unless the department authorizes the raptor's detention for longer than one hundred eighty days, or unless the rehabilitator or department transfers the raptor to the falconer to possess or hold under his/her falconry permit.

(4) Before releasing a threatened or endangered migratory raptor, it must comply with any requirements for the release from the department and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

History

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 § 220-420-400, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-30-560, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-420-410 Releasing a falconry raptor to the wild permanently.

(1) A species not native to Washington, or a hybrid of any kind, may not be permanently released to the wild intentionally.

(2) If the species a falconer wants to release is native to Washington and is captive-bred, it may not be released to the wild intentionally without permission from the department. The raptor may be hacked to the wild at an appropriate time of year and an appropriate location. If banded, the falconry band must be removed, and the falconer shall report the release.

(3) If the species a falconer wants to release is native to Washington and was taken from the wild, it may be released at an appropriate time of year and an appropriate location. If the raptor is banded with a cable-tie falconry band, the falconer must remove the band before releasing the raptor. The falconer shall report the release.

History

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 § 220-420-410, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-30-242, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10.

Chapter 220-430 Game farms and shooting preserves.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-430-010 Game farm license provisions.

It is unlawful to operate a game farm without a current, valid Washington state game farm license. It is unlawful to sell those species listed in subsection (2) of this section without a current, valid Washington state game farm license except with the written permission of the director.

(1) Under a current, valid license issued by the department, game farms licensed prior to January 1, 1992, may continue to possess, propagate, sell and transfer wildlife they lawfully possessed on January 1, 1992. Transfers of wildlife other than those species listed under subsection (2) are restricted to licensed game farms authorized by written license to possess said wildlife.

(2) Game farms licensed on or after January 1, 1992, may purchase, possess, propagate, sell or transfer the following wildlife, except species designated as deleterious wildlife: Game birds - Pheasant, of the genus Phasianus; gray partridge of the genus Perdix; chukar of the genus Alectoris; quail of the genus Colinus, Callipepla, and Oreortyx; waterfowl of the family Anatidae.

(3) Application for a game farm license shall be made on a form provided by the department.

(4) The director or designee of the director may issue, with conditions or restrictions, a game farm license, if the applicant meets the requirements of subsection (1) or (2) above and complies with the following criteria:

(a) The applicant is the owner or tenant of or has a possessory interest in the lands, waters, and riparian rights shown in the application.

(b) The rearing and holding facilities are adequate and structurally sound to prevent the egress of game farm wildlife.

(d) No hazards to state wildlife exist from the operation.

(e) The license covers only the immediate premises and areas described on the application where wildlife will be held.

(5) Holders of a game farm license must make annual reports no later than the 15th of January to the director on forms to be furnished by the department. Violation of this subsection is an infraction, punishable under RCW 77.15.160.

(6) A licensed game farm must be inspected annually. All inspection costs will be paid by the licensee. The inspection must occur during the months of June, July, or August. An inspection form will be provided by the department and must be completed and signed by a licensed veterinarian or an agent authorized by the department. The inspection form must accompany the annual report and be submitted to the director no later than the 15th day of January.

(7) During June, July, or August, a licensed game farm must conduct annual avian influenza disease testing of ten percent or a maximum of thirty representative game birds on-site. Testing required under this subsection and subsection (8) of this section must be performed by a qualified testing agent approved by WDFW. Testing is not required for the year in which all birds on-site were transferred from a game farm that has complied with the testing requirements of this rule within one year of the transfer. Copies of testing records must be kept for one year. The licensee is responsible for all testing costs. Any test results indicating the presence of avian influenza disease must be reported immediately to the Washington state department of agriculture state veterinarian.

(8) If birds being held on the game farm exhibit symptoms of respiratory infection, diarrhea, central nervous system malfunction, or more than twenty-five percent flock mortality, licensed game farms must test for one or more of the following diseases as soon as possible upon the observation of symptoms: Mycoplasm gallisepticum and Mycoplasm synoviae, pullorum, salmonella, histomoniasis, and exotic Newcastle disease. The licensee is responsible for all testing costs.

(9) A game farm license is not required for captive-bred mink, Mustela vison, and captive-bred silver fox, Vulpes fulva, lawfully acquired from a licensed breeder or fur farm and held for fur farming purposes.

(10) A game farm license may be revoked and any future licenses may be denied by the director or director's designee if the department determines:

(a) Information contained in a game farm license application was inaccurate or false;

(b) The game farm licensee fails to comply with department statutes or rules.

(11) Revocation of a game farm license shall remain in effect until all issues pertaining to revocation are resolved.

(12) If the initial application or the application to renew a game farm license is denied or revoked, the department will provide the applicant, in writing, a notice containing a statement of the reason(s) for the denial or revocation.

(a) The applicant may request an appeal to contest the denial or revocation pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW. The department must receive an appeal request in writing within twenty days from the mailing date of the notice of denial or revocation. Address appeal requests to WDFW Legal Services Office, P.O. Box 40100, Olympia WA 98504-0100.

(b) A notice contested by written appeal is final when that proceeding ends in a final order pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW, or is otherwise dismissed.

(13) A game farm license applicant who provides false or misleading information in their game farm license application may be subject to prosecution under RCW 9A.76.175 or 40.16.030. A game farm license holder who fails to comply with department statutes or rules as required by their game farm license may be subject to prosecution under RCW 77.15.340.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 19-10-011 (Order 19-79), § 220-430-010, filed 4/19/19, effective 5/20/19. 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 § 220-430-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 07-01-049 (Order 06-300), § 232-12-027, filed 12/14/06, effective 1/14/07
WSR 06-09-021 (Order 06-67), § 232-12-027, filed 4/11/06, effective 5/12/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. WSR 01-10-048 (Order 01-69), § 232-12-027, filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.055, 77.12.040 and 77.12.570. WSR 91-24-016 (Order 520), § 232-12-027, filed 11/22/91, effective 12/23/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.030, 77.12.040, 77.16.020 and 77.32.211. WSR 85-20-127 (Order 258), § 232-12-027, filed 10/2/85. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 82-19-026 (Order 192), § 232-12-027, filed 9/9/82
WSR 81-22-002 (Order 174), § 232-12-027, filed 10/22/81
WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-027, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-070.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-430-020 Game farm invoice requirements.

It is unlawful for a licensed game farm to transfer wildlife unless the wildlife is accompanied by an invoice which must include the name and address of the game farm, date of transfer, number and species transferred, and the name and address of transferee. The invoice is the transferee's permit to hold such game in captivity and must be retained during the time such wildlife is in his possession. Game farms must retain a copy of all invoices on the licensed premise for a period of two years from date of transaction and must send a copy of the invoice or a list of transferees and species transferred to the department with the game farm's annual report.

History

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 § 220-430-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-031, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-080.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-430-030 Acquisition of wildlife by game farmer.

A game farmer may acquire wildlife only from a licensed game farm or other lawful source.

History

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 § 220-430-030, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-034, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-090.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-430-040 Shooting preserves—Licensing—Permits—Operations.

A game farm licensed under the provisions of chapter 77.12 RCW may function as a private shooting preserve and dispose of game birds produced or acquired by releasing them on the designated preserve for hunting. The permittee must abide by the following rules:

(1) Each person desiring to operate a private shooting preserve must make application to the department on forms supplied by the department.

(2) The department shall investigate the property described in the application and determine the number of wild game birds produced annually on the proposed shooting preserve area.

(3) Private shooting preserves must contain a minimum of one hundred acres to a maximum of one thousand acres in a contiguous block. The land must be owned or leased by the applicant for a minimum of five years, and cannot contain lakes or ponds in excess of two acres of surface water or be within one-half mile of bodies of water in excess of two acres.

(4) Shooting preserves may not be located on land having a projected fall population of wild upland game birds in excess of twenty birds per one hundred acres.

(5) Shooting preserves may not be located within one mile of a public hunting area owned or controlled by the department, except lands controlled by year-to-year agreement.

(6) The boundary of shooting preserves must be posted by the permittee with signs approved by the director in such manner as he may direct.

(7) The permittee shall release not less than one game bird per acre, annually.

(8) Game birds taken from a private shooting preserve must be marked and accompanied by an invoice showing the permittee's name, address, date of sale, number and species sold and the name and address of the hunter. Said invoice shall be retained by the hunter during the time such species are in his possession.

(9) During September or October each year, the permittee must deliver to the department the number of live game birds determined under subsection (2) or pay the department the fair market value for the specified number of game birds sixteen weeks of age. Game birds delivered to the department must be sixteen weeks of age, fully feathered and in sound and healthy condition as determined by the department.

History

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 § 220-430-040, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 82-04-034 (Order 177), § 232-12-037, filed 1/28/82
WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-037, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-100.

Chapter 220-440 Wildlife management and wildlife interaction.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-440-010 Purpose—Wildlife management and wildlife interaction.

Public support for the recovery and management of healthy wildlife populations is an important aspect of wildlife conservation. Support for wildlife can diminish when people experience negative interactions with wildlife and damage to private property. The intent of the department is to provide technical advice and assistance to property owners to prevent and mitigate damages caused by wildlife. Compensation may be necessary in situations where preventative measures are not successful or when circumstances, outside the control of the private property owner, get in the way of resolving negative wildlife interactions.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-440-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.04.055. WSR 10-13-182 (Order 10-156), § 232-36-020, filed 6/23/10, effective 7/24/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-440-020 Definitions.

The definitions in RCW 77.08.010 and 77.36.010 apply to this chapter. In addition, unless otherwise provided, the following definitions are applicable to this chapter:

"Act of damaging" means that private property is in the process of being damaged by wildlife.

"Attack" means imminent or actual animal-to-human or animal-to-animal physical contact including, but not limited to, chasing, pursuing, biting, wounding, or killing. Attack does not include being in the presence of, in proximity to, or being under observation by any wildlife.

"Claimant" means owner of commercial crop, livestock, or other private property who has filed a wildlife damage claim for cash compensation.

"Commercial crop" means a commercially raised horticultural and/or agricultural product and includes the growing or harvested product, but does not include livestock, forest land, or rangeland. For the purposes of this chapter, Christmas trees and managed pasture grown using agricultural methods including one or more of the following: Seeding, planting, fertilizing, irrigating, and all parts of horticultural trees, are considered a commercial crop and are eligible for cash compensation.

"Commercial livestock" means a commercially raised livestock animal that is produced and raised for buying, selling, or bartering in a for-profit livestock production business.

"Completed written claim" means that all of the information required on a department property damage claim form is supplied and complete, including all supplemental information and certifications required to process the claim.

"Damage claim assessment" means department approved methods to evaluate crop loss and value caused by deer or elk damage to commercial crops, commercial livestock, and working dog losses and value caused by bear, cougar, or wolves.

"Department fence" means a fence provided by the Washington department of fish and wildlife cooperative fencing program.

"Direct livestock loss" means a death or injury to livestock directly attributable to a physical attack by a wolf, cougar, or bear as supported by evidence and an investigation by the department.

"Domestic animal" means any animal that is lawfully possessed and controlled by a person including, but not limited to, commercial livestock and working dogs.

"Eligible farmer" means an owner who satisfies the definition of eligible farmer pursuant to RCW 82.08.855 (4)(b)(i) through (iv).

"Emergent" means an unforeseen circumstance beyond the control of the landowner or tenant, that presents a real and immediate threat to crops, domestic animals, or fowl.

"Fair market value" means a price at which buyers and sellers with a reasonable knowledge of pertinent facts and not acting under any compulsion are willing to do business and purchase or sell a crop or animal at the first point of delivery from the origin, and does not include transportation, cleaning, processing, packaging, or other costs. This value also can be the replacement value of an equivalent animal in the same age and sex in an undamaged condition at the time of injury or loss.

"Immediate family member" means spouse, state registered domestic partner, brother, sister, grandparent, parent, child, or grandchild.

"Immediate threat of physical harm" means that animal-to-human bodily contact is imminent; and the animal is in attack posture/mode.

"Indirect livestock loss" means an injury that does not include direct evidence of a wolf physical attack and only includes claims involving higher than normal livestock losses of missing or unaccounted livestock, reduced weight gains, or reduced pregnancy rates due to increased stress from harassment of livestock caused by wolves.

"Livestock" means horses, cattle, sheep, when claims are paid with state funds, and additionally means goats, swine, donkeys, mules, llamas, and alpacas when nonstate claims funds are available and consistent with the rules of the third-party funding entity.

"Owner" means a person who has a legal ownership, or leased property right to commercial crops, livestock, or other private property that was damaged during a wildlife interaction.

"Private property" includes personal property, such as a vehicle, domestic animals, livestock, and commercial crops as well as real property, such as a barn.

"Public hunting" means an owner satisfies the "public hunting" requirement for his or her land, as defined in WAC 220-440-190.

"Qualified livestock appraiser" means an independent third party with at least four years of verifiable experience in livestock commercial marketing or valuation, or who holds current certification as a livestock appraiser to assist in the evaluation of livestock or working dog claims.

"Wildlife control operator" means a person who has successfully completed the department's designated training and obtained and maintains certification from the department to charge a fee to assist landowners to prevent or control problems caused by wildlife.

"Working dog" means dogs trained for the purpose of guarding and protecting commercially raised livestock from attack by wildlife or for herding commercially raised livestock.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.36.010, 77.36.100, 77.36.110, 77.36.120, and 77.36.130. WSR 26-10-043 (Order 25-20), s 220-440-020, filed 5/1/26, effective 6/1/26. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-440-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.240, chapter 77.36 RCW, and 2013 c 329. WSR 13-22-056 (Order 13-282), § 232-36-030, filed 11/4/13, effective 12/5/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.36.120. WSR 13-05-003 (Order 13-19), § 232-36-030, filed 2/6/13, effective 3/9/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.04.055. WSR 10-13-182 (Order 10-156), § 232-36-030, filed 6/23/10, effective 7/24/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-440-030 Public safety cougar removals.

(1) Definitions:

As used in this section and in the context of public safety cougar removals, the following definitions apply:

(a) "Confirmed" means qualified department staff is led to believe a cougar(s) was at the scene of the incident by interview of the complainant or observation of evidence at the scene.

(b) "Human-cougar safety incident" means aggressive or unusual behavior by a cougar which presents an actual or perceived threat to an individual.

(d) "Nuisance activity" means incidents associated with property disturbance, property damage, or livestock/pet harassment.

(e) "Public safety need" means there exists a reasonable threat to human safety or property by one or more cougar, as indicated by the level of confirmed human-cougar safety incidents or livestock/pet depredations.

(f) "Removal" means the act of killing one or more cougar with the aid of dogs.

(g) "Sighting" means a confirmed direct observation of one or more cougar, in urban or rural settings, near individuals or residences; typically more than chance observations.

(h) "Human-cougar interaction" means a confirmed human-cougar safety incident, or confirmed livestock or pet depredation.

(i) "Dog hunter" means a person that owns and hunts with dogs that are capable of detecting, tracking and treeing a cougar.

(2) Public safety cougar removal authorization: The commission authorizes the director to issue public safety cougar removal permits consistent with this rule. Prior to issuing public safety cougar removal permits, the department shall use other practical alternatives to address a public safety need, including livestock or pet depredations. Other practical alternatives may include, but are not limited to, general cougar hunting seasons, general public information, educational programs, information to recreational hunters, cougar depredation/kill permits, and department capture and relocation/euthanasia of specific cougars.

(3) Public safety cougar removal criteria:

(a) The commission determines that when the above practical alternatives have been utilized within a game management unit, an annual or seasonal increase in confirmed human-cougar interactions above the 2005-2010 level, therein demonstrates that the practical alternatives have been inadequate to address the public safety need. The director then is authorized by the commission to remove one or more cougar, with the aid of dogs, in a selected area of that game management unit or nearby geographic area suitable for the use of dogs. The commission authorizes the director to remove one cougar per three hundred square kilometers of complaint area.

(b) If warranted by conditions of this rule, a public safety cougar removal(s) will be conducted annually between December 1st and March 31st in selected areas of game management units designated by the director to address a public safety need presented by one or more cougar.

(c) The department shall not target more than one hundred nine cougar during a public safety cougar removal period unless otherwise authorized by the commission.

(4) Public safety cougar removal permit issuance procedure.

(a) To participate in a public safety cougar removal, individuals must request that his/her name be placed on a list of available participants (participant list) by mailing their request to Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Enforcement Program - Public Safety Cougar Removal, 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091. The request must include the individual's name, address, phone number, and game management units being applied for. Individuals may apply for no more than four game management units. An individual's request to be placed on a participant list for a removal period must be postmarked no later than October 15, or be received at the department's Olympia office no later than 5:00 p.m. on October 15, during the year the removal period begins.

(b) To be eligible for a public safety cougar removal permit (permit), the participant must be a Washington resident dog hunter who, at the time of application for a permit, possesses a valid big game license with cougar as a species option. The permit holder must use dogs while participating in a cougar management removal.

(c) Individuals eligible for participation in a public safety cougar removal will be randomly selected from the participant list. The department will issue a permit to the person whose name is selected from the participant list. Individuals selected will be notified by telephone or mail. Individuals selected must contact the department's enforcement program in Olympia and accept the public safety cougar removal permit within fifteen days of being notified. Failure to contact the department will result in forfeit of the permit and the individual will be placed on the participant list for later selections. Permits may not be sold or reassigned.

(d) Permit holders and all individuals who will accompany the permit holder must complete the department's public safety cougar removal education course prior to participating in a public safety cougar removal.

(5) Public safety cougar removals: Quota system and participation in public safety cougar removal.

(a) This is a public safety cougar removal administrated by a WDFW designated coordinator. Permit holders will be contacted on an as-needed basis to conduct removals in portions of GMUs. Not all permit hunters will be contacted in a given year.

(b) Public safety cougar removals will be based on a quota system, where permit holders may hunt cougar until the allotted numbers of cougar have been killed from each game management unit or March 31, whichever is first.

(c) To verify if the public safety cougar removal season is open or closed in each game management unit, the permit holders shall notify the department's enforcement program in Olympia within twenty-four hours prior to exercising a public safety cougar removal permit.

(d) No more than four total individuals may participate per public safety cougar removal, including the permit holder(s). Only the permit holder, whose name appears on the permit, may take a cougar.

(e) Hunters killing a cougar during a public safety cougar removal must notify the department's enforcement program in Olympia within twenty-four hours after harvesting the cougar.

(f) The department reserves the right to accompany permit holders while participating in a public safety cougar removal.

(6) Public safety cougar removal general requirements.

(a) A valid big game hunting license which includes cougar as a species option is required to hunt cougar.

(b) It is unlawful to kill or possess spotted cougar kittens or adult cougars accompanied by spotted kittens. Individuals selected for a public safety cougar removal permit may take one cougar per permit.

(c) Hunters may use any lawful big game modern firearm, archery, or muzzleloader equipment for hunting cougar. The use of dogs to hunt cougar is prohibited except during a public safety cougar removal.

(d) Any person who takes a cougar must notify the department within twenty-four hours of kill (excluding legal state holidays) and provide the hunter's name, date and location of kill, and sex of animal. The raw pelt of a cougar must be sealed by an authorized department employee within seventy-two hours of the notification of kill. Any person who takes a cougar must present the cougar skull, in such a manner that teeth and biological samples can be extracted, to an authorized department employee at the time of sealing.

(e) The public safety cougar removal permit (permit) belongs to the state of Washington. The permit holder may be required to return to or turn over to the department the permit when, in the judgment of the department, the permit holder violates any conditions of the permit, violates trespass laws while acting under this permit, or violates any other criminal law or hunting regulation of the state while acting under this permit. If the permit holder is required to return to or turn over to the department the permit, the permit holder may request an appeal of that action in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW. Appeal request shall be filed in writing and returned within twenty days of the date of action and be addressed to WDFW Legal Services Office, 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, Washington 98501-1091.

History

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 § 220-440-030, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 12-11-005 (Order 12-70), § 232-12-243, filed 5/2/12, effective 6/2/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.15.245, and 2007 c 178. WSR 11-19-074, § 232-12-243, filed 9/16/11, effective 10/17/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210. WSR 08-17-034 (Order 08-197), § 232-12-243, filed 8/13/08, effective 9/13/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 04-21-036 (Order 04-284), § 232-12-243, filed 10/14/04, effective 11/14/04
WSR 03-17-037 (Order 03-186), § 232-12-243, filed 8/14/03, effective 9/14/03
WSR 02-17-013 (Order 02-183), § 232-12-243, filed 8/9/02, effective 9/9/02
WSR 01-20-011 (Order 01-198), § 232-12-243, filed 9/20/01, effective 10/21/01.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-440-040 Wildlife/human interaction and conflict resolution for private property damage.

The department is the primary source for property owners seeking to determine legal and effective remedies for addressing wildlife interactions. Protection of property using nonlethal techniques is the primary response encouraged by the department. Harassment and/or lethal removal may also be important techniques to protect human safety or to protect property. The following criteria describe the compensation available to protect property:

(1) Cash compensation will only be provided to property owners by the department if the funds are appropriated by the legislature or provided through local or federal grants or contracts.

(2) Compensation will be prioritized in the following order:

(a) As conditioned by the legislature or granting entity.

(b) Property prioritization:

(i) Private property that is primarily designed for public use, where there is a human safety risk not addressed by other entities.

(ii) Private property that directly contributes to commercial crop or to livestock production.

(iii) Private property used for other business purposes.

(iv) Public property.

(v) Residential property.

(vi) Recreational property.

(i) Damages caused by wildlife listed as endangered, threatened, sensitive, or categories of concern by the state or federal government.

(ii) Damages caused by big game animals.

(iii) Other federal and state protected species.

(iv) Other wildlife species except unclassified species and predatory birds.

(3) The department may make agreements with private landowners to prevent property damage. These agreements may include the use of:

(a) Best management practices to reduce risk of private property damage;

(b) Scaring or hazing materials;

(d) Volunteers referred by the department for hazing, fence repair, etc; and

(e) Lethal removal options.

(4) Private property owners must utilize nonlethal abatement techniques prior to requesting other compensation from the department or before utilizing lethal techniques.

(a) Use of nonlethal techniques must be documented and consistent with procedures and requirements established by the department.

(b) Evidence of damage (e.g., photographs) must be provided by the property owner.

(5) Wildlife may not be captured and transported or relocated off the owner's property (parcel where damage occurred) unless:

(a) Authorized by rule of the commission; or

(b) By written permit from the department; and

(6) The department will establish written procedures for assisting private property owners, using the criteria and priorities provided in this rule. The procedures will include enlistment of partners and volunteers through agreements, permits, and incentives to help mitigate wildlife interactions.

History

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 § 220-440-040, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.240, chapter 77.36 RCW, and 2013 c 329. WSR 13-22-056 (Order 13-282), § 232-36-040, filed 11/4/13, effective 12/5/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.04.055. WSR 10-13-182 (Order 10-156), § 232-36-040, filed 6/23/10, effective 7/24/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-440-050 Killing wildlife for personal safety.

(1) The fish and wildlife commission is authorized to classify wildlife as game, as endangered or protected species, or as a predatory bird consistent with RCW 77.08.010 and 77.12.020. The commission is also authorized, pursuant to RCW 77.36.030, to establish the limitations and conditions on killing or trapping wildlife that is threatening human safety.

(2) The conditions for killing wildlife vary, based primarily on the classification of the wildlife species and the imminent nature of the threat to personal safety. Additional conditions defined by the department may also be important, depending on individual situations. Killing wildlife for personal safety is subject to all other state and federal laws including, but not limited to, Titles 77 RCW and 220 WAC.

(3) Killing wildlife for personal safety.

(a) It is permissible to kill wild animals engaged in the physical act of attacking a person.

(b) It is permissible to kill game animals posing an immediate threat of physical harm to a person.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-440-050, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.04.055. WSR 10-13-182 (Order 10-156), § 232-36-050, filed 6/23/10, effective 7/24/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-440-060 Killing wildlife causing private property damage.

The fish and wildlife commission is authorized to classify wildlife as game, and/or as endangered species or protected wildlife, and/or as a predatory bird consistent with RCW 77.08.010 and 77.12.020. The commission is also authorized, pursuant to RCW 77.36.030, to establish the limitations and conditions on killing or trapping wildlife that is causing damage on private property. The department may authorize, pursuant to RCW 77.12.240 the killing of wildlife destroying or injuring property.

The conditions for killing wildlife vary, based primarily on the classification of the wildlife species, the imminent nature of the threat to damage private property, the type of private property damage, and the preventive and nonlethal methods employed by the person prior to the damage event. Additional conditions defined by the department may also be important, depending on individual situations. Killing wildlife to address private property damage is subject to all other state and federal laws including, but not limited to, Titles 77 RCW and 220 WAC.

(1) It is unlawful to kill protected wildlife or endangered species (as defined in RCW 77.08.010) unless authorized by commission rule or with a permit from the department, with the following additional requirements:

(a) Federally listed threatened or endangered species will require federal permits or federal authority, in addition to a state permit.

(b) All migratory birds are federally protected and may require a federal permit or federal authority, in addition to a state permit.

(2) Killing wildlife causing damage to a commercial crop or to livestock.

It is permissible to kill unclassified wildlife, predatory birds, and game animals that are in the act of damaging commercial crops or attacking livestock or other domestic animals, under the following conditions:

(a) Predatory birds other than crows and magpies (defined in RCW 77.08.010) and unclassified wildlife that are in the act of damaging commercial crops or attacking livestock or other domestic animals may be killed with the express permission of the crop, livestock, domestic animals, or property owner at any time on private property, to protect domestic animals, livestock, or commercial crops.

(b) It is unlawful to take crows or magpies in violation of requirements published in Title 50 Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.), Sec. 21.43.

(c) If an owner has attempted nonlethal damage control techniques and acquires verbal or written approval from the department, they may kill an individual (one) deer or elk during the physical act of damaging commercial crops within a twelve-month period. The owner must notify the department within twenty-four hours of kill. The department will document animals harvested under this subsection and will ensure harvest is consistent with herd management objectives developed cooperatively with comanagers where available.

(d) Multiple deer or elk may be killed if they are in the act of damaging commercial crops if the owner, owner's immediate family member, agent of the owner, or owner's documented employee is issued damage prevention or kill permits and the owner has a valid, written damage prevention cooperative agreement with the department.

(e) An owner may kill an individual (one) black bear or cougar during the physical act of attacking livestock or domestic animals with or without an agreement or permit within a twelve-month period. The owner must notify the department within twenty-four hours of kill.

(3) Killing wildlife causing damage or killing wildlife to prevent private property damage.

(a) Predatory birds other than crows and magpies (as defined in RCW 77.08.010), unclassified wildlife, and eastern gray squirrels may be killed by the owner of private property, owner's immediate family, agent of the owner, or the owner's documented employee with the express permission of the private real property owner at any time, to prevent private property damage on private real property.

(b) It is unlawful to take crows or magpies in violation of requirements published in Title 50 Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.), Sec. 21.43.

(c) Subject to subsection (7) of this section, the following list of wildlife species may be killed by the owner of the property, owner's immediate family member, agent of the owner, owner's documented employee, or licensed hunters/trappers in a lawful manner with the express permission of the private real property owner, when causing damage to private property: Raccoon, fox, bobcat, beaver, muskrat, mink, river otter, weasel, hare, and cottontail rabbits.

(d) The department may make agreements with landowners to prevent private property damage by wildlife. The agreements may authorize permits to remove animal(s) to abate private property damage.

(e) Landowners are encouraged to allow general season hunting and trapping on their property to help minimize damage potential and concerns.

(4) Wildlife control operators may assist property owners under the conditions of their certification or permits to remove animals causing damage.

(5) Tribal members may assist property owners under the conditions of valid comanagement agreements between tribes and the department. Tribes must be in compliance with the agreements including, but not limited to, adhering to reporting requirements, possession, and harvest restrictions.

(6) Hunting licenses and/or associated tags are not required to kill wildlife under this section unless the killing is pursuant to subsections (2)(c) and (3)(b) of this section. Hunters and trappers participating in harvesting wildlife under this section must comply with provisions of each permit. Tribal members operating under subsection (5) of this section are required to meet tribal hunting license, tag, and permit requirements.

(7) Except as specifically provided in a permit from the department or a rule of the commission, people taking wildlife under this rule are subject to the laws and rules of the state.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.240. WSR 20-12-080 (Order 20-76), § 220-440-060, filed 6/1/20, effective 7/2/20. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-440-060, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.240, 77.12.320, 77.12.150, 77.15.245, and chapter 77.36 RCW. WSR 16-04-066 (Order 16-18), § 232-36-051, filed 1/28/16, effective 2/28/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.240, chapter 77.36 RCW, and 2013 c 329. WSR 13-22-056 (Order 13-282), § 232-36-051, filed 11/4/13, effective 12/5/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.36.120. WSR 13-05-003 (Order 13-19), § 232-36-051, filed 2/6/13, effective 3/9/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.36.030. WSR 10-23-026 (Order 10-291), § 232-36-051, filed 11/8/10, effective 12/9/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.04.055. WSR 10-13-182 (Order 10-156), § 232-36-051, filed 6/23/10, effective 7/24/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-440-070 Use of body-gripping traps and exceptions.

(1) It is unlawful to trap for wild animals with body-gripping traps without a special permit from the director.

(2) Body-gripping traps, including conibear-type traps in water, as defined in RCW 77.15.192 may be used for the following purposes with a special trapping permit issued by the director:

(a) To protect public health and safety, in consultation with the department of health or the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

(b) To abate damages caused to private property, domestic animals, livestock or timber, which cannot be reasonably abated by nonlethal control tools. Any person requesting a special trapping permit must apply in writing, stating the threat or damages, the nonlethal control methods attempted or why they cannot be applied, and agree to use the above traps for no more than thirty days under the permit granted, pursuant to RCW 77.15.194 and WAC 220-417-040.

(d) To conduct wildlife research, except that conibear-type traps are prohibited for this purpose.

(3) Traps must be checked every twenty-four hours and animals removed, pursuant to RCW 77.15.194.

(4) It is unlawful to trap within thirty feet of any exposed animal carcass, meat bait or nonedible game parts which are visible to flying raptors, except that nothing in this section prohibits department employees or agents of the state from trapping within thirty feet of exposed animal carcass, meat bait or nonedible game parts.

(5) Animals taken with the use of a body-gripping trap may not be retained and must be disposed as conditioned in the special trapping permit or as specified in WAC 220-440-090. Raw fur may only be retained for personal use or educational purposes which do not result in retail sale or commerce.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-440-070, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.240, 77.12.320, 77.12.150, 77.15.245, and chapter 77.36 RCW. WSR 16-04-066 (Order 16-18), § 232-36-054, filed 1/28/16, effective 2/28/16.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-440-080 Killing wolves attacking domestic animals.

The commission is authorized, pursuant to RCW 77.36.030, to establish the limitations and conditions on killing or trapping wildlife that is causing damage on private property. The department may authorize, pursuant to RCW 77.12.240 the killing of wildlife destroying or injuring property. Killing wildlife to address private property damage is subject to all other state and federal laws including, but not limited to, Titles 77 RCW and 220 WAC.

(1) An owner of domestic animals, the owner's immediate family member, the agent of an owner, or the owner's documented employee may kill one gray wolf (Canis lupus) without a permit issued by the director, regardless of its state classification, if the wolf is attacking their domestic animals.

(a) This section applies to the area of the state where the gray wolf is not listed as endangered or threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act.

(b) Any wolf killed under this authority must be reported to the department within twenty-four hours.

(d) The owner of the domestic animal must grant or assist the department in gaining access to the property where the wolf was killed for the purposes of data collection or incident investigation.

(2) If the department finds that a private citizen killed a gray wolf that was not attacking a domestic animal, or that the killing was not consistent with this rule, then that person may be prosecuted for unlawful taking of endangered wildlife under RCW 77.15.120.

(3) In addition to the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, the director may authorize additional removals by permit under the authority of RCW 77.12.240.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-440-080, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.240, chapter 77.36 RCW, and 2013 c 329. WSR 13-22-056 (Order 13-282), § 232-36-052, filed 11/4/13, effective 12/5/13.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-440-090 Disposal of wildlife killed for personal safety or for causing private property damage.

The fish and wildlife commission is authorized pursuant to RCW 77.36.030, to establish the limitations and conditions on disposal of wildlife killed or trapped because they were threatening human safety or causing property damage.

Except as specifically provided in a permit from the department or a rule of the commission, people taking wildlife under this title are subject to the laws and rules of the state including, but not limited to, those found in Titles 77 RCW and 220 WAC. Wildlife taken under this chapter remains the property of the state and may be disposed of in the manner and under the conditions that follow:

(1) Wildlife killed subsequent to a permit provided by the department shall be possessed or disposed of in accordance with permit provisions and consistent with RCW 77.15.170.

(2) Except as otherwise provided, all parts of wildlife killed in protection of private property without a permit authorized by the department must be lawfully disposed of as specified by the department or as otherwise provided in statute, rule, or local ordinance.

(3) Except as otherwise provided, big game animals or parts of big game animals killed in protection of private property without a permit must be reported to the department within twenty-four hours.

(4) Disposal methods: Unless otherwise specified in permits issued by the department:

(a) The person killing wildlife, or their designee, is responsible for disposal of killed wildlife and must dispose of the animal, within twenty-four hours or as soon as feasible, in a manner so as not to become a public or common nuisance or cause pollution of surface or groundwater.

(b) The person responsible for disposal of dead wildlife must dispose of it by burial, landfilling, incineration, composting, rendering, or another method approved (such as natural decomposition) that is not otherwise prohibited by federal, state, or local law or regulation.

(c) A person disposing of dead wildlife by burial must place it so that every part is covered by at least three feet of soil; at a location not less than one hundred feet from any well, spring, stream or other surface waters; not in a low-lying area subject to seasonal flooding; and not in a manner likely to contaminate groundwater.

(d) A person disposing of a dead animal must not bury or compost it within the sanitary control area of a public drinking water supply source.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-440-090, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.240, 77.12.320, 77.12.150, 77.15.245, and chapter 77.36 RCW. WSR 16-04-066 (Order 16-18), § 232-36-055, filed 1/28/16, effective 2/28/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.04.055. WSR 10-13-182 (Order 10-156), § 232-36-055, filed 6/23/10, effective 7/24/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-440-100 Certification of wildlife control operators.

For purposes of training individuals to assist landowners with employing nonlethal management techniques, or to harass, kill, trap, release, wildlife that is causing damage to private property, the director or his/her designee may certify wildlife control operators (WCOs).

(1) To be eligible to apply for WCO certification, applicants must:

(a) Be at least eighteen years of age;

(b) Must pass the Washington state trapper education exam and possess a minimum of two years experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to control wildlife species causing conflict or property damage. Methods of documenting experience include, but are not limited to, possessing a trapper's license for two years, providing a letter of recommendation from a currently certified WCO or trapper, providing evidence being employed in the wildlife abatement field for two years, providing a written statement verifying they are currently working with a certified WCO, or other method as identified by the department;

(d) Be legally eligible to possess a firearm and without a felony or domestic violence conviction including, but not limited to, convictions under chapter 9.41 RCW, unless firearm possession rights have been restored;

(e) Not have within the last three years:

(i) More than one finding of paid or committed as a final disposition for an infraction under chapter 77.15 RCW; or

(ii) A conviction for a fish and wildlife crime under chapter 77.15 RCW.

(f) Pay the enrollment fee for each certification training/education (RCW 77.12.184). This fee shall be fifty dollars per certification.

(2) The department may grant a WCO certification if the applicant meets the criteria for eligibility in subsection (1) of this section and passes the basic certification courses.

(3) If the department grants WCO certification, the WCO must apply for a permit to lawfully engage in killing, trapping, or dispatching wildlife using a body gripping trap.

(4) WCO certification is valid for three years.

History

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 § 220-440-100, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.240, 77.12.320, 77.12.150, 77.15.245, and chapter 77.36 RCW. WSR 16-04-066 (Order 16-18), § 232-36-060, filed 1/28/16, effective 2/28/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.240, chapter 77.36 RCW, and 2013 c 329. WSR 13-22-056 (Order 13-282), § 232-36-060, filed 11/4/13, effective 12/5/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.04.055. WSR 10-13-182 (Order 10-156), § 232-36-060, filed 6/23/10, effective 7/24/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-440-110 Use of wildlife control operators to address wildlife interactions.

The director or director's designee may issue permits to persons that fulfill the requirements to become a certified wildlife control operator (WCO) for purposes of assisting property owners in managing animals causing damage to private property. Only persons meeting the WCO certification requirements qualify for such a permit.

(1) Certified WCOs may use nonbody-gripping traps or body-gripping traps with a special trapping permit, outside of designated harvest season to capture wildlife causing damage or creating an animal problem, as defined in RCW 77.15.192.

(2) WCOs with a valid trapping license may retain raw fur of wildlife taken using a special trapping permit, for personal use or educational purposes that does not result in retail sale or commerce. The carcass must be disposed of in a lawful manner according to WAC 220-440-090.

(3) WCOs who trap wildlife under the authority of a department permit may not release wildlife outside of the property boundary where they were captured without a permit from the department, except for beaver released according to RCW 77.32.585, or dispose of such wildlife without the consent of the property owner where wildlife is to be disposed.

(4) It is unlawful to trap, harass, or otherwise control wildlife on the property of another for a fee without a WCO certification.

(5) WCOs must submit a complete annual report of all control activity as directed by the department. Failure to submit a report may result in revocation of the WCO's certification or permits and denial of future certifications or permits.

(6) The department may develop additional conditions and procedures to include training requirements for WCOs consistent with this rule.

(7) WCO certification and associated permits will be revoked and future certification and permits may be denied by the director or director's designee if the department determines:

(a) Information contained in a WCO's application was inaccurate or false;

(b) The WCO fails to comply with department statutes or rules;

(d) The WCO is no longer eligible to possess a firearm, has been convicted of a felony or domestic violence conviction including, but not limited to, convictions under chapter 9.41 RCW.

(8) Revocation of certifications and permits shall remain in effect until all issues pertaining to revocation are resolved.

(9) If the initial application or the application to renew a WCO's certification is denied or revoked, the department will provide the applicant, in writing, a notice containing a statement of the reason(s) for the denial or revocation.

(a) The applicant may request an appeal to contest the denial or revocation pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW. The department must receive an appeal request in writing within twenty days from the mailing date of the notice of denial or revocation. Address appeal requests to WDFW Legal Services Office, 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, Washington 98501-1091.

(b) A notice contested by written appeal is final when that proceeding ends in a final order pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW, or is otherwise dismissed.

(10) WCO certification is valid for three years.

(11) A WCO who provides false or misleading information in his or her WCO certification application may be subject to prosecution under RCW 9A.76.175 or 40.16.030. A WCO who fails to comply with department statutes or rules as required by his or her WCO certification and associated permit may be subject to prosecution under RCW 77.15.750. A WCO who violates trapping or other fish and wildlife laws may be subject to prosecution under the appropriate statute in Title 77 RCW for that crime or infraction.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-440-110, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.240, 77.12.320, 77.12.150, 77.15.245, and chapter 77.36 RCW. WSR 16-04-066 (Order 16-18), § 232-36-065, filed 1/28/16, effective 2/28/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.04.055. WSR 10-13-182 (Order 10-156), § 232-36-065, filed 6/23/10, effective 7/24/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-440-120 Report required of certified wildlife control operators.

All wildlife control operators (WCOs) must report all WCO related activity, regardless of trapping success or whether they trapped or not for the previous year on or before April 20th of each year.

(1) Reports must be made using the department's designated WCO annual report form or web-based WCO reporting system.

(2) If a WCO chooses to report using the WCO annual report form versus the web-based WCO reporting system, it is the responsibility of the certified WCO to obtain a form from the department and ensure the form is received by Washington department of fish and wildlife as conditioned on the form, prior to the reporting deadline.

(3) A WCO who fails to report his or her activity by April 20th will be in violation of reporting requirements.

(4) Knowingly providing false or misleading information on reports is considered a gross misdemeanor per RCW 77.15.270.

(5) Failure to report trapping activity as required under this section is an infraction, punishable under RCW 77.15.160.

History

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 § 220-440-120, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.240, 77.12.320, 77.12.150, 77.15.245, and chapter 77.36 RCW. WSR 16-04-066 (Order 16-18), § 232-36-066, filed 1/28/16, effective 2/28/16.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-440-130 Limitations to managing damage caused by big game on private property.

Pursuant to this section the department shall establish guidelines for assisting landowners with minimizing big game damage to private property. Nothing in this section shall be construed to require the department to seek landowners that may be experiencing damage. It is incumbent upon the landowner to notify the department if they are experiencing damage.

(1) A landowner, lessee, or employee of and on behalf of the landowner may contact the department for assistance upon recognition of a damage or depredation event.

(2) Upon confirmation of damage or depredation, the department will offer assistance and work cooperatively with the landowner, lessee, or employee of the landowner on damage prevention measures.

(a) Damage prevention measures offered by the department shall be reasonable, fiscally responsible, and deemed effective in abating damage by the wildlife damage management profession. New techniques may be employed to determine feasibility.

(b) Practical long-term response for damage resolution shall be considered and written into agreements when feasible.

(3) The department will document when prevention measures are rejected by the landowner, lessee, or employee of the landowner.

(4) If the landowner, lessee, or employee of the landowner, rejects prevention measures offered by the department:

(a) The department is not required to take further action if at least three attempts to offer the prescribed prevention measures have been rejected.

(b) The landowner, lessee, or employee of the landowner may submit, within thirty days of offer of preventative measures, a written refusal statement documenting reasons supported by facts why they reject the prescribed measures and offer alternative solutions with justification. This written refusal statement must be submitted to the department and illustrate that the prevention measures prescribed by the department will not result in lessening the damage or depredation and/or would cause physical damage to persons or property.

(i) The department shall take no further action until a written refusal statement has been received by the department and approved by the director or director's designee for assistance to continue.

(ii) If the written refusal letter is approved by the director or director's designee, the department may continue working with the landowner to develop alternative measures.

(5) A landowner, lessee, or employee of the landowner, is ineligible for a compensation claim and the department shall take no further action unless agreed upon prevention measures have been employed.

(6) Nothing in this section prohibits a landowner, lessee, or employee of the landowner, from killing wildlife pursuant to WAC 220-440-060.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-440-130, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.240, 77.12.320, 77.12.150, 77.15.245, and chapter 77.36 RCW. WSR 16-04-066 (Order 16-18), § 232-36-090, filed 1/28/16, effective 2/28/16.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-440-140 Payment for deer and elk commercial crop damage—Eligibility and limitations.

Owners, who have worked with the department to prevent deer and elk damage, but continue to experience commercial crop losses, may be eligible to file a damage claim and receive cash compensation from money appropriated by the legislature.

Eligibility:

Damages payable under this section are limited to the lost or diminished value of a commercial crop, whether growing or harvested, and will only be paid to the owner of the crop at the time of damage, without assignment.

Cash compensation for claims from deer and elk damage does not include damage to other real or personal property, including other vegetation or animals, lost profits, consequential damages, or any other related damages.

The department is authorized to pay up to the amount provided in RCW 77.36.130.

Limitations:

Claims for cash compensation will be denied when:

(1) The claim is for a noncommercial or an ineligible crop;

(2) The owner of the commercial crop does not meet the definition of "eligible farmer" in RCW 82.08.855 (4)(b)(i) through (iv);

(3) The loss estimate is less than $1,000;

(4) The owner does not have a valid damage prevention cooperative agreement signed by the owner and the department or a waiver signed by the director and does not provide a department approved checklist of the preventative and nonlethal means that have been employed to prevent damage;

(5) The owner has not complied with the terms and conditions of his or her agreement(s) with the department;

(6) An owner or lessee has accepted noncash compensation to offset crop damage in lieu of cash consistent with conditions of the damage prevention cooperative agreement with the department. Acceptance of noncash compensation will constitute full and final payment for crop damages within the growing season of the damaged crop or for the time period specified by the department in writing to the owner;

(7) An owner or lessee has denied the department's offer of cost-share fencing as a long-term preventative measure;

(8) The owner or lessee has denied prevention measures offered by the department. The prevention measures offered shall be applicable, legal, practical, and industry recognized;

(9) Damages to the commercial crops claimed are covered by insurance or are eligible for payment from other entities. Any portion of the actual deer or elk damage not covered by others that exceeds $1,000 is eligible for compensation from the department;

The department may delay completion of processing the claim until the insurance claim or other third-party entities' claim process has either been paid or denied. After the third party claim has been paid or denied, the department's claim processing will continue;

(10) The property where the damage occurred was not open to public hunting consistent with WAC 220-440-190 for the species, deer or elk, causing the damage, unless, as determined by the department, the property is inconsistent with hunting or hunting would not address the damage problem. This includes all properties owned or leased by the owner adjacent to, contiguous to, or in the vicinity of the property where crop damage occurred;

(11) The crop is grown or stored on public property;

(12) The owner or lessee fails to provide on-site access to the department or designee for inspection and investigation of alleged damage or to verify eligibility for a claim;

(13) The owner has not provided a completed written claim form and all other required information, or met required timelines prescribed within WAC 220-440-150;

(14) The owner fails to sign a statement affirming that the facts and supporting documents are truthful to the best of the owner's knowledge;

(15) The owner or designee harvested commercial crops prior to providing a 72 hour notice to the department;

(16) The department will prioritize payment for commercial crop damage as set forth in RCW 77.36.100. The claimant must provide records in support of the prioritization method as proscribed therein. Before payment, claims in the current fiscal year will be prioritized after all crop damage claims have been received and approved, and any claim appeals have been resolved.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.36.120. WSR 25-15-035 (Order 24-10), s 220-440-140, filed 7/8/25, effective 8/8/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.36.080, 77.36.100, and 77.36.130. WSR 24-22-007 (Order 24-09), s 220-440-140, filed 10/23/24, effective 11/23/24. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-440-140, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.240, 77.12.320, 77.12.150, 77.15.245, and chapter 77.36 RCW. WSR 16-04-066 (Order 16-18), § 232-36-100, filed 1/28/16, effective 2/28/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.36.120. WSR 13-05-003 (Order 13-19), § 232-36-100, filed 2/6/13, effective 3/9/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.04.055. WSR 10-13-182 (Order 10-156), § 232-36-100, filed 6/23/10, effective 7/24/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-440-150 Application for cash compensation for deer or elk commercial crop damage—Procedure.

The department shall develop claim procedures and application forms consistent with this section for cash compensation for commercial crop damage.

Filing a claim:

(1) Claimants who have met the requirements of WAC 220-440-140, yet still experience commercial crop loss, may file a claim for cash compensation.

(2) The claimant must notify the department within 72 hours of discovery of crop damage and at least 72 hours prior to harvest of the claimed crop.

(3) A complete written claim and completed crop assessment must be submitted to the department within 60 days of harvest.

(4) Claimants may only file one claim per year. Multiple partners in a farming operation are considered one claimant. Operations involving multiple partners must designate a "primary grower" to receive payment from the department.

(5) The claim form declaration must be signed, affirming that the information provided is factual and truthful per the certification set out in RCW 9A.72.085, before the department will process the claim.

(6) In addition to a completed claim form, a claimant must provide:

(a) A copy of claimant's Schedule F of Form 1040, Form 1120, or other applicable forms filed with the Internal Revenue Service or other documentation indicating the claimant's gross sales or harvested value of commercial crops for the previous tax year.

(b) The assessment method used is consistent with WAC 220-440-160, valuation of property damage.

(c) Proof of ownership of claimed commercial crops or contractual lease of claimed commercial crops consistent with department procedural requirements for submission of documents.

(d) Written documentation of approved methodology used to assess and determine final crop loss and value.

(e) Records documenting average yield on claimed crop and parcel, certified yield reports, production reports and weight certificates completed at the time weighed for claimed year, and other applicable documents that support yield loss and current market price. Current market price will be determined less transportation and cleaning costs when applicable.

(f) A declaration signed under penalty of perjury as provided in RCW 9A.72.085, indicating that the claimant is eligible for the claim, meets eligibility requirements listed under this section, and that all claim evaluation and assessment information in the claim application is true and accurate to the best knowledge of the claimant.

(g) A copy of the insurance policy, completed claim forms, and payment records on the commercial crop where loss is claimed.

(h) Copies of any applications for other sources of loss compensation and any payment records or denial documentation.

Damage claim assessment:

(7) Completion of a damage claim assessment for the amount and value of commercial crop loss is the responsibility of the claimant. A crop damage evaluation and assessment must be conducted by a licensed crop insurance adjustor in cooperation with the claimant:

(a) The claimant must submit a damage claim assessment prepared by a qualified crop insurance adjustor. A qualified adjustor means a crop adjustor licensed by the state of Washington and certified by the federal crop insurance service.

An adjustor who is under contract with the department that has a current state of Washington insurance adjuster license with at least four years of verifiable deer and elk caused crop damage investigation experience may substitute that experience for the federal crop insurance certification.

(b) The department will provide the claimant with a list of approved contracted department adjustors. The claimant may select an adjustor from the approved list and work with the department and the adjustor to arrange for the completion of a crop damage assessment or select a qualified adjustor of their own choosing.

(i) If the claimant selects an adjustor from the approved list, the department will provide the adjustor written authorization to proceed with an assessment. Adjustor fees, including for multiple site visits, will be the shared responsibility of the owner and the department. The claimant portion of each assessment visit fee may not exceed one half or a maximum of $600, whichever is smaller, and will be deducted from the final payment.

(ii) If, at the end of the claim evaluation process, no payment for the claim is made, the claimant's portion of a contracted adjustor's assessment fees shall be billed to the claimant for prompt reimbursement to the department and funds returned to the appropriate claim fund source.

(iii) If the claimant selects a qualified adjustor of their own choosing, then the claimant accepts full responsibility for the assessment fees.

(c) The department or the claimant may accept the damage claim assessment provided by the qualified adjustor or may hire a qualified adjustor of their choosing and conduct a separate assessment or evaluation of the crop loss amount and value. The party hiring an adjustor to conduct a separate assessment or evaluation is responsible for payment of all related fees.

(8) Disagreement between the claimant and the department over the crop loss value may be settled through an adjudicative proceeding pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW and WAC 220-440-230, subject to the limit provided in RCW 77.36.130.

Settlement of claims:

(9) Compensation paid by the department, in addition to any other compensation received by the claimant, may not exceed the total value of the assessed crop loss.

(10) The claimant will be notified by the department upon completion of the evaluation and has 60 days to accept or appeal the department's offer for settlement or denial of the claim, or the claim offer or denial is considered accepted and not subject to appeal.

(11) The department will prioritize payment for commercial crop damage as set forth in RCW 77.36.100.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.36.120. WSR 25-15-035 (Order 24-10), s 220-440-150, filed 7/8/25, effective 8/8/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.36.080, 77.36.100, and 77.36.130. WSR 24-22-007 (Order 24-09), s 220-440-150, filed 10/23/24, effective 11/23/24. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-440-150, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.240, 77.12.320, 77.12.150, 77.15.245, and chapter 77.36 RCW. WSR 16-04-066 (Order 16-18), § 232-36-110, filed 1/28/16, effective 2/28/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.240, chapter 77.36 RCW, and 2013 c 329. WSR 13-22-056 (Order 13-282), § 232-36-110, filed 11/4/13, effective 12/5/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.04.055. WSR 10-13-182 (Order 10-156), § 232-36-110, filed 6/23/10, effective 7/24/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-440-160 Valuation methods for commercial crop damage assessment.

Several methods may be used to determine the extent of a crop damaged by deer and elk and the lost value of the commercial crop resulting from the damage. Assessment methods used by qualified crop adjustors under WAC 220-440-150 will be considered by the department. Evaluation of crop losses must consider other impacts to crop production including, but not limited to, fertilization, irrigation, precipitation, weather, timing of planting or harvest, and weed control and shall deduct those impacts from the loss value calculation. At least one of the following methods listed must be used to assess the crop damage:

(1) Amount consumed - Relies on wildlife-proof exclosures in the field; clipping similar sized plots inside and outside of exclosures; then comparing yields.

(2) Amount of stored crops consumed or damaged - Determine the bales or pounds of stored crops consumed or destroyed; then determine replacement value.

(3) Replacement value of horticultural trees lost as a result of damage; partial loss due to damage can be estimated per tree based on the percentage destroyed.

(4) Damage vs. undamaged areas - Using random sampling methods to compare the yields of damaged to undamaged portions of a field or two similar fields can provide an estimate of loss. Comparing similar fields assumes the fields are truly "similar" (soil type, aspect, slope, irrigation, fertilization, stand age, etc.).

(5) Animal use - Count the number of animals causing damage and the number of days they were present; then estimate the percentage of daily intake provided by the crop (generally less than 50 percent), and the amount of waste, trampling, or trailing; the result should also consider the timing of the damage and potential recovery of the vegetation prior to crop harvest.

(6) Decrease from average yield - Historic yields can be used for comparison; the difference between average yield and current yield may shed light on the extent of damage; changing weather or crop growing conditions from one year to the next make this technique less reliable.

(7) The department may require additional information about the assessment process used and may request additional assessment be undertaken, or may request additional documentation in order to consider the assessment accurate and complete.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.36.120. WSR 25-15-035 (Order 24-10), s 220-440-160, filed 7/8/25, effective 8/8/25. 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 § 220-440-160, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.04.055. WSR 10-13-182 (Order 10-156), § 232-36-120, filed 6/23/10, effective 7/24/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-440-170 Payment for commercial livestock damage and other domestic animals—Limitations.

Commercial livestock owners who have worked with the department to prevent depredation but continue to experience losses, or who experience unforeseen losses, may be eligible to file a damage claim and receive cash compensation.

(1) Eligibility. Damages payable under this section are limited to the lost or diminished value of commercial livestock, or to working dogs caused by wild bears, cougars, or wolves and shall be paid only to the owner or documented lessee of the commercial livestock, without assignment.

(a) Cash compensation for commercial livestock or working dog losses from bears, cougars, and wolves may include veterinary services but shall not include damage to other real or personal property, including other vegetation or other animals, consequential damages, or any other damages. Commercial livestock owners with a current written agreement with the department will be compensated consistent with the terms of their agreement. If the agreement and this section differ, the terms of the agreement will control.

(b) The department is authorized to pay only the fair market value for the eligible direct livestock or working dog lost or the fair market value of indirect livestock losses caused by wolves per claim, subject to the limits in RCW 77.36.130.

(2) Denial. Claims for cash compensation will be denied when:

(a) Funds for livestock compensation have not been specifically appropriated by the legislature or other funding entity;

(b) The claim is for livestock other than sheep, cattle, or horses, or a claim for a working dog when only state funds are available; or any domestic animals not allowed by the requirements of a third-party funding entity;

(c) The owner fails to provide the department with an approved checklist of the preventative and nonlethal means that have been employed, or the owner failed to comply with the terms and conditions of his or her agreement(s) with the department;

(d) The owner has accepted noncash compensation to offset livestock or working dog losses in lieu of cash. Acceptance of noncash compensation will constitute full and final payment for livestock losses within a fiscal year;

(e) Damages to the livestock or other domestic animals claimed are covered by insurance or are eligible for payment from third-party organizations. However, the owner may include any portion of the fair market value of the eligible damage not covered by a third-party organization in a claim to the department;

(f) The owner fails to provide on-site access to the department or department's designee for inspection and investigation of alleged attack or to verify eligibility for claim;

(g) The owner has not provided a completed written claim or met required timelines prescribed within this chapter;

The department is authorized, at its discretion, to adjust required timelines by up to the end of the current fiscal year if the claimant can demonstrate a verifiable hardship to comply with the timeline. The hardship must be significant enough to cause a substantial impact on the claimant's ability to comply with the requirements to submit a claim and not the result of the claimant's own actions. The department reviews hardships on a case-by-case basis and reserves the right to determine whether a hardship is reasonable;

(h) No claim will be processed if the owner fails to sign a statement affirming that the facts and supporting documents are truthful to the best of the owner's knowledge; or

(i) The owner or designee has salvaged or rendered the carcass or allowed it to be scavenged without an investigation completed under the direction of the department.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.36.010, 77.36.100, 77.36.110, 77.36.120, and 77.36.130. WSR 26-10-043 (Order 25-20), s 220-440-170, filed 5/1/26, effective 6/1/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.36.170, and 77.36.180. WSR 18-04-049 (Order 18-15), § 220-440-170, filed 1/31/18, effective 3/3/18. 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 § 220-440-170, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.240, chapter 77.36 RCW, and 2013 c 329. WSR 13-22-056 (Order 13-282), § 232-36-200, filed 11/4/13, effective 12/5/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.36.120. WSR 13-05-003 (Order 13-19), § 232-36-200, filed 2/6/13, effective 3/9/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.04.055. WSR 10-13-182 (Order 10-156), § 232-36-200, filed 6/23/10, effective 7/24/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-440-180 Application for cash compensation for commercial livestock damage or domestic animal—Procedure.

Pursuant to this section, the department may distribute money specifically appropriated by the legislature or other funding entity to pay commercial livestock or working dog losses caused by wild bear, cougar, or wolves up to the amount set forth in RCW 77.36.130. The department will develop claim procedures and application forms consistent with this section for cash compensation of commercial livestock or working dog losses.

(1) Filing a claim:

(a) Claimant must notify the department within 24 hours of discovery of livestock or other domestic animal attack or as soon as feasible.

(b) Damage claim assessment of amount and value of eligible livestock or working dog loss is the primary responsibility of the claimant.

(i) The claimant must provide access to department staff or designees to investigate the cause of death or injury to eligible livestock or working dogs and use reasonable measures to protect evidence at the depredation site.

(ii) Federal officials may be responsible for the investigation when it is suspected that the attack was by a federally listed species.

(d) To be eligible a claimant must submit a written statement, electronic or hard copy, within 30 days of discovery of a loss to indicate their intent to file a claim.

(e) A complete claim package must be submitted to the department within 120 days of a discovery of an attack on livestock or working dogs to be eligible for compensation, unless granted a hardship time extension as provided in WAC 22-440-170.

(f) In addition to a completed claim form, a claimant must provide:

(i) Proof of legal ownership or signed lease contract of claimed livestock. The signed lease contract must include:

(A) The lessor's name and brand registration and be signed by them.

(B) A statement that the payment for any losses to the animals is assigned to the lessee.

(D) If a lease is in the form of a verbal agreement, the lessee shall provide a written attestation under penalty of perjury and signed by the lessor stating that the lessee is the sole claimant for the loss compensation; and

(ii) Records documenting the value of the livestock or working dog depending upon the determination for cause of loss; and

(iii) Documentation solely for verifying that the claimant raises livestock for commercial purposes. The documentation includes, but is not limited to, the following:

(A) Copies of the prior year filed IRS Schedule F form;

(B) Current Washington business license;

(D) Other official government document indicating claimant is involved in commercial livestock sales, marketing, or purchase; and

(iv) A copy of any insurance policy covering loss claimed, if any; and

(v) Copies of applications for other sources of loss compensation and any payment or denial documentation, if any; and

(vi) The department approved checklist of preventative measures that have been deployed, or documented compliance with the terms and conditions of the claimant's agreement with the department, or the director approved waiver; and

(vii) Declaration signed under penalty of perjury under chapter 5.50 RCW indicating that the claimant is eligible for the claim, meets eligibility requirements listed under this chapter and in RCW 77.36.100, 77.36.110, and 77.36.120, and all claim evaluation and assessment information in the claim application is to the best knowledge of the claimant true and accurate. Any fraudulent statements made, or documents submitted by the claimant in support of their claim shall be the basis for the department's rejection of a claim.

(2) Settlement of claims:

Subject to funds appropriated to pay for livestock or working dog losses, undisputed claims will be paid up to the limits found in RCW 77.36.130, or to any limitations of a third-party entity providing claim payment funding.

(3) Valuation of the lost livestockor working dog.

(a) The department may use the services of an independent qualified appraiser to assist in the evaluation of livestock or working dog claims.

(b) For losses caused by wolves, the calculation of fair market value for livestock or working dogs will be based on the following:

(i) The value at the time the animal would normally be sold at market or the cost to replace the animal, and based on comparable types and/or weight of livestock or working dogs, such as comparable calves, steers, cows, ewes, and lambs.

Except bulls will be replaced based on the actual purchase price prorated on a four-year depreciation cycle minus salvage value if applicable.

(ii) The fair market value will be determined by one or more of the following documents:

(A) A report by a qualified livestock appraiser;

(B) The sales receipts from the most recent sale of comparable animals by the owner;

(D) Private treaty records;

(E) Sale barn values, including average values for the same weight, sex, and age class of the breed at the time that it would have normally been sold.

(i) Where the livestock grazing site was greater than or equal to 100 acres, there is a rebuttable presumption that the number of commercial livestock wolf depredations that are eligible for compensation is twice the number of wolf livestock depredations documented by the department, unless all remaining livestock are accounted for.

(A) On these grazing sites, the payment for each confirmed wolf depredation will be the full fair market value for two commercial livestock.

(B) The payment for each probable wolf depredation will be half the full fair market value for two commercial livestock. Payments will be reduced by half if all the remaining livestock are accounted for.

(ii) Where the livestock grazing site was less than 100 acres, there is a rebuttable presumption that all the commercial livestock wolf depredations are discovered by the livestock owner.

(A) On these grazing sites, the payment for each confirmed wolf depredation will be the full fair market value for one commercial livestock.

(B) The payment for each probable wolf depredation will be half the full fair market value for one commercial livestock.

(d) For direct losses caused by bear or cougar, livestock value will be determined by the fair market value for an animal of the same breed, sex, and average weight at the time the animal is lost. That value may be determined by one or more of the following:

(i) A report by a qualified livestock appraiser;

(ii) The sales receipts from the most recent sale of comparable animals by the owner;

(iii) The sales receipts from the next sale of comparable animals by the owner or invoices;

(iv) Private treaty records;

(v) Sale barn values, including average values for same weight, sex, and age class of the breed at the time that it would have normally been sold.

(e) Indirect loss claims due to increased stress from harassment of livestock caused by wolves must include:

(i) The three consecutive years of records immediately preceding the year of the claim, and claims will be assessed for losses in excess of the immediate preceding three-year running average;

(ii) The losses must occur on large pastures or range land over 100 acres used for grazing, lambing, or calving where regular monitoring of livestock is impractical (and therefore discovery of carcasses infeasible) as determined by the department;

(iii) Verification by the department that wolves are occupying the area;

(iv) The losses cannot be reasonably explained by other causes;

(v) Compliance with the department's preventative measures checklist, or damage prevention cooperative agreement, or a waiver signed by the director.

(f) Compensation paid by the department combined with any other compensation may not exceed the total assessed value of the loss. Compensation is paid to either the owner of the livestock, or the lessee of the livestock, not both.

(g) Upon completion of an evaluation, the department will notify the claimant of its decision to either deny the claim or make a settlement offer (order). The claimant has 60 days from the date received to accept, sign, and mail to the department the original offer for settlement of the claim. If the claimant wishes to appeal the offer or denial of claim, they must request an informal resolution or adjudicative proceeding as described in WAC 220-440-230. The appeal must be in writing and may be mailed or submitted by email. If no written acceptance or request for appeal is received within 60 days of receipt of the settlement offer, the offer is considered accepted, or the denial of claim is considered accepted and not subject to appeal.

(h) If the claimant accepts the department's offer, the department will provide payment to the claimant within 30 days from receipt of the completed written acceptance document(s).

(4) Payment of claims. The department will prioritize payment for livestock losses as set forth in RCW 77.36.100, 77.36.170, and 77.36.180.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.36.010, 77.36.100, 77.36.110, 77.36.120, and 77.36.130. WSR 26-10-043 (Order 25-20), s 220-440-180, filed 5/1/26, effective 6/1/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.36.080, 77.36.100, and 77.36.130. WSR 24-22-007 (Order 24-09), s 220-440-180, filed 10/23/24, effective 11/23/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.36.170, and 77.36.180. WSR 18-04-049 (Order 18-15), § 220-440-180, filed 1/31/18, effective 3/3/18. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-440-180, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.240, 77.12.320, 77.12.150, 77.15.245, and chapter 77.36 RCW. WSR 16-04-066 (Order 16-18), § 232-36-210, filed 1/28/16, effective 2/28/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.240, chapter 77.36 RCW, and 2013 c 329. WSR 13-22-056 (Order 13-282), § 232-36-210, filed 11/4/13, effective 12/5/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.04.055. WSR 10-13-182 (Order 10-156), § 232-36-210, filed 6/23/10, effective 7/24/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-440-190 Public hunting requirements.

"Public hunting" generally means that land is open for licensed hunters. The intent of this provision is to allow hunting at an appropriate time, manner, and level to help prevent property damage.

As specified in WAC 220-440-140, cash compensation for crop damage claims will only be paid when the property where the crop damage occurred is open to public hunting; unless the department determines that hunting is not practical. Public hunting is defined as:

(1) The landowner opens the property on which the damage or loss is claimed for general access to all licensed hunters during the season for the species causing damage, other species may be included to provide additional hazing, prior to the occurrence of damage; or

(2) The landowner has entered into and complied with any agreement with the department covering the land(s) on which the damage is claimed. Agreements shall require that:

(a) The land is open to general access to licensed hunters; or

(b) The landowner allows the department to select a limited number of hunters who are authorized to access the land to minimize or prevent damage; or

(c) The landowner and the department determine the number of hunters, timing, weapon options and the required permission for access to hunt on the landowner's property to effectively minimize damage.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-440-190, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.240, 77.12.320, 77.12.150, 77.15.245, and chapter 77.36 RCW. WSR 16-04-066 (Order 16-18), § 232-36-300, filed 1/28/16, effective 2/28/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.04.055. WSR 10-13-182 (Order 10-156), § 232-36-300, filed 6/23/10, effective 7/24/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-440-200 Damage prevention permit hunts—Deer, elk, and turkey.

(1) A landowner may enter into a damage prevention cooperative agreement (contract) with WDFW. The landowner may receive a damage prevention permit, if deemed necessary by the department. Hunts conducted pursuant to a damage prevention permit must adhere to the special seasons provided in this section. Nothing in this section prevents a landowner from protecting their property.

(a) The landowner agrees not to file a damage claim unless damage exceeds the threshold established by the department and conditioned in the damage prevention cooperative agreement, except for Elk Areas 3721 and 3722. Landowners will work with the department to allow access to hunters during the general hunting seasons as determined by the department.

(b) A damage prevention cooperative agreement may include:

(i) An approved checklist of the reasonable preventative and nonlethal means that must be employed prior to lethal removal;

(ii) A description of the properties where lethal removal is allowed;

(iii) Other conditions developed within department procedural documents.

(c) A damage prevention permit issued to a landowner by the department and provided to the hunter by the landowner authorizes the hunter to use a deer or elk damage license or tag to hunt and take a legal animal as prescribed on the permit.

(d) A damage prevention permit may include:

(i) A description of the properties where lethal removal is allowed;

(ii) The species and sex of the animal that may be taken; the terms of the permit; the dates when lethal removal is authorized; and

(iii) Other conditions developed within department procedural documents.

(2) General deer and elk removal criteria:

(a) Only persons with a damage prevention permit may hunt and take one deer or one elk as designated on the permit.

(b) Hunters must have a valid big game license, damage deer/elk license or tag to participate in a damage prevention hunt during the prescribed damage prevention permit period, unless the damage permit specifies otherwise.

(c) Hunters who fill their deer or elk damage tag are ineligible to participate in another damage prevention hunt utilizing a damage prevention permit during the same season in which they already harvested wildlife under a damage prevention hunt; this does not preclude a landowner from utilizing a kill permit or their right to protect their property under WAC 220-440-060.

(d) Persons participating with a damage prevention permit may only hunt within the prescribed area, during the specified season dates, and for the specified animal (e.g., antlerless, deer, elk) as indicated on the permit. If a deer or elk is wounded inside the damage hunt area, it may be pursued outside permit boundaries with adjacent landowner permission.

(e) A hunter who fails to comply with this subsection may be ineligible to participate in the next year's damage permit opportunities.

(3) Deer:

(a) Tag Required: Deer hunters must have a current valid big game license, damage deer hunting license or tag and a damage prevention permit on his/her person.

(b) Hunting Method: Any legal weapon (or as specified on the damage prevention permit).

(i) Season Framework: July 1 - March 31.

(ii) Legal Deer: Antlerless Only.

(iii) Kill Quota: 300 per license year.

(d) Location: Region One.

(i) Season Framework: July 1 - March 31.

(ii) Legal Deer: Antlerless Only.

(iii) Kill Quota: 300 per license year.

(e) Location: GMUs 105-124.

(i) Season Framework: July 1 - March 31.

(ii) Legal Deer: Whitetail Antlerless Only.

(iii) Kill Quota: 300 per license year.

(4) Elk:

(a) Tag Required: Elk hunters must have a valid big game license, a damage elk hunting license or tag and damage prevention permit on his/her person.

(b) Hunting Method: Any legal weapon.

(i) Season Framework: July 1 - March 31.

(ii) Legal Elk: Antlerless Only.

(iii) Kill Quota: 200 per license year.

(d) Location: Western Washington - GMUs 400, 500, and 600 series.

(i) Season Framework: July 1 - March 31.

(ii) Legal Elk: Antlerless Only.

(iii) Kill Quota: 100 per license year.

(e) Location: Hanford Area - GMUs 372 and 379.

(i) Legal Elk: Antlerless Only.

(ii) Season Framework: July 1 - March 31.

(iii) Kill Quota: 70 per license year.

(f) Location: Elk Area 3721.

(i) Legal Elk: Spike or antlerless July 1 - March 31; any bull May 15 - June 30.

(ii) Season Framework: May 15 - March 31; as described in (f)(i) of this subsection.

(iii) Kill Quota: 100 Spike or antlerless per license year; 60 bulls per license year.

(g) Location: GMUs 501-578.

(i) Legal Elk: Antlerless Only.

(ii) Kill Quota: 100 per license year.

(h) Access in Elk Area 3721 may not be sold as a condition of use of these permits. The director may consider damage claims from landowners in Elk Areas 3721 and 3722 who accept these permits and do not charge for access.

(5) General turkey removal criteria:

(a) Only persons with a damage prevention permit may hunt and take one turkey as designated on the permit.

(b) Hunters must have a valid small game license and an unfilled turkey tag to participate in a damage prevention hunt during the prescribed damage prevention permit period, unless the damage permit specifies otherwise.

(c) Hunters who fill their turkey tag under a damage permit are ineligible to participate in another damage prevention hunt utilizing a damage prevention permit during the same season in which they already harvested wildlife under a damage prevention hunt.

(d) Persons participating with a damage prevention permit may only hunt within the prescribed area, during the specified season dates, and for the specified animal as indicated on the permit.

(e) A hunter who fails to comply with this subsection may be ineligible to participate in the next year's damage permit opportunities.

(6) Turkey:

(a) Tag Required: Turkey hunter must have an appropriate valid, unaltered, unnotched turkey tag or license on his/her person, along with the damage prevention permit.

(b) Hunting Method: Any legal turkey hunting method.

(d) Location: Statewide.

(e) Legal Turkey: Either sex.

(f) Kill Quota: 300 per license year.

(7) It is unlawful to violate the provisions of this section. Violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.400, 77.15.410, 77.15.430, or 77.15.750(1) depending on the violation. Hunters who violate this section will be punished under RCW 77.15.400, 77.15.410, 77.15.430 depending on the species hunted and circumstances of the violation.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-440-200, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.240, 77.12.320, 77.12.150, 77.15.245, and chapter 77.36 RCW. WSR 16-04-066 (Order 16-18), § 232-36-310, filed 1/28/16, effective 2/28/16.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-440-210 Black bear timber damage depredation permits—Requirements, restrictions, and issuance.

(1) Purpose. The purpose of the black bear timber damage permit is to reduce damage to commercial timber caused by black bears peeling and consuming tree parts resulting in permanent damage or death to the tree. Only the owner of private commercial timber, or their designee may apply for a black bear timber damage depredation permit. A black bear timber damage permit allows a person to remove one or more black bears as conditioned on the permit. This section does not apply to federal employees and agents while acting in their official capacities for the purpose of protecting private property.

(2) Black bear timber damage definitions. As used in this section and in the context of black bear damage removals for damage to commercial timber, the following definitions apply:

(a) "Commercial timber" means trees that are grown for wood or paper product production where the land for growing is designated as forestland under RCW 84.33.130, or, as determined by WDFW meets the definition listed in RCW 84.33.035(5).

(b) "Timber damage" means there is black bear damage evidence on private commercial timber from springtime of the current calendar year.

(d) "Use of bait" means the use of a substance placed, exposed, deposited, distributed, scattered, or otherwise used for the purpose of attracting black bears to an area where one or more persons hunt or intend to hunt them. Bait does not include supplemental feeding in prior years.

(e) "Supplemental feeding" means the establishment and operation of black bear feeding stations, solely to prevent damage to commercial timber.

(f) "Use of dogs" means the use of one or more dogs for hunting under a black bear timber damage permit, or the possession of any dog while in the field under such permit.

(g) "Designated hunter" means a person who is named in a permit to hunt a black bear on behalf of the timber owner.

(3) Permit conditions.

(a) All permits issued under this section will be subject to the following conditions:

(i) Permittees and designated hunters must only use the lawful methods and implements allowed for hunting black bears in a general bear season;

(ii) Black bears retained for personal use under a permit count toward the annual black bear bag limit;

(iii) Black bears accompanied by cub(s) shall not be removed;

(iv) The use of bait or use of dogs in exercising the timber damage permit is prohibited;

(v) A black bear timber permit does not authorize trespass;

(vi) The permit is not valid on state or federally owned lands;

(vii) Supplemental feeding must cease, and all visible feed on the ground or in containers must be removed within the permit's designated damage hunt area boundary no later than January 1st of the permit year;

(viii) If the permit's designated damage hunt area is in a GMU located in grizzly bear recovery areas, as identified by the department, permittees and designated hunters must carry proof of successfully completing the annual WDFW online bear identification test or equivalent test from another state;

(ix) Permittees and designated hunters must be identified on, and possess the black bear timber damage permit, or a true copy of the valid permit at all times and in places that black bears are being hunted;

(x) Removals must be reported within 24 hours of taking a bear in accordance with the procedures established in the permit;

(xi) An access or other fee may not be charged to any designated hunter using a bear timber damage permit. Requiring a fully refundable key return deposit is not prohibited;

(xii) A black bear timber damage permit is only valid when signed by the permittee, any designated hunter, and the department permitting representative;

(xiii) The black bear timber damage permit belongs to the state of Washington and may not be transferred or sold;

(xiv) A violation of any condition of the permit may result in revocation of the permit and may render the permittee(s) ineligible for future black bear timber permits as determined by the department.

(b) Based upon WDFW's evaluation of the permit application materials and local environmental conditions, the department may establish permit-specific conditions in individual permits including, but not limited to:

(i) The time, manner, and place the permit is valid to remove one or more black bears;

(ii) The identity of the designated hunters permitted to hunt under the permit;

(iii) Requirements for final disposition of the black bear carcass, as a whole or any black bear parts;

(iv) The number of black bears that can be removed under the permit; and

(v) Procedures for reporting of any removals, including submission of biological samples and reporting documents.

(4) Applying for a black bear timber damage permit.

(a) A commercial timber owner, or their designee applicant must complete and submit an application using the current application form to the department's wildlife conflict section manager (or designee);

(b) A complete permit application package must contain the following:

(i) Name, age, phone, and email for the applicant;

(ii) List the timber owner and relationship of the applicant to the timber owner;

(iii) Name, contact information for any proposed designated hunters and a signed agreement that if a permit is issued, the designated hunter would be acting under the direction of and on the applicant's behalf;

(iv) Photos of current timber damage from the site where the permit is being requested;

(v) GPS coordinates for the documented timber damage on the site;

(vi) A map denoting the proposed permit area, the relative locations of documented timber damage, and the distance(s) and direction(s) to any known continuing supplemental bear feeding sites;

(vii) An attestation that supplemental feeding has not occurred within the area that the applicant is requesting to hunt within since January 1st of the current year, and that no feeding is occurring within the proposed permit boundary;

(viii) An attestation that public hunting access was allowed within the requested damage permit area boundaries during the general black bear hunting season within the hunting season immediately prior to the permit request; and

(ix) Any additional information that WDFW determines is necessary to make the required determinations in subsection (5) of this section and to determine appropriate individual permit conditions under subsection (3)(b) of this section.

(c) The applicant must contact the WDFW wildlife conflict specialist at the appropriate geographic department regional office to arrange for property access for a department representative to visit the site and verify timber damage;

(d) The applicant may provide additional supporting information as to the extent of damage if the department proposes restrictions on a requested permit location or timing; and

(e) If the applicant seeks a permit in GMUs located in grizzly bear recovery areas, as identified by the department, the applicant and the proposed designated hunters must successfully complete the annual WDFW online bear identification test or equivalent test from another state and carry proof of successful completion.

(5) WDFW required determinations. Before the department issues a permit, the department's wildlife conflict section manager (or designee) must find:

(a) The applicant has submitted a complete application and completed all steps in the application process;

(b) The applicant is at least 18 years of age and owns, is employed by, or leases commercial timber;

(c) Any proposed designated hunter, other than the applicant, possesses a valid unexpired Washington bear hunting license and tag;

(d) Reasonable belief that timber damage will continue if a permit is not issued; and

(e) Permit issuance shall not impair the department's ability to meet population objectives.

(6) Permit denials. The department may refuse to issue a black bear timber damage permit to an applicant if:

(a) Within the last year of the date of the application the applicant:

(i) Failed to follow the conditions of a prior black bear timber permit;

(ii) Failed to report removal success from a prior permit;

(b) The application fails to meet any of the above application requirements for a permit; or

(7) Permittee-requested permit amendments. A permit may not be changed, or altered without prior approval by the department. A permittee, or their designee may submit a request in writing for permit amendments. These changes, if approved by the department's wildlife conflict section manager (or designee) in writing, may include:

(a) Change, or addition of designated hunter;

(b) Change to any geographic area; and

(8) Permittee-requested permit renewal. A permittee, or their designee may submit a request in writing to the department's wildlife conflict section manager (or designee) for permit renewal. The permittee must submit the following documentation at least five days prior to the permit expiration date:

(a) A current, completed black bear timber damage permit application form with the updated information; and

(b) Documentation demonstrating new or continuing timber damage at the site.

(9) Permit revocation. The department may revoke a black bear timber damage permit for the following reasons:

(a) Failure to follow any of the conditions of a black bear timber permit;

(b) The department discovers an overarching safety concern for the permit area;

(d) The department discovers false information was provided when the person originally applied for the permit.

(10) Appeals. For any permittee or applicant whose permit is denied, revoked, or modified under this section wishing to challenge a permitting decision, the provisions of this subsection shall apply.

Informal resolution:

(a) If the permittee or applicant would like to discuss a department permit denial, revocation, or modification, they may request a meeting by notifying the department wildlife conflict section manager in writing within 10 days of receiving the notice of department action;

(b) A department representative and the permittee or applicant will meet and attempt to come to mutual resolution;

Formal resolution:

(c) If the parties do not reach a resolution through informal discussions, or the permittee or applicant wishes to appeal the department's permit denial, revocation, or modification, they may request an administrative hearing within 30 days of the decision to appeal the department's action. The department will administer such appeals in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW;

Manner and content of request for an administrative hearing. Each request for adjudicative proceeding shall substantially comply with this subsection.

(d) The request shall be in writing;

(e) The request shall identify the order that the person seeks to contest. This can be done by reference to the number of the order, by reference to the subject and date of the order, or by reference to a copy of the order attached to the request;

(f) The request shall state the grounds upon which the person contests the order. If the person contests the factual basis for the order, the person shall allege the facts that the person contends are relevant to the appeal; and

(g) The request shall identify the relief that the person seeks from the adjudicative proceeding by specifying whether the person asks to have the order vacated, or provisions of the order corrected.

(11) A violation of this section is punishable under the appropriate statute, depending on the circumstances of the violation, including RCW 77.15.160(6), 77.15.410, 77.15.245, and 77.15.750(1).

(12) Nothing within this section limits the department in the exercise of its existing lawful authority to manage black bears for research, safety, protection of property from damage, including timber damage, or any other management purpose.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.36.030, 77.08.030, 77.15.410, and 77.15.750. WSR 24-04-007 (Order 19-07), § 220-440-210, filed 1/25/24, effective 2/25/24. 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 § 220-440-210, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.240, 77.12.320, 77.12.150, 77.15.245, and chapter 77.36 RCW. WSR 16-04-066 (Order 16-18), § 232-36-320, filed 1/28/16, effective 2/28/16.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-440-220 Bear and cougar depredation permit hunts for domestic animal or livestock loss.

This section applies to any person participating in a director-authorized bear or cougar depredation permit hunt for domestic animal or livestock loss pursuant to RCW 77.12.240 or 77.15.245:

(1) Black bear and cougar removal criteria:

(a) A landowner or the landowner's designee may submit a request for removal to the department following the procedures established by the department.

(b) Areas permitted for bear or cougar removal action must have confirmed bear or cougar caused property damage.

(d) The department shall ensure bear and cougar removals are consistent with population management objectives.

(2) Hunter selection:

(a) Landowner or landowner's designee may only select hunters authorized by the department to participate in a bear or cougar removal effort.

(b) The landowner or landowner's designee and the hunters participating in the removal will be identified as depredation permittees on depredation permits issued for bear or cougar removal.

(3) Permit required for participation in bear or cougar removal:

(a) If approved for bear or cougar removal action, the department will issue and condition the depredation permit and selected hunters participating in removals under this section must comply with provisions of the depredation permit.

(b) Selected hunter(s) must be in possession of the depredation permit while conducting the removal.

(4) General requirements:

(a) Removals must be reported within twenty-four hours of take. Biological samples required on the permit must be submitted and the carcass must be disposed of within forty-eight hours as conditioned in the depredation permit.

(b) All harvested animals must be disposed of as designated on the permit.

(c) Failure to comply with this section may render the permittee ineligible for future bear or cougar depredation permits as determined by the department.

(d) The depredation permit belongs to the state of Washington. A violation of any condition of the depredation permit may result in revocation of the depredation permit and may render the permittee(s) ineligible for future bear or cougar damage depredation permits; until all issues pertaining to the revocation are resolved at the department's discretion.

(e) A violation of subsection (3) of this section or this subsection (4) are punishable under RCW 77.15.245, 77.15.410, or 77.15.750, depending on the circumstances of the violation.

History

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 § 220-440-220, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.240, 77.12.320, 77.12.150, 77.15.245, and chapter 77.36 RCW. WSR 16-04-066 (Order 16-18), § 232-36-330, filed 1/28/16, effective 2/28/16.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-440-230 Commercial crop or livestock damage claim—Dispute resolution.

For claims where the owner has met all claim eligibility criteria and procedures, but ultimately rejects the written settlement offer (order) for crop or livestock loss and/or value assessment, the provisions of this section shall apply:

Informal resolution:

(1) If the owner rejects the property loss or value assessment and would like to discuss a negotiated settlement, they may request a meeting by notifying the department in writing within 10 days of receiving the settlement offer or claim denial (order).

(2) A department designated representative and the owner will meet and attempt to come to mutual resolution.

(3) Monetary compensation or noncash compensation, mutually agreed upon by both the department and owner, shall be binding and constitute full and final payment for claim.

(4) If parties cannot agree upon damages, or the owner wishes to appeal the claim denial or the department's settlement offer (order), the owner may request an adjudicative proceeding consistent with chapter 34.05 RCW within 60 days of receiving a copy of the department's decision.

(5) The request must comply with the following:

(a) The request must be in writing, and the signed document may be mailed or submitted by fax or email;

(b) It must clearly identify the order being contested (or attach a copy of the order);

(c) It must state the grounds on which the order is being contested and include the specific facts of the order that are relevant to the appeal; and

(d) The request must identify the relief being requested from the proceeding (e.g., modifying specific provisions of the order).

(6) The proceeding may only result in the reversal or modification of an order when the preponderance of evidence shows:

(a) The order was not authorized by law or rule;

(b) A fact stated in the order is not supported by substantial evidence;

(d) Material evidence was made available by the owner at the time of the damage assessment, but was not considered in the order.

(7) The burden of proof is on the appellant (owner) to show that he or she is eligible for a claim and that the damage assessment is reliable (see RCW 77.36.130(3)).

(8) Findings of the hearings officer are subject to the annual funding appropriated by the legislature and to the limit found in RCW 77.36.130 and payment rules (WAC 220-440-150 and 220-440-180) of the commission.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.36.010, 77.36.100, 77.36.110, 77.36.120, and 77.36.130. WSR 26-10-043 (Order 25-20), s 220-440-230, filed 5/1/26, effective 6/1/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.36.080, 77.36.100, and 77.36.130. WSR 24-22-007 (Order 24-09), s 220-440-230, filed 10/23/24, effective 11/23/24. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-440-230, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.240, chapter 77.36 RCW, and 2013 c 329. WSR 13-22-056 (Order 13-282), § 232-36-400, filed 11/4/13, effective 12/5/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.36.120. WSR 13-05-003 (Order 13-19), § 232-36-400, filed 2/6/13, effective 3/9/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.04.055. WSR 10-13-182 (Order 10-156), § 232-36-400, filed 6/23/10, effective 7/24/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-440-240 Unlawful taking or possession of wildlife for personal safety or causing property damage—Penalties.

(1) The unlawful trapping, killing, or possession of wildlife is punishable under Title 77 RCW including, but not limited to, the following:

(a) RCW 77.15.120 for endangered wildlife;

(b) RCW 77.15.130 for protected wildlife;

(d) RCW 77.15.170 for wildlife wastage;

(e) RCW 77.15.190 and 77.15.194 for unlawful trapping or traps;

(f) RCW 77.15.290 for transportation of wildlife;

(g) RCW 77.15.400 for wild birds;

(h) RCW 77.15.410 for big game;

(i) RCW 77.15.420 for illegally taken or possessed wildlife; and

(j) RCW 77.15.430 for wild animals.

(2) A person trapping or killing wildlife who fails to notify the department pursuant to WAC 220-440-090 may be in violation of RCW 77.15.750(1).

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-440-240, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.04.055. WSR 10-13-182 (Order 10-156), § 232-36-500, filed 6/23/10, effective 7/24/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-440-250 Failure to comply with the conditions of permits, provide completed forms, or submit required documents or reports for the purposes of this chapter.

(1) Failure to abide by the conditions of permits is a misdemeanor pursuant to RCW 77.15.750.

(2) Failure to provide reports or comply with the conditions of landowner agreements is an infraction pursuant to RCW 77.15.160.

(3) Failure to comply with the conditions of wildlife control operator certification or permits is a misdemeanor pursuant to RCW 77.15.750.

(4) A person who provides false or misleading information required by this chapter may be in violation subject to prosecution under RCW 9A.76.175 or 40.16.030.

History

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 § 220-440-250, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.240, 77.12.320, 77.12.150, 77.15.245, and chapter 77.36 RCW. WSR 16-04-066 (Order 16-18), § 232-36-510, filed 1/28/16, effective 2/28/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.04.055. WSR 10-13-182 (Order 10-156), § 232-36-510, filed 6/23/10, effective 7/24/10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-440-260 Prohibition of feeding deer, elk, or moose.

(1) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, it is an infraction under RCW 77.15.160 (11)(b) to place, deposit, distribute, or scatter feed including, but not limited to, grain, hay, minerals, salt, fruit, or other such substances or food types to feed, lure or attract deer, elk, or moose not lawfully held in captivity. A person may not allow food to be placed for the purposes of feeding other wildlife that causes deer, elk, or moose to congregate.

(2) This rule does not apply in the completion of any of the following agricultural practices:

(a) Cultivation, production, and harvest of crops including, but not limited to, fruit, vegetable, hay, and grains;

(b) Animal husbandry related to the care and feeding of domestic livestock and poultry.

(3) The director may authorize the feeding of deer, elk, or moose under the following conditions:

(a) Prevent damage to private property;

(b) Mitigate population loss anticipated by a predicted winter mortality;

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 26-06-063 (Order 25-28), s 220-440-260, filed 2/26/26, effective 3/29/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.610, 77.12.620, 77.12.630, 77.12.071, and 77.145.010. WSR 25-09-079 (Order 24-16D), s 220-440-260, filed 4/16/25, effective 5/17/25.

Chapter 220-450 Wildlife in captivity and wildlife rehabilitation.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-450-010 Criteria for planting aquatic plants and releasing wildlife.

(1) Release by persons other than the director. It is unlawful for persons other than the director to plant aquatic plants or release any species, subspecies, or hybrids of animals which do not already exist in the wild in Washington. If such species, subspecies, or hybrid does already exist in the wild in Washington, it may be released within its established range by persons other than the director, but only after obtaining a permit from the director.

(a) Application for a permit must be made on a form provided by the department. It must be submitted at least thirty days prior to acquisition of the wildlife or aquatic plants intended for release or planting, and must provide all information indicated.

(b) Permits will only be issued if the director determines there will be no adverse impact on the wildlife or wildlife habitat of the state.

(c) Each permit shall require that at least thirty days prior to planting or release of wildlife or aquatic plants they must be made available for inspection by the director. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to show that the wildlife will not pose a disease threat. If the director is not satisfied that the wildlife or aquatic plants do not pose a disease threat, they shall not be released or planted in the state. Director approval for release or planting may be withdrawn for cause.

(d) Each permit shall require that an applicant intending to release wildlife in the state shall report immediately to the director the outbreak of any disease among the wildlife intended to be released. If the director determines that such outbreak presents a threat to the wildlife of the state, the director may immediately order such action as necessary including quarantine or destruction of stock, sterilization of enclosures and facilities, cessation of activities, and disposal of wildlife in a manner satisfactory to the director.

(e) Each permit shall require that wildlife to be released shall not be branded, tattooed, tagged, fin clipped or otherwise marked for identification without approval of the director or as required in WAC 220-416-110.

(f) Legally acquired pheasant of the genus Phasianus; gray partridge of the genus Perdix; chukar of the genus Alectoris; quail of the genus Callipepla and Colinus; and mallards (Anas platyrhynchos) may be released without a permit for purposes of dog training, and hunting pursuant to WAC 220-416-110. Game birds of these species released for these purposes must be acquired from a department facility, a state- or federally licensed game farm facility that has been inspected by a certified veterinarian within the past twelve months, or a facility with current National Poultry Improvement Plan certification. Rock doves and Eurasian collared doves may be released without a permit for purposes of bird dog training.

(2) Release by the director. The director may plant aquatic plants or release animal species, subspecies, or hybrids which have been planted or released previously in Washington if they do not pose a disease threat and if planting or release will not cause adverse impact on the wildlife or wildlife habitat of the state. Before releasing any species, subspecies, or hybrid of animal not already existing in the wild in Washington, the director shall report to the commission on the planned release, stating the basis for determining that the planned release fulfills the criteria set forth herein. The director may release nonnative species, subspecies, or hybrids not previously released in Washington only if the director in his or her sole discretion has determined that:

(a) There is no reasonable expectation of adverse impact on the wildlife or wildlife habitat of the state and there is an adequate plan for evaluating such impact following the release;

(b) The commission has classified the species, subspecies, or hybrids to be released pursuant to RCW 77.12.020;

(d) The nonnative species, subspecies, or hybrids to be released are free of exotic pathogens;

(e) The release serves the public interest.

(3) This section does not apply to release of classified or unclassified fish or shellfish by persons who have caught or taken the fish or shellfish, provided the fish or shellfish are released into the water or on the tidelands at the approximate location where taken, except that fishing contest participants may release fish at a contest-designated location in the same body of water from which the fish were taken.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 19-10-011 (Order 19-79), § 220-450-010, filed 4/19/19, effective 5/20/19. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-450-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-033 (Order 15-95), § 232-12-271, filed 4/28/15, effective 5/29/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.12.020. WSR 04-11-036 (Order 04-98), § 232-12-271, filed 5/12/04, effective 6/12/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. WSR 01-10-048 (Order 01-69), § 232-12-271, filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.055, 77.12.040 and 77.16.150. WSR 91-24-015 (Order 521), § 232-12-271, filed 11/22/91, effective 12/23/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.020, 77.12.040 and 77.16.150. WSR 89-12-044 (Order 397), § 232-12-271, filed 6/2/89. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 82-04-034 (Order 177), § 232-12-271, filed 1/28/82
WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-271, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-675.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-450-020 Revocation, modification, or suspension of a permit to hold wild animals, wild birds, or game fish in captivity.

A permit issued hereunder may be revoked, modified or suspended by the director. Cause for revocation or suspension shall include, but not be limited to, failure to provide adequate holding facilities and equipment or the failure to provide adequate care, feed or maintenance of wildlife subject to the permit or for inhumane treatment of wildlife.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-450-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.010. WSR 84-09-053 (Order 225), § 232-12-066, filed 4/16/84.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-450-030 Live wildlife—Taking from the wild, importation, possession, transfer, and holding in captivity.

(1) It is unlawful to take live wildlife, wild birds, or game fish from the wild without a permit issued by the director except as otherwise provided by department rule. This subsection does not apply to starlings, house sparrows, Eurasian collared doves, and rock doves taken by falconers, or rock doves and Eurasian collared doves taken by bird dog trainers.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 220-430-010(1), 220-450-050, and subsections (3) and (4) of this section, and except as provided under subsection (7), (8), (9), or (10) of this section, it is unlawful to import into the state, hold, possess, propagate, offer for sale, sell, transfer, or release live specimens of or the gametes and/or embryos of the following species in the family Cervidae.

| Common Name | Scientific Name | | --- | --- | | Roosevelt and Rocky Mountain elk | Cervus canadensis | | Mule deer and Black-tailed deer | Odocoileus hemionus | | White-tailed deer | Odocoileus virginianus | | Moose | Alces alces | | Caribou | Rangifer tarandus caribou |

(3) It is unlawful to import into the state or to hold live wildlife taken, held, possessed, or transported contrary to federal or state law, local ordinance, or department rule. It is unlawful to import live wild animals, wild birds, or game fish without first presenting to the department the health certificate required by the Washington department of agriculture under WAC 16-54-180. However, raptors used for falconry or propagation may be imported if the importer has health certificates for the raptors. Importers must produce proof of lawful importation for inspection if asked to do so by a department employee.

(4) It is unlawful to possess or hold in captivity live wild animals, wild birds, or game fish unless lawfully acquired. Any person possessing or holding wild animals, wild birds, or game fish in captivity must provide proof of lawful acquisition and possession for inspection if asked to do so by a department employee. The proof must identify the wild animals', wild birds', or game fish's:

(a) Species;

(b) Age and sex;

(d) Receiving party's name;

(e) Source's name and address;

(f) Invoice/statement date; and

(g) Documentation of prior transfers.

(5) Live wild animals, wild birds, or game fish held in captivity, or their progeny or parts thereof, may not be sold or otherwise used commercially except as provided by department rule.

(6) It is unlawful to release wildlife from captivity except as provided in WAC 220-450-010. It is unlawful to release fish into any state waters, including private, natural, or man-made ponds, without first obtaining a fish planting permit. However, if a person catches game fish and keeps the fish alive on stringers, in live wells, or in other containers while fishing, he or she may release the fish back into the same waters that he or she caught the game fish in.

(7) Scientific research or display: The director may issue written authorization for a person to import into the state, hold, possess and propagate live specimens of wildlife listed in subsection (2) of this section, for scientific research or for display by zoos or aquariums who are accredited institutional members of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), provided that the person:

(a) Confines the specimens to a secure facility;

(b) Does not transfer specimens to any other location within the state without the director's written authorization, and the specimens are transferred to other AZA-accredited facilities and transported by AZA-accredited institutional members or their authorized agents;

(c) Does not sell or otherwise dispose of specimens within the state, unless the director gives written approval to sell or dispose of the specimens;

(d) Keeps records on the specimens and make reports as the director requires; and

(e) Complies with the requirements in this section.

(8) Retention or disposal of existing specimens lawfully in captivity prior to June 20, 1992: A person who holds live Roosevelt and Rocky Mountain elk, mule deer and black-tailed deer, white-tailed deer, and moose may retain the specimens of the wildlife the person lawfully possessed prior to June 20, 1992, and the lawful progeny of that wildlife, provided the person complies with the requirements of this section, and:

(a) Reports to the director, in writing, the species, number, and location of the specimens as required;

(b) Confines the specimens to a secure facility at the location reported, and the facility meets the requirements listed in WAC 220-450-040;

(c) Does not propagate live specimens except at AZA-accredited facilities with the director's written permission or as otherwise authorized in writing by the director;

(d) Does not release live specimens, except with the director's written permission;

(e) Does not sell or transfer live specimens, except:

(i) Live specimens in lawful possession prior to June 20, 1992, and their lawful progeny may be permanently removed from Washington state or transported directly to slaughter in accordance with applicable law;

(ii) Federally listed endangered or threatened species may be transferred to AZA-accredited facilities in compliance with federal law;

(iii) Live specimens may be moved to the new primary residence of the possessor with the director's written approval, provided all other requirements of this section are satisfied and the total number of locations where animals are held is not increased; and

(iv) AZA-accredited facilities may sell and/or transfer live specimens within the state with the written permission of the director.

(f) Live specimens must be neutered, physically separated by sex, and/or rendered infertile by means of contraception, except at AZA-accredited facilities with the director's written permission.

(9) Retention or disposal of existing specimens lawfully in captivity prior to February 13, 1993: A person holding live specimens of wildlife newly listed in subsection (2) of this section by operation of this rule (Caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou)), may retain the specimens of such wildlife the person lawfully possessed prior to February 13, 1993, provided:

(a) The person reports to the director in writing by March 31, 1993, and reports annually thereafter, or as otherwise required by the director, the species, number, and location of such specimens; and

(b) The person complies with subsection (8)(b) through (f) of this section and the other requirements of this section.

(10) The provisions of this section do not prohibit the importation, possession, propagation, sale, transfer, or release of live specimens of federally listed threatened or endangered species, their gametes or embryos, where in compliance with federal law.

(11) Escaped wildlife:

(a) Escaped wildlife is considered a public nuisance. The department or any peace officer may seize, capture, or destroy wildlife that have escaped the possessor's control. The former possessor is responsible for costs incurred by the department in recovering, maintaining, or disposing of such animals, as well as any damage to the state's wildlife or habitat.

(b) Possessors must report escaped wildlife to the department immediately.

(12) Testing specimens:

(a) If the director issues a permit to allow any member of the Genus Cervus, identified in subsection (2) of this section, then prior to the animal's entry into Washington state, the person must submit records of genetic tests conducted by a professionally recognized laboratory to identify red deer genetic influence. Red deer genetic influence is genetic material from any member of any subspecies, race, or species of the elk-red deer-wapiti complex Cervus elaphus not indigenous to the state of Washington. Upon examination by department biologists, animals deemed to exhibit behavioral (vocalization), morphological (size, rump patch, color), or biochemical indications of such influence (hemoglobin, superoxide dismutase, transferrin and post-transferrin, or others to be developed) may not be imported.

(b) A person currently holding any member of the genus Cervus elaphus identified in subsection (2) of this section must immediately submit to the director records of genetic tests conducted by a professionally recognized laboratory to identify red deer genetic influence, as defined in (a) of this subsection, for each individual cervid. Genetic testing will be at the possessor's expense. Any animals identified as red deer or having nonindigenous genetic influence must be destroyed, removed from the state, or neutered immediately.

(c) The director may require wildlife listed in subsection (2) of this section that are lawfully held in captivity to be tested for brucellosis (Brucella abortus), tuberculosis (Mycobacterium bovis and Mycobacterium tuberculosis), meningeal worm (Paralophostrongylus tenuis), and muscle worm (Elaphostrongylus cervis) in accordance with the procedures specified in department of agriculture WAC 16-54-180. The director may also require testing for other diseases or parasites determined to pose a risk to wildlife. Results of those tests must be filed with the director as required.

(13) Reporting:

(a) A person holding wildlife listed in subsection (2) of this section in captivity must submit a completed report no later than March 30, 1993, and then no later than January 31 of each year, or as otherwise required by the director, on a form provided by the department.

(b) Persons possessing wildlife listed in subsection (2) of this section must notify the director within 10 days of any change of such persons' address and/or location of the holding facility.

(14) Inspection: All holding facilities for captive wildlife located in the state are subject to inspection, conducted at a reasonable time, for compliance with the provisions of this section.

(15) Notification and disposition of diseased animals:

(a) Any person who has reason to believe that wildlife being held pursuant to this rule have contracted or been exposed to a dangerous or communicable disease or parasite must notify the department immediately.

(b) Upon reason to believe that wildlife held pursuant to this rule have contracted or been exposed to a dangerous or contagious disease or parasite, the director may order inspection of such animals by a licensed, accredited veterinarian, certified fish pathologist, or inspection agent. Inspection will be at the possessor's expense.

(c) The director will determine when destruction of wildlife or quarantine, disinfection, or sterilization of facilities is required at any facility holding wildlife pursuant to this rule. If the director determines that destruction of wildlife or quarantine, disinfection, or sterilization of facilities is required, he or she will issue a written order to the possessor describing the procedure to be followed and the time period for carrying out such actions. The destruction of wildlife or quarantine, disinfection, or sterilization of facilities will be at the possessor's expense.

(16) Quarantine area:

(a) Facilities holding wildlife listed in subsection (2) of this section must have an approved quarantine facility within its exterior boundary or submit an action plan to the director that guarantees access to an approved quarantine facility within the state of Washington.

(i) An approved quarantine facility is one that meets criteria set by the Washington department of agriculture in chapter 16-54 WAC.

(ii) The quarantine area must meet the tests of isolation, separate feed and water, escape security, and allowances for the humane holding and care of its occupants for extended periods of time.

(b) If quarantine becomes necessary, the possessor of any wildlife requiring quarantine must provide an on-site quarantine facility or make arrangements at the possessor's expense to transport his or her wildlife to an approved quarantine facility.

(17) Seizure:

(a) The department may seize any unlawfully possessed wildlife.

(b) The cost of any seizure or holding of wildlife may be charged to the possessor of the wildlife.

(18) Violation of this section is a misdemeanor punishable under RCW 77.15.750, Unlawful use of a department permit—Penalty.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.240. WSR 18-19-011 (Order 18-230), § 220-450-030, filed 9/7/18, effective 10/8/18. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-450-030, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-033 (Order 15-95), § 232-12-064, filed 4/28/15, effective 5/29/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 13-02-043 (Order 12-290), § 232-12-064, filed 12/21/12, effective 1/21/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 10-07-105 (Order 10-64), § 232-12-064, filed 3/19/10, effective 5/1/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.020, 77.12.047, and 77.12.455. WSR 10-03-088 (Order 10-08), § 232-12-064, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.12.020. WSR 04-11-036 (Order 04-98), § 232-12-064, filed 5/12/04, effective 6/12/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 77.12.010. WSR 96-18-059 (Order 96-135), § 232-12-064, filed 8/30/96, effective 9/30/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.030. WSR 93-04-038 (Order 581), § 232-12-064, filed 1/27/93, effective 2/13/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.16.040. WSR 85-09-008 (Order 243), § 232-12-064, filed 4/5/85
WSR 84-09-052 (Order 224), § 232-12-064, filed 4/16/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 82-04-034 (Order 177), § 232-12-064, filed 1/28/82
WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-064, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-173.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-450-040 Live wildlife—Facility, fencing, and marking requirements.

(1) Secure facility:

(a) All captive wildlife held under a department issued permit must be held in a secure facility. For the purposes of this rule, a secure facility is an enclosure constructed to prevent danger to the environment or wildlife of the state, including escape of live wildlife specimens in captivity or ingress of resident wildlife ungulates (hoofed animals).

(b) For wildlife listed in WAC 220-450-030(2), the secure facility must comply with the fencing requirements in subsection (2) of this section.

(2) Fencing requirements:

(a) Perimeter fences must be, at a minimum, 8 feet above ground level for their entire length. The bottom 6 feet must be mesh of sufficient size to prevent resident wildlife ungulates (hoofed animals) from entering and captive wildlife from escaping. If the wire used is not a full 8 feet in height, it must be overlapped one row and securely fastened at every other vertical row or woven together with cable. Supplemental wire required to attain a height of 8 feet may be smooth, barbed, or woven wire (at least 12 1/2 gauge) with strands spaced not more than 6 inches apart.

(b) Perimeter fences constructed of high tensile wire must be supported by a post or stay at minimum intervals of 8 feet.

(c) Perimeter fences must be at least 12 1/2 gauge woven wire, 14 1/2 gauge high-tensile woven wire, chain link, nonclimbable woven fence, or other fence approved by the director.

(d) Electric fencing materials may be used on perimeter fences only as a supplement to conventional fencing materials.

(e) All gates in the perimeter fences must be self-closing, equipped with 2 locking devices, and installed only in locations that have been approved by the director. Double gates may be required at points in the perimeter fences subject to frequent vehicle traffic that is not related to activities involving the holding of captive wildlife.

(f) Posts used in the perimeter fences must be:

(i) Wood (pressure treated), 5-inch minimum diameter or an equivalent as approved by the director;

(ii) Spaced no more than 24 feet apart with stays or supports at eight foot intervals between the posts;

(iii) Extended at least 8 feet above ground level; and

(iv) Constructed with corners braced with wood or with an equivalent material as approved by the director.

(g) Fences must be maintained at all times to prevent captive wildlife from escaping or resident wildlife ungulates (hoofed animals) from entering the enclosure. If animals pass through, under, or over the fence because of any topographic feature or other conditions, the person possessing wildlife must immediately supplement the fence to prevent continued passage.

(3) Marking requirements:

(a) All live specimens of wildlife identified in WAC 220-450-030(2) must be individually identified by:

(i) USDA official ear tags or ear tags supplied or approved by the department. Tags must be applied in sequential order; and

(ii) A tattoo with an identifying number that has been recorded with the director. The tattoo must be placed on the left ear of the animal.

(b) Identification assigned to an individual animal may not be transferred to any other animal.

(c) Where allowed, all lawful progeny of wildlife identified in WAC 220-450-030(2) must be tagged and tattooed by December 31st of the year of birth or upon leaving the holding facility, whichever is earlier.

(d) Where allowed, if wildlife identified in WAC 220-450-030(2) is sold or transferred within the state, the tag and tattoo must accompany the animal. The new owner or possessor may not renumber the animal.

(e) Where allowed, live specimens of wildlife identified in WAC 220-450-030(2) must be marked prior to importation.

(f) Wildlife identified in WAC 220-450-030(2) may not be sold or otherwise transferred from the holding facility.

(4) Violation of this section is a misdemeanor punishable under RCW 77.15.750, Unlawful use of a department permit—Penalty.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-450-040, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 13-02-043 (Order 12-290), § 232-12-063, filed 12/21/12, effective 1/21/13.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-450-050 Sale of fish and wildlife by zoos and aquariums.

(1) It is unlawful for publicly owned zoos or aquariums who lawfully acquired fish, shellfish, wildlife or the nests of birds under WAC 220-200-150 or 220-450-030 to offer for sale or sell such animals or nests or the progeny of such animals except outside the state or except within the state to other publicly owned zoos or aquariums or accredited institutional members of the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA).

(2) Publicly owned zoos and aquariums will keep accurate and current records of the sale of fish, shellfish and wildlife progeny as required by the director. These records will be maintained on a calendar year basis and retained for a period of 5 years.

(3) It is unlawful for any publicly owned zoo or aquarium to fail to complete and submit to the department by January 31 of each year a report containing information required by the director.

(4) Fish and wildlife officers may inspect at reasonable times and in a reasonable manner the fish, shellfish, wildlife, nests of birds, permits, records, and facilities of any publicly owned zoo or aquarium offering for sale or selling such animals or nests.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-450-050, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-07-081 (Order 06-47), § 232-12-067, filed 3/14/06, effective 4/14/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.030. WSR 87-18-017 (Order 296), § 232-12-067, filed 8/24/87.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-450-060 Definitions—Wildlife rehabilitation permits.

For the purposes of WAC 220-450-070 through 220-450-220, the following definitions apply:

(1) "Alcid" means a bird of the family Alcidae. The alcid family includes murres, guillemots, auklets, puffins, and murrelets.

(2) "Daily ledger" means a record, kept current daily and available for inspection, documenting all wildlife admissions, transfers, releases, and deaths; reason for admission; case number, date of admission; date of release, transfer, euthanasia, or other type of disposition; any tag or band numbers.

(3) "Director" means the director of the department of fish and wildlife or his or her designee.

(4) "Education animal" means a permanently injured or otherwise nonreleasable wildlife permitted to be kept in permanent confinement on public static display or used in educational programs.

(5) "Euthanasia" means compassionate killing with a minimum of pain and distress, in a timely manner, and safely to prevent disease transmission, public health or human safety risks, or prolonged or unrelenting animal suffering due to illness, injury, unremitting pain.

(6) "Foster" means to serve as a conspecific surrogate parent or conspecific companion to wildlife in rehabilitation.

(7) "Habituate" means an animal stops responding to frequently occurring stimuli (like noises, sights or smells) because no negative consequences occur; it may be temporary and reversible or behavior may become ingrained (i.e., taming) and prevent return to the wild. See "Tame."

(8) "Hacking" means to transition a young raptor using temporary release to the wild and allowing it to return for food and shelter while learning to hunt and survive on its own.

(9) "Humane" means providing care such as water, food, safe handling, clean facilities, medical treatment, and euthanasia if needed, and conditions including environments sensitive to species-typical biology and behavior, with the intent to minimize fear, pain, stress, and suffering.

(10) "Imping" means a method of replacing a broken feather with an undamaged feather.

(11) "Imprinting" means a period of rapid learning occurring during a brief critical period typically soon after birth or hatching that establishes a strong and long-lasting attachment to a specific individual or object, such as to a parent where the animal becomes socially, and later sexually, bonded to that object or creature, identifying itself irreversibly as the species it imprints upon.

(12) "Mal-imprinting" means imprinting on a species not its own, preventing the animal's return to the wild.

(13) "Nonreleasable" means wildlife that cannot be released with a reasonable potential for survival in the wild due to physical or psychological impairment, such as the inability to express species-specific appropriate behavior, including the ability to hunt or forage, recognize threats; or is tamed or mal-imprinted.

(14) "Oil" means oil of any kind and any form, such as petroleum and nonpetroleum oils including, but not limited to, crude oil and refined petroleum products, animal fats and vegetable oil, other oils of animal or vegetable origin, and other nonpetroleum oils.

(15) "Oiled wildlife rehabilitation" is a specialized form of wildlife rehabilitation and means the process of caring for oiled wildlife during intake, stabilization, washing and rinsing, and drying, to allow the wildlife to return to their natural habitat.

(16) "Oiled wildlife rehabilitation facility" is a specifically permitted type or portion of a wildlife rehabilitation facility used for the rehabilitation of oiled wildlife.

(17) "Orphan-imprinting" means to use conspecific wildlife for the purpose of feeding, socializing, and teaching appropriate wild behavior to young wildlife.

(18) "Patient record" means a record, kept current daily and available for inspection, documenting each wildlife animal's species, age and sex; daily care including feeding, watering, and cleaning; medical care; and veterinary notes regarding treatment and health of wildlife in the permittee's care.

(19) "Primary permittee" means the person listed on the wildlife rehabilitation permit who applies for and receives a wildlife rehabilitation permit and is responsible for monitoring and approving any subpermittee's conduct and practices; also, "wildlife rehabilitator."

(20) "Principal veterinarian" means a licensed veterinarian who agrees, in writing, to provide and direct, timely, appropriate veterinary medicine in conjunction with wildlife rehabilitation services and activities.

(21) "Public display" means to place or locate wildlife so that they may be viewed by the public.

(22) "Record" means the wildlife rehabilitation permit(s) associated with a particular facility and permittee(s); daily ledger; patient records; and annual wildlife rehabilitation reports.

(23) "Stabilize for transport" means life-threatening injuries are addressed including patient airway is clear, patient is hydrated, hemorrhage is controlled, shock is treated, and broken bones are immobilized.

(24) "Subpermittee" means person or persons listed on the primary permittee's wildlife rehabilitation permit who care for wildlife either at the facility as the primary caretaker in the primary permittee's temporary absence or at an off-site facility with the permission and under the direction of the primary permittee.

(25) "Tame" means an animal, such as wildlife, purposefully seeks out human company and social interaction, care, or attention, does not reject human handling, and learns to not fear humans, all of which prevents the animal's return to the wild.

(26) "Veterinarian" means a licensed veterinarian.

(27) "Veterinary summaries" means those findings, treatments, and directives written by a veterinarian in summary form and submitted to the wildlife rehabilitation facility.

(28) "Wildlife rehabilitation" means the care and treatment of injured, diseased, oiled, or orphaned wildlife including, but not limited to, capturing, transporting, treating, feeding, housing, and conditioning animals so they can be released back to the wild.

(29) "Wildlife rehabilitation facility," or "facility," means the authorized site(s), as shown on the wildlife rehabilitation permit, where treatment and rehabilitation of wildlife takes place.

(30) "Wildlife rehabilitation permit" means a permit issued by the director that authorizes a person to practice wildlife rehabilitation.

(31) "Wildlife rehabilitator" means a person who conducts wildlife rehabilitation and possesses a current wildlife rehabilitation permit from the department.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.240, 77.12.467, 77.12.469, and 77.32.070. WSR 19-06-038 (Order 19-35), § 220-450-060, filed 3/1/19, effective 4/1/19. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-450-060, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, 77.12.467, 77.12.469, and 77.32.070. WSR 13-18-046 (Order 13-192), § 232-12-275, filed 8/30/13, effective 9/30/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 90.56.110. WSR 09-01-123, § 232-12-275, filed 12/19/08, effective 1/19/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-09-021 (Order 06-67), § 232-12-275, filed 4/11/06, effective 5/12/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 90.56.110. WSR 04-20-020 (Order 04-250), § 232-12-275, filed 9/27/04, effective 10/28/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 98-01-210 (Order 97-251), § 232-12-275, filed 12/23/97, effective 1/23/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.700 and 77.12.010. WSR 96-12-045, § 232-12-275, filed 5/31/96, effective 7/1/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.030 and 77.12.040. WSR 88-09-036 (Order 308), § 232-12-275, filed 4/15/88.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-450-070 Wildlife rehabilitation permits—Requirements and restrictions.

(1) Purpose. The purpose of the wildlife rehabilitation permit is to ensure that humane care and treatment is provided for wildlife in rehabilitation including all aspects of animal welfare as stated in, but not limited to, the most current edition of the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association and International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council's Minimum Standards for Wildlife Rehabilitation with the goal of relieving suffering and release back to the wild.

(a) All wildlife held under a wildlife rehabilitation permit remains the property of the state held in trust for Washingtonians and is controlled and regulated by the state.

(b) A wildlife rehabilitation permit is required to take, temporarily possess, and transport wildlife for the purpose of rehabilitation, with the following exceptions:

(i) Public transport. Members of the public may capture and transport injured and orphaned wildlife if it is safe to do so to a wildlife rehabilitation facility; the public must transport injured wildlife to a permitted wildlife rehabilitator within twenty-four hours.

(ii) Veterinary care. Veterinarians without a wildlife rehabilitation permit may provide stabilization for transport or euthanize wildlife for humane reasons; veterinarians without a wildlife rehabilitation permit must arrange transport for orphaned or injured wildlife within forty-eight hours to a permitted wildlife rehabilitator.

(2) Wildlife rehabilitation permits.

(a) The department may issue a wildlife rehabilitation permit if the applicant:

(i) Is at least eighteen years of age;

(ii) Completes and submits a current application form to the department's wildlife rehabilitation manager;

(iii) Demonstrates completion of at least six months, or one thousand hours, of experience in wildlife rehabilitation under the direct supervision of a wildlife rehabilitator. At least three months, or five hundred hours, of this experience must occur during the spring or summer. This training and experience must be completed within a three-year period. The department, at its discretion, may consider education in wildlife rehabilitation to suffice as a partial substitute for experience;

(iv) Submits to the department a written letter of recommendation from a current primary permittee in good standing and who has not had a suspended or revoked wildlife rehabilitation permit within the last three years and who has two or more years of experience in wildlife rehabilitation;

(v) Submits to the department a signed Principal Veterinarian Agreement form from a veterinarian who is willing to serve as the principal veterinarian for the applicant;

(vi) Successfully completes the Washington state general wildlife rehabilitation examination by correctly answering eighty percent or more of the questions. An applicant who fails the exam may retake it beginning fourteen days from the date of the failed exam; and

(vii) Possesses, is employed by, or volunteers at facilities that have been inspected and approved by the department and meet department standards, and meet current minimum standards for wildlife rehabilitation as stated in, but not limited to, the most current edition of the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association and International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council's Minimum Standards for Wildlife Rehabilitation. New wildlife rehabilitation permits must be signed and returned to the department by the permittee no later than fourteen days from the date of receipt.

A new wildlife rehabilitation permit is only valid when signed by the permittee and the department permitting representative.

(b) Veterinarians are exempt from the requirements in (a)(iv) and (v) of this subsection; veterinarians may be partially exempt from the requirements in (a)(iii) of this subsection if their formal education or practical training is in wildlife medicine. Applicants living in states with boundaries contiguous with Washington state whose wildlife rehabilitation activities occur in Washington, for Washington wildlife, and/or has or works for a facility in Washington may apply for a Washington wildlife rehabilitation permit.

(c) The department will determine which species the wildlife rehabilitator is qualified to care for and may condition the permit according to the applicant's training, experience, capabilities, and facilities.

Inactive permit applications. Permit applications greater than three years old from the date of signature will be classified as inactive. Applicant must submit a new complete and current application to be considered. If exam was taken greater than three years from the date of the new application, the applicant must retake the exam.

(d) Wildlife rehabilitators must display the wildlife rehabilitation permit or a copy of the permit in a location at the facility that is visible to the public.

(e) Wildlife rehabilitation permits are valid for up to three years, as long as the information on the permit remains valid and current and the permittee adheres to permit conditions and department rules.

(f) Wildlife rehabilitators must report any permit information changes to the department within ten business days of the change. These changes include:

(i) Permitted rehabilitator leaving the facility;

(ii) Subpermittees leaving the facility;

(iii) Major changes or additions in animal housing and enclosures that would affect number of individuals and/or permitted species;

(iv) Change in principal veterinarian;

(v) Facility address;

(vi) Adding facilities.

(g) The department may refuse to issue a wildlife rehabilitation permit to an applicant if within the last ten years of the date of the application the applicant:

(i) Was convicted of a fish or wildlife offense; or

(ii) Was convicted of any offense involving animal or child cruelty, neglect, or abuse.

(iii) Found guilty of practicing veterinary medicine without an active license, as determined by the veterinary board of governors.

(iv) Fails to meet any of the above requirements.

(3) Cervid endorsement.

(a) A person must possess a cervid rehabilitation endorsement to house and rehabilitate cervids;

(b) Must have completed hands-on training hours for one complete season March through October focused on cervid wildlife rehabilitation with a current primary permittee endorsed for cervid rehabilitation, and submit to the department a written letter of recommendation from that primary permittee;

(c) Must attend the cervid training provided by the department, which may include updated training at time of permit renewal; and

(d) Possess department inspected approval facilities suitable for cervid species listed on the permit and as required by department rules and the current standards as stated in the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association and International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council's Minimum Standards for Wildlife Rehabilitation.

(4) Large-carnivore rehabilitation endorsement. A person must possess a large-carnivore rehabilitation endorsement to rehabilitate large carnivores. Large carnivores are brown bear, black bear, cougar, wolf, bobcat, and lynx. The department may issue large-carnivore endorsements to wildlife rehabilitators who:

(a) Have at least five hundred documented hours, of direct safety, handling, and medical care in a current wildlife rehabilitation practice with large carnivores; at the discretion of the department and on a case-by-case basis, wildlife biologists professionally employed as a large carnivore biologist with five hundred or more hours of documented experience may substitute a portion of the required hours for direct handling and experience;

(b) Have received and documented training in large-animal restraint techniques, including demonstration of proper catchpole use and immobilization-drug administration;

(c) Submits to the department a written letter of recommendation from a current primary permittee in good standing and who has not had a suspended or revoked wildlife rehabilitation permit within the last three years and who has two or more years of experience in large-carnivore rehabilitation;

(d) Successfully completes the written large-carnivore rehabilitation examination by correctly answering eighty percent or more of the questions. An applicant who fails the exam may retake it beginning fourteen days from the date of the failed exam; and

(e) Possess department-inspected and department-approved facilities suitable for large carnivores as required by department rule and the current standards as stated in, but not limited to, the most current edition of the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association and International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council's Minimum Standards for Wildlife Rehabilitation.

(5) Raptor rehabilitation endorsement. A person must possess a raptor rehabilitation endorsement to rehabilitate raptors. The department may issue raptor rehabilitation endorsements to wildlife rehabilitators who:

(a) Demonstrate five hundred hours direct practice with and handling of raptors;

(b) Successfully complete the written raptor rehabilitation examination by correctly answering eighty percent or more of the questions. An applicant who fails the exam may retake it beginning fourteen days from the date of the failed exam;

(c) Possess department-inspected and department-approved facilities suitable for raptor housing and rehabilitation as required by department rule and as stated in, but not limited to, the most current edition of the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association and International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council's Minimum Standards for Wildlife Rehabilitation; and

(d) Submits to the department a written letter of recommendation from a current primary permittee in good standing and who has not had a suspended or revoked wildlife rehabilitation permit within the last three years and who has two or more years of experience in raptor rehabilitation.

(6) Raptors-only rehabilitation permits. The department may issue raptor-only rehabilitation permits that allow a person to rehabilitate only raptors and no other wildlife. To qualify for these permits, an applicant must:

(a) Demonstrate five hundred hours direct practice with and handling of raptors;

(b) Successfully complete the raptor rehabilitation reexamination by correctly answering eighty percent or more of the questions. An applicant who fails the examination may retake it beginning fourteen days from the date of the failed exam;

(d) Posses department inspected and approved facilities suitable for raptor housing and rehabilitation as required by department rule and as stated in, but not limited to, the most current edition of the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association and International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council's Minimum Standards for Wildlife Rehabilitation.

(7) Oiled-wildlife rehabilitation endorsement.

(a) A person must have an oiled-wildlife endorsement or written department approval to retain oiled wildlife. If the primary permittee does not possess an oiled-wildlife endorsement, the permittee must transfer the oiled wildlife to a primary permittee who has an oiled-wildlife endorsement, or obtain department approval to retain the oiled wildlife.

(b) The department may issue an oiled-wildlife endorsement to permitted rehabilitators who possess or have permission to use department-approved facilities suitable for oiled-wildlife rehabilitation as required by department rule. For minimum housing/pen and pool requirements for oiled species other than alcids, refer to the most current edition of the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Associations and International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council's Minimum Standards for Wildlife Rehabilitation.

(8) Permittee-requested permit amendments. A wildlife rehabilitator may ask for permit amendments for:

(a) Changes to permitted species and capacity by submitting a revised species information page from the department-provided application;

(b) Changes to subpermittees by submitting the wildlife rehabilitation subpermittee application; and

(9) Wildlife rehabilitation permit renewal. To renew a wildlife rehabilitation permit, the permittee must submit the following documentation at least thirty days prior to the permit date of expiration:

(a) A current, completed wildlife rehabilitation permit application form; and

(b) Documentation demonstrating at least thirty hours of continuing education during the previous three-year permit period. Continuing education includes:

(i) Documented attendance at state wildlife rehabilitator meetings or at Washington Wildlife Rehabilitation Association conference, or National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association annual symposium;

(ii) A certificate of completion of an International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council online or in-person class or workshop;

(iii) Completion and documented attendance of privately offered wildlife rehabilitation training;

(iv) Completion and documented attendance of wildlife rehabilitation classes at a college or university;

(v) Documented department preapproved training with a currently licensed wildlife rehabilitator; or

(vi) Other continuing education activities as preapproved by the department;

(vii) Renewed wildlife rehabilitation permits must be signed and returned to the department by the permittee no later than fourteen days from the date of receipt;

(viii) A renewed wildlife rehabilitation permit is valid only when signed by the permittee and the department permitting representative.

(10) Reinstatement of expired permits.

(a) A permit expired for less than three years may be reinstated for the facility and species listed on the expired permit as long as the permittee meets the conditions for permit renewal.

(b) Permits expired for three years or more may be reinstated if:

(i) The applicant submits a current and complete department provided wildlife rehabilitation permit application;

(ii) Possesses, is employed by, or volunteers at facilities that have been inspected and approved by the department and meet department standards for treating and housing wildlife for rehabilitation; meet current minimum standards for wildlife rehabilitation as stated in, but not limited to, the most current edition of the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association and International Rehabilitation Council's Minimum Standards for Wildlife Rehabilitation;

(iii) The applicant takes and successfully completes the Washington general wildlife rehabilitation examination, the raptor rehabilitation examination, or large carnivore rehabilitation examination, whichever examination is applicable, by correctly answering eighty percent or more of the questions. An applicant who fails the examination may retake it beginning fourteen days from the date of the failed exam.

(11) Out-of-state wildlife rehabilitators. Wildlife rehabilitators who have a current wildlife rehabilitation permit or a comparable permit issued by another state, and who move to Washington state for the purpose of residency and wish to practice wildlife rehabilitation in Washington, must follow the same procedures and requirements as a new applicant for a Washington state wildlife rehabilitation permit.

(12) A violation of this section by a person who engages in wildlife rehabilitation without a department permit is punishable under the appropriate statute for the species being rehabilitated, including RCW 77.15.120 for endangered fish or wildlife; RCW 77.15.130 for protected fish or wildlife; RCW 77.15.400 for wild birds; RCW 77.15.410 for big game; and RCW 77.15.430 for wild animals not classified as big game.

(13) A violation of this section by a person who has a wildlife rehabilitation permit is punishable under RCW 77.15.750(1), Unlawful use of a department permit—Penalty.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.240, 77.12.467, 77.12.469, and 77.32.070. WSR 19-06-038 (Order 19-35), § 220-450-070, filed 3/1/19, effective 4/1/19. 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 § 220-450-070, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, 77.12.467, 77.12.469, and 77.32.070. WSR 13-18-046 (Order 13-192), § 232-12-841, filed 8/30/13, effective 9/30/13.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-450-080 Wildlife rehabilitation—Responsibilities of primary permittees and subpermittees.

(1) Primary permittees and subpermittees are responsible for abiding by all permit terms and conditions, reporting and record requirements, and compliance with state and federal regulations when conducting wildlife rehabilitation or actions associated with wildlife rehabilitation and in accordance with the most current edition of the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association and International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council's Minimum Standards for Wildlife Rehabilitation.

(2) A primary permittee is directly responsible for both on-site and off-site subpermittees' actions related to wildlife rehabilitation under his or her primary permit.

(a) The primary permittee must submit a completed application provided by the department for each subpermittee;

(b) A primary permittee may have no more than two off-site subpermittees at one time;

(c) A primary permittee must visit the off-site subpermittee at least once a week if the subpermittee has wildlife at his or her facility and is caring for wildlife; a written record must be kept for those visits;

(d) The primary permittee must submit a quarterly report of visits to and animals at off-site subpermittee facilities on the form provided by the department;

(e) An on-site subpermittee is authorized and responsible for managing the wildlife rehabilitation activities at the permitted facility in the temporary absence of the primary permittee; and

(f) A primary permittee must notify the department within ten business days of removing or adding a subpermittee or changing the address of an off-site subpermittee's facility using the application provided by the department.

(3) In addition to subsection (1) of this section subpermittees must also:

(a) Be listed on the primary permittee's wildlife rehabilitation permit;

(b) Be eighteen years of age or older;

(c) Been employed by or a registered volunteer for the primary permittee's wildlife rehabilitation facility and demonstrate at least three hundred documented hours at the facility, at least one month of this experience must occur during the spring or summer, have assisted with or observed all facets of wildlife care practices at the facility, and possess sufficient experience to tend to the species in his or her care;

(d) Possess direct contact information for at least one other employee or volunteer of the permitted facility in addition to the primary permittee, who the subpermittee must be able to reach at any time; and

(e) Comply with all federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act rules.

(4) A violation of this section by a primary permittee or a subpermittee is punishable under RCW 77.15.750(1), Unlawful use of a department permit—Penalty.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.240, 77.12.467, 77.12.469, and 77.32.070. WSR 19-06-038 (Order 19-35), § 220-450-080, filed 3/1/19, effective 4/1/19. 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 § 220-450-080, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, 77.12.467, 77.12.469, and 77.32.070. WSR 13-18-046 (Order 13-192), § 232-12-843, filed 8/30/13, effective 9/30/13.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-450-090 Wildlife rehabilitation—Permit modification, suspension, or revocation.

(1) The department may modify, suspend, or revoke a wildlife rehabilitation permit if the primary permittee or a subpermittee violates any department rule related to wildlife possession, wildlife rehabilitation, wildlife trafficking, or permit conditions. Other violations include, but are not limited to:

(a) Directly displaying to the public wildlife in rehabilitation or directly using wildlife in rehabilitation for public education;

(b) Mal-imprinting, over-habituation to where animals lose fear of humans and predators, or taming wildlife in relation to humans or domestic animals at the facility;

(d) A primary permittee or a subpermittee, within the last ten years, was:

(i) Convicted of a fish or wildlife offense; or

(ii) Convicted of any offense involving animal or child cruelty, neglect, abuse, or found guilty practicing veterinary medicine without an active license, as determined by the veterinary board of governors.

(2) A primary permittee who is in violation of permit conditions or department wildlife rehabilitation rules, or whose subpermittee is in violation of permit conditions or department wildlife rehabilitation rules shall, in this order:

(b) If, after fourteen days, the permittee continues to be noncompliant, the permit will be suspended and a requirement to adhere to a department-provided corrective action plan and timeline(s) in the corrective action plan will be imposed. The permittee must provide a response to and apply compliance plan remedies within the timelines specified in the compliance plan.

(3) In conjunction with the written warning, permit modification or permit suspension, the department may conduct inspections to verify compliance. The department may amend the permit or restore the permit pending permittee compliance and department-documented compliance validation.

(4) A primary permittee will have the permit revoked if written warnings, permit modifications, compliance plan remedies, and permit suspension processes with concurrent inspections do not result in permittee compliance. Nothing in this section prevents the department from acting immediately to remove animals or suspend or revoke wildlife rehabilitation permits in case of documented animal cruelty or adverse animal welfare.

(5) If the department revokes, suspends, or modifies a permit, then the department or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service may seize the primary permittee's wildlife and transfer those wildlife to another primary permittee's facility.

(6) The department's revocation, modification, or suspension of a rehabilitation permit under this section does not preclude the department from taking criminal action against the primary permittee, subpermittee, or both.

(7) The department may use subject matter experts, internal department staff, and external wildlife rehabilitators to review proposed permit modifications, suspensions, or revocations to determine if the proposed department actions reflect current standards of wildlife rehabilitation practice, meet current state wildlife rehabilitation needs, and are in the best interest of the future of wildlife rehabilitation in the state.

Permittees whose rehabilitation permit is revoked may reapply for a new permit three years after the date of revocation. Upon application, the department will consider previous rehabilitation permit performance and the nature of the previous noncompliance or violations when determining whether to issue a new permit. The department will deny an application if the basis for revocation has not been, or is not likely to be resolved.

(8) Any primary permittee whose rehabilitation permit is revoked, modified, or suspended under this section may request an administrative hearing to appeal the department's action. The department will administer such appeals in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.240, 77.12.467, 77.12.469, and 77.32.070. WSR 19-06-038 (Order 19-35), § 220-450-090, filed 3/1/19, effective 4/1/19. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-450-090, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, 77.12.467, 77.12.469, and 77.32.070. WSR 13-18-046 (Order 13-192), § 232-12-845, filed 8/30/13, effective 9/30/13.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-450-100 Wildlife rehabilitation—Facility requirements and inspections—On- and off-site care.

(1) The facility requirements listed in this section address wildlife health and safety. The department of labor and industries and other local, state, or federal agencies may have additional requirements relating to human health and safety. It is the permittee's responsibility to comply with all state and federal laws and regulations, and to ensure that his or her subpermittees do the same.

(2) Facilities.

(a) Permittees on a wildlife rehabilitation permit must maintain approved facilities that meet the most current edition of National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association and International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council's Minimum Standards for Wildlife Rehabilitation, unless as otherwise provided by the department.

(b) All wildlife held under a wildlife rehabilitation permit must be maintained in humane conditions.

(c) The wildlife rehabilitation facility must protect wildlife from predators, weather extremes, undue human contact and visual and auditory stressors.

(d) The wildlife rehabilitation facility must provide physical and visual separation from on-site domestic animals.

(e) Wildlife rehabilitation facilities must designate separate and exclusive rooms used only for wildlife housing, treatment, feeding, food preparation, and rehabilitation. It is unlawful to house, treat, or care for wildlife anywhere human food is prepared, stored, or consumed.

(f) Primary permittee shall report immediately to the department any department surveilled wildlife disease. If the director determines that such outbreak presents a threat to the wildlife of the state, the director may immediately order such action as necessary including quarantine or destruction of wildlife in care, sterilization of enclosures and facilities, cessation of activities, and disposal of wildlife in a manner satisfactory to the director.

(g) The primary permittee must notify the department at least thirty days prior to moving if he or she intends to transfer his or her wildlife rehabilitation facilities to another location. The new facilities must pass a department facility inspection before wildlife is moved to the new facility.

(h) The wildlife rehabilitation facility must be associated with a primary permittee at all times. If a facility is left with no primary permittees, facility personnel must notify the department within five days of the departure of the last primary permittee. The facility has thirty days in which to bring a primary permittee into the facility. After thirty days, if the facility is no longer associated with a primary permittee, the facility must transfer wildlife to another facility associated with a primary permittee until a primary permittee is found.

(3) All facilities must be listed on the permittees' permits.

(4) Oiled-wildlife facility requirements. The facility requirements described in this section address the health and safety of oiled alcids. For minimum housing/pen and pool requirements for species other than alcids, refer to the most current edition of the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association and International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council's Minimum Standards for Wildlife Rehabilitation.

(5) Oiled-wildlife facility requirements - Air temperature and air exchange requirements within indoor areas.

(a) Air temperature: A permittee must ensure that the air temperature in all indoor areas where live birds are housed is adjustable and can be maintained at between 65°F - 85°F. When the number of birds in an oiled bird rehabilitation facility at a given time exceeds fifty, the following requirements also apply:

(i) Intake and stabilization areas must be air-temperature controlled independently of other oiled bird rehabilitation facility areas. However, intake and stabilization areas may be controlled together;

(ii) Wash/rinse and drying areas must be air-temperature controlled independently of other oiled bird rehabilitation facility areas. However, wash/rinse and drying areas may be controlled together; and

(iii) The isolation/intensive care unit must be air-temperature controlled independently of other oiled bird rehabilitation facility areas.

(b) Air exchange: A permittee must ensure that all indoor areas where live birds are housed allow the exchange of the air volume a minimum of ten times per hour with fresh air from outside.

(c) The fresh-air exchange rate for any given indoor area may be reduced by up to ninety percent of the fresh air by use of an air-recirculation system that employs a high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter and an activated carbon filter.

(6) Oiled-wildlife facility requirements. When the number of birds in an oiled bird rehabilitation facility at a given time exceeds fifty, the following requirements also apply:

(a) Intake and stabilization areas must be independent of other oiled bird rehabilitation facility air-exchange systems, but they may be combined on the same air-exchange system;

(b) Wash/rinse and drying areas must be independent of other oiled bird rehabilitation facility air-exchange systems, but they may be combined on the same air exchange system;

(c) The isolation/intensive care unit air-exchange system must be independent of other oiled bird rehabilitation facility areas; and

(d) The morgue/necropsy air-exchange system must be independent of other oiled bird rehabilitation facility areas.

(7) Oiled-wildlife facility requirements - Intake space requirements. Intake of oiled birds must occur in an indoor area. Forty square feet of contiguous floor space must be provided for each group of sixty live or dead oiled birds, or portion of each group of sixty, that are awaiting intake. The floor of the intake space must be impermeable and water must not be allowed to accumulate on the floor.

(8) Oiled-wildlife facility requirements - Stabilization resource requirements. Stabilization must occur in an indoor area. Oiled bird rehabilitation pen space and the associated dedicated workspace must be provided in the stabilization area.

(a) Pen requirements: Oiled-wildlife pens must be constructed to minimize potential injury, provide ventilation and meet species-specific husbandry requirements as defined below or, for nonalcids, as documented in the current edition of the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association and International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council's Minimum Standards for Wildlife Rehabilitation.

(b) For oiled alcids, stabilization pens must be:

(i) At least two feet in length by two feet in width, by two feet tall;

(ii) Constructed with knotless nylon net-bottoms with a one-half inch mesh size;

(iii) Constructed so that no point within the pen is greater than two feet from a pen wall;

(iv) Constructed to provide a minimum of at least 1.6 square feet of pen space per bird.

(c) Space requirements: In addition to the space required for the oiled bird stabilization pens, a minimum of an additional 3.2 square feet of dedicated workspace must be provided in the stabilization area for each bird held in that area. The floor of the stabilization area must be impermeable and water must not be allowed to accumulate on the floor.

(9) Oiled-wildlife facility requirements - Wash/rinse resource requirements. Wash/rinse must occur in an indoor area. A bird must have wash/rinse space and associated resources made available within twenty-four hours after intake.

(a) Water requirements: A minimum of three hundred gallons of fresh water with the following characteristics must be available within each wash/rinse space for each oiled bird being washed and rinsed. All water requirements listed below must remain available within the specified range at all times.

(i) The water temperature must be adjustable and maintainable at any given temperature between 102°F - 108°F;

(ii) The water hardness must be maintained between 34 mg - 85 mg calcium carbonate/liter (2-5 grain hardness);

(iii) The water pressure must be maintained between 40 - 60 p.s.i.;

(iv) The water flow rate must be no less than two gallons per minute from the wash/rinse supply line measured with the wash/rinse nozzle in place.

(b) Space requirements: One hundred square feet of contiguous floor space must be provided for each group of sixteen live oiled birds, or portion of each group of sixteen, that are ready to be washed and rinsed. The floor of the wash/rinse area must be impermeable and water must not be allowed to accumulate on the floor. Wastewater from wash stations should be disposed of appropriately.

(10) Oiled-wildlife facility requirements - Drying resource requirements. Drying must occur in an indoor area. Oiled bird rehabilitation pen space and the associated dedicated workspace must be provided in the drying area. Drying must be accomplished by warming the air in the drying pen. The drying temperature must be adjustable and maintained at any given temperature between 90°F - 106°F.

(a) Pen requirements. Oiled-wildlife pens must be constructed to minimize potential injury, provide ventilation and meet species-specific husbandry requirements as defined below or, for nonalcids, as documented in the current edition of the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association and International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council's Minimum Standards for Wildlife Rehabilitation.

(b) For alcids, drying pens must be:

(i) At least two feet in length by two feet in width, by two feet tall;

(ii) Constructed with knotless nylon net-bottoms with one-half inch mesh size;

(iii) Constructed so that no point within the pen is greater than two feet from a pen wall;

(iv) Constructed to provide a minimum of 2.7 square feet of pen space per bird.

(c) Space requirements: In addition to the space required for drying pens, a minimum of an additional 3.2 square feet of dedicated workspace must be provided in the drying area for each bird held in that area. The floor of the drying area must be impermeable and water must not be allowed to accumulate on the floor.

(11) Oiled bird rehabilitation pool resource requirements. Oiled bird rehabilitation pools must be filled with fresh water. Oiled bird rehabilitation pool space must be available for use immediately after a bird has been dried, and must be available until the bird is released.

(a) Oiled bird rehabilitation pool requirements: Water from oiled bird rehabilitation pools may be recirculated within pools if the water is made oil-free. Each oiled bird rehabilitation pool must:

(i) Have dimensions so no point within the pool is greater than eight feet from a side of the pool;

(ii) Have a breathable cover available for use to prevent birds from escaping;

(iii) Have a constant supply of water sufficient to maintain a minimum depth of three feet and an exchange rate of not less than four and one-half times per day;

(iv) Be constructed so that water exiting the pool comes from the surface of the pool so that floating debris and oil are removed.

(b) Space requirements:

(i) For alcids, a minimum of 7.5 square feet of water-surface space should be provided for each bird (e.g., a twelve-foot diameter oiled bird rehabilitation pool may not house more than fifteen alcids);

(ii) For nonalcids, pools must meet the species-specific husbandry requirements as documented in the most current edition of the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association and International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council's Minimum Standards for Wildlife Rehabilitation;

(iii) Oiled bird rehabilitation pools must be located within the area of the oiled bird rehabilitation facility and constructed at least four feet away from other structures.

(12) Oiled-wildlife facility requirements - Semi-static areas.

(a) Semi-static areas are spaces within an oiled bird rehabilitation facility where the required size of the space will vary relative to the number of birds present in the facility. Semi-static areas must be areas with impermeable floors and water must not be allowed to accumulate on the floor.

(b) Space requirements:

(i) When the total number of birds in a facility is less than fifty, there are no minimum space requirements for semi-static areas;

(ii) When the total number of birds in a facility is between fifty and one thousand, each semi-static area listed below must be allocated the indicated space:

(A) Morgue/necropsy: Two hundred fifty square feet.

(B) Animal food preparation: Three hundred square feet.

(D) Animal food freezer: One hundred square feet. May be accomplished off-site.

(iii) When the total number of birds in a facility is between one thousand one and two thousand, each semi-static area listed above must be allocated two times the associated space;

(iv) When the total number of birds in a facility is between two thousand one and three thousand, each semi-static area listed above must be allocated three times the associated space, etc.; and

(v) Space for the semi-static area listed above must be accommodated as a part of an oiled bird rehabilitation facility.

(13) Oiled-wildlife facility requirements - Static areas.

(a) Static areas are dedicated spaces within an oiled bird rehabilitation facility where the required size of the space does not vary, regardless of the number of animals in the facility. Static areas must be indoor areas with impermeable floors and water must not be allowed to accumulate on the floor.

(b) Space requirements:

(i) When the total number of birds in a facility is less than fifty, there are no minimum space requirements for static areas.

(ii) When the number of birds in a facility exceeds fifty, each static area listed below must be allocated the associated space.

(iii) All of the space associated with the areas listed below must be accommodated as a part of an oiled bird rehabilitation facility.

(i) Isolation/intensive care unit: Two hundred square feet;

(ii) Medical lab: Two hundred square feet;

(iii) Laundry: Two hundred square feet; may be accommodated off-site.

(14) Off-site facilities and care.

(a) A primary permittee is responsible for ensuring that his or her off-site facilities, or those of his or her subpermittee, meet all species- and treatment-stage-specific facility requirements as provided by department rule.

(b) A primary permittee, or subpermittee authorized to care for wildlife off-site from the wildlife rehabilitation facilities, must have adequate facilities to house the species in his or her care, based on the criteria for wildlife rehabilitation facilities outlined in the most current edition of the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association and International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council's Minimum Standards for Wildlife Rehabilitation.

(c) It is unlawful for a subpermittee to care for wildlife in his or her off-site facility, or for the primary permittee to transfer wildlife to the subpermittee, unless the following requirements are met:

(i) There is a need for twenty-four-hour or after-hours care, such as nestling care or nursing small mammals, or critical care;

(ii) The off-site subpermittee only houses and cares for the following species off-site: Eastern gray squirrels, Douglas squirrels, opossum, mallard ducks, pheasant, quail, rock dove, American robin, black-capped chickadee, chestnut-backed chickadee, song-sparrow, dark-eyed junco, white-crowned sparrow, house finch, house sparrow, and hummingbirds if the primary permittee is permitted for those species;

(iii) The number of wildlife animals held at the off-site facility does not exceed the total capacity of the primary facility so that the primary facility does not use the off-site subpermittees to increase capacity;

(iv) The primary permittee would not exceed their permitted capacity if animals were returned from the off-site subpermittee;

(v) The wildlife receives an initial intake exam at the primary permittee's facility before it is transferred to the subpermittee for off-site care;

(vi) The wildlife exhibits no signs of a reportable disease;

(vii) The subpermittee follows a treatment plan developed by the veterinarian or directions from the primary permittee;

(viii) The subpermittee possesses a copy of the wildlife rehabilitation permit at all times while in possession of wildlife, including while transporting wildlife for the wildlife rehabilitation facility. It is unlawful for an off-site subpermittee to release wildlife from their facility without a release evaluation by the primary permittee.

(d) It is unlawful for a subpermittee to house, possess, care for, or treat large carnivores at his or her off-site facilities.

(e) It is unlawful for a subpermittee to house, possess, care for, or treat state or federally designated threatened, endangered, or sensitive species at his or her off-site facilities.

(f) Off-site subpermittees may not operate their own facilities.

(15) Inspections.

(a) Fish and wildlife officers or other agents of the department may inspect without warrant or advanced notice at reasonable times and in a reasonable manner all wildlife rehabilitation facilities and premises, cages, enclosures, all records required by the department for wildlife rehabilitation, and all equipment, and animals.

(b) If wildlife rehabilitation facilities are on property owned by a person other than the permittee, the permittee must submit a signed, dated statement in which the property owner gives written permission to the permittee to engage in wildlife rehabilitation on the property.

(16) A violation of this section by a permittee or a subpermittee is punishable under RCW 77.15.750(1), Unlawful use of a department permit—Penalty.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.240, 77.12.467, 77.12.469, and 77.32.070. WSR 19-06-038 (Order 19-35), § 220-450-100, filed 3/1/19, effective 4/1/19. 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 § 220-450-100, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, 77.12.467, 77.12.469, and 77.32.070. WSR 13-18-046 (Order 13-192), § 232-12-847, filed 8/30/13, effective 9/30/13.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-450-110 Wildlife rehabilitation—Releasing wildlife.

(1) Rehabilitated wildlife must be released as soon as the animal is deemed physically, behaviorally, and psychologically fit and conforming to the species natural history to increase successful reintegration into the wild.

(2) It is unlawful to hold wildlife for rehabilitation longer than one hundred eighty days. A primary permittee must obtain department authorization if the animal requires care longer than the one hundred eighty-day time limit. The department may grant a time extension if wildlife is over-wintering, molting, completing recovery, or waiting for suitable placement.

(3) Wildlife must be released at locations using methods and protocol to minimize stress on released animal; disease free; and into the same area from which the wildlife was taken unless doing this poses a substantial risk to the health or safety of the released wildlife or humans; or at a location within the wildlife's normal species range and appropriate habitat if location of origin is unknown or release cannot or should not occur at origin location.

The department may direct the permittee to release wildlife at a location other than where the wildlife was taken.

(4) A group of unrelated wildlife of the same species and that were raised together for socialization may be released at the same location even if that location is not where the wildlife was originally taken. All other release requirements must be followed. Migratory birds including raptors may be released at a location other than where they originated, without department preapproval, but within their natural range and must be at a location and timing appropriate for migration or flock behavior.

(5) Release restriction and requirements.

(a) Wildlife may not be given to the public to release after rehabilitation.

(b) Permittees must obtain department authorization for the release location prior to releasing cervids, large carnivores, coyotes, or beaver; cervids may not be released out of their WDFW region of origin.

(c) Orphaned cervids received by a wildlife rehabilitator and born during the year received must be released no later than October 31 of the year received. If an extension is needed to complete rehabilitation, a request must be made to the department for an extension authorization.

(d) Eastern gray squirrels, Virginia opossum, eastern cottontail, European starlings, and house sparrows must be released where these species already abundantly occur, releasing these species outside of where these species already occur is prohibited.

(e) Amphibians and reptiles must be released at point of origin, without exception. It is unlawful to release amphibians and reptiles if:

(i) They are a Washington state nonnative species.

(ii) They have been in captivity as pets.

(iii) They have been exposed to items or animals from the pet trade or pet stores including live food items or plants prior to being admitted to the permitted rehabilitation facility.

(iv) The point of origin is unknown.

(6) The primary permittee must notify and receive authorization from the department before releasing oiled wildlife, or state or federally designated threatened, endangered, or sensitive species.

(7) Hacking of orphaned raptors is permitted at or through a permitted facility where department-inspected and approved hacking facilities are available.

(8) A violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.750(1), Unlawful use of a department permit—Penalty.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.240, 77.12.467, 77.12.469, and 77.32.070. WSR 19-06-038 (Order 19-35), § 220-450-110, filed 3/1/19, effective 4/1/19. 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 § 220-450-110, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, 77.12.467, 77.12.469, and 77.32.070. WSR 13-18-046 (Order 13-192), § 232-12-849, filed 8/30/13, effective 9/30/13.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-450-120 Wildlife rehabilitation—Veterinary care.

(1) Veterinarians may euthanize wildlife or provide stabilization without a wildlife rehabilitation permit. Veterinarians must arrange to transfer the wildlife to a primary permittee within forty-eight hours of receiving wildlife. Veterinarians must separate wildlife from domestic animals.

Principal veterinarian. Provides timely advice and services, veterinary treatment, and any medical protocols to primary permittee; and

If the principal veterinarian detects, suspects, or confirms a reportable illness or disease, it must be reported to the primary permittee and the department's wildlife veterinarian within twenty-four hours.

(2) A violation of this section is punishable under the statute for the species being rehabilitated, including RCW 77.15.120 for endangered fish or wildlife; RCW 77.15.130 for protected fish or wildlife; RCW 77.15.400 for wild birds; RCW 77.15.410 for big game; and RCW 77.15.430 for wild animals not classified as big game.

(3) A wildlife rehabilitation permit is not a veterinary license.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.240, 77.12.467, 77.12.469, and 77.32.070. WSR 19-06-038 (Order 19-35), § 220-450-120, filed 3/1/19, effective 4/1/19. 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 § 220-450-120, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, 77.12.467, 77.12.469, and 77.32.070. WSR 13-18-046 (Order 13-192), § 232-12-851, filed 8/30/13, effective 9/30/13.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-450-130 Wildlife rehabilitation—Records retention and reporting requirements.

(1) This section contains records retention and reporting requirements for primary permittees on wildlife rehabilitation permits. Other state and federal laws and regulations may require additional records retention and reporting. Required records include daily ledger, patient records, written verification of volunteer training, and veterinary summaries.

(2) Retaining records.

(a) The primary permittee must keep all records at the wildlife rehabilitation facility and retain those records for a period of five years. Written or electronic records retention is acceptable.

(b) The primary permittee must make records available to the department at inspection or to department personnel upon request.

(3) Annual report. The primary permittee must submit a completed annual report on the form provided by the department along with the daily ledger to the department no later than January 31 of each year.

(4) Reporting requirements for oiled, threatened, endangered, or sensitive wildlife.

(a) The primary permittee must notify the department's wildlife rehabilitation manager within twenty-four hours of receiving oiled wildlife or wildlife designated as a threatened or endangered species under state or federal laws or rules.

(b) The primary permittee must notify the department's wildlife rehabilitation manager within seventy-two hours of receiving a state designated sensitive species.

(c) The primary permittee must notify the department's wildlife rehabilitation manager within twenty-four hours if a state or federally designated threatened or endangered species in his or her possession dies. The primary permittee must receive prior department approval before disposing of deceased state or federally designated threatened or endangered species.

(5) The primary permittee must notify the department's wildlife rehabilitation manager within seventy-two hours if he or she admits any wildlife that has a state or federal band, research marker, tag, or transmitter attached to it. The primary permittee must include band numbers and any other relevant information in the report. Primary permittees must send these reports, in writing (email is sufficient), to the department's wildlife rehabilitation manager.

(6) The primary permittee must report any veterinarian-diagnosed and confirmed reportable wildlife diseases listed by the department to the department's wildlife veterinarian within twenty-four hours of diagnosis.

(7) If wildlife is stolen or missing from the facility, the primary permittee must report the stolen or missing wildlife to the department wildlife rehabilitation manager and law enforcement within twenty-four hours of discovering the missing wildlife.

(8) A violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.750(1), Unlawful use of a department permit—Penalty.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.240, 77.12.467, 77.12.469, and 77.32.070. WSR 19-06-038 (Order 19-35), § 220-450-130, filed 3/1/19, effective 4/1/19. 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 § 220-450-130, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, 77.12.467, 77.12.469, and 77.32.070. WSR 13-18-046 (Order 13-192), § 232-12-853, filed 8/30/13, effective 9/30/13.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-450-140 Wildlife rehabilitation—Falconers assisting with raptor rehabilitation.

(1) A wildlife rehabilitator may utilize a department permitted three-year general or master falconer only for prerelease conditioning for release. Falconers may not practice wildlife rehabilitation without a wildlife rehabilitation permit. Falconers may not rehabilitate hatchling and nestling raptors.

(2) If the raptor is assigned to a falconer, the primary permittee must provide the falconer with:

(a) A copy of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wildlife rehabilitation permit showing the falconer listed as a subpermittee; or

(b) A copy of the primary permittee's wildlife rehabilitation permit and a copy of the department authorization for transfer; and

(c) A written document identifying the raptor and explaining that the falconer is assisting in the raptor's rehabilitation and acting as an authorized subpermittee of the primary permittee. The written document must:

(i) Provide the dates of possession and the falconer's name, state falconry license number, contact information, and location of the falconer's facility; and

(ii) Accompany the raptor at all times, including during transport and at the housing location of the raptor.

(3) The primary permittee is responsible for ensuring that falconers adhere to permit terms, state law, department rules, and federal law and regulations at all times when assisting in rehabilitation activities under the primary permittee's rehabilitation permit.

(4) A falconer may house a raptor undergoing conditioning for release at an approved falconry facility that does not meet wildlife rehabilitation facility standards so long as the falconry facility meets the standards under department rule for housing raptors.

(5) Any raptor that cannot be permanently released into the wild must be returned to the primary permittee within one hundred eighty days from the date of transfer to the falconer, unless: The department authorizes retaining the raptor for longer than one hundred eighty days to complete conditioning or is awaiting placement to a permitted education facility.

(6) A primary permittee may transfer a releasable raptor directly to a falconer for falconry purposes so long as the falconer can lawfully possess the species of raptor and complies with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations. The primary permittee must notify the department of the transfer of the raptor to a falconer within ten days of the transfer. The USFWS may also require notification of raptor transfers and release. It is the primary permittee's and falconer's responsibility to ensure compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations.

(7) A falconer may not transfer a bird under his or her care for rehabilitation conditioning to his or her falconry permit; a raptor in rehabilitation conditioning must remain on the wildlife rehabilitator's permit at all times.

(8)(a) A violation of this section by a primary permittee is punishable under RCW 77.15.750(1), Unlawful use of a department permit—Penalty.

(b) A violation of this section by a falconer assisting a primary permittee is punishable under the statute for the species being rehabilitated, including RCW 77.15.120 for endangered birds; RCW 77.15.130 for protected birds; and RCW 77.15.400 for all other wild birds.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.240, 77.12.467, 77.12.469, and 77.32.070. WSR 19-06-038 (Order 19-35), § 220-450-140, filed 3/1/19, effective 4/1/19. 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 § 220-450-140, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, 77.12.467, 77.12.469, and 77.32.070. WSR 13-18-046 (Order 13-192), § 232-12-855, filed 8/30/13, effective 9/30/13.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-450-150 Wildlife rehabilitation—Transfer, import, and export of wildlife and restrictions.

(1) A primary permittee may import wildlife into Washington state for wildlife rehabilitation purposes if it is legal to import that species and the primary permittee possesses a certificate of veterinary inspection from an accredited veterinarian licensed in the state of origin and an entry permit as required by the Washington state department of agriculture for the animal.

(2) It is unlawful to transfer Washington state mammals to an out-of-state rehabilitator without obtaining prior department approval.

(3) It is unlawful to import species in the order Cervidae or rabies vector species into Washington state for rehabilitation purposes.

(a) Cervids are Roosevelt and Rocky Mountain elk, mule deer, black-tailed deer, white-tailed deer, moose, and caribou.

(b) Rabies vector species are bat, skunk, fox, raccoon, and coyote.

(c) Wildlife rehabilitation permits may be conditioned by the department with additional restrictions on wildlife transfer related to a specific endorsement or current interpretations of species-specific disease transfer.

(4) Transferring wildlife for socialization.

(a) Transferring wildlife undergoing rehabilitation between Washington wildlife rehabilitators for the purpose of orphan imprinting, conspecific socialization, appropriate species behavior maintenance, prerelease condition, and/or species-specific and veterinary medical care is permissible.

(b) No transfer of cervids, beaver, or bats between eastern Washington (all lands lying east of the Cascade Crest Trail and east of the Big White Salmon River in Klickitat County) and western Washington (all lands lying west of the Cascade Crest Trail and west of and including the Big White Salmon River in Klickitat County).

(c) No transfer of cervids between Washington department of fish and wildlife regions unless written permission and conditions for the transfer are obtained from the department prior to the transfer.

(d) No intake/admission of cervids from outside of the Washington department of fish and wildlife region in which the facility is located. If any cervid is brought to a wildlife rehabilitation facility from outside that facility's Washington department of fish and wildlife region, the animal must be euthanized.

(e) Wildlife possessed for rehabilitation may be transferred between Washington wildlife rehabilitators without prior department approval if the receiving wildlife rehabilitator is permitted to possess those species and geographic restrictions are followed.

(5) A violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.290, Unlawful transportation of fish or wildlife—Penalty.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.240, 77.12.467, 77.12.469, and 77.32.070. WSR 19-06-038 (Order 19-35), § 220-450-150, filed 3/1/19, effective 4/1/19. 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 § 220-450-150, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, 77.12.467, 77.12.469, and 77.32.070. WSR 13-18-046 (Order 13-192), § 232-12-857, filed 8/30/13, effective 9/30/13.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-450-160 Wildlife rehabilitation—Possession of dead wildlife and wildlife parts.

(1) A primary permittee may receive and possess dead wildlife from the department for the purpose of feeding wildlife in rehabilitation.

(2) Feather possession.

(a) A primary permittee may possess bird feathers for imping.

(b) Primary permittees may receive or exchange feathers of birds from and with other wildlife rehabilitators if the rehabilitators possess and comply with relevant U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Treaty Act permits.

(c) A primary permittee may donate feathers from rehabilitation birds to any person or institution with a valid permit to possess feathers, except feathers from golden eagle or bald eagle.

(d) A primary permittee may leave feathers that are molted or otherwise lost by a bird in wildlife rehabilitation where they fall, store the feathers, or destroy the feathers, except that the rehabilitator must gather primary or secondary flight feathers or rectrices from golden eagle and bald eagle and send these feathers or rectrices to the National Eagle Repository.

(3) A primary permittee whose permit is expired or revoked must donate any wildlife carcasses and parts to a person or institution with a valid permit to possess the wildlife carcasses and parts, or the primary permittee must burn, bury, or otherwise destroy the carcasses or parts.

(4) A violation of this section is punishable under the statute for the species being unlawfully retained, including RCW 77.15.120 for endangered fish or wildlife; RCW 77.15.130 for protected fish or wildlife; RCW 77.15.400 for wild birds; RCW 77.15.410 for big game; or RCW 77.15.430 for wild animals not classified as big game.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.240, 77.12.467, 77.12.469, and 77.32.070. WSR 19-06-038 (Order 19-35), § 220-450-160, filed 3/1/19, effective 4/1/19. 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 § 220-450-160, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, 77.12.467, 77.12.469, and 77.32.070. WSR 13-18-046 (Order 13-192), § 232-12-859, filed 8/30/13, effective 9/30/13.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-450-170 Wildlife rehabilitation—Disposition of nonreleasable and over-habituated, mal-imprinted, or tamed wildlife and live retention for foster and education.

(1) A primary permittee may retain live, nonreleasable wildlife for the purposes of:

(a) Orphan imprinting, socialization, and appropriate wild behavior retention and development, if the permittee possesses valid U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) permits and written authorization from the department. The department determines whether wildlife may be retained for these purposes on a case-by-case basis.

(b) Static display and program education, if the permittee possesses valid USFWS permits and written authorization from the department.

(c) To obtain authorization for education or fostering, the permittee must submit a completed Education or Foster Animal – Live Wildlife Retention Form application form provided by the department.

(d) A fee for presentation of an education program may be charged to recoup the permittee's cost.

(e) Education programs must provide information about the biology, ecological roles, or needs of wildlife; wildlife may not be presented as if they are pets.

(f) Wildlife tamed, overly habituated and lacking fear of humans and domestic animals, or mal-imprinted to humans before admission to the primary permittee's facility can be retained for static display or education programs if the department authorizes this in writing. The department will make such determinations on a case-by-case basis.

(g) Permittees must house wildlife used for educational purposes separately and out of sight of wildlife in rehabilitation.

(h) Mammals retained for education purposes may not be used for orphan imprinting or companionship for wildlife in rehabilitation.

(i) It is permissible to use birds retained for education, including raptors, for orphaned imprinting, nestling care, or companionship if federally permitted.

(j) The permittee may not have the following animals for education programs or static display: Cervids, large carnivores, amphibians.

(k) The permittee may not use the following animals in education programs: All rodents (except eastern gray squirrels), moles and shrews, weasels, skunks, raccoons, coyotes, foxes, beavers, muskrats, pikas, hares, rabbits, Apodidae, Trochilidae, Picidae, Passerines (except American crow, Northwestern crow, and common ravens), loons, grebes, seabirds, herons, bitterns, storks, and ibis.

(2) Wildlife tamed or mal-imprinted to humans while at the primary permittee's facility and determined to be nonreleaseable must be transferred or humanely euthanized to protect the public and to protect the animal from human abuse.

(3) A violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.750, Unlawful use of a department permit—Penalty.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.240, 77.12.467, 77.12.469, and 77.32.070. WSR 19-06-038 (Order 19-35), § 220-450-170, filed 3/1/19, effective 4/1/19. 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 § 220-450-170, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, 77.12.467, 77.12.469, and 77.32.070. WSR 13-18-046 (Order 13-192), § 232-12-861, filed 8/30/13, effective 9/30/13.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-450-180 Wildlife rehabilitation—Euthanizing wildlife.

Euthanasia must be provided in accordance with an animal's welfare, using humane techniques and at a reasonable time after admission to prevent unnecessary suffering of the animal. Permittees must follow the most current American Veterinary Medical Association Guidelines on Euthanasia.

(1) Bald eagles, golden eagles, and state endangered or threatened wildlife may be euthanized, without prior department approval, if the animal is suffering and untreatable or has a terminal illness or injury. In all other cases, prior department approval must be obtained before euthanizing state endangered or threatened wildlife.

(2) Any bird that has sustained injuries requiring amputation of a foot, a portion of a leg or wing at the elbow (humero-ulnar joint) or above, or any animal that is permanently blind must be euthanized.

(3) If an animal cannot, after medical management, feed itself, or ambulate without inflicting additional injury to itself, the animal must be euthanized.

(4) The primary permittee must comply with all applicable federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act rules when taking action for migratory birds under this section.

(5) The primary permittee shall report immediately to the department any department-surveilled wildlife disease or suspected emerging disease. If the director determines that such disease or outbreak presents a threat to wildlife of the state, the director may immediately order destruction of the wildlife.

(6) A violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.120 for endangered birds; RCW 77.15.130 for protected birds; or RCW 77.15.400 for all other wild birds, depending on the bird species.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.240, 77.12.467, 77.12.469, and 77.32.070. WSR 19-06-038 (Order 19-35), § 220-450-180, filed 3/1/19, effective 4/1/19. 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 § 220-450-180, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, 77.12.467, 77.12.469, and 77.32.070. WSR 13-18-046 (Order 13-192), § 232-12-863, filed 8/30/13, effective 9/30/13.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-450-190 Wildlife rehabilitation—Disposing of wildlife remains.

(1) Wildlife carcasses (except for those that are oiled) must be incinerated, buried, or otherwise destroyed, according to local laws and regulations to avoid the risk of poisoning wildlife, a primary permittee must not allow chemically euthanized wildlife to be scavenged.

(a) Wildlife carcasses may be donated to any person or institution authorized under state or federal law to acquire and possess specific wildlife carcasses or parts.

(b) A primary permittee on a wildlife rehabilitation permit may keep the carcass of any bird, except golden eagle or bald eagle, so the feathers on the carcass are available for imping and education as long as they are in compliance with federal rules.

(c) A primary permittee must send any and all remains of a golden eagle or bald eagle, including all talons, feathers and other parts, to the National Eagle Repository following instructions from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

(d) A primary permittee may retain wildlife carcasses and skins for mounting or skin preparation for the purpose of public display and education programs. If prepared by a licensed taxidermist, the primary permittee must supply the taxidermist with written documentation that the carcass or skin is possessed pursuant to a wildlife rehabilitation permit. The taxidermist must possess the written documentation at all times while the carcass or skin is in the taxidermist's possession. The primary permittee must keep the mount at the wildlife rehabilitation facility and may use it for public display for education programs. If the wildlife carcass is a banded bird or has an implanted microchip, the band number or microchip number must be reported to the issuing agency, entity, or person.

(e) A primary permittee who retains a wildlife carcass or parts may only possess the carcass or parts so long as the primary permittee possesses a valid wildlife rehabilitation permit and complies with all applicable federal laws. If the permittee no longer has a valid wildlife rehabilitation permit, the person must have a different authorizing state or federal permit to keep the carcasses or parts, or surrender the carcasses or parts to the department.

(2) Animals that have died of or have been euthanized due to reportable diseases must be disposed of as directed by Washington department of fish and wildlife (WDFW) wildlife veterinarian. No carcasses or parts should be retained.

(3) A primary permittee must not dispose of dead oiled wildlife without obtaining department approval.

(4) A violation of this section by a permittee or subpermittee on a wildlife rehabilitation permit is punishable under RCW 77.15.750, Unlawful use of a department permit—Penalty.

(5) A violation of this section by a person who lacks a valid wildlife rehabilitation permit is punishable under RCW 77.15.120 for endangered birds; RCW 77.15.130 for protected birds; or RCW 77.15.400 for all other wild birds, depending on the bird species.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.240, 77.12.467, 77.12.469, and 77.32.070. WSR 19-06-038 (Order 19-35), § 220-450-190, filed 3/1/19, effective 4/1/19. 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 § 220-450-190, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, 77.12.467, 77.12.469, and 77.32.070. WSR 13-18-046 (Order 13-192), § 232-12-865, filed 8/30/13, effective 9/30/13.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-450-200 Wildlife rehabilitation—Commercial uses.

(1) It is unlawful to sell, offer for sale, purchase, or use for commercial purposes wildlife or parts of wildlife under any circumstances under a wildlife rehabilitation permit.

(2) Consistent with all existing wildlife rehabilitation rules, and the rest of this section, the primary permittee or entity operating a wildlife rehabilitation facility may collect funds to support the wildlife rehabilitation facility or wildlife rehabilitation facility activities.

(3) The primary permittee or the entity operating the wildlife rehabilitation facility may request donations or collect funds, however, except for oiled-wildlife rescue and rehabilitation authorized under the Federal Oil Pollution Act, all funds received for wildlife rehabilitation must go to the entity operating the wildlife rehabilitation facility or supporting wildlife rehabilitation activities. The primary permittee may not retain funds received through fund-raising efforts for personal use.

(4) It is unlawful to require a donation or charge a fee when receiving or admitting wildlife for rehabilitation unless it is authorized under the Federal Oil Pollution Act.

(5) A violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.260 or 77.15.750, or both.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.240, 77.12.467, 77.12.469, and 77.32.070. WSR 19-06-038 (Order 19-35), § 220-450-200, filed 3/1/19, effective 4/1/19. 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 § 220-450-200, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, 77.12.467, 77.12.469, and 77.32.070. WSR 13-18-046 (Order 13-192), § 232-12-867, filed 8/30/13, effective 9/30/13.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-450-230 Beaver relocation permits—Requirements and restrictions.

Purpose

(1) Wildlife is property of the state, and as such it is unlawful to keep wildlife captive, feed wildlife, or relocate wildlife without expressed permission from the Washington department of fish and wildlife. The purpose of the beaver relocation permit is to grant the permission for citizens to perform relocation of wild American beaver (Castor canadensis) while establishing criteria to:

(a) Reduce lethal removal of beaver by allowing permittees to relocate conflict beaver;

(b) Ensure humane care and treatment is provided to beaver during the process of trapping, temporary captivity, and relocation; and

(c) Select release sites which maximize relocation success by providing suitable habitat for beaver with minimal likelihood for future human-beaver conflict as described in RCW 77.32.585.

Definitions

(2) For the purpose of this section, the following terms apply:

(a) "Beaver husbandry facility" means the authorized site(s), as shown on the beaver relocation permit, for the temporary holding of beaver involved in relocation.

(b) "Beaver relocation permit" means a permit issued by WDFW to allow the relocation of beaver.

(c) "Euthanasia" means compassionate killing with minimal pain and distress, in a timely manner, and safely to prevent disease transmission, public health or human safety risks, or prolonged or unrelenting animal suffering due to illness, injury, or unremitting pain as outlined in WAC 220-450-180.

(d) "Habitat suitability" means a combination of abiotic and biotic factors used to assess the likelihood of beavers occupying and thriving in a site.

(e) "Humane care" means providing care such as water, food, safe handling, clean facilities, medical treatment, and euthanasia if needed, and conditions including environments sensitive to species-typical biology and behavior, with the intent to minimize fear, pain, stress, and suffering.

(f) "Permittee" means the person listed on the beaver relocation permit who applies for and receives a beaver relocation permit and is responsible for monitoring and approving the relocation activities conducted under the permit.

(g) "Release site" means a location in a stream where beavers will be relocated to. The site is assessed by a permittee using the criteria and methods discussed in the required training, is not in proximity of ungulate grazing territory, is not in proximity to buildings or infrastructure which may impart damage from beaver activity, does not currently show beaver occupation, and is analyzed for the factors listed in RCW 77.32.585.

(h) "Subpermittee" means a person listed on the permittee's beaver relocation permit who may assist the permittee with specified aspects of beaver relocation activities limited by the criteria in this section.

Application requirements and general criteria

(3) Applicants must meet all the following criteria to be issued a beaver relocation permit:

(a) Must be at least 18 years of age;

(b) Must not have within the last three years:

(i) More than one finding of "paid" or "committed," as final disposition, for an infraction under chapter 77.15 RCW; or

(ii) A conviction for a fish and wildlife crime under chapter 77.15 RCW.

(c) Must complete and submit a beaver relocation application online to the department's beaver relocation manager any time after March 1st for a permit of the same year.

(d) Must operate or have access to a beaver husbandry facility that meets minimum requirements outlined in the Beaver Relocation Handbook.

(e) Must submit a beaver relocation plan that describes the intent of relocations, area of work, and methods for identifying source beaver, capture, handling, transport, release site selection, release, and monitoring following release site factors listed in RCW 77.32.585.

(f) Must submit a statement of qualifications and relevant experience.

(g) Must demonstrate willingness and ability to comply with all requirements of the permit.

(h) Must complete a comprehensive training on beaver relocation in Washington as identified by the department within the past three years.

(4) The department may refuse a permit if the applicant submits an incomplete application or does not meet any of the requirements in this section.

(5) Permits will be valid within the dates listed on the permit and no more than one year after the application is approved.

(6) The permittee and subpermittees must provide all beavers with humane care during capture, transport, holding, and release.

(7) The permit does not authorize the permittee or any subpermittees to practice veterinary medicine.

(8) Permittees and subpermittees are responsible for abiding by all permit terms and conditions, reporting and record requirements, and compliance with state and federal regulations when conducting beaver relocation or actions associated with beaver relocation.

(9) Beaver acquired and held by a permittee, including deceased animals and parts, remain the property of the state and will not be offered for sale, sold, traded, or bartered.

(10) Beaver acquired and held by a permittee for the purposes of relocation must not be exported out of state or imported into Washington. A violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.290 Unlawful transportation of fish or wildlife—Penalty.

(11) The permittee and any subpermittees must carry a digital or paper copy of the current year's beaver relocation permit while trapping, transporting, releasing, or holding beaver.

(12) Only beaver which cause human-wildlife conflict including, but not limited to, damage to private or public property or infrastructure, may be relocated. The human-wildlife conflict must be verified by the permittee. Mitigation of such conflict must be discussed with the landowner before trapping for relocation.

(13) Additional staff or volunteers may assist in the capture, transport, and relocation of beaver but only with the direct in-person supervision of the permittee.

(14) An annual report using the department's designated report form is required by the date listed on the permit so that information can be included on the department's website per RCW 77.36.160.

(15) Permittees assume all responsibility for the action of subpermittees listed on their annual permit. Subpermittees must be supervised by permittees and the permittee may assign subpermittee duties under their current year's permit for the following activities: Transport of beaver to or from the husbandry facility, feeding of beaver while in captivity, observation of beaver while in captivity, intake or prerelease measurements of beaver, and/or completion and submission of required reports.

(16) Proposed subpermittees must meet the requirements of subsection (3)(a), (b), and (f) of this section.

(17) The following subpermittees are authorized to also conduct the following activities under a valid, current year's permit depending on their current, valid certifications and licenses:

(a) A wildlife control operator (WCO) listed as a subpermittee may capture and transport beaver to an approved beaver husbandry facility or to a release site unsupervised. They may only trap beaver within the regulations of their WCO certification and may charge a fee for capturing beaver pursuant to WAC 220-440-110. Wildlife control officers listed as subpermittees cannot release beaver or select release sites without the permittee being present.

(b) A WDFW trapping license holder listed as a subpermittee may capture and transport beaver to an approved beaver husbandry facility or to a release site unsupervised. WDFW trapping license holders cannot release beaver or select release sites without the permittee being present. Participation as subpermittee does not authorize licensed trappers to harvest beaver outside of the trapping license season.

(18) Permittees or subpermittees listed on a beaver relocation permit may not trap commercially or recreationally for beaver within two miles in any direction from any site where beaver were released under a permit for two years after the release date.

(19) The permittee is responsible for performing the habitat suitability assessment per the WDFW-approved site assessment form, selecting the site for release, and ensuring that post-release monitoring is conducted by appropriately trained personnel. A subpermittee may not select sites for beaver release or release beaver without supervision by the permittee.

Beaver capture

(20) Captured beaver must be checked for lactation at the trap site. Any lactating beaver should be brought to the beaver husbandry facility while an attempt is made to capture the kits so the family group may be relocated together. If a captured beaver is lactating, it must be noted in the annual report.

(21) The permit does not authorize the use of body-gripping traps (as defined in RCW 77.15.192). A special trapping permit is required for the use of body-gripping traps (WAC 220-417-040).

Beaver housing and caretaking - Generally applicable provisions

(22) A permittee must operate or have access to at least one beaver husbandry facility that meets the minimum requirements outlined in the permit. This facility is subject to inspection by WDFW staff each permit year.

(23) The permittee and subpermittees may not house beaver at a site different than the facility(ies) indicated on their permit except in an emergency situation requiring veterinary care. Documentation of such events must be submitted to WDFW within seven days of the advent of the emergency.

(24) The normal interval for holding beaver captive before release will be less than 14 days, but permittees may hold beaver for longer if they notify the WDFW program coordinator by the 14-day mark and receive approval from the department's beaver relocation manager (or their designee).

(25) A permittee must keep beaver which are the same sex and from different family groups separate to prevent beaver-beaver conflict.

(26) The permittee will ensure that beaver held at a beaver husbandry facility prior to relocation shall have minimal contact with humans and domestic animals to prevent habituation and/or disease transmission. Domestic animals should not be allowed at the husbandry facility. If this is unavoidable, domestic animals should be fully vaccinated and should have no direct contact with, nor direct exposure to, wildlife.

(27) The permittee will ensure that beaver housed in a beaver husbandry facility are observed daily for disease or injury and will maintain a daily log of observations. This log will be submitted to WDFW with the annual report. If disease or injury of a captive beaver is suspected, the permittee must contact a WDFW wildlife veterinarian. No beaver may be relocated that appears sick or injured without approval from a WDFW wildlife veterinarian.

(28) In cases where a captive beaver is suffering and humane euthanasia is necessary, but the permittee is unable to reach a WDFW wildlife veterinarian, the permittee may contact a local veterinarian to perform humane euthanasia. Euthanasia must be provided in accordance with an animal's welfare, using humane techniques and at a reasonable time after admission to prevent unnecessary suffering of the animal. Permittees must follow the most current American Veterinary Medical Association Guidelines on Euthanasia.

(29) The permittee must report any beaver illness or death within 24 hours to a WDFW wildlife veterinarian and the WDFW permit program coordinator and abide by the following criteria:

(a) Any beaver which has expired from or is suspected of expiring from the zoonotic diseases such as tularemia, leptospirosis, yersiniosis, or giardia must be submitted for necropsy per a WDFW wildlife veterinarian's instructions.

(b) In the case of a beaver expiring from any cause besides disease, the permittee is encouraged to donate the carcass to a permitted museum, research institution, or tribal organization; a WDFW transfer authorization must accompany any transfer of a beaver carcass unless the institution is permitted to receive specimens. Otherwise, the permittee or subpermittee will dispose of deceased beaver through lawful burial, incineration, or a licensed rendering facility (WAC 220-440-090).

(30) The permit authorizes the use of commonly used ear tags and passive integrated transponder (PIT) tags. Nonpermanent, superficial marks such as nontoxic paint or tape may be used as appropriate for distinguishing individuals in temporary captivity. The permit does not authorize the application of other devices (such as VHF transmitters).

Beaver release

(31) Permittee is responsible for selecting the release site and is required to select sites which meet the following criteria:

(a) Show no current sign of beaver occupancy within 2,000 feet both up and downstream of the site;

(b) Show no culverts, buildings, or infrastructure which may be impacted by flooding or beaver structures within 2,000 feet both up and downstream of the site;

(c) Does not show sign of heavy livestock or native ungulate presence within 2,000 feet both up and downstream of the site;

(d) Have been assessed for habitat suitability criteria listed in RCW 77.32.585; and

(e) Does not violate movement of beavers across the division of Eastern and Western Washington as defined in WAC 220-450-150.

(32) The permit does not authorize trespass or the relocation of beaver to any site without the express permission of the property owner, land manager, or their designee.

(33) The permittee must conduct a site evaluation of the property to receive beaver(s) and assess habitat suitability following WDFW protocols prior to capture, handling, and holding of beaver. The permittee or subpermittee may not capture beaver before securing a release site for that animal.

(34) The permittee must receive a signed Landowner Attestation Form from the release site landowner, land manager, or their designee before any beaver may be captured for release on the property which includes an agreement to gain approval from neighboring property owners within one mile downstream of the release site. The permittee must submit a copy of each signed Landowner Attestation Form to WDFW as part of their annual report. A formal agreement with a government or tribal land management agency is acceptable in lieu of a Landowner Attestation Form for releases on public or tribal land.

(35) Permittees and subpermittees may not be held liable for property damage caused by beaver released using a beaver relocation permit per RCW 77.32.585.

(36) A violation of this section by a person who engages in wildlife relocation without a department permit is punishable under RCW 77.15.190, 77.15.430, or other applicable sections of the RCW and WAC, depending on the circumstances of the violation.

(37) A violation of this section by a person who has a beaver relocation permit is punishable under RCW 77.15.750(1).

Permit modification, suspension, or revocation

(38) The department may modify, suspend, or revoke a beaver relocation permit if the primary permittee or a subpermittee violates any department rule related to beaver relocation, wildlife possession, wildlife rehabilitation, wildlife trafficking, or permit conditions. Violations include, but are not limited to, mal-imprinting, which is the over-habituation to where animals lose fear of humans and predators, or taming wildlife in relation to humans or domestic animals at the beaver relocation facility. In addition, the department may modify, suspend, or revoke a beaver relocation permit if a permittee or a subpermittee, within the last 10 years, was convicted of any offense involving animal or child cruelty, neglect, abuse, or found guilty practicing veterinary medicine without an active license as determined by the veterinary board of governors.

(39) A primary permittee who is in violation of permit conditions or department beaver relocation rules, or whose subpermittee is in violation of permit conditions or department beaver relocation rules shall, in this order:

(a) Receive written warning(s) outlining remedies and a deadline of not less than seven days to come into compliance after which time the department may impose permit modification to remedy those violations such as restriction of permitted counties or increased frequency of beaver husbandry facility inspections.

(b) If the permittee is noncompliant after 14 days, the permit will be suspended. A permit will only be reinstated again if the permittee successfully implements a corrective action plan within the compliance deadline.

(c) A primary permittee will have the permit revoked if written warnings, permit modifications, compliance plan remedies, and permit suspension processes with concurrent inspections do not result in permittee compliance. Nothing in this section prevents the department from acting immediately to remove animals or suspend or revoke beaver relocation permits in case of documented animal cruelty or adverse animal welfare.

(40) The department's revocation, modification, or suspension of a beaver relocation permit under this section does not preclude the department from referring a matter for potential criminal prosecution against the primary permittee, subpermittee, or both.

(41) Permittees whose beaver relocation permit is revoked may reapply for a new permit three years after the date of revocation. Upon application, the department will consider previous beaver relocation permit performance and the nature of the previous noncompliance or violations when determining whether to issue a new permit. The department will deny an application if the basis for revocation has not been or is not likely to be resolved.

(42) Any permittee whose beaver relocation permit is revoked, modified, or suspended under this section may request an administrative hearing to appeal the department's action. The department will administer such appeals in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.32.585, 77.15.290, 77.15.190, 77.15.430, 77.15.750, and 77.36.160. WSR 24-21-126 (Order 24-08), s 220-450-230, filed 10/22/24, effective 11/22/24.

Chapter 220-460 Commercial whale watching and paddle tours.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-460-010 Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:

(1) Commercial whale watching.

"Commercial whale watching" shall be defined as the act of taking, or offering to take, passengers aboard a motorized or sailing vessel to view marine mammals in their natural habitat for a fee.

(2) Commercial whale watching business.

"Commercial whale watching business" means a business that engages in the activity of commercial whale watching.

(3) Commercial whale watching operator.

"Commercial whale watching operator" means a person who operates a motorized or sailing vessel engaged in the business of whale watching.

(4) Paddle tour.

"Paddle tour" means the act of guiding or offering to take people aboard nonmotorized or human-powered vessels, such as kayaks or paddle boards, on a trip, tour, or guided lesson that involves viewing marine mammals in their natural habitat for a fee.

(5) Paddle tour business.

"Paddle tour business" means a business that conducts paddle tours.

(6) Paddle guide.

"Paddle guide" means a person who conducts guided tours on behalf of a paddle tour business. The term paddle guide includes anyone who directs the movement or positioning of any nonmotorized commercial whale watching vessel(s) involved in a tour.

(7) Commercial whale watching license.

"Commercial whale watching license" means a commercial whale watching business license or a commercial whale watching operator license as defined in this section.

(a) "Commercial whale watching business license" means a department-issued license to operate a commercial whale watching business.

(b) "Commercial whale watching operator license" means a department-issued license to operate a commercial motorized or sailing vessel on behalf of a commercial whale watching business.

(8) Paddle tour license.

"Paddle tour license" means a paddle tour business license or a paddle guide license as defined in this section.

(a) "Paddle tour business license" means a department-issued license to operate a business that conducts paddle tours.

(b) "Paddle guide license" means a department-issued license to conduct commercial guided paddle tours on behalf of a paddle tour business.

(9) Vessel.

"Vessel" includes aircraft while on the surface of the water, and every description of watercraft on the water that is used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on the water.

(a) "Commercial whale watching vessel" means any vessel that is being used as a means of transportation for individuals to engage in commercial whale watching.

(b) "Motorized commercial whale watching vessel" shall be defined as any vessel with an engine being used as a means of transportation for individuals to engage in commercial whale watching, regardless of whether the engine is in use. This definition includes sailboats with inboard or outboard motors.

(c) "Nonmotorized vessel" or "paddle tour vessel" shall be defined as any vessel without an engine being used as a means of transportation for individuals to engage in a paddle tour. This definition includes human-powered watercraft such as kayaks and paddleboards.

(10) Group of southern resident orcas.

"Group of southern resident orcas" is defined as a single southern resident orca or an assemblage of southern resident orcas wherein each member is within one nautical mile of at least one other southern resident orca. Any individual(s) farther than one nautical mile constitutes a separate group.

(11) Vicinity.

"Vicinity" is defined as 1,000 yards from all southern resident orcas in the group. References to "vicinity" in this chapter do not permit operators to approach a southern resident orca closer than the statutorily defined distances in RCW 77.15.740.

(12) Encounter. Each time any commercial whale watching vessel or nonmotorized vessel operating under a license identifies and/or enters within 1,000 yards of a southern resident orca will count as one encounter associated with that license.

(13) Automatic identification system (AIS). AIS refers to a maritime navigation safety communications system standardized by the International Telecommunication Union, adopted by the International Maritime Organization, that:

(a) Provides vessel information, including the vessel's identity, type, position, course, speed, navigational status and other safety-related information automatically to appropriately equipped shore stations, other ships, and aircraft;

(b) Receives automatically such information from similarly fitted ships, monitors and tracks ships; and

(14) Inland waters of Washington.

"Inland waters of Washington" means Puget Sound and related inland marine waters, including all salt waters of the state of Washington inside the international boundary line between Washington and British Columbia, and lying east of the junction of the Pacific Ocean and the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and the rivers and streams draining to Puget Sound as mapped by water resource inventory areas 1 through 19 in WAC 173-500-040 as it exists on July 1, 2007.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.65.615, 77.65.620, 77.15.020, 77.15.160, 77.04.012, 77.04.55 [ 77.04.055], and 77.15.740. WSR 25-06-001 (Order 24-14), s 220-460-010, filed 2/19/25, effective 3/22/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.65.620. WSR 24-14-067 (Order 23-15), § 220-460-010, filed 6/27/24, effective 7/28/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.65.615 and 77.65.620. WSR 21-23-070, § 220-460-010, filed 11/15/21, effective 12/16/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.65.615, 77.65.620, 77.15.020, 77.15.160, 77.04.012, 77.04.55 [ 74.05.055]. WSR 21-01-216 (Order 20-264), § 220-460-010, filed 12/23/20, effective 1/23/21.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-460-020 Commercial whale watching and paddle tour licenses—Application process and deadline.

(1) License requirements.

(a) A commercial whale watching business license is required for commercial whale watching businesses as defined in this chapter.

(b) A paddle tour business license is required for paddle tour businesses as defined in this chapter.

(c) A commercial whale watching operator license is required for commercial whale watching operators as defined in this chapter.

(d) A paddle guide license is required for paddle guides as defined in this chapter.

(2) Applicants must be at least 16 years of age and possess a driver's license or other government-issued identification number and jurisdiction of issuance.

(3) Applicants for a commercial whale watching business license or paddle tour business license must be authorized to conduct business within the state of Washington. However, the residency and business requirements of RCW 77.65.040 (2) and (3) do not apply to Canadian individuals or corporations applying for and holding Washington commercial whale watching licenses.

(4) The commercial whale watching or paddle tour business license application must include the following information regarding the whale watching or paddle tour business:

(a) The applicant must identify the business name, type of business (i.e., sole proprietor, partnership, corporation), and for all associated business owner(s): Full name, association to the business, email address, telephone number, and Social Security number if the business owner is a United States citizen or resident.

(b) The applicant must identify and confirm the business is registered to conduct business within the state by providing the unified business identifier (UBI) number. Canadian commercial whale watching businesses are exempt from this requirement.

(5) Any business license applicant must also designate, as applicable, all commercial whale watching operators authorized to operate a motorized or sailing vessel or all paddle guides authorized to guide a paddle tour on behalf of the business. The applicant must identify each operator's or paddle guide's full name and date of birth.

(6) On the commercial whale watching business license application, the applicant must designate all commercial whale watching vessels to be used while engaging in commercial whale watching.

(a) The applicant must indicate either motorized or sailing vessels on the application.

(b) The applicant must select the appropriate option for the passenger capacity on each designated vessel.

(7) Commercial whale watching operator license applicants and paddle guide license applicants must provide their full name, date of birth, Social Security number (U.S. citizens and residents only), gender, hair, eyes, weight, height, physical address, mailing address, email address, and telephone number.

(8) An application submitted to the department shall contain the applicant's declaration under penalty of perjury that the information on the application is true and correct.

(9) Applications must be completed and submitted online through the department-provided commercial licensing system, or by mailing the application to:

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

Attn: Commercial License Sales

P.O. Box 43154

Olympia, WA 98504-3154

(10) If the required fields are blank or omitted from the application, then the department will consider the application to be incomplete, and it will not be processed.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.65.620. WSR 24-14-067 (Order 23-15), § 220-460-020, filed 6/27/24, effective 7/28/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.65.615 and 77.65.620. WSR 21-23-070, § 220-460-020, filed 11/15/21, effective 12/16/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.65.615, 77.65.620, 77.15.020, 77.15.160, 77.04.012, 77.04.55 [ 74.05.055]. WSR 21-01-216 (Order 20-264), § 220-460-020, filed 12/23/20, effective 3/1/21.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-460-025 Fee waiver for nonprofit educational whale watching and paddle tours.

(1) In order to qualify for a fee waiver, an organization's relevant commercial whale watching or marine paddle tour activities must be solely for bona fide nonprofit educational purposes.

(2) In order to receive a fee waiver, the organization must submit documentation to the department:

(a) Demonstrating the organization's nonprofit status; and

(b) Explaining the relevant whale watching or paddle tour activities and the educational purpose of the activities.

(3) Each year after the initial application, when applying for an annual commercial whale watching and/or paddle tour business license, the organization must:

(a) Affirm that all relevant activities are for nonprofit educational purposes; and

(b) Ensure that all documentation remains up-to-date, and submit revised documentation if needed.

(4) Individuals that solely operate on behalf of an organization that qualifies for a fee waiver are eligible for a fee waiver for their operator or paddle guide license.

(a) Operator or paddle guide licenses issued under a nonprofit educational fee waiver may not be used by the individual to conduct for-profit activities. The license will be limited to nonprofit educational activities.

(b) In order to engage in for-profit whale watching or paddle tour activities, any operator or paddle guide operating under a license obtained by fee waiver must forfeit their license and apply and pay the relevant fees for a new operator or paddle guide license.

(5) In order to obtain a fee waiver for an operator or paddle guide license, the applicant must:

(a) Be designated as an operator or paddle guide on the qualifying organization's business license; and

(b) Not be designated as an operator or paddle guide for any for-profit commercial whale watching or paddle tour business.

(6) The applicant must indicate at the time of their application that they intend to apply for a fee waiver.

(7) Fee waivers may be issued in the form of reimbursements.

(8) Organizations and individuals who conduct commercial whale watching or paddle tour activities solely for nonprofit educational purposes are required to follow all laws and rules that apply to for-profit commercial whale watching and paddle tour licensees, including the requirements outlined in this chapter.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.65.615, 77.65.620, 77.15.020, 77.15.160, 77.04.012, 77.04.55 [ 77.04.055], and 77.15.740. WSR 25-06-001 (Order 24-14), s 220-460-025, filed 2/19/25, effective 3/22/25.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-460-030 Commercial whale watching and paddle tour license cards—Replacements.

(1) Upon lawful application, a commercial whale watching license or paddle tour license in the form of a license card or certificate will be issued by the department.

(2) The fee to replace a license card that has been lost or destroyed is $20.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.65.620. WSR 24-14-067 (Order 23-15), § 220-460-030, filed 6/27/24, effective 7/28/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.65.615, 77.65.620, 77.15.020, 77.15.160, 77.04.012, 77.04.55 [ 74.05.055]. WSR 21-01-216 (Order 20-264), § 220-460-030, filed 12/23/20, effective 1/23/21.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-460-040 Commercial whale watching and paddle tour businesses—Operator or guide designation.

(1) Any person that holds a commercial whale watching business license or paddle tour business license may designate other persons associated with the business to act on behalf of the license holder to update the business information within the organization's account.

(2) A commercial whale watching business license holder or paddle tour business license holder may designate an unlimited number of operators or paddle guides, respectively, so long as each individual obtains the license required under WAC 220-460-070.

(3) A commercial whale watching business license holder or paddle tour business license holder must maintain an accurate record with the department of operators authorized to operate motorized vessels or paddle guides authorized to guide paddle tours on behalf of the business. Commercial whale watching or paddle tour business license holders may add operators or paddle guides to the list associated with the business license by entering the operator's or paddle guide's full name and date of birth in the business account through the commercial licensing system.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.65.620. WSR 24-14-067 (Order 23-15), § 220-460-040, filed 6/27/24, effective 7/28/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.65.615 and 77.65.620. WSR 21-23-070, § 220-460-040, filed 11/15/21, effective 12/16/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.65.615, 77.65.620, 77.15.020, 77.15.160, 77.04.012, 77.04.55 [ 74.05.055]. WSR 21-01-216 (Order 20-264), § 220-460-040, filed 12/23/20, effective 1/23/21.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-460-050 Whale watching vessel designation requirements and required operator and paddle guide documentation.

(1) RCW 77.65.615 requires commercial whale watching businesses to designate the motorized vessel(s) that will be used for commercial whale watching. It is unlawful to engage in commercial whale watching activities unless:

(a) The licensee has designated all commercial whale watching motorized, including sailing, vessels to be used;

(b) The department has issued a commercial license to the licensee showing the motorized vessel so designated; and

(c) The person conducting commercial whale watching activities on behalf of the business has the appropriate documentation in physical possession.

The operator of a motorized or sailing vessel must have both the commercial whale watching business license listing the vessel and their individual operator license for the current calendar year in physical possession.

(2) The licensee does not have to own the vessel being designated on the license.

(3) For motorized or sailing vessels, the commercial whale watching business licensee must provide applicable documentation numbers such as a hull identification number (HIN), current United States Coast Guard or Transport Canada certification inspection documentation, and/or a vessel registration number.

(4) It is unlawful to engage in paddle tour activities unless the person conducting paddle tour activities on behalf of the business has the appropriate documentation in physical possession.

The guide of a commercial paddle tour must have both their individual paddle guide license and the paddle tour business license for the current calendar year, or a printed or digital scan thereof, in physical possession.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.65.615, 77.65.620, 77.15.020, 77.15.160, 77.04.012, 77.04.55 [ 77.04.055], and 77.15.740. WSR 25-06-001 (Order 24-14), s 220-460-050, filed 2/19/25, effective 3/22/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.65.620. WSR 24-14-067 (Order 23-15), § 220-460-050, filed 6/27/24, effective 7/28/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.65.615 and 77.65.620. WSR 21-23-070, § 220-460-050, filed 11/15/21, effective 12/16/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.65.615, 77.65.620, 77.15.020, 77.15.160, 77.04.012, 77.04.55 [ 74.05.055]. WSR 21-01-216 (Order 20-264), § 220-460-050, filed 12/23/20, effective 1/23/21.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-460-060 Whale watching vessel changes.

The holder of a commercial whale watching business license may designate an additional vessel on the license within the calendar year if the license holder submits to the department an application that identifies the vessel proposed to be designated and any other information required by the department.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.65.620. WSR 24-14-067 (Order 23-15), § 220-460-060, filed 6/27/24, effective 7/28/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.65.615 and 77.65.620. WSR 21-23-070, § 220-460-060, filed 11/15/21, effective 12/16/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.65.615, 77.65.620, 77.15.020, 77.15.160, 77.04.012, 77.04.55 [ 74.05.055]. WSR 21-01-216 (Order 20-264), § 220-460-060, filed 12/23/20, effective 1/23/21.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-460-070 Whale watching operator and paddle guide license requirements.

(1) A person may operate a motorized or sailing vessel engaging in commercial whale watching only if:

(a) The person holds a valid commercial whale watching operator license issued from the department;

(b) The vessel is designated in a valid commercial whale watching business license issued from the department;

(d) The person has both the commercial whale watching business license listing the vessel and their individual operator license for the current calendar year in physical possession.

(2) A person may lead a guided paddle tour on behalf of a paddle tour business only if:

(a) The person holds a valid paddle guide license issued from the department;

(b) The paddle tour business has a valid paddle tour business license;

(d) The person has both their individual paddle guide license and the paddle tour business license for the current calendar year, or a printed or digital scan thereof, in physical possession.

(3) Only an individual at least 16 years of age may hold an operator license or paddle guide license.

(4) An individual may hold only one commercial whale watching operator license. Holders of an operator license may be designated on an unlimited number of commercial whale watching business licenses.

(5) An individual may hold only one paddle guide license. Holders of a paddle guide license may be designated on an unlimited number of paddle tour business licenses.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.65.615, 77.65.620, 77.15.020, 77.15.160, 77.04.012, 77.04.55 [ 77.04.055], and 77.15.740. WSR 25-06-001 (Order 24-14), s 220-460-070, filed 2/19/25, effective 3/22/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.65.620. WSR 24-14-067 (Order 23-15), § 220-460-070, filed 6/27/24, effective 7/28/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.65.615 and 77.65.620. WSR 21-23-070, § 220-460-070, filed 11/15/21, effective 12/16/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.65.615, 77.65.620, 77.15.020, 77.15.160, 77.04.012, 77.04.55 [ 74.05.055]. WSR 21-01-216 (Order 20-264), § 220-460-070, filed 12/23/20, effective 1/23/21.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-460-080 Expiration and renewal of licenses.

Commercial whale watching and paddle tour licenses expire at midnight on December 31st of the calendar year for which they are issued. Licenses may be renewed annually upon application and payment of the prescribed license fees.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.65.620. WSR 24-14-067 (Order 23-15), § 220-460-080, filed 6/27/24, effective 7/28/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.65.615, 77.65.620, 77.15.020, 77.15.160, 77.04.012, 77.04.55 [ 74.05.055]. WSR 21-01-216 (Order 20-264), § 220-460-080, filed 12/23/20, effective 1/23/21.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-460-090 Commercial whale watching of southern resident orcas and paddle tours operating near southern resident orcas—General.

(1) It is unlawful for a commercial whale watching operator or paddle guide to violate any of the restrictions in RCW 77.15.740.

(2) Licenses issued by the department under this chapter are not an exemption under RCW 77.15.740 (2)(c).

(3) The rules and requirements outlined in this chapter regarding southern resident orcas apply to commercial whale watching and paddle tour activity in the inland waters of Washington.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.65.615, 77.65.620, 77.15.020, 77.15.160, 77.04.012, 77.04.55 [ 77.04.055], and 77.15.740. WSR 25-06-001 (Order 24-14), s 220-460-090, filed 2/19/25, effective 3/22/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.65.620. WSR 24-14-067 (Order 23-15), § 220-460-090, filed 6/27/24, effective 7/28/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.65.615 and 77.65.620. WSR 21-23-070, § 220-460-090, filed 11/15/21, effective 12/16/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.65.615, 77.65.620, 77.15.020, 77.15.160, 77.04.012, 77.04.55 [ 74.05.055]. WSR 21-01-216 (Order 20-264), § 220-460-090, filed 12/23/20, effective 1/23/21.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-460-100 Areas closed to commercial whale watching.

(1) It is unlawful for operators of motorized commercial whale watching vessels to operate one-quarter nautical mile from shore from Mitchell Point to Cattle Point on the west side of San Juan Island or within one-half nautical mile of Lime Kiln Point State Park. Paddle guides and all vessels on guided paddle tours must stay within 100 yards of shore within this zone except when safety conditions preclude it.

(2) Modifications or additions to closed areas may be issued by the department by rule. Violation of such rules shall be unlawful.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.65.620. WSR 24-14-067 (Order 23-15), § 220-460-100, filed 6/27/24, effective 7/28/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.65.615 and 77.65.620. WSR 21-23-070, § 220-460-100, filed 11/15/21, effective 12/16/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.65.615, 77.65.620, 77.15.020, 77.15.160, 77.04.012, 77.04.55 [ 74.05.055]. WSR 21-01-216 (Order 20-264), § 220-460-100, filed 12/23/20, effective 1/23/21.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-460-130 Nonmotorized paddle tour vessels.

(1) Tours involving any nonmotorized watercraft used for the purposes of paddle tours, such as kayaks, are subject to these requirements. Such watercraft constitute paddle tour vessels and are referred to as "vessels" in this chapter. Regardless of the type of nonmotorized watercraft involved, the person operating on behalf of the business to conduct the tour is referred to as a " paddle guide" in this chapter.

(2) Paddle guides must prevent all vessels in their tour group from disturbing southern resident orcas. All vessels in the tour group must adhere to the following requirements:

(a) It is unlawful to launch if southern resident orcas are within 1,000 yards of the launch location.

(b) Vessels are prohibited from being paddled, positioned, or waiting in the path of a southern resident orca. If a southern resident orca is moving towards a vessel, the vessel must immediately be moved out of the path of the whale.

(c) If vessels inadvertently encounter a southern resident orca, they must immediately be moved as close to shore as possible and secured, or be rafted up close to shore or in a kelp bed, and paddling shall cease until any and all orcas have moved to at least 400 yards away from the vessels. Rafting up is defined as manually holding vessels close together, maintaining a tight grouping. Once any orcas are moving away from the vessel(s) and are at least 400 yards away, all paddlers must either remain rafted/secured until the whales are at least 1,000 yards away or must paddle in the opposite direction of travel from the orcas until all vessels are 1,000 yards away from the orcas.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.65.615, 77.65.620, 77.15.020, 77.15.160, 77.04.012, 77.04.55 [ 77.04.055], and 77.15.740. WSR 25-06-001 (Order 24-14), s 220-460-130, filed 2/19/25, effective 3/22/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.65.620. WSR 24-14-067 (Order 23-15), § 220-460-130, filed 6/27/24, effective 7/28/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.65.615 and 77.65.620. WSR 21-23-070, § 220-460-130, filed 11/15/21, effective 12/16/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.65.615, 77.65.620, 77.15.020, 77.15.160, 77.04.012, 77.04.55 [ 74.05.055]. WSR 21-01-216 (Order 20-264), § 220-460-130, filed 12/23/20, effective 1/23/21.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-460-140 Commercial whale watching and paddle tour compliance and reporting.

(1) An automatic identification system (AIS) must be fitted aboard all motorized commercial whale watching vessels. The AIS must be capable of providing information about the vessel (including the vessel's identity, type, position, course, speed, and navigational status) to state and federal authorities automatically. Operators must maintain the AIS in operation at all times that the vessel is conveying passengers for a fee.

(2) All commercial whale watching and paddle tour license holders must complete annual training from the department on marine mammals, distances on the water, impacts of whale watching on marine mammals, and southern resident orca-related rules and reporting.

(a) At completion of training, license holders must demonstrate adequate understanding of course materials.

(b) It is unlawful to operate a commercial whale watching vessel or guide a tour of nonmotorized vessels without completing the training for the current calendar year.

(3) All commercial whale watching and paddle tour license holders are strongly encouraged to maintain accurate logs on each instance a vessel operating under a license encounters southern resident orcas and submit copies of the logs to the department within 24 hours of the encounter.

(4) Content of southern resident orca encounter logs:

(a) Logs should, at minimum, include the business name; vessel operator or paddle guide name; vessel name; the location(s) of southern resident orcas encountered; and the time and duration of the encounter.

(b) If applicable, license holders are encouraged to log details regarding encounters within 1,000 yards of southern resident orcas, including time and duration within 1,000 yards vicinity of southern resident orcas; time and duration within 400 yards of southern resident orcas; and measures taken to determine whether the whales were southern resident orcas.

(c) License holders are also encouraged to log qualitative details of southern resident orca encounters including whale identification, whale behavior and health, other vessel behavior, and any operator behavior, including contact with other boaters or government entities, and resulting outcomes.

(5) All motorized commercial whale watching license holders must report accurate, complete sighting information to the WhaleReport application for the whale report alert system (WRAS), or to a successor transboundary notification system designated by the department that is adopted by the international shipping community in the Salish Sea, immediately upon encountering a southern resident orca.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.65.615, 77.65.620, 77.15.020, 77.15.160, 77.04.012, 77.04.55 [ 77.04.055], and 77.15.740. WSR 25-06-001 (Order 24-14), s 220-460-140, filed 2/19/25, effective 3/22/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.65.620. WSR 24-14-067 (Order 23-15), § 220-460-140, filed 6/27/24, effective 7/28/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.65.615 and 77.65.620. WSR 21-23-070, § 220-460-140, filed 11/15/21, effective 12/16/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.65.615, 77.65.620, 77.15.020, 77.15.160, 77.04.012, 77.04.55 [ 74.05.055]. WSR 21-01-216 (Order 20-264), § 220-460-140, filed 12/23/20, effective 5/1/21.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-460-150 Penalties.

(1) Commercial whale watching or paddle tour license holders in violation of WAC 220-460-090 may be issued a notice of infraction punishable under chapter 7.84 RCW that carries a fine of $500, not including statutory assessments added pursuant to RCW 3.62.090.

(2) Commercial whale watching or paddle tour license holders out of compliance with WAC 220-460-100, 220-460-130, or 220-460-140 may be issued a notice of infraction that carries a fine of up to $500, not including statutory assessments added pursuant to RCW 3.62.090.

(3) Nothing in this chapter prohibits the filing of criminal charges for violations of RCW 77.15.815 in lieu of issuance of a notice of infraction.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.65.615, 77.65.620, 77.15.020, 77.15.160, 77.04.012, 77.04.55 [ 77.04.055], and 77.15.740. WSR 25-06-001 (Order 24-14), s 220-460-150, filed 2/19/25, effective 3/22/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.65.620. WSR 24-14-067 (Order 23-15), § 220-460-150, filed 6/27/24, effective 7/28/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.65.615 and 77.65.620. WSR 21-23-070, § 220-460-150, filed 11/15/21, effective 12/16/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.65.615, 77.65.620, 77.15.020, 77.15.160, 77.04.012, 77.04.55 [ 74.05.055]. WSR 21-01-216 (Order 20-264), § 220-460-150, filed 12/23/20, effective 1/23/21.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-460-160 Severability.

If any provision of the chapter or its application to any covered party, person, or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the chapter or application of the provision to other covered parties, persons, or circumstances is not affected.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.65.615, 77.65.620, 77.15.020, 77.15.160, 77.04.012, 77.04.55 [74.05.055]. WSR 21-01-216 (Order 20-264), § 220-460-160, filed 12/23/20, effective 1/23/21.

Chapter 220-500 Department lands—General rules.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-500-010 Declaration of purpose—Department lands.

The primary purpose of department lands is the preservation, protection, perpetuation and management of fish and wildlife and their habitats. Public use of department lands may include fishing, hunting, fish and wildlife appreciation, and other outdoor recreational opportunities when compatible with healthy and diverse fish and wildlife populations.

History

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 § 220-500-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.353 (1)(c) and (e), (2)(c) and (d), and 77.12.047 (1)(o). WSR 12-11-089 (Order 12-61), § 232-13-020, filed 5/18/12, effective 6/18/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.210, 77.12.880. WSR 08-01-078 (Order 07-293), § 232-13-020, filed 12/17/07, effective 1/17/08.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-500-020 Definitions.

Definitions used in rules of the fish and wildlife commission are defined in RCW 77.08.010. In addition, unless otherwise provided:

(1) "Aircraft" means any machines designed to travel through the air, whether heavier or lighter than air, including but not limited to airplanes, dirigibles, balloons, and helicopters. The term "aircraft" shall not include paragliders or remote-controlled aircraft.

(2) "Campfire" means any open flame from a wood source.

(3) "Camping" means erecting a tent or shelter or arranging bedding, or both, or parking a recreational vehicle or other vehicle for the purpose of remaining overnight.

(4) "Campgrounds" are department-designated areas where camping is allowed.

(5) "Closed or restricted access" means any department-owned or controlled public lands, waters, or access areas (including roads and trails) that are gated and locked, closed by earthen mound, or designated as closed or posted as such with signs.

(6) "Commercial use or activity" is any use or activity on department-controlled or managed lands, waters, or access areas:

(a) Where an entry or other type of fee is charged; or

(b) Where the primary purpose is the sale or barter of a good or service; and

(7) "Director" means the department's director or his or her designee.

(8) "Department" means the Washington department of fish and wildlife.

(9) "Department land" means any area (including water, access areas, roads, and trails) under the ownership, management, lease, or control of the department, excluding private lands.

(10) "Ex officio fish and wildlife officer" means a commissioned officer of a municipal, county, state, or federal agency having as its primary function the enforcement of criminal laws in general, while the officer is in the appropriate jurisdiction. The term "ex officio fish and wildlife officer" includes special agents of the National Marine Fisheries Service, state parks commissioned officers, United States Fish and Wildlife special agents, department of natural resources enforcement officers, and United States Forest Service officers, while the agents and officers are within their respective jurisdictions.

(11) "Fire" means any open flame from any source or device, including but not limited to campfires, stoves, lanterns and barbeques.

(12) "Firearm," as defined in RCW 9.41.010, means a weapon or device from which a projectile or projectiles may be fired by an explosive such as gunpowder. For purposes of this chapter, "firearm" does not include BB guns, pellet guns, paintball guns, or other guns that use compressed air as a propellant, or immobilization guns used in animal restraint by department personnel.

(13) "Fireworks," as defined in RCW 70.77.126, means any composition or device designed to produce a visible or audible effect by combustion, deflagration, or detonation, and which meets the definition of articles pyrotechnic or consumer fireworks or display fireworks.

(14) "Garbage," as defined in WAC 246-203-120, means all solid and semisolid kitchen refuse subject to decay or putrefaction, and all market waste of animal and vegetable matter that was intended to be used as food.

(15) "Incendiary" means causing or designed to cause fires, such as flares, bombs or other exploding or flammable devices.

(16) "Livestock," as defined in RCW 16.57.010, includes, but is not limited to, horses, mules, cattle, sheep, swine, and goats.

(17) "Motorized vehicle," as defined in RCW 46.09.020 and 46.04.320, means a vehicle that derives motive power from an internal combustion engine or is propelled by electric power. For purposes of this chapter, it does not mean motorized wheel chairs used by persons with disabilities.

(18) "Parking," as defined in RCW 46.04.381, means the standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading property or passengers.

(19) "Pet" means a dog, cat, or any animal that has been domesticated, except livestock.

(20) "Possession" means exercising direct physical control or dominion, with or without ownership, over weapons, traps, nets, or other property, or archeological, cultural, or natural resources.

(21) "Road," pursuant to RCW 46.04.500 and 46.04.197, means that portion of an every way publicly maintained for the purposes of vehicular travel. For purposes of this chapter, "road" means a road wholly or partly within or adjacent to and serving department-owned or controlled public lands, waters, or access areas under the jurisdiction of the department.

(22) "Snowmobile," as defined in RCW 46.10.010, shall mean any self-propelled vehicle capable of traveling over snow or ice, which utilizes as its means of propulsion an endless belt tread, or cleats, or any combination of these or other similar means of contact with the surface upon which it is operated, and which is steered wholly or in part by skis or sled type runners, and which is not otherwise registered as, or subject to, the motor vehicle excise tax in the state of Washington.

(23) "Trash and rubbish," as defined in WAC 246-203-120, means all waste material not of putrescible nature.

(24) "Tracer bullet or shell" means a bullet, projectile, or shell that traces its own course in the air with a trail of smoke, chemical incandescence, or fire, so as to facilitate adjustment of the aim.

(25) "Vessel" means any craft that is used or is capable of being used as a means of transportation on or under water or ice, including but not limited to powerboats, cruisers, houseboats, sailboats, airboats, hovercraft, rowboats, canoes, kayaks, or other personal watercraft. This also includes buoyant devices permitting or capable of free flotation.

History

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 § 220-500-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.210, 77.12.880. WSR 08-01-078 (Order 07-293), § 232-13-030, filed 12/17/07, effective 1/17/08.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-500-030 Behavior and conduct.

(1)(a) It is unlawful to engage in disorderly conduct on department lands. Disorderly conduct is a misdemeanor, pursuant to RCW 9A.84.030.

(b) For the purposes of this subsection, a person is guilty of disorderly conduct if he or she:

(i) Uses abusive language and thereby intentionally creates a risk of assault;

(ii) Intentionally disrupts any lawful assembly or meeting of persons without lawful authority; or

(iii) Intentionally obstructs vehicular or pedestrian traffic without lawful authority.

(2)(a) It is unlawful to possess or dispense beer or malt liquor in quantities subject to keg registration laws under RCW 66.28.210, on department lands, without a permit from the director. Violating this subsection is a misdemeanor, pursuant to RCW 77.15.230.

(b) It is unlawful to hold, sponsor, or attend an event requiring a banquet permit under chapter 314-18 WAC from the liquor control board, on department lands without a permit from the director. Violating this subsection is a misdemeanor, pursuant to RCW 77.15.230.

(3) Pursuant to RCW 77.15.230, it is unlawful to use department lands in a manner or for a purpose contrary to signs or notices posted on those lands, waters, or access areas. Violating this subsection is a misdemeanor, pursuant to RCW 77.15.230.

History

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 § 220-500-030, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.210, 77.12.880. WSR 08-01-078 (Order 07-293), § 232-13-050, filed 12/17/07, effective 1/17/08.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-500-040 Regulating public access.

(1) The director may close or restrict access to department lands by an emergency or other permanent regulation on a seasonal, emergent, or permanent basis to protect human safety, vulnerable fish and wildlife resources or habitats, and department or other infrastructures from damage or abuse.

(2) The director may control public access on department lands to increase wildlife use in order to improve hunter success or manage wildlife viewing opportunities. Public access may be controlled by limiting the number of users in the areas and/or limiting the days of the week or hours of the day that the public can access the area.

(3) It is unlawful to enter or remain on department lands or portions thereof when such restrictions are in place or are established by department posted notice. This does not apply during the administration of authorized activities.

History

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 § 220-500-040, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.210, 77.12.880. WSR 08-01-078 (Order 07-293), § 232-13-150, filed 12/17/07, effective 1/17/08.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-500-041 Construction, creation and maintenance of roads, trails, and structures.

(1) A person must obtain the express written permission of the department to construct, create, modify, repair, relocate, or maintain a new or existing road, trail, sign, structure, or other facility or improvement. Such express written permission may be included in a volunteer agreement, cooperative agreement, or memorandum of understanding with the department. A copy of the written permission must be provided upon request.

(2) Violating this section is a misdemeanor pursuant to RCW 77.15.230.

(3) This section does not apply to erecting and using temporary camp and blind structures pursuant to WAC 220-500-130.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and 77.15.230. WSR 24-23-014 (Order 23-14), s 220-500-041, filed 11/8/24, effective 12/9/24.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-500-045 Domestic goats and sheep on Washington department of fish and wildlife managed lands.

(1) It is unlawful for any person to bring or lead domestic goats or sheep onto the following department wildlife area units or other WDFW-managed lands posted as closed to domestic goats or sheep, unless otherwise permitted by the director to do so:

(a) Asotin Creek Wildlife Area: Asotin Creek, Weatherly, and George Creek Units;

(b) Chelan Wildlife Area: Beebe Springs, Chelan Butte, Swakane, and Entiat Units;

(d) Colockum Wildlife Area: Colockum Unit;

(e) Columbia Basin Wildlife Area: Lower Crab Creek and Quincy Lakes Units;

(f) L.T. Murray Wildlife Area: Quilomene, L.T. Murray, and Whiskey Dick Units;

(g) Oak Creek Wildlife Area: Cowiche, Oak Creek, and Rock Creek Units;

(h) Scotch Creek Wildlife Area: Chesaw, Ellemehan, Scotch Creek, Charles and Mary Eder, Similkameen-Chopaka, and Tunk Valley Units;

(i) Sinlahekin Wildlife Area: Sinlahekin, Driscoll Island, and Carter Mountain Units;

(j) Wells Wildlife Area: Indian Dan Canyon Unit;

(k) Wenas Wildlife Area: Wenas Unit;

(l) W.T. Wooten Wildlife Area: W.T. Wooten Unit.

(2) Goats or sheep that have tested positive for Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae or that are displaying signs of pneumonia or other illness will not be allowed on any WDFW–managed lands. Goats or sheep displaying signs of pneumonia or other illness while on department lands must be removed by the animal(s) owner or owner's agent within 48 hours.

(3) If a goat or sheep becomes lost, the owner or owner's agent must make every effort to locate and recover it. If the goat or sheep cannot be recovered, the animal's owner or owner's agent shall contact the department by telephone as soon as possible. A violation of this subsection may be punishable under RCW 77.15.160 or other relevant statute depending on the circumstances of the violation.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.210. WSR 23-02-069, § 220-500-045, filed 1/4/23, effective 2/4/23.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-500-050 Enforcement.

(1) Fish and wildlife officers and ex officio fish and wildlife officers have the authority to remove from department lands people who have violated the law or failed to obey department regulations.

(2) It is unlawful to fail, neglect, or refuse to obey the directions of such officers regarding the use of department lands. Violating this subsection is a misdemeanor, pursuant to RCW 77.15.230.

History

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 § 220-500-050, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.210, 77.12.880. WSR 08-01-078 (Order 07-293), § 232-13-110, filed 12/17/07, effective 1/17/08.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-500-060 Commercial use or activity.

It is unlawful to use department lands for any commercial purposes without a permit from the director.

History

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 § 220-500-060, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.210, 77.12.880. WSR 08-01-078 (Order 07-293), § 232-13-080, filed 12/17/07, effective 1/17/08.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-500-070 Noncommercial use or activity.

It is unlawful to sponsor, conduct, or hold a private or public event, involving more than thirty people, on department lands without a permit from the director.

History

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 § 220-500-070, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.210, 77.12.880. WSR 08-01-078 (Order 07-293), § 232-13-090, filed 12/17/07, effective 1/17/08.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-500-080 Vehicles using department lands.

It is unlawful to operate a motor driven vehicle on a road controlled or managed by the department pursuant to road management agreement in a manner or for a purpose contrary to posted signs or notices except as authorized by the director.

Violation of this section is an infraction, punishable under RCW 77.15.160.

History

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 § 220-500-080, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-09-021 (Order 06-67), § 232-12-177, filed 4/11/06, effective 5/12/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.210 and 77.12.320. WSR 90-11-050 (Order 438), § 232-12-177, filed 5/11/90, effective 6/11/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 82-04-034 (Order 177), § 232-12-177, filed 1/28/82
WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-177, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-400.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-500-090 Aircraft.

(1) Except as authorized by the director or the commissioner of public lands, it is unlawful to land aircraft on department lands, except in the case of a bona fide emergency.

(2) This section does not apply to official aircraft used in the performance of department approved scientific research, search and rescue missions, medical emergencies, law enforcement activities, emergency evacuations, firefighting activities, or other agency administrative activities.

History

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 § 220-50-090, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.210, 77.12.880. WSR 08-01-078 (Order 07-293), § 232-13-040, filed 12/17/07, effective 1/17/08.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-500-100 Camping.

(1) It is unlawful to establish or occupy a camp on department lands in excess of twenty-one days within a thirty-day period, except when allowed by department posted notice.

(2) It is unlawful to establish or occupy a residence camp on department lands. For purposes of this section, a residence camp is an encampment, occupancy, or presence on department lands that is the principal place of residence for the person or occupant.

(3) A residence camp on department lands is declared to be a public nuisance and may be abated by the department after ten days of notice by the department.

History

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 § 220-500-100, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.210, 77.12.880. WSR 08-01-078 (Order 07-293), § 232-13-060, filed 12/17/07, effective 1/17/08.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-500-110 Fires and campfires.

With the exception of campfires, fires in stoves, lanterns and barbeques, and fire used by the department for habitat management, it is unlawful to start or tend any other fire on department lands. Lawful campfires are limited to a maximum of three feet in diameter and three feet high.

History

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 § 220-500-110, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.210, 77.12.880. WSR 08-01-078 (Order 07-293), § 232-13-070, filed 12/17/07, effective 1/17/08.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-500-120 Dumping and sanitation.

(1) It is unlawful for any person to throw, drop, or leave any discarded object, garbage, trash or rubbish, upon any department lands except into a litter or garbage receptacle or container installed for that purpose on such property. Violation of this subsection is pursuant to RCW 70.93.060, which makes it a class 3 civil infraction to litter in an amount less than or equal to one cubic foot; a misdemeanor to litter in an amount greater than one cubic foot but less than one cubic yard; and a gross misdemeanor to litter in an amount of one cubic yard or more.

(2) It is unlawful to drain or dump refuse or human waste from any trailer, camper, automobile, other vehicle, or vessel on department lands.

(3) Except for administrative purposes, it is unlawful to clean or wash any automobile, vessel, or other vehicle on department lands with any substance other than water or biodegradable soaps. This subsection does not apply to cleaning activities to control and prevent the spread of invasive species provided only water is used.

History

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 § 220-500-120, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.210, 77.12.880. WSR 08-01-078 (Order 07-293), § 232-13-100, filed 12/17/07, effective 1/17/08.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-500-130 Erecting and using camps, blinds, and tree stand structures on department lands.

(1)(a) It is unlawful to dig pits for the purpose of hunting waterfowl, or to cut trees or attach artificial fasteners (such as wire, staples or nails) to trees for the construction of camps, blinds and tree stands on department lands.

(b) All nonnatural materials used in the construction of blinds or tree stands must be removed from department lands at the end of the hunting season.

(2) All nondepartment owned blinds shall be available to the public on a "first-come-first-served" basis.

(3) Structures established as part of a camp must be removed from department lands by camp occupants at the end of the trip.

History

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 § 220-500-130, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.210, 77.12.880. WSR 08-01-078 (Order 07-293), § 232-13-120, filed 12/17/07, effective 1/17/08.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-500-140 Firearms and target practicing.

(1) The department may designate or restrict locations, times, and manner for recreational target shooting upon department land, consistent with resource management concerns, management agreements or requirements, recreational use compatibility, or public safety concerns.

(2) Persons must not recreationally target shoot on department land except as provided by this section.

(3) Department land is open to recreational target shooting under the conditions set forth in this section, unless closed or otherwise restricted by this section or by any department-posted signage or notice.

(a) Notwithstanding the allowances by this section, recreational target shooting is only permitted where a reasonable person, in consideration of all attendant circumstances, would believe the area between the person and the target, and the area beyond the target, is free of risk to person, animals, or property.

(b) Unless otherwise posted, recreational target shooting is only allowed one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.

• Firearms firing single projectile ammunition of .17 caliber or greater or shot equal to or greater than BB; or

• Compressed gas or air guns capable of shooting any projectile at over eight hundred feet per second, is permitted only:

(i) On department-designated recreational target shooting areas and in compliance with posted regulations; or

(ii) In other areas containing an earthen backstop, as defined (reference to definitions), which must be utilized while target shooting. A backstop is not required while using shotguns discharging shot smaller than size BB. Targets must be placed in front of and within eight feet of the backstop, and the person must be shooting at the lower half of the backstop.

(d) Recreational target shooting using:

• Archery equipment, crossbows, air bows; or

• Shotguns discharging shot smaller than size BB, is permitted:

(i) On department-designated recreational target shooting areas and in compliance with posted regulations; or

(ii) In other areas consistent with (a) of this subsection.

(e) Recreational target shooting is specifically prohibited:

(i) On, from, at, along, across, or down:

(A) Any department-designated or department-developed water access site or boat launch, and associated parking area;

(B) Any road as defined in WAC 220-500-020;

(D) Any department-designated trail;

(E) Any water body or stream.

(ii) Within five hundred feet of the following (when not utilizing a department-designated recreational target shooting area):

(A) Residences, businesses, and/or other buildings or structures, including port-a-potties, etc.;

(B) Power stations, cell phone towers, utility poles, light posts, wind turbines, or other public utility structures;

(D) Viewing platforms or structures;

(iii) In other areas posted by the department as restricted from shooting.

(4) Authorized targets for use on department lands are restricted to items, other than exploding targets, that are commercially manufactured for the specific purpose of target shooting, or similar targets privately manufactured that are consistent with this section, and as further restricted below.

(a) Steel targets that are manufactured for the specific purpose of target shooting are allowed subject to the following restrictions:

(i) When used on a department-designated recreational target shooting area, steel targets that are manufactured for the specific purpose of target shooting are allowed year round.

(ii) When used outside a department-designated recreational target shooting area, steel targets that are manufactured for the specific purpose of target shooting are allowed from October 1 to May 31, unless otherwise posted.

(b) Clay targets, when used, must be biodegradable clay targets.

(i) Buildings;

(ii) Power stations, cell phone towers, utility poles, light posts, wind turbines, or other public utility structures;

(iii) Gates, fence posts or rails;

(iv) Vehicles, or parts thereof;

(v) Machinery, or parts thereof;

(vi) Signs, kiosks, or informational panels of any kind;

(vii) Appliances or electronics;

(viii) Furniture;

(ix) Pallets;

(x) Glass;

(xi) Explosive and incendiary items, including binary exploding targets (i.e., Tannerite);

(xii) Containers of liquids, chemicals, paints, or compressed gas;

(xiii) Standing or moving water;

(xiv) Live or dead trees or other vegetation;

(xv) Animals or animal carcasses.

(5) The discharge of tracer bullets or shells or incendiary ammunition is specifically prohibited on all department lands.

(6) At all times, it is unlawful for a person to discharge a firearm, crossbow, bow, or any other projectile shooting implement on department lands in a reckless or negligent manner. A violation of this subsection may be punishable under RCW 77.15.230, 77.15.460, 9A.36.050, 9A.36.031, 9A.36.021, 9A.32.070, 9A.32.060, or other relevant statute depending on the circumstances of the violation.

(7) It is unlawful for persons recreationally target shooting to fail to remove and transport from department lands for proper disposal all shell casings, shotgun hulls, ammunition packaging, and targets or target debris. Failure to remove any such item is prohibited and constitutes littering.

(8) Persons who recreationally target shoot are responsible for knowing other state, local, or federal laws that may govern their shooting activity, and compliance with this rule does not guarantee compliance with other applicable laws.

(9) Definitions.

(a) "Backstop" means an unobstructed earthen mound or bank at least eight feet in height which must stop the progress of and contain all projectiles, fragments, and ricochets in a safe manner.

(b) "Biodegradable clay target" means any clay target labeled by the manufacturer as biodegradable.

(c) "Clay targets," for purposes of this chapter, refers to those targets that are commonly referred to as clay pigeons and often saucer-shaped, which are:

(i) Designed to be thrown by hand or machine, such as in skeet or trap shooting, but may also be used as stationary targets; and

(ii) Designed to be easily and permanently broken by projectiles.

(d) "Department-designated recreational target shooting area" means an area designated and posted by the department for the purpose of recreational target shooting.

(e) "Department-designated trail" means any trail designated and posted by the department.

(f) "Recreational target shooting" is defined for purposes of this chapter as the act of shooting projectiles for practice, sighting in, or other reasons, and involves the discharging of firearms, compressed gas or air guns, air bows, crossbows, or archery equipment. Recreational target shooting does not include the activity of lawful hunting or hunting dog training.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 21-01-142 (Order 20-260), § 220-500-140, filed 12/17/20, effective 1/17/21. 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 § 220-500-140, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.210, 77.12.880. WSR 08-01-078 (Order 07-293), § 232-13-130, filed 12/17/07, effective 1/17/08.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-500-150 Fireworks.

It is unlawful to discharge or possess fireworks, model rockets, or other devices containing any explosive or flammable compounds on department lands. This does not apply to gasoline or diesel powered equipment, cooking stoves or grills, lanterns, lighters, or heaters, or legal firearms.

History

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 § 220-500-150, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.210, 77.12.880. WSR 08-01-078 (Order 07-293), § 232-13-140, filed 12/17/07, effective 1/17/08.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-500-160 Parking.

(1)(a) It is unlawful to park or leave a vehicle unattended for more than twenty-one days on department lands without a permit from the director.

(b) It is unlawful to leave a motor vehicle or trailer parked or standing on department lands when the vehicle is blocking access to a boat ramp, roadway, gate, or driveway or otherwise prevents egress or ingress to a department facility.

(c) Vehicles unlawfully parked or abandoned on department lands may be impounded by a fish and wildlife officer or ex officio fish and wildlife officer.

(2) Vehicles, vessels, motor homes, and trailers parked or abandoned for more than twenty-one consecutive days within a thirty-day period on department lands are declared to be public nuisances and may be impounded by a fish and wildlife officer or ex officio fish and wildlife officer.

(3) It is unlawful to moor a houseboat, other floating occupancy structure (excluding floating blinds used for waterfowl hunting), or dock on department lands without a permit from the director. Such unauthorized or unlawful boats, houseboats or other floating structures may be declared public nuisances and may be abated by the department after ten days notice by the department.

History

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 § 220-500-160, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.210, 77.12.880. WSR 08-01-078 (Order 07-293), § 232-13-170, filed 12/17/07, effective 1/17/08.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-500-170 Pets.

(1) The department may prohibit or regulate pets, except for bona fide service animals for persons with disabilities, on department lands.

(2) It is unlawful for any person to allow pets to roam unattended on department lands.

(3)(a) It is unlawful to cause or allow a pet to roam unleashed on department-owned lands from April 1 through July 31, unless posted otherwise.

(b) It is unlawful to cause or allow a pet to roam unleashed on designated access sites or within five hundred feet of a designated campground on department lands.

History

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 § 220-500-170, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.210, 77.12.880. WSR 08-01-078 (Order 07-293), § 232-13-180, filed 12/17/07, effective 1/17/08.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-500-180 Penalties.

Unless otherwise provided, violation of any of the provisions of this chapter constitutes an infraction, pursuant to RCW 77.15.020 and 77.15.160.

History

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 § 220-500-180, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.210, 77.12.880. WSR 08-01-078 (Order 07-293), § 232-13-210, filed 12/17/07, effective 1/17/08.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-500-190 Domestic animals on department lands.

It is unlawful for any person to allow domesticated animals to be unattended on, or to permit livestock to graze upon land under the control of the department without a written permit from the director. In addition to other penalties provided by law, any such person may be liable to the department for a compensatory fee of one dollar per head of livestock per day.

History

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 § 220-500-190, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.210. WSR 88-23-108 (Order 322), § 232-12-174, filed 11/22/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-174, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-390.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-500-200 Livestock grazing on department of fish and wildlife lands.

All persons wishing to apply for a grazing permit for acreage managed by the Washington department of fish and wildlife should contact the department at P.O. Box 43200, Olympia, Washington 98504-3200.

(1) The director is authorized to issue grazing permits when the director determines that the grazing permits will be consistent with the desired ecological conditions for those lands and with the department's mission, management objectives, and strategic plan.

(2) A temporary permit may be granted by the director to satisfy short-term needs where benefits to wildlife management programs and the public interest can be demonstrated. The term of a temporary permit shall not exceed one year and no fee need necessarily be charged.

(3) With the following three exceptions, grazing permits shall first be submitted to the commission, which may review the permits to ensure that they conform to commission policy:

(a) Temporary permits;

(b) Permits that are being renewed or renegotiated for acreage where the department has permitted nontemporary grazing during the previous ten years; and

If, within thirty days, the commission has not disapproved a permit, the director shall be deemed authorized to issue that permit.

(4) A permit issued without commission review on acreage acquired by the department within the previous twelve months must not exceed an initial duration of three years, and may not be subsequently reissued before being submitted to the commission for review.

(5) The director shall negotiate grazing permits with potential grazing operators to ensure the highest benefits to fish and wildlife. When an existing permit expires or is about to expire, the director may renew the permit for up to another five years, renegotiate the grazing permit with the existing permittee or with a new grazing operator, decline to reissue the permit and provide notice of and rationale for nonrenewal by the end of the calendar year of the most recent permitted grazing season, or advertise and sell the permit at public auction to the highest bidder. The director is authorized to reject any and all bids if it is determined to be in the best interest of the fish and wildlife to do so. No grazing permit shall have a term exceeding five years unless the commission grants prior approval for a longer term.

(6) Except for temporary permits where grazing on department managed lands is allowed for the equivalent of fewer than fourteen total days, each grazing permit proposal shall be accompanied by a domestic livestock grazing management plan that includes a description of ecological impacts, desired ecological conditions, fish and wildlife benefits, a monitoring plan, and an evaluation schedule for lands that will be grazed by livestock. Grazing management lands will address ecosystem standards referenced in RCW 77.12.204. The department shall inspect the site of a grazing permit no less than two times each year. The director shall retain the right to alter any provision of the plan as required to benefit fish or wildlife management, public hunting and fishing, or other recreational uses.

(7) The director may cancel a permit:

(a) For noncompliance with the terms and conditions of the permit;

(b) If the area described in the permit is included in a land use plan determined by the agency to be a higher and better use;

(d) If damage to wildlife or wildlife habitat occurs.

Notice of and rationale for cancellation will be provided to the permittee as far in advance as possible.

(8) All lands covered by any grazing permit agreement shall at all times be open to public hunting, fishing and other wildlife recreational uses, consistent with applicable seasons and rules, unless such lands have been closed by action of the commission or emergency order by the director.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.210. WSR 21-06-050 (Order 21-16), § 220-500-200, filed 2/25/21, effective 3/28/21. 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 § 220-500-200, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210. WSR 07-11-017 (Order 07-62), § 232-12-181, filed 5/3/07, effective 6/3/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 03-03-016 (Order 03-03), § 232-12-181, filed 1/7/03, effective 2/7/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.210. WSR 88-23-109 (Order 323), § 232-12-181, filed 11/22/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 82-04-034 (Order 177), § 232-12-181, filed 1/28/82
WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-181, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-405.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-500-210 Removal of minerals, wood and artifacts from department lands.

It is unlawful to remove petrified wood, minerals, fossils, wood products or artifacts from department lands unless such removal is authorized by a permit issued by the director.

History

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 § 220-500-210, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.210 and 77.12.320. WSR 90-11-049 (Order 437), § 232-12-251, filed 5/11/90, effective 6/11/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-251, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-550.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-500-220 Discharge of litter on department lands—Unlawful.

It is unlawful for any person to throw, to drop, or to leave any discarded object, garbage, debris, or waste upon any of the properties owned, leased or controlled by the department except into a litter or garbage receptacle or container installed for that purpose on such property.

History

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 § 220-500-220, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.210 and 77.12.320. WSR 90-11-049 (Order 437), § 232-12-254, filed 5/11/90, effective 6/11/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-254, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-570.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-500-230 Public conduct on private lands under cooperative agreement with the department—Unlawful acts.

(1) It is unlawful to discharge firearms or archery equipment within a posted safety zone on department controlled lands. Violating this subsection is a misdemeanor, pursuant to RCW 77.15.230.

(2) It is unlawful to disobey posted notices or signs on department controlled lands. Violating this subsection is an infraction, pursuant to RCW 77.15.160.

(3) For purposes of this section, "department controlled lands" means land, water, and access areas, such as boat ramps and trail heads, which are privately owned and under cooperative agreement with the department.

(4) For purposes of this section, "under cooperative agreement with the department" means a legal, binding contract allowing public access to specified lands has been signed by the department and the landholder.

History

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 § 220-500-230, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 11-11-013 (Order 11-86), § 232-13-160, filed 5/6/11, effective 6/6/11.

Chapter 220-600 State Environmental Protection Act (SEPA).

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-600-010 Purpose.

(1) The purpose of this chapter is to implement chapter 197-11 WAC, SEPA rules, as applicable to the department.

(2) These policies and procedures are developed to implement SEPA in a manner which reduces duplication, establishes effective and uniform rules, encourages public involvement, and promotes certainty with respect to the requirements of the act.

(3) These policies and procedures are not intended to cover compliance by the department with respect to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). In those situations where the department is required by federal law or regulations to perform some element of compliance with NEPA, compliance will be governed by the applicable federal statute and regulations.

History

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 § 220-600-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 03-10-038 (Order 03-83), § 220-100-030, filed 4/30/03, effective 5/31/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 84-19-053 (Order 84-144), § 220-100-030, filed 9/18/84
Order 76-40, § 220-100-030, filed 5/25/76.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-600-020 Impact of SEPA on the department.

The department fully endorses the intent and purpose of SEPA and will make every effort to implement and fulfill the intent and requirements of SEPA and the SEPA rules. The department will make every effort to implement SEPA in the best manner possible with the resources available.

History

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 § 220-600-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 03-10-038 (Order 03-83), § 220-100-020, filed 4/30/03, effective 5/31/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 84-19-053 (Order 84-144), § 220-100-020, filed 9/18/84
WSR 78-05-029 (Order 78-17), § 220-100-020, filed 4/17/78
Order 76-40, § 220-100-020, filed 5/25/76.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-600-030 Definitions.

(1) The definitions of the words and terms of WAC 197-11-700 through 197-11-730 and WAC 197-11-734 through 197-11-799 are made a part of this chapter.

(2) "Environmental document" means any written public document prepared under chapter 197-11 WAC, including department comment letters addressing a SEPA threshold determination or an environmental impact statement (EIS), or supplemental EIS (SEIS).

(3) "Department" means the Washington department of fish and wildlife unless otherwise indicated.

History

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 § 220-600-030, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 03-10-038 (Order 03-83), § 220-100-010, filed 4/30/03, effective 5/31/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 84-19-053 (Order 84-144), § 220-100-010, filed 9/18/84
Order 76-40, § 220-100-010, filed 5/25/76.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-600-040 Scope and coverage of this chapter.

(1) It is the intent of the department that compliance with this chapter shall constitute complete procedural compliance with SEPA for all actions as defined in WAC 197-11-704.

(2) This chapter applies to all department actions as defined in WAC 197-11-704.

(3) To the fullest extent possible, the department shall integrate procedures required by this chapter with existing planning and licensing procedures. These procedures should be initiated early, and undertaken in conjunction with other governmental operations to avoid lengthy time delays and unnecessary duplication of effort.

(4) To the fullest extent possible, the department shall:

(a) Prepare environmental documents that are concise, clear, and to the point, and that are supported by evidence that the necessary environmental analyses have been made.

(b) Find ways to make the SEPA process more useful to decision makers and the public.

History

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 § 220-600-040, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 03-10-038 (Order 03-83), § 220-100-040, filed 4/30/03, effective 5/31/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 84-19-053 (Order 84-144), § 220-100-040, filed 9/18/84
WSR 78-05-029 (Order 78-17), § 220-100-040, filed 4/17/78
Order 76-40, § 220-100-040, filed 5/25/76.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-600-050 Threshold levels adopted by local governments.

During threshold determination and in determining whether a proposal is exempt from SEPA, the department shall give due consideration to exempt levels adopted by local governments under WAC 197-11-800.

History

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 § 220-600-050, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 03-10-038 (Order 03-83), § 220-100-057, filed 4/30/03, effective 5/31/03.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-600-060 Critical areas.

During threshold determination and in determining whether a proposal is exempt from SEPA, the department shall give due consideration to a local government's critical area categorical exemption designations made by local governments under WAC 197-11-908.

History

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 § 220-600-060, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 03-10-038 (Order 03-83), § 220-100-027, filed 4/30/03, effective 5/31/03.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-600-070 Agency policy—Substantive authority and mitigation.

(1) The policy of the department is to avoid or mitigate adverse environmental impacts that may result from department actions. This policy results from:

(a) The legislated duties of the department with respect to fish and wildlife; and

(b) Recognition of the fact that each person has a fundamental and inalienable right to a healthful environment and that each person has a responsibility to contribute to the preservation and enhancement of the environment (RCW 43.21C.020(31)).

(2) If an action is subject to SEPA, and the proposed activity requires a permit from the department, and is reasonably likely to have an adverse environmental impact as identified in an environmental document, the department may:

(a) Require reasonable alternatives to the action and/or proven measures which will mitigate or eliminate the identified potential adverse impact, and make such alternatives and/or proven mitigation measures conditions of the department's approval; or

(b) Deny the proposal if significant adverse impacts as identified in a final or supplemental environmental impact statement prepared under chapter 197-11 WAC are not satisfactorily avoided or mitigated by proven techniques.

History

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 § 220-600-070, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 03-10-038 (Order 03-83), § 220-100-045, filed 4/30/03, effective 5/31/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 84-19-053 (Order 84-144), § 220-100-045, filed 9/18/84
WSR 78-05-029 (Order 78-17), § 220-100-045, filed 4/17/78.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-600-080 Timing of the SEPA process.

(1) When another agency is the lead agency, the department's environmental review process will normally begin upon receipt of a determination of nonsignificance (DNS), determination of significance (DS), scoping notice, or draft environmental impact statement (DEIS). When the department is the lead agency for nonagency actions, review will normally begin upon receipt of a complete permit application and a complete environmental checklist. The department typically requests plans and a location map, pursuant to WAC 197-11-100. The applicant may choose to submit this information with the checklist so that review may proceed expeditiously. For department actions, environmental review will normally begin when the proposed action is sufficiently developed to allow preliminary decisions.

(2) Upon written request of an applicant, preliminary environmental review will be conducted prior to receipt of detailed project plans and specifications. In such instances, the applicant shall submit information judged by the department to be sufficient to make a preliminary review.

(3) The preliminary review will be advisory only and not binding upon the department. Final review and determination will be made only upon receipt of detailed project plans and specifications. The department will make a determination within ninety days after the application and supporting documents are complete pursuant to RCW 43.21C.033.

History

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 § 220-600-080, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 03-10-038 (Order 03-83), § 220-100-055, filed 4/30/03, effective 5/31/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 84-19-053 (Order 84-144), § 220-100-055, filed 9/18/84.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-600-090 Notice/statute of limitations.

(1) The department, applicant for, or proponent of an action may publish a notice of action pursuant to RCW 43.21C.080.

(2) The form of the notice shall be substantially in the form provided in WAC 197-11-990. The notice shall be published by the department, applicant, or proponent pursuant to RCW 43.21C.080.

History

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 § 220-600-090, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 03-10-038 (Order 03-83), § 220-100-058, filed 4/30/03, effective 5/31/03.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-600-100 Summary of information which may be required of a private applicant.

(1) The applicant for each proposal for which the department is the lead agency shall submit a complete environmental checklist along with a complete application for the required approval.

(2) After review of the environmental checklist, the department may require the applicant to submit additional information necessary to properly evaluate the potential environmental impacts of the project. Field investigation or research may be required of the applicant or conducted by the department at the applicant's cost.

(3) Preparation of EISs is the responsibility of the department's environmental services division. The responsible official shall be satisfied that all EISs issued by the department are in compliance with these rules and chapter 197-11 WAC.

(4) Whenever someone other than the department prepares an EIS the responsible official shall:

(a) Coordinate scoping to insure that the individual preparing the document receives all substantive information submitted by any agency or person.

(b) Direct the areas of research and study to be undertaken and the content and organization of the document.

(5) The responsible official may not require more information of a private applicant than allowed by these rules as supplemented and required by chapter 197-11 WAC.

(6) An EIS is required for each project for which a determination is made that the proposal will have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. The applicant may prepare the EIS if judged by the department to be qualified, have the department develop the EIS, or hire a consultant to do so. In any case, the EIS shall be prepared under the direction of the responsible official at the expense of the applicant and final approval is that of the responsible official. Cost of preparing the EIS shall be paid by the applicant and shall include fees of the consultant, the department consultation time and cost of any required materials. If the applicant chooses to hire a consultant to prepare the EIS, the consultant must be mutually agreed upon by the applicant and the department. A performance bond in an amount specified by the department may be required of the applicant to ensure payment of the department expenses pursuant to WAC 197-11-914. Private applicants are encouraged to be involved in the EIS preparation process.

(7) A supplemental EIS shall be prepared as an addition to the EIS if the department decides that:

(a) There are substantial changes to a proposal which will have a probable significant adverse environmental impact; or

(b) There is significant new information relative to the probable significant environmental impact of a proposal.

(c) Pursuant to WAC 197-11-600 (3)(c), written comments on the DEIS warrant additional discussion for purposes of its action than that found in the FEIS.

History

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 § 220-600-100, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 03-10-038 (Order 03-83), § 220-100-060, filed 4/30/03, effective 5/31/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 84-19-053 (Order 84-144), § 220-100-060, filed 9/18/84
WSR 78-05-029 (Order 78-17), § 220-100-060, filed 4/17/78
Order 76-40, § 220-100-060, filed 5/25/76.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-600-110 Assumption of lead agency status.

(1) Whenever the department is an agency of jurisdiction and determines that a DNS issued by another lead agency is inappropriate and that the proposal in question could cause significant harm to the resources under its jurisdiction, the department may assume lead agency status per WAC 197-11-948.

(2) Within ten days of assuming lead agency status, the department will notify the proponent of the proposal in writing as to the reasons for its assumption of lead agency status.

(3) Prior to preparation of an EIS for the proposal, the department will consult with the proponent and give the proponent an opportunity to modify or change the proposal in such a way that an EIS may not be necessary as outlined in WAC 197-11-360(4).

History

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 § 220-600-110, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 03-10-038 (Order 03-83), § 220-100-065, filed 4/30/03, effective 5/31/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 84-19-053 (Order 84-144), § 220-100-065, filed 9/18/84.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-600-120 Designation of responsible official.

Under normal circumstances, the responsible official is the SEPA/NEPA coordinator or the habitat program's designee. The responsible official shall carry out duties and functions for the purpose of assuring the department's compliance with SEPA and SEPA rules. The responsible official may delegate duties and functions assigned under this chapter and chapter 197-11 WAC. When significant involvements of the department converge at a level higher than the SEPA/NEPA coordinator, the director or the director's designee may be assigned the role of responsible official.

History

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 § 220-600-120, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 03-10-038 (Order 03-83), § 220-100-070, filed 4/30/03, effective 5/31/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 84-19-053 (Order 84-144), § 220-100-070, filed 9/18/84
Order 76-40, § 220-100-070, filed 5/25/76.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-600-130 Mitigated DNS.

(1) An applicant may ask the department whether issuance of a DS is likely for a proposal. This request for early notice must:

(a) Be written;

(b) Follow submission of a permit application and environmental checklist for a nonexempt proposal for which the department is lead agency; and

(2) The responsible official shall respond to the request within twenty working days of receipt of the letter; the response shall:

(a) Be written;

(b) State whether the department is considering issuance of a DS;

(d) State that the applicant may change or clarify the proposal to mitigate the impacts indicated in the letter, revising the environmental checklist as necessary to reflect the changes or clarifications.

(3) The department shall not continue with the threshold determination until receiving a written response from the applicant changing or clarifying the proposal or asking that the threshold determination be based on the original proposal.

(4) If the applicant submits a changed or clarified proposal, along with a revised environmental checklist, the department will make its threshold determination based on the changed or clarified proposal. The application is not complete until the applicant responds to subsection (3) of this section.

(a) If the department response to the request for early notice indicated specific mitigation measures that would remove all probable significant adverse environmental impacts, and the applicant changes or clarifies the proposal to include all of those specific mitigation measures, the department shall issue a DNS and circulate the DNS for comments as in WAC 197-11-340(2).

(b) If the department indicated general or specific areas of concern, but did not indicate specific mitigation measures that would allow it to issue a DNS, the department shall determine if the changed or clarified proposal may have a probable significant environmental impact, issuing a DNS or DS as appropriate.

(5) The department may specify mitigation measures that would allow it to issue a DNS without a request for early notice from an applicant. If it does so, and the applicant changes or clarifies the proposal to include those measures, the department shall issue a DNS and circulate it for review under WAC 197-11-340(2).

(6) When an applicant changes or clarifies the proposal, the clarifications or changes may be included in written attachments to the documents already submitted. If the environmental checklist and supporting documents would be difficult to read and/or understand because of the need to read them in conjunction with the attachment(s), the department may require the applicant to submit a new checklist.

(7) The department may change or clarify features of its own proposals before making the threshold determination.

(8) The department's written response under subsection (2) of this section shall not be construed as a determination of significance. In addition, preliminary discussion of clarification of or changes to a proposal, as opposed to a written request for early notice, shall not bind the department to consider the clarification or changes in the threshold determination.

(9) When an applicant submits a changed or clarified proposal pursuant to this section, it shall be considered part of the applicant's application for a permit or other approval for all purposes. Unless the department's decision expressly states otherwise, when a mitigated DNS is issued for a proposal, any decision approving the proposal shall be based on the proposal as changed or clarified pursuant to this section.

History

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 § 220-600-130, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 03-10-038 (Order 03-83), § 220-100-075, filed 4/30/03, effective 5/31/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 84-19-053 (Order 84-144), § 220-100-075, filed 9/18/84.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-600-140 SEPA public information center.

The department designates the environmental services division of the habitat program as its SEPA public information center. The mailing address is SEPA Coordinator, 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, Washington 98501-1091.

History

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 § 220-600-140, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 03-10-038 (Order 03-83), § 220-100-080, filed 4/30/03, effective 5/31/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 84-19-053 (Order 84-144), § 220-100-080, filed 9/18/84
WSR 78-05-029 (Order 78-17), § 220-100-080, filed 4/17/78
Order 76-40, § 220-100-080, filed 5/25/76.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-600-150 Public notice.

(1) When required under chapter 197-11 WAC, the department will give public notice by one or more of the following methods as appropriate for the specific circumstances:

(a) Notifying public and private groups and agencies with known interest in a certain proposal or in the type of proposals being considered;

(b) Notifying individuals with known interest in a certain proposal or in the type of proposal being considered;

(c) Publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the city, county or general area where the proposal will be implemented;

(d) Posting the property for site specific proposals;

(e) Notifying the news media; and/or

(f) Publishing notice on the department's internet site.

(2) Whenever possible, the department shall integrate these public notice requirements with existing notice procedures, including publication in the SEPA Register, for any department or commission permits or approvals required for the proposal.

(3) The department may require an applicant to complete the public notice requirements for the applicant's proposal at the applicant's expense.

History

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 § 220-600-150, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 03-10-038 (Order 03-83), § 220-100-095, filed 4/30/03, effective 5/31/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 84-19-053 (Order 84-144), § 220-100-095, filed 9/18/84.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-600-160 Adoption by reference—Substantial compliance.

Except as modified by this chapter, the department adopts the SEPA guidelines as adopted by the department of ecology (chapter 197-11 WAC) and as modified or amended from time to time. Substantial compliance with these guidelines shall constitute compliance with this chapter.

History

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 § 220-600-160, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 04-14-006 (Order 04-155), § 220-100-110, filed 6/24/04, effective 7/25/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 84-19-053 (Order 84-144), § 220-100-110, filed 9/18/84
WSR 78-05-029 (Order 78-17), § 220-100-110, filed 4/17/78
Order 76-40, § 220-100-110, filed 5/25/76.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-600-170 Severability.

If any provision of this chapter or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of this chapter, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected.

History

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 § 220-600-170, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 84-19-053 (Order 84-144), § 220-100-115, filed 9/18/84.

Chapter 220-610 State and protected species.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-610-010 Wildlife classified as endangered species.

Endangered species include:

| Common Name | Scientific Name | | --- | --- | | Oregon vesper sparrow | Pooecetes gramineus affinis | | pygmy rabbit | Brachylagus idahoensis | | fisher | Pekania pennanti | | gray wolf | Canis lupus | | grizzly bear | Ursus arctos | | killer whale | Orcinus orca | | sei whale | Balaenoptera borealis | | fin whale | Balaenoptera physalus | | blue whale | Balaenoptera musculus | | humpback whale | Megaptera novaeangliae | | North Pacific right whale | Eubalaena japonica | | sperm whale | Physeter macrocephalus | | woodland caribou | Rangifer tarandus caribou | | Columbian sharp-tailed grouse | Tympanuchus phasianellus columbianus | | sandhill crane | Grus canadensis | | snowy plover | Charadrius nivosus | | upland sandpiper | Bartramia longicauda | | spotted owl | Strix occidentalis | | western pond turtle | Clemmys marmorata | | leatherback sea turtle | Dermochelys coriacea | | mardon skipper | Polites mardon | | Oregon silverspot butterfly | Speyeria zerene hippolyta | | Oregon spotted frog | Rana pretiosa | | northern leopard frog | Rana pipiens | | Taylor's checkerspot | Euphydryas editha taylori | | Streaked horned lark | Eremophila alpestris strigata | | Tufted puffin | Fratercula cirrhata | | North American lynx | Lynx canadensis | | marbled murrelet | Brachyramphus marmoratus | | Loggerhead sea turtle | Caretta caretta | | Yellow-billed cuckoo | Coccyzus americanus | | Pinto abalone | Haliotis kamtschatkana | | Greater sage grouse | Centrocercus urophasianus | | Ferruginous hawk | Buteo regalis | | Cascade red fox | Vulpes vulpes cascadensis | | western gray squirrel | Sciurus griseus | | Island marble butterfly | Euchloe ausonides insulanis |

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.020. WSR 26-01-206 (Order 24-12), s 220-610-010, filed 12/24/25, effective 1/24/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 23-24-005 (Order 23-09), § 220-610-010, filed 11/27/23, effective 12/28/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.08.030. WSR 23-06-035 (Order 22-13), § 220-610-010, filed 2/23/23, effective 3/26/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.020. WSR 21-20-010 (Order 21-196), § 220-610-010, filed 9/23/21, effective 10/24/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.240. WSR 21-13-032 (Order 21-60), § 220-610-010, filed 6/10/21, effective 7/11/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.020. WSR 21-07-019 (Order 21-15), § 220-610-010, filed 3/5/21, effective 4/5/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 19-13-013 (Order 18-120), § 220-610-010, filed 6/7/19, effective 7/8/19
WSR 18-17-153 (Order 18-207), § 220-610-010, filed 8/21/18, effective 9/21/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 17-20-030 (Order 17-254), § 220-610-010, filed 9/27/17, effective 10/28/17. 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 § 220-610-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 17-02-084 (Order 17-02), § 232-12-014, filed 1/4/17, effective 2/4/17
WSR 16-11-023 (Order 16-84), § 232-12-014, filed 5/6/16, effective 6/6/16
WSR 15-10-022 (Order 14-95), § 232-12-014, filed 4/27/15, effective 5/28/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020. WSR 06-04-066 (Order 06-09), § 232-12-014, filed 1/30/06, effective 3/2/06
WSR 04-11-036 (Order 04-98), § 232-12-014, filed 5/12/04, effective 6/12/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.655, 77.12.020. WSR 02-11-069 (Order 02-98), § 232-12-014, filed 5/10/02, effective 6/10/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.010, 77.12.020, 77.12.770, 77.12.780. WSR 00-04-017 (Order 00-05), § 232-12-014, filed 1/24/00, effective 2/24/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.020. WSR 98-23-013 (Order 98-232), § 232-12-014, filed 11/6/98, effective 12/7/98
WSR 97-18-019 (Order 97-167), § 232-12-014, filed 8/25/97, effective 9/25/97
WSR 93-21-026 (Order 616), § 232-12-014, filed 10/14/93, effective 11/14/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.020(6). WSR 88-05-032 (Order 305), § 232-12-014, filed 2/12/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 82-19-026 (Order 192), § 232-12-014, filed 9/9/82
WSR 81-22-002 (Order 174), § 232-12-014, filed 10/22/81
WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-014, filed 6/1/81.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-610-020 Closed season—Endangered Species Act fish classified as threatened.

(1) It is unlawful to fish for or possess any fish listed as threatened in 50 C.F.R. §17.11, pursuant to the federal Endangered Species Act, unless fishing for or possession of such fish is specifically allowed under federal or state law.

(2) Each fish possessed in violation of this section shall be treated as a separate offense.

(3) Violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.380, unlawful recreational fishing in the second degree, unless such fish are taken in the amounts, place, or manner to constitute unlawful recreational fishing in the first degree, or unless such fish are designated as protected or endangered under state law.

History

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 § 220-610-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 02-13-026 (Order 02-125), § 220-56-193, filed 6/12/02, effective 7/13/02.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-610-030 Closed season—Endangered Species Act fish classified as endangered.

(1) It is unlawful to fish for or possess any fish listed as endangered in 50 C.F.R. §17.11, pursuant to the federal Endangered Species Act, unless fishing for or possession of such fish is specifically allowed under federal or state law.

(2) Each fish possessed in violation of this section shall be treated as a separate offense.

History

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 § 220-610-030, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 02-13-026 (Order 02-125), § 220-56-194, filed 6/12/02, effective 7/13/02.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-610-100 Bald eagle protection rules.

Rule applicability

| 1.1 | The following rules are only applicable and enforceable when the bald eagle is listed under state law as threatened or endangered. | | --- | --- |

Purpose

| 2.1 | The purpose of these rules is to protect the habitat and thereby maintain the population of the bald eagle so that the species is not classified as threatened, endangered or sensitive in Washington state. This can best be accomplished by promoting cooperative efforts to manage for eagle habitat needs through a process which is sensitive to the landowner goals as well. The following rules are designed to promote such cooperative management. | | --- | --- |

Authority

| 3.1 | These rules are promulgated pursuant to RCW 77.12.655. | | --- | --- |

Definitions

| 4.1 | "Communal roost site" means all of the physical features surrounding trees used for night roosting that are important to the suitability of the roost for eagle use. These features include flight corridors, sources of disturbance, trees in which eagles spend the night, trees used for perching during arrival or departure and other trees or physical features, such as hills, ridges, or cliffs that provide wind protection. | | --- | --- | | 4.2 | "Cultural activities" means activities conducted to foster the growth of agricultural plants and animals. | | 4.3 | "Department" means department of fish and wildlife. | | 4.4 | "Endangered" means a species which is seriously threatened with extirpation throughout all or a significant portion of its range within Washington. | | 4.5 | "Government entities" means all agencies of federal, state and local governments. | | 4.6 | "Landowner" means any individual, private, partnership, nonprofit, municipal, corporate, city, county, or state agency or entity which exercises control over a bald eagle habitat whether such control is based on legal or equitable title, or which manages or holds in trust land in Washington state. | | 4.7 | "Nest tree" means any tree that contains a bald eagle nest or has contained a nest. | | 4.8 | "Nest site" means all of the physical features surrounding bald eagle nests that are important to normal breeding behavior. These features include alternate and potential nest trees, perch trees, vegetative screening, foraging area, frequently used flight paths, and sources of disturbance. This site is also referred to as the territory defended by a breeding pair of eagles. | | 4.9 | "Perch tree" means a tree that is consistently used by eagles. It is often close to a nest or feeding site and is used for resting, hunting, consumption of prey, mating display and as a sentry post to defend the nest. | | 4.10 | "Predacides" means chemicals used to kill or control problem wildlife. | | 4.11 | "Region" means an ecological/geographic area that forms a unit with respect to eagles, e.g., Hood Canal, lower Columbia River, outer coast and south Puget Sound. | | 4.12 | "Sensitive" means any wildlife species native to the state of Washington that is vulnerable or declining and is likely to become endangered or threatened in a significant portion of its range within the state without cooperative management or removal of threats. | | 4.13 | "Site management plan" means a legal agreement between the department and the landowner for management of a bald eagle nest or roost site. This plan may be a list of conditions on a permit or a more detailed, site-specific plan. | | 4.14 | "Threatened" means a species that could become endangered within Washington without active management or removal of threats. |

Applicability and operation

| 5.1 | The department shall make available to other governmental entities, interest groups, landowners and individuals information regarding the location and use pattern of eagle nests and communal roosts. | | --- | --- | | 5.2 | The department shall itself and through cooperative efforts (such as memoranda of understandings pursuant to chapter 39.34 RCW) work with other government agencies and organizations to improve the database for nest and communal roost site activity and productivity and to protect eagle habitats through site management plans. | | 5.3 | The department's goal shall be to identify, catalog and prioritize eagle nest or communal roost sites. The department shall notify permitting agencies of nesting or roost site locations. | | 5.4 | When a landowner applies for a permit for a land-use activity that involves land containing or adjacent to an eagle nest or communal roost site, the permitting agency shall notify the department. | | | If the department determines that the proposed activity would adversely impact eagle habitat, a site management plan shall be required. The department, a permitting agency, or wildlife biologist may work with the landowner to develop a plan. The department has final approval authority on all plans. | | 5.5 | It is recognized that normal on-going agricultural activities of land preparation, cultivating, planting, harvesting, other cultural activities, grazing and animal-rearing activities in existing facilities do not have significant adverse consequences for eagles and therefore do not require a site management plan. New building construction, conversion of lands from agriculture to other uses, application of predacides and aerial pesticide spraying, may, following a conference with the department, be subject to the site management planning process described in these rules. | | 5.6 | Emergency situations, such as insect infestation of crops, requires immediate action on the site management plan or special permission to address the impending crisis by the department. |

Site management plan for bald eagle habitat protection

| 6.1 | The purpose of the site management plan is to provide for the protection of specific bald eagle habitat in such a way as to recognize the special characteristics of the site and the landowner's property rights, goals and pertinent options. To this end, every land owner shall have fair access to the process including available incentives and benefits. Any relevant factor may be considered, including, but not limited to, the following: | | | --- | --- | --- | | | 6.1.1 | The status of the eagle population in the region. | | | 6.1.2 | The useful life of the nest or communal roost trees and condition of the surrounding forest; the topography; accessibility and visibility; and existing and alternative flight paths, perch trees, snags and potential alternative nest and communal roost trees. | | | 6.1.3 | Eagle behavior and historical use patterns, available food sources, and vulnerability to disturbance. | | | 6.1.4 | The surrounding land-use conditions, including degree of development and human use. | | | 6.1.5 | Land ownership, landowner ability to manage, and flexibility of available landowner options. | | | 6.1.6 | Appropriate and acceptable incentive mechanisms such as conservation easements, transfer or purchase of development rights, leases, mutual covenants, or land trade or purchase. | | | 6.1.7 | Published recommendations for eagle habitat protection of other government entities such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. | | 6.2 | The site management plan may provide for | | | | 6.2.1 | Tailoring the timing, duration or physical extent of activities to minimize disturbance to the existing eagle habitat and, where appropriate, identifying and taking steps to encourage and create alternative eagle habitat; and | | | 6.2.2 | Establishing a periodic review of the plan to monitor whether: | | | a) | The plan requires amendment in response to changing eagle and landowner circumstances | | | b) | The terms of the plan comply with applicable laws and regulations, | | | c) | The parties to the plan are complying with its terms. | | 6.3 | The site management plan may also provide for implementing landowner incentive and compensation mechanisms through which the existing eagle habitat can be maintained or enhanced. | |

Guidelines for acquisition of bald eagle habitat

| 7.1 | Real property interests may be acquired and agreements entered into which could enhance protection of bald eagle habitat. These include fee simple acquisition, land trades, conservation easements, transfer or purchase of development rights, leases, and mutual covenants. Acquisition shall be dependent upon having a willing seller and a willing buyer. Whatever interest or method of protection is preferable will depend on the particular use and ownership characteristics of a site. In discussing conservation objectives with private or public landowners, the department shall explore with the landowner the variety of protection methods which may be appropriate and available. | | | --- | --- | --- | | 7.2 | The following criteria and priorities shall be considered by the department when it is contemplating acquiring an interest in a bald eagle habitat. | | | | 7.2.1 | Site considerations: | | | a) | Relative ecological quality, as compared to similar habitats | | | b) | Ecological viability - The ability of the habitat and eagle use to persist over time | | | c) | Defensibility - The existence of site conditions adequate to protect the eagle habitat from unnatural encroachments | | | d) | Manageability - The ability to manage the site to maintain suitable eagle habitat | | | e) | Proximity to food source | | | f) | Proximity to other protected eagle habitat | | | g) | Proximity to department land or other public land | | | h) | Eagle population density and history of eagle use in the area | | | i) | The natural diversity of native species, plant communities, aquatic types, and geologic features on the site. | | | 7.2.2 | Other considerations | | | a) | Ownership | | | b) | Degree of threat | | | c) | Availability of funding | | | d) | Existence of willing donor or seller and prior agency interest | | | e) | Cost | | In general, priority shall be given to the most threatened high quality eagle habitats with associated natural values which require the least management. | | |

Resolution of site management plan disputes

| 8.1 | The department and the landowner shall attempt to develop a mutually agreeable site management plan within 30 days of the original notice to the department. | | | --- | --- | --- | | 8.2 | Should agreement not be reached, the landowner may request an informal settlement conference with the department. | | | 8.3 | If the landowner chooses not to use the informal settlement conference process or if resolution is not reached, the department shall within 15 days provide a site management plan to the landowner. | | | 8.4 | Upon issuance of a final site management plan, the landowner may initiate a formal appeal of the department's decision. The appeal shall be conducted according to the Administrative Procedure Act, chapter 34.05 RCW and the model rules of procedure, chapter 10-08 WAC. | | | | A request for an appeal shall be in writing and shall be received by the department during office hours within thirty days of the issuance of the final site management plan. Requests for appeal shall be mailed to Department of Fish and Wildlife, 600 Capitol Way N., Olympia, Washington 98501-1091, or hand delivered to 1111 Washington Street S.E., Wildlife Program, Fifth floor. If there is no timely request for an appeal, the site management plan shall be unappealable. | | | | The written request for an appeal shall be plainly labeled as "request for formal appeal" and shall contain the following: | | | | (a) | The name, address, and phone number of the person requesting the appeal; | | | (b) | The specific site management plan that the person contests; | | | (c) | The date of the issuance of the site management plan; | | | (d) | Specific relief requested; and | | | (e) | The attorney's name, address, and phone number, if the person is represented by legal counsel. | | | The appeal may be conducted by the director, the director's designee, or by an administrative law judge (ALJ) appointed by the office of administrative hearings. If conducted by an ALJ, the ALJ shall issue an initial order pursuant to RCW 34.05.461. The director or the director's designee shall review the initial order and enter a final order as provided by RCW 34.05.464. | |

Penalties

| 9.1 | Failure of a landowner to comply with the processes set forth in these rules or with the provisions of a site management plan approved by the department constitutes a misdemeanor as set forth in RCW 77.15.130. | | --- | --- |

History

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 § 220-610-100, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 11-10-049 (Order 11-78), § 232-12-292, filed 4/28/11, effective 5/29/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.655, 77.12.020. WSR 02-02-062 (Order 01-283), § 232-12-292, filed 12/28/01, effective 1/28/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.655. WSR 86-21-010 (Order 283), § 232-12-292, filed 10/3/86.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-610-110 Endangered, threatened, and sensitive wildlife species classification.

Purpose

| 1.1 | The purpose of this rule is to identify and classify native wildlife species that have need of protection and/or management to ensure their survival as free-ranging populations in Washington and to define the process by which listing, management, recovery, and delisting of a species can be achieved. These rules are established to ensure that consistent procedures and criteria are followed when classifying wildlife as endangered, or the protected wildlife subcategories threatened or sensitive. | | --- | --- |

Definitions

For purposes of this rule, the following definitions apply:

| 2.1 | "Classify" and all derivatives means to list or delist wildlife species to or from endangered, or to or from the protected wildlife subcategories threatened or sensitive. | | --- | --- | | 2.2 | "List" and all derivatives means to change the classification status of a wildlife species to endangered, threatened, or sensitive. | | 2.3 | "Delist" and its derivatives means to change the classification of endangered, threatened, or sensitive species to a classification other than endangered, threatened, or sensitive. | | 2.4 | "Endangered" means any wildlife species native to the state of Washington that is seriously threatened with extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range within the state. | | 2.5 | "Threatened" means any wildlife species native to the state of Washington that is likely to become an endangered species within the foreseeable future throughout a significant portion of its range within the state without cooperative management or removal of threats. | | 2.6 | "Sensitive" means any wildlife species native to the state of Washington that is vulnerable or declining and is likely to become endangered or threatened in a significant portion of its range within the state without cooperative management or removal of threats. | | 2.7 | "Species" means any group of animals classified as a species or subspecies as commonly accepted by the scientific community. | | 2.8 | "Native" means any wildlife species naturally occurring in Washington for purposes of breeding, resting, or foraging, excluding introduced species not found historically in this state. | | 2.9 | "Significant portion of its range" means that portion of a species' range likely to be essential to the long term survival of the population in Washington. |

Listing criteria

| 3.1 | The commission shall list a wildlife species as endangered, threatened, or sensitive solely on the basis of the biological status of the species being considered, based on the preponderance of scientific data available, except as noted in section 3.4. | | --- | --- | | 3.2 | If a species is listed as endangered or threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act, the agency will recommend to the commission that it be listed as endangered or threatened as specified in section 9.1. If listed, the agency will proceed with development of a recovery plan pursuant to section 11.1. | | 3.3 | Species may be listed as endangered, threatened, or sensitive only when populations are in danger of failing, declining, or are vulnerable, due to factors including but not restricted to limited numbers, disease, predation, exploitation, or habitat loss or change, pursuant to section 7.1. | | 3.4 | Where a species of the class Insecta, based on substantial evidence, is determined to present an unreasonable risk to public health, the commission may make the determination that the species need not be listed as endangered, threatened, or sensitive. |

Delisting criteria

| 4.1 | The commission shall delist a wildlife species from endangered, threatened, or sensitive solely on the basis of the biological status of the species being considered, based on the preponderance of scientific data available. | | --- | --- | | 4.2 | A species may be delisted from endangered, threatened, or sensitive only when populations are no longer in danger of failing, declining, are no longer vulnerable, pursuant to section 3.3, or meet recovery plan goals, and when it no longer meets the definitions in sections 2.4, 2.5, or 2.6. |

Initiation of listing process

| 5.1 | Any one of the following events may initiate the listing process. | | | --- | --- | --- | | | 5.1.1 | The agency determines that a species population may be in danger of failing, declining, or vulnerable, pursuant to section 3.3. | | | 5.1.2 | A petition is received at the agency from an interested person. The petition should be addressed to the director. It should set forth specific evidence and scientific data which shows that the species may be failing, declining, or vulnerable, pursuant to section 3.3. Within 60 days, the agency shall either deny the petition, stating the reasons, or initiate the classification process. | | | 5.1.3 | An emergency, as defined by the Administrative Procedure Act, chapter 34.05 RCW. The listing of any species previously classified under emergency rule shall be governed by the provisions of this section. | | | 5.1.4 | The commission requests the agency review a species of concern. | | 5.2 | Upon initiation of the listing process the agency shall publish a public notice in the Washington Register, and notify those parties who have expressed their interest to the department, announcing the initiation of the classification process and calling for scientific information relevant to the species status report under consideration pursuant to section 7.1. | |

Initiation of delisting process

| 6.1 | Any one of the following events may initiate the delisting process: | | | --- | --- | --- | | | 6.1.1 | The agency determines that a species population may no longer be in danger of failing, declining, or vulnerable, pursuant to section 3.3. | | | 6.1.2 | The agency receives a petition from an interested person. The petition should be addressed to the director. It should set forth specific evidence and scientific data which shows that the species may no longer be failing, declining, or vulnerable, pursuant to section 3.3. Within 60 days, the agency shall either deny the petition, stating the reasons, or initiate the delisting process. | | | 6.1.3 | The commission requests the agency review a species of concern. | | 6.2 | Upon initiation of the delisting process the agency shall publish a public notice in the Washington Register, and notify those parties who have expressed their interest to the department, announcing the initiation of the delisting process and calling for scientific information relevant to the species status report under consideration pursuant to section 7.1. | |

Species status review and agency recommendations

| 7.1 | Except in an emergency under 5.1.3 above, prior to making a classification recommendation to the commission, the agency shall prepare a preliminary species status report. The report will include a review of information relevant to the species' status in Washington and address factors affecting its status, including those given under section 3.3. The status report shall be reviewed by the public and scientific community. The status report will include, but not be limited to an analysis of: | | | --- | --- | --- | | | 7.1.1 | Historic, current, and future species population trends | | | 7.1.2 | Natural history, including ecological relationships (e.g. food habits, home range, habitat selection patterns). | | | 7.1.3 | Historic and current habitat trends. | | | 7.1.4 | Population demographics (e.g. survival and mortality rates, reproductive success) and their relationship to long term sustainability. | | | 7.1.5 | Historic and current species management activities. | | 7.2 | Except in an emergency under 5.1.3 above, the agency shall prepare recommendations for species classification, based upon scientific data contained in the status report. Documents shall be prepared to determine the environmental consequences of adopting the recommendations pursuant to requirements of the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). | | | 7.3 | For the purpose of delisting, the status report will include a review of recovery plan goals. | |

Public review

| 8.1 | Except in an emergency under 5.1.3 above, prior to making a recommendation to the commission, the agency shall provide an opportunity for interested parties to submit new scientific data relevant to the status report, classification recommendation, and any SEPA findings. | | | --- | --- | --- | | | 8.1.1 | The agency shall allow at least 90 days for public comment. |

Final recommendations and commission action

| 9.1 | After the close of the public comment period, the agency shall complete a final status report and classification recommendation. SEPA documents will be prepared, as necessary, for the final agency recommendation for classification. The classification recommendation will be presented to the commission for action. The final species status report, agency classification recommendation, and SEPA documents will be made available to the public at least 30 days prior to the commission meeting. | | --- | --- | | 9.2 | Notice of the proposed commission action will be published at least 30 days prior to the commission meeting. |

Periodic species status review

| 10.1 | The agency shall conduct a review of each endangered, threatened, or sensitive wildlife species at least every five years after the date of its listing. This review shall include an update of the species status report to determine whether the status of the species warrants its current listing status or deserves reclassification. | | | --- | --- | --- | | | 10.1.1 | The agency shall notify any parties who have expressed their interest to the department of the periodic status review. This notice shall occur at least one year prior to end of the five year period required by section 10.1. | | 10.2 | The status of all delisted species shall be reviewed at least once, five years following the date of delisting. | | | 10.3 | The department shall evaluate the necessity of changing the classification of the species being reviewed. The agency shall report its findings to the commission at a commission meeting. The agency shall notify the public of its findings at least 30 days prior to presenting the findings to the commission. | | | | 10.3.1 | If the agency determines that new information suggests that classification of a species should be changed from its present state, the agency shall initiate classification procedures provided for in these rules starting with section 5.1. | | | 10.3.2 | If the agency determines that conditions have not changed significantly and that the classification of the species should remain unchanged, the agency shall recommend to the commission that the species being reviewed shall retain its present classification status. | | 10.4 | Nothing in these rules shall be construed to automatically delist a species without formal commission action. | |

Recovery and management of listed species

| 11.1 | The agency shall write a recovery plan for species listed as endangered or threatened. The agency will write a management plan for species listed as sensitive. Recovery and management plans shall address the listing criteria described in sections 3.1 and 3.3, and shall include, but are not limited to: | | | --- | --- | --- | | | 11.1.1 | Target population objectives | | | 11.1.2 | Criteria for reclassification | | | 11.1.3 | An implementation plan for reaching population objectives which will promote cooperative management and be sensitive to landowner needs and property rights. The plan will specify resources needed from and impacts to the department, other agencies (including federal, state, and local), tribes, landowners, and other interest groups. The plan shall consider various approaches to meeting recovery objectives including, but not limited to regulation, mitigation, acquisition, incentive, and compensation mechanisms. | | | 11.1.4 | Public education needs | | | 11.1.5 | A species monitoring plan, which requires periodic review to allow the incorporation of new information into the status report. | | 11.2 | Preparation of recovery and management plans will be initiated by the agency within one year after the date of listing. | | | | 11.2.1 | Recovery and management plans for species listed prior to 1990 or during the five years following the adoption of these rules shall be completed within 5 years after the date of listing or adoption of these rules, whichever comes later. Development of recovery plans for endangered species will receive higher priority than threatened or sensitive species. | | | 11.2.2 | Recovery and management plans for species listed after five years following the adoption of these rules shall be completed within three years after the date of listing. | | | 11.2.3 | The agency will publish a notice in the Washington Register and notify any parties who have expressed interest to the department interested parties of the initiation of recovery plan development. | | | 11.2.4 | If the deadlines defined in sections 11.2.1 and 11.2.2 are not met the department shall notify the public and report the reasons for missing the deadline and the strategy for completing the plan at a commission meeting. The intent of this section is to recognize current department personnel resources are limiting and that development of recovery plans for some of the species may require significant involvement by interests outside of the department, and therefore take longer to complete. | | 11.3 | The agency shall provide an opportunity for interested public to comment on the recovery plan and any SEPA documents. | |

Classification procedures review

| 12.1 | The agency and an ad hoc public group with members representing a broad spectrum of interests, shall meet as needed to accomplish the following: | | | --- | --- | --- | | | 12.1.1 | Monitor the progress of the development of recovery and management plans and status reviews, highlight problems, and make recommendations to the department and other interested parties to improve the effectiveness of these processes. | | | 12.1.2 | Review these classification procedures six years after the adoption of these rules and report its findings to the commission. |

Authority

| 13.1 | The commission has the authority to classify wildlife as endangered under RCW 77.12.020. Species classified as endangered are listed under WAC 220-610-010, as amended. | | --- | --- | | 13.2 | Threatened and sensitive species shall be classified as subcategories of protected wildlife. The commission has the authority to classify wildlife as protected under RCW 77.12.020. Species classified as protected are listed under WAC 220-200-100, as amended. |

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-610-110, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.655, 77.12.020. WSR 02-02-062 (Order 01-283), § 232-12-297, filed 12/28/01, effective 1/28/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 98-05-041 (Order 98-17), § 232-12-297, filed 2/11/98, effective 3/14/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.020. WSR 90-11-066 (Order 442), § 232-12-297, filed 5/15/90, effective 6/15/90.

Chapter 220-620 Volunteer cooperative fish and wildlife enhancement program.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-620-010 Definitions.

(1) "Volunteer group" means any person or group of persons interested in or party to an agreement with the department of fish and wildlife relating to a cooperative fish or wildlife project.

(2) "Cooperative project" means a project conducted by a volunteer group that will benefit fish, shellfish, game bird, nongame wildlife, or game animal resources of the state and for which the benefits of the project, including fish and game reared and released are available to all citizens of the state. Indian tribes may elect to participate in cooperative fish and wildlife projects with the department.

(3) "Department" means the department of fish and wildlife.

(4) "Reimbursable expenses" means an actual expense of a project that may be reimbursed by the department to the project from funds generated by the sale of surplus salmon carcasses and nonviable surplus salmon eggs from that project.

(5) "Surplus salmon eggs" means those salmon eggs that are surplus to both the needs of all programs of the department and other public entities as described in chapter 220-304 WAC.

(6) "Surplus salmon carcasses" means those salmon carcasses that are surplus to both the needs of all programs of the department and other public entities as described in chapter 220-304 WAC.

(7) "Viable salmon eggs" mean those salmon eggs which are fertile and capable of being cultured.

(8) "Nonviable salmon eggs" mean those eggs which are infertile.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-620-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.52.050. WSR 99-11-004 (Order 99-44), § 220-130-020, filed 5/6/99, effective 6/6/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.50.100 and 75.52.035. WSR 98-02-017 (Order 97-245), § 220-130-020, filed 12/30/97, effective 1/30/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.52.035. WSR 89-03-015 (Order 89-02), § 220-130-020, filed 1/6/89. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 85-04-045 (Order 85-07), § 220-130-020, filed 2/1/85.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-620-020 Information required from volunteer groups.

The following information should be furnished in writing on forms provided by the department by volunteer groups when applying for a cooperative fish and wildlife project.

(1) Date of application.

(2) Name of volunteer group or person proposing cooperative project. If a group, give the name, address and telephone number of one person in that group who will serve as contact person and project leader.

(3) Location and physical size of project, including a project area map, which clearly indicates the project site(s) including county, street address (if applicable), property ownership, township, range, section and acreage.

(4) Description of the proposed project, including title, project objectives (how the project will benefit the fish and wildlife resources), methods of achieving objectives, criteria for measuring objectives and a description of how the project will be monitored and maintained.

(5) Estimated beginning and ending date of project.

(6) A project budget which identifies by line item the amount of funding requested to purchase goods and services, contracted services, travel, per diem, private vehicle mileage reimbursement, equipment, a list of other funds which may be available to support the project (including the amount and source of outside funding) and any in-kind contributions.

(7) An estimate of the amount of technical assistance required from the department including the names and titles of department personnel who may be needed.

(8) An estimate of the volunteer time, expressed in staff hours, which the project will require.

(9) If the project is to plant or rear fish or wildlife, the following additional information should be developed, unless exempted by the department:

(a) Species to be produced.

(b) Number of eggs, larvae, juveniles, adult fish, shellfish or wildlife proposed to be incubated, reared or released, by species, as well as the timing of all phases of this activity.

(d) Method and type of culturing proposed.

(e) Date of release.

(f) Size at release.

(g) Release location(s).

(h) Statement about the volunteer groups' knowledge of culture and pathology of the species proposed to be produced.

(i) Availability of professional and technical expertise; i.e., local veterinarian, hatchery nearby, local fish or habitat biologist, etc.

(10) A list of permits or agreements (other than those needed to rear and release fish and wildlife) needed to accomplish the proposed project; i.e., cooperative landowner agreements, water rights, building permits, hydraulic project approval (HPA), shorelines permits, zoning variance, JARPA, Corps of Engineers, etc.

History

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 § 220-620-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.52.050. WSR 99-11-004 (Order 99-44), § 220-130-030, filed 5/6/99, effective 6/6/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 85-04-045 (Order 85-07), § 220-130-030, filed 2/1/85.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-620-030 Review and selection process.

(1) The application method is on application forms provided by the department specifically for this purpose. Application forms will be available by request from the Olympia headquarters and at all regional offices of the department.

(2) Applications for projects will be accepted at least once per biennium during the open application period of December 1 through February 28.

(a) Applications accepted prior to the start of a biennium may be for project funding for one or both years of the ensuing biennium.

(b) If applications are accepted after the start of the biennium, they will be for project funding in the second year of a biennium.

(3) The funding decision deadline is May 31 of the year of application.

(4) Exceptions to the funding deadline dates will only be allowed in the event of applications for volunteer projects which are responsive to an emergency situation which may arise and which has been declared to be an emergency by the director.

(5) The department will send each applicant, within forty-five days of receipt of each application, a written acknowledgment of the receipt of the application and give the applicant an estimated date when notification of acceptance or rejection of the proposal can be expected. The written acknowledgment will also provide the department's selection criteria and a general description of the review and selection process. Final decisions and notification of acceptance or rejection of proposals where funding is requested will be made only after the biennial budget is passed by the legislature and signed by the governor.

(6) The department will determine when a proposed project might affect the management programs of federal, other state, and local agencies and of treaty tribes and will make contact with these entities, when the department determines that it is appropriate to do so, during the review and selection process. If the department determines that ongoing coordination between a volunteer group and another agency or tribe would be appropriate, it may be required as a condition of the agreement, when issued.

(7) The department may provide suggested modifications to the proposal which would increase its likelihood of approval together with the name and telephone number of the person within the department responsible for monitoring the review of the proposal.

History

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 § 220-620-030, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.12.047, 77.100.050, and 77.100.080. WSR 15-03-092 (Order 15-11), § 220-130-040, filed 1/21/15, effective 2/21/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 07-22-097 (Order 07-274), § 220-130-040, filed 11/6/07, effective 12/7/07
WSR 04-01-055 (Order 03-306), § 220-130-040, filed 12/11/03, effective 1/11/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 00-02-048 (Order 99-235), § 220-130-040, filed 12/30/99, effective 1/30/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.52.050. WSR 99-11-004 (Order 99-44), § 220-130-040, filed 5/6/99, effective 6/6/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 85-04-045 (Order 85-07), § 220-130-040, filed 2/1/85.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-620-040 Criteria used in selecting cooperative projects.

The following criteria will be considered by the department in ranking project proposals for funding. These criteria are not rigid but are intended to guide the department in selecting projects that are feasible, cost-effective and complementary with other department programs.

(1) Fish and wildlife commission policies will be used, along with other criteria, to rank proposals. Applicants may wish to compare the objectives of their proposals with the most recent statement of goals, policies and objectives of the fish and wildlife commission to determine whether they are consistent or in conflict.

(2) Program goals, objectives and priorities. Projects will be ranked according to their adherence to program goals, objectives and priorities as outlined in department plans. Applicants may wish to call the operating division(s) within the department most directly concerned with the subject of their proposal to determine whether they are consistent or in conflict.

(3) Costs versus benefits. Project proposals will be evaluated and ranked according to expected ratio of costs to public benefits. Costs will include both grant funds and other funds required, the level of department provided staff assistance needed and the amount for continuing operation and maintenance support needed. Benefits may include direct benefits to fish and wildlife or habitat and benefits to the public in terms of increased recreational or commercial opportunities or increased knowledge about fish and wildlife.

(4) Educational value. Consideration will be given to a project's value in educating and informing the public about the life history and needs of fish and wildlife.

(5) Capabilities of volunteer groups. When considering the approval of a new project, or the renewal or refunding of an existing project, the relative success of that project and the overall capabilities of a particular volunteer group in managing cooperative projects and producing results will be considered, including the amount of department supervision and assistance required to accomplish the project.

(6) Project types. The department shall encourage and support the development and operation of cooperative projects of the following types:

(a) Cooperative food fish and game fish enhancement projects.

(b) Cooperative fish and wildlife habitat improvement projects.

(d) Cooperative game bird and game animal projects.

(e) Cooperative information and education projects.

(f) Cooperative nongame wildlife projects.

(g) Cooperative shellfish projects.

History

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 § 220-620-040, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.52.050. WSR 99-11-004 (Order 99-44), § 220-130-050, filed 5/6/99, effective 6/6/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 85-04-045 (Order 85-07), § 220-130-050, filed 2/1/85.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-620-050 Acceptance or rejection of proposals.

(1) The terms and conditions for an acceptable project will be set forth in a written contract between the department and the volunteer group and provide specifics for project implementation. Agreements may be for up to five years.

(2) Each approved agreement will include the following, when determined by the department to be necessary or appropriate:

(a) Permit to release fish or wildlife.

(b) Procedures for applying for a hydraulic project approval (HPA).

(c) Description of methods that will be used to provide the volunteer group with fish, eggs, wildlife, fish food or other available supplies which will be obtained from the department.

(3) If a proposal is rejected, the department must provide in writing to the volunteer group the reasons for the rejection. The volunteer group may appeal any decision rejecting a proposal to the director or the director's designee.

(4) Proposals accepted by the department may not commence until the volunteer group has executed a contract to undertake the project and that contract has been signed by the person within the department with the authority to do so. Any funds expended prior to the acceptance of a cooperative project contract, or orders for supplies or other action by the volunteer group after the completion date which would constitute a financial obligation will be considered the responsibility of the volunteer group.

History

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 § 220-620-050, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.52.050. WSR 99-11-004 (Order 99-44), § 220-130-060, filed 5/6/99, effective 6/6/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 85-04-045 (Order 85-07), § 220-130-060, filed 2/1/85.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-620-060 Termination or revocation of agreements.

(1) The department may revoke approval and terminate agreements for cause. Grounds for termination include:

(a) Violation of the agreement provisions.

(b) The development of unacceptable biological or resource management conflicts.

(d) If any fish or wildlife laws or regulations have been violated.

(2) Notice of revocation shall be mailed to the contact person for the volunteer group stating the reason for the revocation and, should the reason be violation of the agreement provisions, specifying what agreement provisions were violated and how corrective action may be taken to continue the project.

(3) The volunteer group may appeal any decision for agreement revocation or project termination to the director or the director's designee.

History

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 § 220-620-060, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.52.050. WSR 99-11-004 (Order 99-44), § 220-130-070, filed 5/6/99, effective 6/6/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.50.100 and 75.52.035. WSR 98-02-017 (Order 97-245), § 220-130-070, filed 12/30/97, effective 1/30/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.52.035. WSR 89-03-015 (Order 89-02), § 220-130-070, filed 1/6/89.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-620-070 Project recovery of reimbursable expenses.

Cooperative projects which rear salmon have the potential for generating income from the sale of surplus salmon carcasses and eggs derived from fishes produced at those projects, and to which salmon return to spawn at the end of their life cycle. If the department determines that it is appropriate to do so, such cooperative projects may, under the guidance of the department and by administrative rules and guidelines established for this purpose, recover some of the cooperative projects operating costs through the sale of nonviable salmon eggs and carcasses. It is understood that the primary objective of this provision is not to establish projects which constitute fish farms, but to allow those projects which may generate surplus fish which elude sport, commercial or tribal fisheries to sell the resulting surplus to help defray the cost of the particular cooperative project.

(1) In order for a project to recover reimbursable expenses, the project must have an annual budget presubmitted and approved by the department. The budget must generally show expected expenses, including the names of all persons expected to draw salaries as hired labor.

(2) Under administrative rules developed for this purpose, the cooperative project may sell nonviable salmon eggs and carcasses by soliciting competitive bids from approved buyers, as determined by the department.

(3) Volunteer cooperative project surplus salmon eggs shall be sold as prescribed by chapter 220-304 WAC, Surplus salmon eggs.

(4) All moneys generated by such sales shall be paid to the department and placed into a special account used solely to fund the reimbursable expenses of the cooperative project which generated the funds.

(5) In order to utilize the funds generated by such sales, a cooperative project must submit a list of expenses accompanied by original invoices, including signed time sheets for hired labor salary expenses, which clearly shows that the expenses relate to the presubmitted budget for the project which comply with all accounting and contract requirements.

(6) Reimbursable expenses shall be limited to the actual annual operating expenses of the project. No profit may be realized by the project, and no moneys shall apply to amortization or depreciation.

(7) Viable surplus salmon eggs may not be sold, bartered, exchanged or disposed of by any volunteer group.

(8) Surplus salmon carcass sales may not be allowed if the department determines that they would be more appropriately utilized to reseed streams in an effort to restore or enhance habitat through nutrient enrichment.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-620-070, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 04-01-055 (Order 03-306), § 220-130-080, filed 12/11/03, effective 1/11/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.52.050. WSR 99-11-004 (Order 99-44), § 220-130-080, filed 5/6/99, effective 6/6/99.

Chapter 220-630 Regional fisheries enhancement groups.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-630-010 Purpose.

The purpose of this section is to establish regional fisheries enhancement groups, adopt procedures for the implementation of enhancement projects, and provide for accountability.

History

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 § 220-630-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: 1989 c 426 and RCW 75.08.080. WSR 90-04-026 (Order 90-06), § 220-140-001, filed 1/30/90, effective 3/2/90.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-630-020 Regional fisheries enhancement groups—Definitions.

The following definitions apply to this chapter:

(1) "Regional fisheries enhancement group" or "group" means a nonprofit association established in compliance with Title 24 RCW, representing diverse interests, and which will work together within a predesignated area for the express purpose of enhancing salmon production and habitat in that area.

(2) "Regional fisheries enhancement group's project surplus viable salmon eggs" means those viable salmon eggs that are surplus to both the needs of the department and other public entities within the state and to the group itself. The priority for use of viable salmon eggs is as established in chapter 220-304 WAC.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-630-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.50.100 and 75.52.035. WSR 98-02-017 (Order 97-245), § 220-140-010, filed 12/30/97, effective 1/30/98. Statutory Authority: 1989 c 426 and RCW 75.08.080. WSR 90-04-026 (Order 90-06), § 220-140-010, filed 1/30/90, effective 3/2/90.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-630-030 Description of regional fisheries enhancement groups.

The following geographical areas define regions in which groups have been formed, and established as provided for in this chapter, such groups are eligible to make funding requests through the department. There shall be one group per region.

| Region 1: Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association | | | --- | --- | | | Includes most of WRIA 1: The major watershed is the Nooksack River. This region also includes nearshore habitat and other watersheds located from the Canada-U.S. border south to Oyster Creek in Samish Bay and also watersheds flowing from Whatcom County to the Fraser River. | | Region 2: Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group | | | | Includes WRIAs 2, 3 and 4, and parts of 1 and 6: The major watersheds are the Skagit and Samish rivers. This region also includes nearshore habitat and other watersheds located from Samish Bay, south of Oyster Creek, south to and including, Penn Cove on Whidbey Island, out to and including, the San Juan Islands. | | Region 3: Stilly-Snohomish Fisheries Enhancement Task Force | | | | Includes WRIAs 5 and 7 and parts of 6 and 8: The major watersheds are the Stillaguamish and Snohomish rivers. This region also includes nearshore habitat and other watersheds located south of Penn Cove on Whidbey Island, including Camano Island; the mainland south to the Edmonds ferry dock. | | Region 4: Mid-Sound Salmon Enhancement Group | | | | Includes WRIAs 8 and 9 and part of 15: The major watersheds are those entering Lake Washington and the Green/Duwamish River. This region also includes nearshore habitat and other watersheds located from the Edmonds ferry dock south to Brown's Point, across to the north side of Gig Harbor, and north around Foulweather Bluff down to the Hood Canal Bridge. | | Region 5: South Puget Sound Salmon Enhancement Group | | | | Includes WRIAs 10, 11, 12 and 13 and parts of 14 and 15: The major watersheds are the Puyallup, Nisqually, and Deschutes rivers. This region also includes nearshore habitat and other watersheds draining into Puget Sound south of a line between Brown's Point and the north side of the entrance to Gig Harbor. | | Region 6: Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group | | | | Includes WRIA 16 and parts of 14, 15 and 17: Major watersheds include the Skokomish, Hamma Hamma, Duckabush, Dosewallips, and Quilcene rivers. This region also includes nearshore habitat and other watersheds located in Hood Canal south of the Hood Canal Bridge. | | Region 7: North Olympic Salmon Coalition | | | | Includes WRIAs 18 and 19 and part of 17: Major watersheds include the Dungeness, Elwha, Lyre, Pysht, Clallam, and Hoko rivers. This region also includes nearshore habitat and other watersheds located north and west of the Hood Canal Bridge, to Cape Flattery. | | Region 8: Pacific Coast Salmon Coalition | | | | Includes WRIAs 20 and 21: Major watersheds include the Sooes, Ozette, Quillayute, Hoh, Queets, and Quinault rivers. This region also includes nearshore habitat and other watersheds entering directly into the Pacific Ocean between Cape Flattery and the north side of Grays Harbor. | | Region 9: Chehalis Basin Fisheries Task Force | | | | Includes WRIAs 22 and 23: Major watersheds include the Humptulips, Hoquiam, Wishkah, Johns and Chehalis rivers. This region also includes nearshore habitat within, and other watersheds flowing into Grays Harbor. | | Region 10: Willapa Bay Regional Fisheries Enhancement Group | | | | Includes most of WRIA 24: Major watersheds include the North, Willapa, Palix, Nemah, Bear, Long Island and Naselle rivers. This region also includes nearshore habitat within, and other watersheds flowing into Willapa Bay. | | Region 11: Lower Columbia Fish Enhancement Group | | | | Includes WRIAs 25, 26, 27 and 28 and parts of 24 and 29: Major watersheds include the Chinook, Grays, Elochoman, Cowlitz, Kalama, Lewis, and Washougal rivers. This region also includes Columbia River habitat and other watersheds entering the Washington side of the Columbia River below Bonneville Dam. | | Region 12: Mid-Columbia Regional Fisheries Enhancement Group | | | | Includes WRIAs 30, 31, 37, 38, 39 and 40 and most of 29: Major watersheds include the Little White Salmon, White Salmon, Wind, Yakima, and Klickitat rivers. This region also includes Columbia River habitat and other watersheds entering the Columbia River from the north and west above Bonneville Dam, up to Rock Island Dam. | | Region 13: Tri-State Steelheaders Regional Fisheries Enhancement Group | | | | Includes WRIAs 32, 33 and 35 and parts of 34 and 36: Major watersheds include the Snake and Walla Walla rivers. This region also includes Columbia River habitat and other watersheds entering the Columbia River from the east between McNary Dam and the Interstate 182 Bridge at Richland. | | Region 14: Upper Columbia Regional Fisheries Enhancement Group | | | | Includes WRIAs 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51 and 52: Major watersheds include the Wenatchee, Entiat, Methow, Okanogan and San Poil rivers. This region also includes Columbia River habitat and other watersheds entering the Columbia River above Rock Island Dam up to and including the San Poil watershed. |

History

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 § 220-630-030, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 01-17-074 (Order 01-172), § 220-140-020, filed 8/16/01, effective 9/16/01
WSR 00-20-040 (Order 00-200), § 220-140-020, filed 9/28/00, effective 10/29/00. Statutory Authority: 1989 c 426 and RCW 75.08.080. WSR 90-04-026 (Order 90-06), § 220-140-020, filed 1/30/90, effective 3/2/90.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-630-040 Establishing a regional fisheries enhancement group.

(1) In order to establish a regional fisheries enhancement group, interested parties must make application through the department. In order to qualify to establish a group, interested parties must:

(a) Identify which geographic region the interested parties live in.

(b) Identify the interested parties, including addresses.

(d) Agree to form a nonprofit corporation, registered with the secretary of state of the state of Washington.

(e) Agree to periodic audits by the department, or its representative.

(2) The department will provide coordination and technical assistance to facilitate the application by prospective groups to be fisheries regional enhancement groups. The department shall provide a format and guidelines which any prospective group may use to make initial application. An initial application will be reviewed by the regional enhancement task force within thirty days, and notice will be given in writing of any omissions or errors and corrective action will be discussed with the group representative. The prospective group will be given thirty days for correction and resubmission of the application.

(3) The goal shall be one prospective group per region, and a department coordinator shall seek reconciliation of competing interests, but in the event two or more prospective groups make application, the department may request a representative of each group to meet with the regional enhancement task force and make a presentation addressing why that group should be the fisheries regional enhancement group for the region. The regional fisheries task force shall recommend to the director which group shall be selected as the regional fisheries enhancement group. The criteria to be considered when choosing from among competing groups shall include, but not be limited to:

(a) Representation of diverse interests within the group.

(b) The intentions of the group regarding salmon production, salmon habitat protection, and salmon habitat enhancement.

(d) Group plans to provide accountability for both salmon production and fiscal matters.

(e) The expected level of voluntary contributions to and voluntary participation in group projects.

(4) Upon selection of the prospective group, the department will provide guidance and assistance with the articles of incorporation and establishment as a 501 (C)(3) organization.

(5) After approval as a group, incorporation, and initial 501 (C)(3) application, one-twelfth of the start up funds provided for in section 9, chapter 426, Laws of 1989, will be made available, as needed, to each group for start up costs, other than incorporation costs, or start up projects. Distribution of start up funds for start up costs or start up projects will be made by the director, based on review and recommendation by the regional enhancement task force. After January 1, 1991, uncommitted start up funds may be distributed by the director to established groups for start up projects, based on review and recommendation of the regional enhancement task force.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-630-040, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: 1989 c 426 and RCW 75.08.080. WSR 90-04-026 (Order 90-06), § 220-140-030, filed 1/30/90, effective 3/2/90.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-630-050 Regional fisheries enhancement groups—Project funds from the sale of surplus salmon carcasses and eggs.

(1) Regional fisheries enhancement groups whose projects produce surplus salmon carcasses and eggs may request that the department sell such surplus, providing the following conditions are met:

(a) Salmon must be returning to a department approved group facility (hatchery, trap or weir);

(b) An approved and current salmon rearing project must be on file with the department;

(c) The department must declare that a surplus exists beyond the needs of the department, tribes, other public entities, and group project requirements; and

(d) Use of funds generated by such sale will be approved by the regional fisheries enhancement group advisory board and the department, using the same procedure as established for handling moneys allocated from the regional fisheries enhancement group account.

(2) The department may sell the surplus salmon carcasses, nonviable eggs and viable eggs of a group project. Surplus viable salmon eggs shall be sold by the department as prescribed in chapter 220-304 WAC, Surplus salmon eggs. A group may not sell any salmon products resulting from its activities.

(3) All money received by the department from the sale of group surplus salmon carcasses, nonviable eggs and viable eggs shall be placed into the regional fisheries enhancement group account and used solely to fund the expenses of approved activities for the group that developed the project.

(4) All money received by the department from the sale of surplus salmon carcasses, nonviable eggs and viable eggs returning to state funded hatcheries shall be placed into the general regional fisheries enhancement group account. Eighty percent of this money will be distributed equally to each of the twelve groups and twenty percent will be used by the department to administer the program.

(5) All fish produced from an approved group project are intended for release into state waters. Live fish will not be transported from a group project without prior written approval of the department.

(6) Surplus carcasses from salmon returning to a group project may be seeded into and along streams if a plan to do so has been preapproved and coordinated by the department.

History

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), amended and recodified as § 220-630-050, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.50.100 and 75.52.035. WSR 98-02-017 (Order 97-245), § 220-140-040, filed 12/30/97, effective 1/30/98.

Chapter 220-640 Invasive/nonnative species.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-640-010 Aquatic invasive species—Provisions.

The following provisions apply to all nonnative aquatic animal species except nonnative species in ballast water, which are provided for in chapter 220-650 WAC. The definitions of invasive species, prohibited species and regulated species as used in this section are the same as in RCW 77.135.010.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, 77.65.520. WSR 18-16-042 (Order 18-162), § 220-640-010, filed 7/25/18, effective 8/25/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-06-006, § 220-640-010, filed 2/22/18, effective 3/25/18. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-640-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 04-01-096 (Order 03-312), § 232-12-016, filed 12/16/03, effective 1/16/04
WSR 02-19-007 (Order 02-223), § 232-12-016, filed 9/5/02, effective 10/6/02.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-640-011 Failure to stop at mandatory AIS check station—Infraction.

Any person who fails to stop at a mandatory check station is guilty of a gross misdemeanor under RCW 77.15.809; however, if a person has never been previously issued either a citation or warning for this violation, the violation may be issued as an infraction under RCW 77.15.160.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 19-21-034 (Order 19-250), § 220-640-011, filed 10/8/19, effective 11/8/19.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-640-020 Aquatic invasive species classification.

Prior to or at the time of classifying species by rule as prohibited or regulated, the department, in consultation with the invasive species council, must adopt rules establishing standards for determining invasive risk levels and criteria for determining beneficial use that take into consideration environmental impacts, and especially effects on the preservation of native species, salmon recovery, and threatened or endangered species.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, 77.65.520. WSR 18-16-042 (Order 18-162), § 220-640-020, filed 7/25/18, effective 8/25/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-06-006, § 220-640-020, filed 2/22/18, effective 3/25/18. 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 § 220-640-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 99-08-024 (Order 99-19), § 232-12-01701, filed 3/29/99, effective 4/29/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.020 and 77.12.040. WSR 96-15-096 (Order 96-80), § 232-12-01701, filed 7/19/96, effective 8/19/96.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-640-030 Prohibited level 1 species.

The following species are classified as prohibited level 1 species:

(1) Crustaceans:

(a) Family Portunidae: Carcinus maenas, European green crabs.

(b) Family Varunidae: Genus Eriocheir: All members, Mitten crabs.

(2) Fish:

(a) Family Channidae: Genus Channa: All members, snakeheads.

(b) Family Clariidae: All members, walking catfish.

(i) Hypophthalmichthys harmandi, Largescale silver carp.

(ii) Hypophthalmichthys molitrix, Silver carp.

(iii) Hypophthalmichthys nobilis, Bighead carp.

(iv) Mylopharyngodon piceus, Black carp.

(d) Family Esocidae: Esox lucius, Northern pike.

(3) Mollusks: Family Dreissenidae:

(a) Dreissena bugensis, quagga mussel.

(b) Dreissena polymorpha, zebra mussel.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, 77.04.013, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-20-117 (Order 25-10), s 220-640-030, filed 10/1/25, effective 11/1/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 19-21-034 (Order 19-250), § 220-640-030, filed 10/8/19, effective 11/8/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, 77.65.520. WSR 18-16-042 (Order 18-162), § 220-640-030, filed 7/25/18, effective 8/25/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-06-006, § 220-640-030, filed 2/22/18, effective 3/25/18. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-640-030, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.020, 77.12.047, and 77.12.455. WSR 10-03-088 (Order 10-08), § 232-12-017, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.04.020, and 34.05.353. WSR 07-06-086, § 232-12-017, filed 3/7/07, effective 4/7/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 02-19-007 (Order 02-223), § 232-12-017, filed 9/5/02, effective 10/6/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 99-08-024 (Order 99-19), § 232-12-017, filed 3/29/99, effective 4/29/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.020 and 77.12.040. WSR 93-04-039 (Order 582), § 232-12-017, filed 1/27/93, effective 2/13/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.020. WSR 91-03-082 (Order 482), § 232-12-017, filed 1/17/91, effective 1/18/91
WSR 90-10-067 (Order 434), § 232-12-017, filed 5/1/90, effective 6/1/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 85-09-014 (Order 247), § 232-12-017, filed 4/9/85
WSR 81-22-002 (Order 174), § 232-12-017, filed 10/22/81
WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-017, filed 6/1/81.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-640-040 Prohibited level 2 species.

The following are classified as prohibited level 2 species: None.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, 77.65.520. WSR 18-16-042 (Order 18-162), § 220-640-040, filed 7/25/18, effective 8/25/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-06-006, § 220-640-040, filed 2/22/18, effective 3/25/18. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-640-040, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012 and 77.12.047. WSR 12-05-082 (Order 12-17), § 220-12-090, filed 2/16/12, effective 3/18/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 10-07-105 (Order 10-64), § 220-12-090, filed 3/19/10, effective 5/1/10
WSR 04-01-096 (Order 03-312), § 220-12-090, filed 12/16/03, effective 1/16/04
WSR 02-19-007 (Order 02-223), § 220-12-090, filed 9/5/02, effective 10/6/02.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-640-050 Prohibited level 3 species.

The following species are classified as prohibited level 3 species:

(1) Amphibians:

(a) Family Ambystomatidae:

(i) Ambystoma californiense, California tiger salamander.

(ii) Ambystoma laterale, Blue-spotted salamander.

(iii) Ambystoma opacum, Marbled salamander.

(iv) Ambystoma rosaceum, Tarahumara salamander.

(v) Ambystoma tigrinum, except for Ambystoma tigrinum mavortium, Western tiger salamander, and Ambystoma tigrinum melanostictum, Tiger salamander.

(vi) Genus Dicamptodon: All members except for Dicamptodon tenebrosus, Pacific giant salamander, and Dicamptodon copei, Cope's giant salamander.

(b) Family Amphiumidae: Genus Amphiuma: All members, one-, two-, and three-toed salamanders or Congo eels.

(i) Genus Andrias: All members, Chinese and Japanese giant salamanders.

(ii) Genus Cryptobranchus: All members, hellbender.

(d) Family Hylidae: Cricket frogs.

(i) Dryophytes immaculatus.

(ii) Dryophytes japonicus.

(iii) Hyla annectans.

(iv) Hyla arborea.

(v) Hyla chinensis.

(vi) Hyla hallowellii.

(vii) Hyla meridionalis.

(viii) Hyla sanchiangensis.

(ix) Hyla simplex.

(x) Hyla tsinlingensis.

(xi) Hyla zhaopingensis.

(e) Family Hynobiidae: Mountain salamanders.

(i) Genus Batrachuperus: All members.

(ii) Genus Hynobius: All members.

(iii) Genus Liua: All members.

(iv) Genus Onychodactylus: All members.

(v) Genus Pachyhynobius: All members.

(vi) Genus Pseudohynobius: All members.

(vii) Genus Ranodon: All members.

(viii) Genus Salamandrella: All members.

(f) Family Pelobatidae: Genus Pelobates: All members, spadefoots.

(g) Family Pipidae: Genus Xenopus: All members, African clawed frogs.

(h) Family Plethodontidae:

(i) Genus Desmognathus: All members, four-toed salamanders.

(ii) Genus Eurycea: All members, American brook salamanders.

(iii) Genus Gyrinophilus: All members, cave salamanders.

(iv) Genus Hemidactylium: All members, four-toed salamanders.

(v) Genus Hydromantes: All members, web-toed salamanders.

(vi) Genus Pseudotriton: All members, mud or red salamanders.

(i) Family Proteidae: All members, mudpuppies.

(j) Family Ranidae: True frogs.

(i) Glandirana emeljanovi, Imienpo Station frog.

(ii) Glandirana rugosa, Japanese wrinkled frog.

(iii) Glandirana tientaiensis, Tiantai frog.

(iv) Hylarana lateralis, Kokarit frog.

(v) Lithobates catesbeianus, American bullfrog.

(vi) Nidirana okinavana, Kampira Falls frog.

(vii) Pelophylax bedriagae, Levant water frog.

(viii) Pelophylax bergeri, Italian pool frog.

(ix) Pelophylax cerigensis, Karpathos frog.

(x) Pelophylax chosenicus, Seoul frog.

(xi) Pelophylax cretensis, Cretan frog.

(xii) Pelophylax demarchii, Eritrea pond frog.

(xiii) Pelophylax epeiroticus, Epirus water frog.

(xiv) Pelophylax fukienensis, Futsing Hsien frog.

(xv) Pelophylax hubeiensis, Hubei gold-striped pond frog.

(xvi) Pelophylax lessonae, Pool frog.

(xvii) Pelophylax nigromaculatus, Black-spotted frog.

(xviii) Pelophylax perezi, Perez's frog.

(xix) Pelophylax plancyi, Eastern golden frog.

(xx) Pelophylax porosus, Daruma pond frog.

(xxi) Pelophylax ridibundus, Marsh frog.

(xxii) Pelophylax saharicus, Sahara frog.

(xxiii) Pelophylax shqipericus, Albanian water frog.

(xxiv) Pelophylax tenggerensis, Yellow River frog.

(xxv) Pelophylax terentievi, Terentjev's frog.

(xxvi) Rana amurensis, Siberian wood frog.

(xxvii) Rana arvalis, Moor frog.

(xxviii) Rana asiatica, Central Asiatic frog.

(xxix) Rana chaochiaoensis, Chaochiao frog.

(xxx) Rana chensinensis, Asiatic grass frog.

(xxxi) Rana chevronta, Chevron-spotted brown frog.

(xxxii) Rana coreana, Korean brown frog.

(xxxiii) Rana dalmatina, Agile frog.

(xxxiv) Rana dybowskii, Dybowski's frog.

(xxxv) Rana graeca, Greek stream frog.

(xxxvi) Rana huanrenensis, Huanren frog.

(xxxvii) Rana iberica, Iberian frog.

(xxxviii) Rana italica, Italian stream frog.

(xxxix) Rana japonica, Japanese brown frog.

(xl) Rana kukunoris, Plateau brown frog.

(xli) Rana latastei, Italian agile frog.

(xlii) Rana macrocnemis, Long-legged wood frog.

(xliii) Rana omeimontis, Omei brown frog.

(xliv) Rana ornativentris, Montane brown frog.

(xlv) Rana pirica, Ezo brown frog.

(xlvi) Rana pyrenaica, Pyrenean frog.

(xlvii) Rana sakuraii, Stream brown frog.

(xlviii) Rana shuchinae, Sichuan frog.

(xlix) Rana tagoi, Tago's brown frog.

(l) Rana temporaria, European common frog.

(li) Rana tsushimensis, Tsushima brown frog.

(lii) Rana zhengi, Zhangcun frog.

(liii) Rana zhenhaiensis, Zhenhai brown frog.

(k) Family Salamandridae: Newts

(i) Genus Chioglossa: All members, Gold-striped salamanders.

(ii) Genus Echinotriton: All members, Mountain newts.

(iii) Genus Euproctus: All members, European mountain salamander.

(iv) Genus Ichthyosaura: All members, Alpine newts.

(v) Genus Neurergus: All members, Kurdistan newts.

(vi) Genus Notophthalmus: All members, Red-spotted newts.

(vii) Genus Pachytriton: All members, Chinese newts.

(viii) Genus Paramesotriton: All members, Warty newts.

(ix) Genus Salamandrina: All members, Speckled salamander.

(x) Genus Taricha: All members except for Taricha granulosa, the Northern rough-skin newt.

(xi) Genus Triturus: All members.

(l) Family Sirenidae:

(i) Genus Pseudobranchus: All members, Dwarf sirens.

(ii) Genus Siren: All members, Sirens.

(2) Crustaceans:

(a) Family Cambaridae: All members, Crayfish.

(b) Family Cercopagidae:

(i) Bythotrephes cederstroemi, Spiny water flea.

(ii) Cercopagis pengoi, Fish hook water flea.

(d) Family Sphaeromatidae: Sphaeroma quoianum, Burrowing isopod.

(3) Fish:

(a) Family Amiidae: Amia calva, Bowfin.

(b) Family Cyprinidae:

(i) Ctenopharyngodon idella, Grass carp (in the diploid form).

(ii) Leuciscus idus, Ide, silver orfe or golden orfe.

(iii) Pimephales promelas, Fathead minnow.

(iv) Scardinius erythrophthalmus, Rudd.

(d) Family Lepisosteidae: All members, Gar-pikes.

(e) Family Serrasalmidae:

(i) Genus Pygocentrus: All members, Piranha.

(ii) Genus Serrasalmus: All members, Piranha.

(4) Mammals: Family Echimyidae: Myocastor coypus, Nutria.

(5) Mollusks:

(a) Family Dreissenidae: Genus Dreissena: All members except Dreissena bugensis and Dreissena polymorpha, Freshwater mussels.

(b) Family Tateidae: Potamopyrgus antipodarum, New Zealand mud snail.

(6) Reptiles:

(a) Family Chelydridae: All members, Snapping turtles.

(b) Family Emydidae:

(i) Genus Clemmys: All members, Pond turtles.

(ii) Emys orbicularis, European pond turtle.

(d) Family Trionychidae: Genus Apalone: All members, American soft shell turtles.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, 77.04.013, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-20-117 (Order 25-10), s 220-640-050, filed 10/1/25, effective 11/1/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 19-21-034 (Order 19-250), § 220-640-050, filed 10/8/19, effective 11/8/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, 77.65.520. WSR 18-16-042 (Order 18-162), § 220-640-050, filed 7/25/18, effective 8/25/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-06-006, § 220-640-050, filed 2/22/18, effective 3/25/18. 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), amended and recodified as § 220-640-050, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 02-19-007 (Order 02-223), § 220-12-005, filed 9/5/02, effective 10/6/02.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-640-051 Lawful possession of dead prohibited level 3 species for personal or commercial use—Allowable forms—Records required.

(1) It is lawful to possess dead prohibited level 3 species for human or animal consumption use. For purpose of this rule, "dead" is defined as the following forms:

(a) Fully cooked;

(b) Frozen solid;

(d) Preserved by drying, salting, or pickling; or

(e) Raw/fresh if the head has been removed and/or all the internal organs have been removed.

(2) The person or commercial entity must possess the following records upon receiving and while in possession of a prohibited level 3 species in a dead form:

(a) The records must be in accordance with RCW 77.15.568; and

(b) The records must identify:

(i) Taxonomic species name or subspecies name to distinguish the subspecies from another prohibited species or a regulated type A species; and

(ii) The dead form in which the species was received as listed under subsection (1) of this section.

(3) It is unlawful for any person or commercial entity to receive or possess any live prohibited level 3 species or that does not meet the requirements of subsection (1) of this section.

(4) Any person or commercial entity in possession of a prohibited level 3 species violating this regulation shall be guilty of unlawful use of invasive species in the second degree under RCW 77.15.809.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 19-21-034 (Order 19-250), § 220-640-051, filed 10/8/19, effective 11/8/19.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-640-060 Regulated Type A species.

The following species are classified regulated Type A species:

(1) Fish:

(a) All nonnative fish classified as food fish under WAC 220-300-370 and game fish under WAC 220-300-380.

(b) Family Cichlidae:

(i) Genus Oreochromis: All members.

(ii) Genus Sarotherodon: All members.

(iii) Genus Tilapia: All members, Tilapia.

(d) Family Cyprinidae:

(i) Carassius auratus, Goldfish.

(ii) Ctenopharyngodon idella, Grass carp (in the triploid form).

(iii) Cyprinus carpio, Common carp, Koi.

(iv) Tinca tinca, Tench.

(e) Family Poeciliidae: Gambusia affinis, Mosquito fish.

(2) Shellfish: All nonnative shellfish classified under WAC 220-320-010.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, 77.04.013, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-20-117 (Order 25-10), s 220-640-060, filed 10/1/25, effective 11/1/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, 77.65.520. WSR 18-16-042 (Order 18-162), § 220-640-060, filed 7/25/18, effective 8/25/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-06-006, § 220-640-060, filed 2/22/18, effective 3/25/18.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-640-070 Regulated Type B species.

The following species are automatically classified as regulated Type B species and do not require listing by rule:

(1) A nonnative aquatic animal species not listed under WAC 220-640-030 Prohibited level 1 species, WAC 220-640-040 Prohibited level 2 species, WAC 220-640-050 Prohibited level 3 species, or WAC 220-640-060 Regulated Type A species; and

(2) A nonnative aquatic animal species possessed for personal or commercial purposes, such as for aquariums, live food markets, or as nondomesticated pets.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, 77.65.520. WSR 18-16-042 (Order 18-162), § 220-640-070, filed 7/25/18, effective 8/25/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-06-006, § 220-640-070, filed 2/22/18, effective 3/25/18.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-640-080 Regulated Type C species.

The following species are classified as regulated Type C species and do not require listing by rule:

(2) All other nonnative aquatic animal species that do not meet the criteria for automatic classification as a regulated Type B species.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, 77.65.520. WSR 18-16-042 (Order 18-162), § 220-640-080, filed 7/25/18, effective 8/25/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-06-006, § 220-640-080, filed 2/22/18, effective 3/25/18.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-640-100 Scientific research/display permits and monitoring and control programs—Requirements for possession of prohibited species.

It is unlawful to introduce into the state or possess a prohibited level 1, level 2, or level 3 species except as provided in this section.

(1) Scientific research or display permit: The director may authorize, by prior written permit, a person to possess prohibited level 1, prohibited level 2, or prohibited level 3 species specimens for scientific research or display, provided that:

(a) Specimens are confined to a secure facility, defined as an enclosure that will prevent the escape or release of the prohibited species to include all stages of species development and body parts;

(b) Facility is not a natural watercourse, and is also inaccessible to wildlife or other animals that could transport prohibited species to include all stages of species development and body parts;

(d) All zebra and quagga mussels are incinerated or chemically preserved at the conclusion of the project, and the enclosure, holding waters and all equipment are decontaminated. All other prohibited species must be killed at the conclusion of the project and either chemically preserved or disposed of in a landfill; and

(e) The permittee must provide an annual report to the department, no later than January 31st of the following year, on a form provided by the department, describing the number, size, and location of prohibited species enclosures and general nature of the research.

(2) Monitoring and control programs: The director may authorize persons working within the scope and supervision of a department-sponsored monitoring and control program to capture, possess and destroy prohibited level 1, prohibited level 2, or prohibited level 3 species specimens provided that:

(a) The persons have completed a mandatory training program and are certified by the department;

(b) The persons have a permit authorized by the director or designee in possession;

(d) Participants must submit a report to the department within thirty days of any monitoring or control activity in accordance with the specifications outlined in the monitoring and control program.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, 77.65.520. WSR 18-16-042 (Order 18-162), § 220-640-100, filed 7/25/18, effective 8/25/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-06-006, § 220-640-100, filed 2/22/18, effective 3/25/18.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-640-110 Importation of live aquatic organisms—Required certification of "zebra/quagga mussel free."

(1) It is unlawful to import live aquatic organisms, including plants, for release into state waters from any state or Canadian province east of the Continental Divide without each importation being accompanied by a zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha)/Quagga mussel (Dreissena rostriformis bugensis)-free certificate issued by the department and signed by the supplier of the aquatic organisms.

(2) The original receiver in the state of Washington of the shipment of aquatic organisms is required to retain the zebra and quagga mussel-free certificate for two years.

(3) Secondary receivers, while in possession of live aquatic organisms, are required to retain invoices or other records showing who the original receiver was.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-06-006, § 220-640-110, filed 2/22/18, effective 3/25/18.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-640-120 Capture of prohibited in Washington waters—Requirements.

(1) Capture of prohibited species in state waters: Any Prohibited level 1, level 2, or level 3 species that are captured in state waters must be:

(a) Immediately killed and removed from within the riparian perimeter of the body of water; or

(b) Immediately returned to the water from which the species was captured.

(2) The riparian perimeter includes all boat launch, park, private residences, or commercial businesses within a quarter-mile from the edge of the state water.

(3) It is lawful to possess dead prohibited species taken from state waters and it is lawful to possess chemically preserved nonvertebrate prohibited species from any source.

(4) It is unlawful to use live or dead prohibited species as bait.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, 77.65.520. WSR 18-16-042 (Order 18-162), § 220-640-120, filed 7/25/18, effective 8/25/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-06-006, § 220-640-120, filed 2/22/18, effective 3/25/18.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-640-130 Allowable possession of prohibited species if acquired prior to classification—Requirement of documentation.

A person who possessed a prohibited level 1, level 2, or level 3 species prior to the time the species was classified as prohibited may continue to hold the animal or animals for the life of the animals, provided that:

(1) The person must maintain proof of possession prior to the classification.

(2) The animals may not be transferred to another owner within the state.

(3) The person must comply with all provisions of this section.

(4) The animals must be prevented from reproducing, or if prevention is impracticable, the progeny must be destroyed.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, 77.65.520. WSR 18-16-042 (Order 18-162), § 220-640-130, filed 7/25/18, effective 8/25/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-06-006, § 220-640-130, filed 2/22/18, effective 3/25/18.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-640-200 Deleterious exotic wildlife.

(1) The following animals are hereby designated as deleterious exotic wildlife:

(a) Birds: In the family Anatidae, the mute swan (Cygnus olor).

(b) Mammals:

(i) In the family Viverridae, the mongoose (all members of the genus Herpestes).

(ii) In the family Suidae, the wild boar (Sus scrofa and all wild hybrids).

(iii) In the family Tayassuidae, the collared peccary (javelina) (Tayassu tajacu).

(iv) In the family Bovidae, all members and hybrids of the following genera: Rupicapra (Chamois); Hemitragus (Tahr); Capra (goats, ibexes except domestic goat Capra (hircus)); Ammotragus (Barbary sheep or Aoudad); Ovis (sheep), except domestic sheep Ovis aries; Damaliscus (Sassabies); Alcelaphus buselaphus (Hartebeest); and Connochaetes (Wildebeests).

(v) In the family Cervidae, the European red deer (Cervus elaphus elaphus), all nonnative subspecies of Cervus elaphus, and all hybrids with North American elk; Fallow deer (Dama dama), Axis deer (Axis axis), Rusa deer or Sambar deer (Cervus unicolor, Cervus timorensis, Cervus mariannus and Cervus alfredi), Sika deer (Cervus Nippon), Reindeer (all members of the genus Rangifer except Rangifer tarandus caribou), and Roedeer (all members of the genus Capreolus).

(2) It is unlawful to import into the state, hold, possess, propagate, offer for sale, sell, transfer, or release live specimens of deleterious exotic wildlife, their gametes and/or embryo, except as provided under subsection (3), (4), (5), (6), or (7) of this section, and as provided in WAC 220-640-020.

(3) Scientific research or display: The director may authorize, by written approval, a person to import into the state, hold, possess, and propagate live specimens of deleterious exotic wildlife for scientific research or for display by zoos or aquariums who are accredited institutional members of the association of zoos and aquariums (AZA), provided:

(a) The specimens are confined to a secure facility;

(b) The specimens will not be transferred to any other location within the state, except to other AZA-accredited facilities with written director approval or as otherwise authorized in writing by the director;

(c) The specimens will be euthanized and all parts incinerated at the end of the project, except for federally listed endangered or threatened species, which may be retained or transferred where in compliance with federal law;

(d) The person will keep such records on the specimens and make such reports as the director may require; and

(e) The person complies with other requirements of this section.

(4) Retention or disposal of existing specimens lawfully in captivity:

(a) Specimens lawfully in captivity prior to January 18, 1991: A person holding exotic wildlife specimens in captivity that were classified by the fish and wildlife commission as deleterious exotic wildlife on or before January 18, 1991, may retain the specimens of such deleterious exotic wildlife such person lawfully possessed prior to January 18, 1991, provided such person complies with (c) through (h) of this subsection hereunder and the other requirements of this section;

(b) Specimens lawfully in captivity prior to June 20, 1992: A person holding the following deleterious exotic wildlife specimens in captivity that were classified by the fish and wildlife commission as deleterious exotic wildlife by operation of emergency rule filed June 19, 1992, (in the family Bovidae, Sassabies (all members of the genus Damaliscus), Hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus), Wildebeests (all members of the genus Connochaetes), Markhor (Capra falconeri), and Marcopolo sheep (Ovis ammon); and in the family Cervidae, Fallow deer (Dama dama), Axis deer (Axis axis), Sika deer (Cervus Nippon), and Rusa deer or Sambar deer (Cervus unicolor, Cervus timorensis, Cervus mariannus and Cervus alfredi)), may retain the specimens of such deleterious exotic wildlife such person lawfully possessed prior to June 20, 1992, and the lawful progeny thereof, provided such person complies with (c) through (h) of this subsection and the other requirements of this section and except as provided under subsection (7) of this section;

(d) The specimens are confined to a secure facility at the location reported;

(e) Live specimens are not propagated, except at AZA-accredited facilities with the written permission of the director or as otherwise authorized in writing by the director;

(f) Live specimens shall be neutered, physically separated by sex, and/or rendered infertile by means of contraception, except at AZA-accredited facilities with the written permission of the director;

(g) Live specimens are not released; and

(h) Live specimens are not sold or transferred, except:

(i) Live specimens in lawful possession may be permanently removed from the state of Washington or transported directly to slaughter where in accordance with other applicable law;

(ii) Federally listed endangered or threatened species may be transferred to AZA-accredited facilities where in compliance with federal law;

(iii) Live specimens may be moved to the new primary residence of the possessor with the written approval of the director, provided that all other requirements are satisfied and the total number of locations where animals are held is not increased; and

(iv) AZA facilities may sell and/or transfer live specimens within the state with the written permission of the director.

(5) Retention or disposal of existing specimens lawfully in captivity prior to February 13, 1993: A person holding exotic wildlife specimens in captivity that are newly classified by the fish and wildlife commission as deleterious exotic wildlife by operation of this section (Reindeer (all members of the genus Rangifer, except Rangifer tarandus caribou), and Roedeer (all members of the genus Capreolus)), may retain the specimens of such deleterious exotic wildlife such person lawfully possessed prior to February 13, 1993, provided:

(b) The person complies with subsection (4)(d) through (h) of this section and the other requirements of this section.

(6) The provisions of this section shall not prohibit the importation, possession, propagation, sale, transfer, or release of live specimens of federally listed threatened or endangered species, their gametes and/or embryo, where in compliance with federal law.

(7) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (2) of this section, Fallow deer (Dama dama) and reindeer (all members of the genus Rangifer, except Rangifer tarandus caribou) may be imported into the state, held, possessed, propagated, offered for sale, sold, and/or transferred, provided:

(a) The person complies with subsection (4)(c) through (g) of this section and the other requirements of this section, except for subsection (4)(e), (f), and (h) of this section; and

(b) The person complies with the department of agriculture per WAC 16-54-180 as now or hereafter amended, except: Animals that have resided at any time east of a line drawn through the eastern boundaries of North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, and the 100th Meridian where it passes through Texas, or that have had contact with or shared common ground with animals which have resided at any time east of such line, shall not be imported into the state of Washington unless specifically authorized in writing by the director of the department of agriculture and the department of fish and wildlife;

(c) No specimens affected with any infectious or communicable disease shall be imported into the state unless in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and unless written permission is obtained from the directors of the department of agriculture and the department of fish and wildlife;

(d) The specimens are confined to a secure facility; and

(e) Reindeer may not be imported into, held, or possessed in Ferry, Stevens, or Pend Oreille counties or that portion of Spokane County north of Spokane River.

(8) Escaped animals:

(a) Escaped deleterious exotic wildlife, including Fallow deer (Dama dama) and reindeer (all members of the genus Rangifer, except Rangifer tarandus caribou) will be considered a public nuisance. The department or any peace officer may seize, capture, or destroy deleterious exotic wildlife that have escaped the possessor's control. The former possessor shall be responsible for costs incurred by the department in recovering, maintaining, or disposing of such animals, as well as any damage to the state's wildlife or habitat.

(b) Escapes of deleterious exotic wildlife must be reported immediately to the department.

(9) Secure facility:

(a) All deleterious exotic wildlife will be held in a secure facility. For the purpose of this section, a secure facility is an enclosure so constructed as to prevent danger to the environment or wildlife of the state, including escape of deleterious exotic wildlife specimens or ingress of resident wildlife ungulates (hoofed animals). The adequacy of the facility shall be determined by the director or agents of the director.

(b) For deleterious exotic wildlife listed in subsection (1)(b)(iv) and (v) of this section, the "secure facility" must comply with the fencing requirements in subsection (10) of this section, unless otherwise authorized by the director in writing.

(10) Fencing requirements:

(a) Perimeter fences must be, at a minimum, eight feet above ground level for their entire length. The bottom six feet must be mesh of sufficient size to prevent resident wildlife ungulates (hoofed animals) from entering and deleterious exotic wildlife from escaping. Supplemental wire required to attain a height of eight feet may be smooth, barbed, or woven wire (at least twelve and one-half gauge) with strands spaced not more than six inches apart.

(b) Perimeter fences constructed of high tensile wire must be supported by a post or stay at minimum intervals of eight feet.

(c) Perimeter fences must be at least twelve and one-half gauge woven wire, fourteen and one-half gauge high-tensile woven wire, chain link, nonclimbable woven fence, or other fence approved by the director. If the wire used is not a full eight feet in height, it must be overlapped one row and securely fastened at every other vertical row or woven together with cable.

(d) Electric fencing materials may be used on perimeter fences only as a supplement to conventional fencing materials.

(e) All gates in the perimeter fences must be self-closing, equipped with two locking devices, and installed only in locations that have been approved by the director. Double gates may be required at points in the perimeter fences subject to frequent vehicle traffic that is not related to activities involving the holding of deleterious exotic wildlife.

(f) Posts used in the perimeter fences must be:

(i) Wood (pressure treated), five-inch minimum diameter or an equivalent as approved by the director;

(ii) Spaced no more than twenty-four feet apart with stays or supports at eight foot intervals between the posts;

(iii) Extended at least eight feet above ground level; and

(iv) Have corners braced with wood or with an equivalent material as approved by the director.

(g) Fences must be maintained at all times to prevent deleterious exotic wildlife from escaping or resident wildlife ungulates (hoofed animals) from entering the enclosure. If such animals do pass through, under, or over the fence because of any topographic feature or other conditions, the person possessing deleterious exotic wildlife must immediately supplement the fence to prevent continued passage.

(h) For any fence existing prior to February 13, 1993, a person may petition the director in writing for a variance from the above fencing requirements. Any such petition must be filed no later than May 31, 1993, and must identify all aspects in which the existing fence does not meet the fencing requirements contained herein. On approval of the director, such person may maintain such existing fence with normal repair. However, any extension or relocation of existing fence must meet the fencing requirements contained herein.

(11) Marking requirements:

(a) All live specimens of deleterious exotic wildlife, except those listed in subsection (1)(a) and (b) of this section, shall be permanently and individually identified by methods approved by the director.

(b) Identification assigned to an individual animal may not be transferred to any other animal.

(c) All specimens of deleterious exotic wildlife identified in subsection (1)(b)(iv) and (v) of this section must be individually identified by the methods specified below:

(i) All live specimens of such deleterious exotic wildlife shall be marked with USDA official ear tags or with ear tags supplied or approved by the department. Tags shall be applied in sequential order; and

(ii) All live specimens of such deleterious exotic wildlife shall be marked with a tattoo with an identifying number that has been recorded with the director. The tattoo must be placed on the left ear of the animal.

(d) All lawful progeny of deleterious exotic wildlife must be tagged and tattooed by December 31st of the year of birth or upon leaving the holding facility, whichever is earlier.

(e) Where allowed, if an animal is sold or transferred within the state, the tag and tattoo must accompany the animal. The new owner or possessor shall not renumber the animal.

(f) Where allowed, live specimens of deleterious exotic wildlife shall be marked prior to importation.

(g) No unmarked deleterious exotic wildlife may be sold or otherwise transferred from the holding facility.

(12) Testing of specimens:

(a) Where allowed, prior to entry into the state of Washington, a person importing any member of the genus Cervus, which is identified in subsection (1)(b)(v) of this section, must submit records of genetic tests conducted by a professionally recognized laboratory to identify red deer genetic influence (genetic material from any member of any subspecies, race, or species of the elk-red deer-wapiti complex Cervus elaphus not indigenous to the state of Washington). Such testing shall be at the possessor's expense. Animals that are deemed by the department of wildlife biologists upon examination to exhibit either: Behavioral (vocalization), morphological (size, rump patch, color), or biochemical indications of such influence (hemoglobin, superoxide dismutase, transferrin and post-transferrin, or others to be developed) may not be imported.

(b) The director may require a person currently possessing any member of the genus Cervus that are identified in subsection (1)(b)(v) of this section to submit records of genetic tests conducted by a professionally recognized laboratory to identify red deer genetic influence (genetic material from any member of any subspecies, race, or species of the elk-red deer-wapiti complex Cervus elaphus not indigenous to the state of Washington) for each individual cervid to the department. Such testing shall be at the possessor's expense. The director may require that any animal identified as a red deer or having nonindigenous genetic influence be destroyed, removed from the state, or neutered.

(c) The director may require that all specimens of deleterious exotic wildlife lawfully in captivity be tested for brucellosis (brucella abortus), tuberculosis (mycobacterium bovis and mycobacterium tuberculosis), meningeal worm (Paralophostrongylus tenuis), and muscle worm (Elaphostrongylus cervis) in accordance with the procedures specified in the department of agriculture per WAC 16-54-180 as now or hereafter amended and/or for other disease or parasites determined to pose a risk to wildlife. The results of such tests shall be filed with the director as required.

(13) Reporting:

(a) A person holding deleterious exotic wildlife in captivity shall submit a completed report no later than March 30, 1993, and then no later than January 31st of each year, or as otherwise required by the director, on a form provided by the department.

(b) Persons possessing deleterious exotic wildlife must notify the director within ten days of any change of such persons' address and/or location of the holding facility.

(14) Inspection:

(a) All holding facilities for deleterious exotic wildlife located in the state are subject to inspection for compliance with the provisions of this section.

(b) Such inspections shall be conducted at reasonable times.

(15) Notification and disposition of diseased animals:

(a) Any person who has reason to believe that deleterious exotic wildlife being held pursuant to this section have or have been exposed to a dangerous or communicable disease or parasite shall notify the department immediately.

(b) Upon having reason to believe that deleterious exotic wildlife held pursuant to this section have been exposed to or contracted a dangerous or contagious disease or parasite, the director may order inspection of such animals by a licensed, accredited veterinarian or inspection agent. Inspection shall be at the expense of the possessor.

(c) The director shall determine when destruction of animals, quarantine, or disinfection is required at any facility holding deleterious exotic wildlife, pursuant to this section. If the director determines that destruction, quarantine, or disinfection is required, a written order shall be issued to the possessor describing the procedure to be followed and the time period for carrying out such actions. Such activities shall be at the expense of the possessor.

(16) Quarantine area:

(a) Any facility holding deleterious exotic wildlife must have an approved quarantine facility within its exterior boundary or submit an action plan to the director that guarantees access to an approved quarantine facility within the state of Washington:

(i) An approved quarantine facility is one that meets criteria set by the Washington state department of agriculture;

(ii) The quarantine area must meet the tests of isolation, separate feed and water, escape security, and allowances for the humane holding and care of its occupants for extended periods of time.

(b) Should the imposition of a quarantine become necessary, the possessor must provide an on-site quarantine facility or make arrangements at such possessor's expense to transport the animals to the approved quarantine facility named in the quarantine action plan.

(17) Seizure:

(a) The department of wildlife may seize any unlawfully possessed deleterious exotic wildlife.

(b) The cost of any seizure and/or holding of deleterious exotic wildlife may be charged to the possessor of such animals.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 18-19-103 (Order 18-252), § 220-640-200, filed 9/19/18, effective 10/20/18.

Chapter 220-650 Ballast water.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-650-010 Purpose, stakeholder consultation, and cooperative management.

(1) Purpose.

(a) These rules apply to vessels as recognized under RCW 77.120.020. Owners or operators of vessels to which this chapter does not apply are encouraged to voluntarily comply to the extent possible.

(b) These rules are provided to fulfill the legislative general directives under chapter 77.120 RCW and the specific directives under RCW 77.120.030(3), "to ensure that the discharge of ballast water poses minimal risk of introducing nonindigenous species."

(c) As directed by statute and in response to scientific evidence gathered since the state ballast water management program was first established in 2000, the approach to meet this directive is to encourage vessel owners or operators to reduce the volume of ballast water discharged, phase-out the ballast water open sea exchange requirement, and replace open sea exchange with an effective ballast water discharge performance standard.

(d) The legislature, in recognizing the complexity, evolving science, and technological challenges of ballast water management, gave the department broad authority under RCW 77.120.030(3) and 77.120.040(5) to develop discharge standards that pose minimum risk of introducing nonindigenous species. To assure the legislature that this authority is applied in a transparent and accountable manner, the department met the three key conditions required by statute. First, the rules were developed in consultation with advisors from the regulated industries and potentially affected parties as required in RCW 77.120.040(5) and as identified in subsection (2) of this section. Second, the rules were developed in consideration of the extent to which the requirement for a discharge performance standard is technologically and practically feasible. Third, the rules were developed to complement, to the extent practical and appropriate, current ballast water management regulations of the United States Coast Guard (USCG), the International Maritime Organization (IMO), and the state of Oregon.

(e) In the absence of a national discharge performance standard, these rules were developed to complement, and promote consistency along the west coast in accordance with, the West Coast Governor's Agreement on Ocean Health 2008 Action Plan, Action 2.3, and the Puget Sound Partnership's 2008 Action Agenda, Priority A.5.2, Near-term Actions 1 and 2. When a national discharge standard is developed, the department will assess these rules for consistency, as practical and appropriate.

(2) Ballast water work group consultation. The department will establish the ballast water work group (BWWG) or a similar forum to advise the department on developing, revising, and implementing chapter 77.120 RCW and this chapter regarding ballast water management. The department, at a minimum, will invite the participation of shipping interests, ports, shellfish growers, fisheries, environmental interests, citizens who have knowledge of the issues, and appropriate governmental representatives, including the USCG and the tribes per RCW 77.120.040(5).

To assist the department in making every reasonable effort to protect state waters from introduction of nonindigenous species, the BWWG may advise the department on:

(a) Issues to bring forward to the state invasive species council;

(b) Developing and implementing the ballast water management plan;

(d) Adjusting laws, rules, or policies if and when necessary or advisable;

(e) Enhancing the predictability and stability of the process so that stakeholders can anticipate and prepare for change; and

(f) Working with regional and national ballast water regulators to strive for a coordinated and integrated program.

(3) Cooperative ballast water management. The department communicates and cooperates with the USCG and other federal and state agencies to standardize regulations to the extent practical and appropriate, minimize duplication of efforts, and share information. The goal is to provide transparency and accountability in the regulatory process, protect state resources, and facilitate collaboration among federal and state agencies. The department also communicates and cooperates to the extent practical and appropriate with international ballast water management entities. Agencies that the department works with directly include:

(a) The Washington department of ecology. Pursuant to RCW 77.120.030(3), the department of fish and wildlife will consult and coordinate with the department of ecology on Clean Water Act issues related to ballast water management.

(b) The Washington department of health. The department of fish and wildlife will consult with the department of health on public health issues related to ballast water management.

(c) The Puget Sound partnership. Pursuant to chapter 90.71 RCW, the department will consult and coordinate with the Puget Sound partnership on biennial budget needs related to the ballast water program, cross-border coordination, policy, and research and monitoring needs to protect and restore Puget Sound by 2020.

(d) Tribes. Pursuant to RCW 77.120.040(5), the department of fish and wildlife will consult and coordinate with federally recognized Indian tribes in the state of Washington on ballast water management issues to assist in the protection of aquatic resources. The department will inform tribes of any ballast water management regulatory changes. The department also will notify tribes of any ballast water technologies as accepted under WAC 220-650-100 and supply the tribes with available supporting documentation.

(e) State of Oregon. Pursuant to RCW 77.120.040(5), the department will consult and coordinate with the state of Oregon on ballast water management in the Columbia River system. The department will strive to enter into cooperative management agreements with the state of Oregon to implement provisions of Washington, Oregon, and other appropriate federal ballast water laws. The agreements may include, but are not limited to, arrangements for cooperative enforcement, inspection, research, and monitoring.

(f) United States Coast Guard (USCG). Pursuant to RCW 77.120.030(3) and 77.120.040 (5)(a), the department will strive to enter into cooperative management agreements with the USCG to implement ballast water management objectives. The agreements may include, but are not limited to, arrangements for cooperative enforcement, inspection, research, and monitoring.

(g) United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The department, as practical and appropriate, will consult and coordinate with the EPA on Clean Water Act issues related to ballast water management.

(h) Pacific Coast states. Pursuant to RCW 77.120.040 (5)(a), the department will consult and coordinate with the Pacific Coast states of Alaska, California, Hawaii, and Oregon on ballast water issues. In general, this will be through the Pacific ballast water group or a similar cooperative forum.

(i) Canada. As practical and appropriate, the department will strive for consistency and cooperation with the Canadian government through the province of British Columbia or other appropriate venues to manage ballast water risks.

(j) International Maritime Organization (IMO). As practical and appropriate, the department will strive for consistency and cooperation with the IMO to manage ballast water risks.

(4) Other state and federal laws. Nothing in this chapter shall supersede more stringent state or federal regulations, including public health and Clean Water Act criteria. Nothing in these regulations negates the need to comply with other state and federal regulations regarding the management of ballast water or any other vessel-related discharges.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, 77.12.047, 77.120.040(5). WSR 18-08-013, § 220-650-010, filed 3/22/18, effective 4/22/18. 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 § 220-650-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.120.030, 77.120.040, and 77.120.070. WSR 09-14-052 (Order 09-110), § 220-150-010, filed 6/25/09, effective 7/26/09.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-650-020 Definitions.

(1) In general. The definitions herein are provided solely for the purposes of ballast water management unless otherwise noted. Nonindigenous species and ballast water management definitions from RCW 77.08.010 and 77.120.010 are included as noted to provide a comprehensive listing of terms used in this chapter.

(2) "Ballast tank" means any vessel tank or hold used for carrying ballast water, whether or not the tank or hold was designed for that purpose.

(3) "Ballast water" means any water and matter taken on board a vessel to control or maintain trim, draft, stability, or stresses of the vessel, without regard to the manner in which it is carried. This includes matter suspended in such water per USCG regulations under Title 33 C.F.R., Part 151.1504.

(4) "Ballast water capacity" means the total volumetric capacity of any tanks, spaces, or compartments on a vessel used for carrying, loading or discharging ballast water, including any multiuse tank, space or compartment designed to allow carriage of ballast water.

(5) "Ballast Water Reporting Form" or "reporting form" means either a USCG or an IMO ballast water reporting form pursuant to USCG regulations under Title 33 C.F.R., Part 151.2045.

(6) "Commission" means the state fish and wildlife commission.

(7) "Concurrent waters of the Columbia River" means those waters of the Columbia River that coincide with the Washington-Oregon state boundary.

(8) "Constructed" means a stage of vessel construction wherein:

(a) The keel is laid;

(b) Construction identifiable with a specific vessel begins;

(c) Assembly of the vessel has commenced and comprises at least fifty tons or one percent of the estimated mass of all structural material, whichever is less; or

(d) The vessel undergoes a major conversion.

(9) "Department" means the Washington department of fish and wildlife.

(10) "Detectable" means a scientifically credible measurement as determined by the department, resulting in a mathematical count of aquatic organisms greater than zero or an approved measurement of a surrogate criterion, and assumes:

(a) Measurements reflect a specific point in time;

(b) Organisms may exist that are below detectable or reasonably credible limits;

(c) The term is temporal and likely to require adjustment as scientific methods improve in ability to measure the criteria;

(d) A reasonableness criteria also applies to the level of effort to find and enumerate organisms in large volumes of ballast water; and

(e) Measurements resulting in a mathematical count of zero are considered to have no detectable organisms.

(11) "Exchange" means to replace the water in a ballast tank using either flow through exchange, empty/refill exchange, or other exchange methodology recommended or required under USCG Title 33 C.F.R., Part 151.2035.

(12) "Gross tons," "GT," or "GT ITC" means a vessel's gross tonnage calculated in accordance with the tonnage measurement regulations contained in Annex I to the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships, 1969 or any successor convention, as required under USCG Navigation and Vessel Circular No. 11-93, CH. 3, Section 2. GT is the metric used on the USCG ballast water reporting form, used to qualify a "vessel" under this chapter, and is generally calculated differently than other tonnage metrics such as gross regulatory tons, gross registered tons (GRT), net tons, displacement, or deadweight. It is the vessel owner's or operator's responsibility to determine his or her vessel's applicability to this chapter if using alternative tonnage measurements, as there are no standard conversion metrics to GT.

(13) "International Maritime Organization" or "IMO" means a specialized agency of the United Nations with one hundred sixty-seven Member States and three Associate Members and based in the United Kingdom. Reference to IMO herein applies to its International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments adopted in 2004.

(14) "Living organism" means a whole or minimally damaged organism that exhibits signs of viability such as energy, activity, reproductive ability, or function at the time of observation.

(15) "Major conversion" means a conversion of an existing vessel that:

(a) Changes its ballast water carrying capacity by fifteen percent or greater;

(b) Changes the vessel type;

(d) Results in modifications to its ballast water system other than component replacement-in-kind. Conversion of a vessel to meet the provisions of this chapter will not be deemed to constitute a major conversion.

(16) "Nonindigenous species" means any species or other viable biological material that enters an ecosystem beyond its natural range. This also includes the seeds, eggs, spores, and other biological material capable of reproducing that species, or any other viable biological material that enters an ecosystem beyond its natural range.

(17) "Person" means an individual, firm, public or private corporation, partnership, association, state, municipality, commission, political subdivision of a state, or any interstate body.

(18) "Port" means a terminal or group of terminals or any place or facility that has been designated as a port by a USCG captain of the port. For purposes of this chapter, port may also mean a commonly associated anchorage or a common anchorage in the Columbia river if the next destination port is not known to the vessel owner or operator.

(19) "Recognized marine trade association" means those trade associations in Washington state that promote improved ballast water management practices by educating their members on the provisions of this chapter, participating in regional ballast water coordination through the Pacific ballast water group, assisting the department in the collection of ballast water exchange forms, and the monitoring of ballast water. This includes members of the Puget Sound marine committee for Puget Sound and the Columbia River Steamship Operators Association for the Columbia River or other marine trade association that meets the same criteria.

(20) "Sediments" means any matter settled out of ballast water within a vessel.

(21) "Technical assistance" means information or training provided by the department in a nonenforcement capacity on ballast water laws, rules, and compliance methods and technologies.

(22) "Treatment" means the mechanical, physical, chemical, and biological technology or processes used, either singularly or in combination, to remove, render harmless, or avoid the discharge of living organisms and pathogens within ballast water and sediment.

(23) "Untreated ballast water" means exchanged or unexchanged ballast water that has not undergone treatment.

(24) "Vessel" means a ship, boat, barge, or other floating craft of three hundred gross tons or more, United States and foreign, carrying, or capable of carrying, ballast water into the coastal waters of the state after operating outside of the coastal waters of the state, except those vessels described in RCW 77.120.020.

(25) "Vessel owner" or "operator" means the owner, operator, master, or person-in-charge of a vessel.

(26) "Voyage" means any transit by a vessel destined for any Washington port.

(27) "Waters of the state" means any surface waters, including internal waters contiguous to state shorelines, within the boundaries of the state.

History

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 § 220-650-020, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.120.030, 77.120.040, and 77.120.070. WSR 09-14-052 (Order 09-110), § 220-150-020, filed 6/25/09, effective 7/26/09.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-650-030 Reporting forms, waivers, safety exemptions, and recordkeeping.

(1) Purpose. These rules apply to all vessels subject to ballast water management provisions under chapter 77.120 RCW. The intent of the state's ballast water management program is to minimize the risk of introducing nonindigenous species from ballast water and ballast tank sediment into Washington state waters. Reporting and recordkeeping are designed to assess a vessel owner or operator's compliance with, and monitor the effectiveness of, these regulations as defined in RCW 77.120.030, 77.120.040, 77.120.070, and 77.120.100. Nothing in this section negates the need to comply with any other state or federal regulations.

(2) Ballast water reporting form requirements.

(a) In general. Vessel owners or operators shall file ballast water management information using a Ballast Water Reporting Form (reporting form) that is acceptable to the USCG and prior to entering waters of the state whether or not they intend to discharge ballast water. Refer to WAC 220-650-070 for interim exchange, WAC 220-650-080 for interim exchange alternative, and WAC 220-650-090 for discharge performance standard requirements. Once within waters of the state, vessel owners or operators shall file reporting forms for voyages between state ports. This is necessary for timely enforcement of regulations and to allow risk analysis by port. Vessel owners or operators who do not regularly discharge ballast water may apply for a reporting form waiver as directed in subsection (3) of this section.

Reporting forms will be used by the department to identify both random and high risk vessels for inspection and to monitor overall compliance, quantities, distribution, voyage patterns and other information associated with potential vessel-related introductions of nonindigenous species.

(b) Prior to entering waters of the state. At least twenty-four hours prior to entering waters of the state, vessel owners or operators must file a reporting form with the department. If filing twenty-four hours prior is not possible due to voyage distance or change in destination, vessel owners or operators must file at the time of first known or predictable Washington port visit. A vessel owner or operator filing a reporting form for a Columbia River visit and stating its destination as a state of Oregon port must file a new reporting form if its itinerary changes to a Washington port or for a subsequent voyage from an Oregon port to a Washington port. The reporting form should be completed according to the following instructions:

(i) The reporting form should only have information related to discharges expected into Washington state waters.

(ii) If submitting a USCG reporting form, it must be completed per USCG regulation under Title 33 C.F.R., Part 151.2041, for each port visit.

(iii) If submitting an IMO reporting form, it must be completed per USCG regulation under Title 33 C.F.R., Part 151.2045(11), and additional information must be included, showing the total number of tanks being discharged.

(c) Within waters of the state. After meeting the requirements of (b) of this subsection, a new reporting form must be filed by the vessel owner or operator for each subsequent port, if any, in waters of the state. Vessel owners or operators must file a new reporting form at least twenty-four hours prior to arrival at the next Washington port or at the time of first known or predictable port visit if filing twenty-four hours prior is not possible due to voyage distance or change in destination. A new reporting form does not need to be filed where:

(i) A vessel moves multiple times between an anchorage and the same port for which the discharge is accurately attributed on the reporting form; or

(ii) The ballast water or sediment to be discharged was taken up at the same port from where it originated within a single port visit and did not mix with ballast water or sediment from areas other than open sea waters.

(d) Amended reporting forms. Vessel owners or operators shall file an amended reporting form where there are information errors or where the results of actual operations are different from the information contained in their last filed reporting form under (b) or (c) of this subsection. An amended reporting form shall be filed at the time of first known or predictable change of destination, and immediately upon the completion of discharge operations resulting in changes to actual volume of ballast water discharged.

(e) Submission. Reporting forms must be submitted in a standard electronic format to the department by email at ballastwater@dfw.wa.gov or, if email is not possible, by fax to 360-902-2943. Reporting forms that cannot be opened electronically or are illegible may not be considered as received in a timely manner and requires filing a new reporting form. Vessel owners or operators who rely on a third party to collect and forward ballast water reporting forms are responsible for ensuring that the department receives the ballast water management information as required in this subsection.

(3) Ballast water reporting form waiver.

(a) In general. Vessel owners or operators who do not, under normal operating conditions, discharge ballast water may request a reporting form waiver from the department. A waiver request form letter, as provided by the department, may be requested for multiple vessels under the authority of a single vessel owner or operator. The waiver request must be received by the department at least thirty days prior to a vessel entering Washington waters and does not release the vessel owners or operators from meeting other federal or state ballast water reporting laws.

(b) Contents. The waiver becomes effective upon department approval. The department will approve or deny approval of the request within thirty days of receipt. The letter must include the following information:

(i) Vessel name(s), identification number(s) (International Maritime Organization, Lloyds of London, or USCG registry number), owner, agent, and vessel type(s);

(ii) A statement that the vessel owner or operator will not discharge ballast water into Washington state waters;

(iii) A statement that the vessel owner or operator will comply with the requirements in subsection (2) of this section if discharge becomes necessary;

(iv) A statement that the vessel owner or operator of the vessel(s) will file for a new waiver if there are any changes in the information required in this subsection; and

(v) The signature of the vessel owner or operator.

(c) Submission. Send the completed form to the department by email to ballastwater@dfw.wa.gov or, if email is not possible, by fax to 360-902-2943, or by U.S. mail to: WDFW, AIS Unit, P.O. Box 43200, Olympia, Washington 98504-3200, USA. Incomplete forms will be returned and waiver approval denied until a completed form has been received.

(d) Availability. Vessel owners or operators shall maintain a copy of the waiver in the vessel's ballast water management plan.

(4) Vessels claiming safety exemptions.

(a) In general. Vessel owners or operators claiming a safety exemption under RCW 77.120.030(4) must file a reporting form and provide sufficient additional information for the department to evaluate the claim, determine whether an alternative exchange or emergency ballast water treatment strategy is warranted, and determine whether a temporary compliance plan is necessary to prevent or reduce the likelihood of future claims. The intent of these rules is to prevent or minimize the discharge of unexchanged or untreated ballast water.

(b) Reporting requirements. Vessel owners or operators claiming a safety exemption must notify the department of their intent to do so on the ballast water reporting form as required in subsection (2) of this section. Notification requires writing the words "SAFETY EXEMPTION" on the form where it asks "If no ballast treatment conducted, state reason why not:" and stating the cause as either "ADVERSE WEATHER," "VESSEL DESIGN LIMITATION," "EQUIPMENT FAILURE," or "EXTRAORDINARY CONDITION." In addition:

(i) Vessel owners or operators are not required to request a safety exemption if the vessel does not intend to discharge unexchanged or untreated ballast water and the vessel owner or operator follows the reporting requirements under subsection (2) of this section.

(ii) Vessel owners or operators may rescind a safety exemption claim by filing an amended ballast water reporting form and notifying the department as required in subsection (2)(d) of this section.

(iii) Vessel owners or operators required to meet discharge performance standards under WAC 220-650-090 and claiming a safety exemption due to equipment failure must conduct an open sea exchange or provide evidence to establish why that was not possible.

(iv) The department will waive the twenty-four hour advance notification as required in subsection (2) of this section for circumstances where the vessel, crew or passengers are in imminent danger. In these situations, the vessel owner or operator must file the ballast water reporting form at the earliest opportunity.

(c) Department review. The department will review safety exemption claims and determine whether a compliance plan and/or alternative strategy per WAC 220-650-060 is required to minimize potential discharge of future unexchanged ballast water until compliance with this section can be met. Reviews will be completed within sixty days of safety exemption notification on their ballast water reporting form.

(d) Discharge authorization requirement. Except where discharging is necessary to prevent jeopardy to the vessel, crew or passengers, the vessel owner or operator shall not discharge unexchanged or untreated ballast water without department authorization. The department will determine and require the vessel owner or operator to conduct one or more of the following actions:

(i) Hold its ballast water;

(ii) Conduct an emergency ballast water treatment response;

(iii) Discharge into a reception facility;

(iv) Discharge into specified alternative waters; or

(v) Discharge only the minimum amount necessary to complete a safe operation.

(e) Safety exemption filing fee. The department will assess a safety exemption filing fee of five hundred dollars for administrative costs to assess compliance, unless covered under WAC 220-650-060, or within the sixty-day notice period under WAC 220-650-060. Furthermore:

(i) Payment of the fee is due within thirty days after the date of the written notice by the department.

(ii) The fee is not a formal enforcement action and is a public record.

(iii) The fee may be withdrawn if the vessel owner or operator files an amended report by the payment deadline stating that no ballast water or sediment was discharged into state waters.

(5) Ballast water management plan.

(a) In general. Vessel owners or operators shall develop, and maintain on board, a ballast water management plan that has been developed specifically for the vessel and that will allow those responsible for the plan's implementation to understand and follow the vessel's ballast water management strategy. The plans of unmanned barges may be kept on board the towing vessel or incorporated into the towing vessel's own plan.

The plan should detail safe and effective shipboard procedures for ballast water management, and the central elements of the plan should be the processes, equipment, and vessel safety measures used for implementing the vessel's ballast water management strategy and following the required ballast water management practices. Vessel owners and operators should seek assistance from their class societies, marine surveyors, or other appropriate marine services during the development of the plan.

(b) Contents. At a minimum, the plan should include:

(i) Detailed ballast water management safety procedures;

(ii) Actions for implementing the mandatory ballast water management requirements and practices;

(iii) Detailed fouling maintenance and sediment removal procedures for areas on the vessel where ballast water can be carried;

(iv) Identification of the designated officer(s) in charge of ensuring that the plan is properly implemented;

(v) Detailed reporting requirements and procedures for ports in Washington state where the vessel may visit; and

(vi) A translation of the plan into English if the ship's working language is another language.

(c) Training. The vessel owners or operators and appropriate crew must be trained in the application of the vessel's ballast water and sediment management strategies.

(d) Availability. Vessel owners or operators shall make the ballast water management plan readily available for examination by the department at all reasonable times. The vessel owner or operator shall readily transmit the management plan or any other specific information to the department regarding the vessel's ballast operations as the department may request.

(e) Alternative means of recordkeeping. The ballast water management plan may be an electronically recorded system or integrated into another management plan or system. At a minimum, any alternative method shall meet the provisions of this subsection.

(f) Alternative means of recordkeeping. The ballast water log or record book may be an electronically recorded system or integrated into another record book or system. At a minimum, any alternative method shall meet the provisions of this subsection.

(6) Ballast water log or record book.

(a) In general. Vessel owners or operators shall record all ballast water and sediment management operations in the vessel's ballast water log, record book, or other suitable documentation system. This information is used by the department to assess compliance, review ballast water and sediment management history, and recommend practices that can improve ballast water management compliance and efficiency.

(b) Content. Vessel owners or operators shall maintain a version of the ballast water log, record book, or other suitable documentation system in English on board the vessel that, at a minimum:

(i) Records each operation involving ballast water or sediment management;

(ii) Describes each such operation, including the location and circumstances of, and the reason for, the operation;

(iii) Records the exact time and position of the start and stop of ballast water exchange or treatment operations for each tank;

(iv) Describes the nature and circumstances of any situation under which any operation was conducted under a safety exemption set forth in subsection (4) of this section; and

(v) Records ballast water and sediment management training.

(c) Availability. Vessel owners or operators shall make the ballast water log or record book readily available for examination by the department at all reasonable times. The vessel owner or operator shall transmit such information to the department regarding the ballast operations of the vessel as the department may require.

(d) Retention period. The ballast water log or record book shall be retained on board the vessel for a minimum of two years after the date on which the last entry in the book is made.

(e) Required signatures. The department will require, at a minimum, that each completed page and each completed vessel exchange or treatment operation in the ballast water log or record book be signed and dated by the vessel owner or operator or responsible officer; and that such owner, operator, or responsible officer attests to the accuracy of the information provided and certifies compliance with the requirements of this subsection.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, 77.12.047, 77.120.040(5). WSR 18-08-013, § 220-650-030, filed 3/22/18, effective 4/22/18. 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 § 220-650-030, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.120.030, 77.120.040, and 77.120.070. WSR 09-14-052 (Order 09-110), § 220-150-030, filed 6/25/09, effective 7/26/09.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-650-040 Vessel inspections.

(1) In general. Department employees shall have the right to board and inspect vessels, without advance notice, to provide technical assistance, assess compliance, and enforce the requirements of this chapter as provided in RCW 77.120.070, so long as such inspections are conducted in accordance with the standards set forth herein.

The department intends, as resources allow, to board between five and ten percent of all vessels arriving at Washington ports each year, with a priority for inspections of vessels carrying high risk ballast water as described in WAC 220-650-050. Multiple boardings of an individual vessel may occur throughout the year, depending on the vessel's risk and compliance history.

(2) Conditions. Department inspections shall be conducted under the following conditions:

(a) Authorized department inspectors: Inspections shall be conducted only by department employees, agents, or contractors specifically authorized by the department to conduct such inspections.

(b) Time: Inspections may be conducted at any time, due to the twenty-four hour nature of the regulated industry. In general, the department will not unduly interrupt normal cargo operations of the vessel. However, the department may interrupt vessel cargo operations where facts indicate that the discharge of unexchanged or untreated ballast water or sediment is occurring or is likely imminent.

(c) Location: Inspections may be conducted when the vessel is at anchor within waters of the state or in port within waters of the state.

(d) Scope of inspection: The department inspector shall limit inspection of the vessel to those areas reasonably necessary to inspect management plans, logs, or other ballast water and sediment-related records required by these rules and maintained on board the vessel, and to areas in which ballast water or sediment is contained, pumped, or treated. Inspectors may examine records related to ballast water management plans, logs, or other ballast water and sediment-related records and make copies of such records.

(e) Identification: Department inspectors must have official identification, announce their presence and intent at the time of inspection, perform their duties in a safe and professional manner, and follow all appropriate ship safety requirements.

(f) Vessel escort: The vessel owner or operator will provide an employee to escort the department inspector to those areas of the vessel that are subject to inspection under these rules.

(g) Safety: Nothing in this section relieves the vessel owner or operator of the responsibility for ensuring the safety and stability of the vessel or the safety of the crew and passengers.

(3) Technical assistance. Technical assistance is generally provided during every vessel boarding by a department ballast water inspector, but may also be the sole reason for a boarding. The purpose is to explain and provide details of state law to the officers and crew responsible for implementing the vessel's ballast water management plan. Based on the crew's familiarity with state law and ballast water management practices, the department inspector may provide a thorough overview or a brief update and be available to answer any questions they might have regarding the ballast management on board their specific vessel. The inspector will leave a state ballast water management information pamphlet with contact information on board so the vessel may contact the department directly to address any other questions that may come up regarding state requirements.

(4) Ballast water management audit. The department inspector may board a vessel and conduct an audit of its ballast water management documentation to verify compliance with state laws. An audit consists of reviewing the vessel's ballast water reporting form, management plan, and record book as required in this section. In addition, the inspector may request and review any other records that relate to ballast management operations, including: The Deck Log, GPS Log, Soundings Log, Stability Reports, Engine Room Log, and Oil Record Book. A vessel owner or operator who maintains a concise record of its ballast water management will expedite the audit. The department will provide a copy of a vessel audit checklist and findings to the vessel owner or operator prior to leaving the vessel.

(5) Sampling ballast tanks. Department inspectors may take samples from a vessel's ballast tanks in addition to the audit. These samples are used to help evaluate the risk that vessel poses for introducing nonindigenous species into waters of the state. Sampling may require the vessel's crew to provide safe access to ballast tanks for sampling, including lighting and ventilation of cargo holds, spaces, and voids as needed. The vessel's crew will provide the labor to open ballast tank manhole covers and present the tank for sample access. This may involve taking the head off of the tank level as necessary, to preclude overflowing the tank. If tank certification is necessary for access, the vessel owner or operator will be responsible for any costs incurred. At least one member of the vessel's crew will accompany the department ballast inspector at all times during the sampling process. A department inspector may also require a sample of tank sediment, where safe and practical, that can be collected by the vessel owner or operator under department observation or by the department inspector.

(6) Exchange alternative and discharge standard performance inspections and testing. The department may review operations data and take ballast water or sediment samples from a vessel's equipment that is used to meet exchange alternative requirements under WAC 220-650-080 or discharge performance standards under WAC 220-650-090. Vessel owners or operators must provide in-line discharge sampling ports that allow for this testing.

(7) Investigation of violations. Where there is evidence that a violation has occurred, the department may investigate those suspected violations. In doing so, the department may use all appropriate and practical measures of detection and environmental monitoring. Where the department determines that a violation has occurred, the department will follow the protocols under WAC 220-650-120.

(8) Petition for civil enforcement. If a department inspector is denied access to any vessel where access was sought for the purposes of this subsection, the department may file a petition for civil enforcement pursuant to RCW 77.120.070(3) and 34.05.578.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, 77.12.047, 77.120.040(5). WSR 18-08-013, § 220-650-040, filed 3/22/18, effective 4/22/18. 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 § 220-650-040, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.120.030, 77.120.040, and 77.120.070. WSR 09-14-052 (Order 09-110), § 220-150-033, filed 6/25/09, effective 7/26/09.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-650-050 Vessels carrying high risk ballast water.

(1) In general. The department will identify, publish, and maintain a list of vessels that pose an elevated risk of discharging ballast water or sediment containing nonindigenous species into the waters of the state. Vessels on this list will be prioritized for evaluation and boarding under WAC 220-650-040 and may require completion of an approved temporary compliance plan and/or temporary alternative strategy under WAC 220-650-060.

(2) Listing. The department will identify vessels that are carrying high risk ballast water using factors including, but not limited to:

(a) A nonindigenous species profile of originating waters;

(b) The volume and frequency of exchanged ballast water normally discharged;

(d) Frequency of voyages within coastal areas where exchange outside fifty nautical miles is not a viable option;

(e) Frequency and severity of vessel or vessel owner or operator violation history; and

(f) Frequency of vessel claims for safety exemptions.

(3) Delisting. The department will delist a vessel on the high risk list where the vessel owner or operator:

(a) Demonstrates that its management operations meet or exceed interim open sea exchange requirements under WAC 220-650-070 or 220-650-080, unless WAC 220-650-090 applies; or

(b) Demonstrates that its management operations meet or exceed the discharge performance standards under WAC 220-650-090; or

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, 77.12.047, 77.120.040(5). WSR 18-08-013, § 220-650-050, filed 3/22/18, effective 4/22/18. 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 § 220-650-050, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.120.030, 77.120.040, and 77.120.070. WSR 09-14-052 (Order 09-110), § 220-150-035, filed 6/25/09, effective 7/26/09.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-650-060 Temporary compliance plans and alternative strategies.

(1) In general. The department may require a vessel owner or operator to submit a temporary compliance plan or a temporary alternative strategy to bring its vessel into compliance with state ballast water management law. Temporary compliance plans and alternative strategies are only utilized when it is not feasible to otherwise comply with regulatory requirements, and then, only for the minimum time necessary to bring a vessel into compliance. If the department approves, at its sole discretion, a compliance plan or alternative strategy, the department will issue a formal waiver exempting the vessel owner or operator from specified provisions in these rules for a specified period of time, not to exceed two years from the approval date of the waiver, to allow the vessel owner or operator to implement corrective action to bring the vessel into full compliance with the statute and rules. Forms and guidance may be adopted by department policy to assist in the implementation of this subsection.

(2) Compliance plan. A temporary compliance plan describes how the vessel owner or operator plans to correct vessel equipment problems causing ballast water or sediment discharges that are not in compliance with state law. These temporary compliance plans are generally related to vessels that claim safety exemptions for design limitations or equipment failure, and vessels that are listed as carrying high risk ballast water and require accelerated implementation of WAC 220-650-090 to meet the state discharge performance standard. At a minimum, a temporary compliance plan will document the responsible vessel representative, objectives and expectations, scope of work to be performed, tasks to be completed by timeline, any deliverables, interim ballast water and sediment management plan, reporting requirements, and the total time period for which a waiver is requested, up to two years. Additional information may be required by the department on a case-by-case basis. An extension of the plan beyond two years may be granted by the department in its sole discretion.

(3) Alternative strategy. A temporary alternative strategy describes how the vessel owner or operator plans to conduct ballast management operations to sufficiently reduce the risk of introducing nonindigenous species into waters of the state to a level determined acceptable by the department. These temporary alternative strategies are generally related to vessels that cannot otherwise meet the full regulatory requirements due to extenuating circumstances. At a minimum, a temporary alternative strategy will document the responsible vessel owner or operator, objectives and expectations, scope of actions to be performed, tasks to be completed by timeline, any deliverables or reporting requirements, and the total time period for which a waiver is requested, not to exceed two years. Additional information may be required by the department on a case-by-case basis. An extension of the strategy beyond two years may be granted by the department, in its sole discretion.

(4) Submission. To seek a waiver of specified rules, a vessel owner or operator shall submit to the department a completed and signed temporary compliance plan or temporary alternative strategy at their convenience if not required by the department, or within sixty days of department notice under either WAC 220-650-030 or 220-650-050, to avoid being in violation of these rules. Additional time may be allowed on a case-by-case basis. The department will notify the ballast water work group when a submission has been received and provide a copy if requested.

(5) Review and approval. The department will review a vessel's proposed temporary compliance plan or alternative strategy within sixty days of receipt, for completeness and suitability in accomplishing objectives. The department will then make one of the following determinations:

(a) Approval - The compliance plan or alternative strategy is acceptable for the period of time noted in the document. The department will then return the approved plan or strategy to the vessel owner or operator, attached to a waiver signed by the department;

(b) Incomplete - The document will be returned to the vessel owner or operator for revision or additional information under the original sixty-day review timeline unless otherwise extended; or

(c) Deny approval - The department determines, in its sole discretion, that the document is not suitable for meeting its regulatory objectives. The department may also deny the request if the parties do not come to agreement on an acceptable plan or strategy within sixty days of receipt of the plan by the department, unless such time frame is extended by the department in its sole discretion.

(6) Availability. Vessel owners or operators shall make a copy of the signed temporary compliance plan or alternative strategy document readily available for examination by the department as part of the vessel's ballast water management plan per WAC 220-650-030(5). The department will make all approved compliance plans and alternative strategies available on the department's website or electronically, as requested.

(7) Revocation of approval. The department may revoke the waiver if the vessel owner or operator is not meeting the terms of the temporary compliance plan or alternative strategy. The department may agree to revise the temporary compliance plan or alternative strategy if appropriate, reasonable, and practical. In the event the department issues a notice of revocation, the vessel owner or operator will cease discharging ballast water into waters of the state unless it can meet the applicable regulations. The vessel owner or operator may appeal the decision to revoke the waiver. The appeal must be made to the director within twenty days of notice, by electronic or hard copy written form, according to the procedures set forth in chapter 34.05 RCW, Part IV, and chapter 10-08 WAC.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, 77.12.047, 77.120.040(5). WSR 18-08-013, § 220-650-060, filed 3/22/18, effective 4/22/18. 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 § 220-650-060, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.120.030, 77.120.040, and 77.120.070. WSR 09-14-052 (Order 09-110), § 220-150-037, filed 6/25/09, effective 7/26/09.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-650-070 Interim open sea exchange requirements.

(1) Purpose. Until otherwise required to meet performance standards under WAC 220-650-090 and prior to discharging ballast water into Washington waters, vessel owners or operators must exchange their ballast water to meet or exceed state interim open sea exchange requirements or use an approved exchange alternative. An open sea exchange is intended to reduce the number of higher risk coastal organisms in a ballast tank by replacing them with open sea organisms that are less likely to invade waters of the state, and by changing the salinity and other ambient water conditions to further reduce populations of remaining coastal species. Vessel owners or operators who do not discharge ballast water into waters of the state are exempt from this section but must continue to meet the reporting and other requirements under WAC 220-650-030.

(2) Open sea exchange methodology.

(a) In general. An open sea exchange must result in an efficiency of at least ninety-five percent volumetric exchange of the total ballast water capacity for each tank. An open sea exchange requires using either an empty/refill method or a flow through method.

(b) Empty/refill exchange. Preferred - This type of exchange requires, for each ballast tank that contains ballast water to be discharged into waters of the state, at least one empty/refill cycle in an open sea exchange area designated by the department under subsection (3) of this section. Vessel owners or operators should remove as close to one hundred percent, but not less than ninety-five percent, of the ballast water as is safe to do so. If this is not possible, then perform a flow through exchange under (c) of this subsection.

(c) Flow through exchange. This type of exchange requires, for each ballast tank that contains ballast water to be discharged into waters of the state, pumping or otherwise forcing a minimum of three times the total ballast tank capacity's volume in an open sea exchange area designated by the department under subsection (3) of this section. For example, a ballast tank with a one thousand cubic meter capacity, regardless of actual ballast water in the tank, would require pumping three thousand cubic meters of open sea water through the tank. In all flow through exchange operations, open sea water must be pumped into the bottom and discharged out the top of the tank. Where department evaluation determines more flow through volume is required to meet the ninety-five percent exchange requirements, a compliance plan or alternative strategy may be required under WAC 220-650-060.

(3) Open sea exchange areas.

(a) In general. Ballast water exchanges must be conducted in open sea (also called midocean or mid-ocean) areas based upon originating port as defined herein. In all exchange situations, the vessel owner or operator must file a ballast water reporting form per WAC 220-650-030(2).

(b) Voyages from outside the United States Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). A vessel owner or operator en route to a state of Washington port or place, from a port or place outside the United States EEZ, shall conduct an open sea exchange:

(i) Before entering waters of the state;

(ii) At least two hundred nautical miles from any shore; and

(iii) In waters greater than two thousand meters deep.

(c) Coastal voyages. A vessel owner or operator who does not voyage two hundred nautical miles or greater from any shore shall conduct ballast water exchange:

(i) Before entering waters of the state;

(ii) At least fifty nautical miles from any shore; and

(iii) In water at least two hundred meters deep.

(4) Common water exemption. Vessels voyaging from a port within the common water zone to a port in Washington state are exempt from having to conduct a ballast water exchange if the ballast water and sediment originated solely from a valid exchange prior to entering the common waters or from uptake within an area that includes only the waters of Washington state, the Oregon portions of the Columbia River system, and the internal waters of British Columbia south of latitude fifty degrees north, including the waters of the Straits of Georgia and Juan de Fuca (Figure 1). The common waters area relates only to vessels voyaging to a Washington state port or place from another Washington state port or place, or from designated Canadian and Oregon waters to waters of the state. It does not imply or provide any regulatory authority for vessels voyaging from waters of the state to Oregon and Canadian waters, or voyages to or between Canada and Oregon. Please refer to Canadian and Oregon ballast water laws for their requirements.

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(5) Safety exemptions. Nothing in this chapter relieves the vessel owner or operator from ensuring the safety and stability of the vessel, its crew, or its passengers. A vessel owner or operator is not required to conduct an open sea exchange, in part or in full, if the vessel owner or operator determines that the operation would threaten the safety of the vessel, its crew, or its passengers. In these situations, the vessel operator must file a ballast water reporting form and is subject to all other provisions under WAC 220-650-030(4).

(6) Alternative discharge areas. The department, in consultation with states of concurrent waters, may identify alternative discharge areas as promulgated by department policy.

(7) Prohibited discharge areas. A vessel may not discharge ballast water or sediment within a marine protected or conservation area as designated under chapter 220-16 WAC.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, 77.12.047, 77.120.040(5). WSR 18-08-013, § 220-650-070, filed 3/22/18, effective 4/22/18. 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 § 220-650-070, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.120.030, 77.120.040, and 77.120.070. WSR 09-14-052 (Order 09-110), § 220-150-040, filed 6/25/09, effective 7/26/09.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-650-080 Interim open sea exchange alternative.

(1) In general. For purposes of this section, a vessel owner or operator may use an exchange alternative instead of conducting an open sea exchange, except for Columbia River ports unless specifically approved, provided:

(a) The vessel owner or operator is not otherwise required to meet discharge performance standards under WAC 220-650-090; and

(b) The exchange alternative meets or exceeds the standards provided under Regulation D-2 of the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediment as signed on February 13, 2004.

(2) Notification. Vessel owners or operators must file a signed notification form, as provided by the department, stating that they intend to use an exchange alternative to meet state ballast water exchange requirements. A single notification form may cover multiple vessels under the authority of a single vessel owner or operator. The form must include the minimum content as required in subsection (3) of this section. This notification does not release vessel owners or operators from meeting other federal or state ballast water reporting or discharge regulations.

(3) Notification form contents. The department's notification of exchange alternative use will, at a minimum, require the following information:

(a) Vessel name(s), identification number(s) (International Maritime Organization, Lloyds of London, or USCG registry number), owner, agent, and vessel type(s);

(b) The manufacturer, brand name, model, and other information, as necessary, of the technology on board the vessel, and a brief description of the technology and its process for removing or inactivating organisms in ballast water;

(c) The name of the flag state that has approved the exchange alternative system, a copy of IMO type approval certification or final approval documentation, or other information that reasonably documents how the exchange alternative was tested to ensure it meets state open sea exchange requirements;

(d) If the exchange alternative will not be used on all ballast tanks, the number of tanks and the volume of each tank that will be managed using the exchange alternative;

(e) A recommendation from the state department of ecology, based upon a toxicity report provided in accordance with Appendix H of ecology publication number WQ-R-95-80, setting conditions necessary for the environmentally safe discharge of biocide treated ballast water;

(f) A statement that the vessel owner or operator will file a new notification if there are any changes in the information required in this subsection;

(g) A statement that the vessel will conduct a valid open sea exchange under this section if they do not use the exchange alternative; and

(h) The signature of the vessel owner or operator.

(4) Submission. The department will accept notification application forms up to eighteen months prior to the implementation date for that type of vessel under WAC 220-650-090, or a subsequent, delayed implementation date. Applications received within the eighteen-month period may be accepted, but will not be granted the full grace period as provided in subsection (6)(c) of this section. Send the completed form to the department by email to ballastwater@dfw.wa.gov, or if email is not possible, by fax to 360-902-2943, or by U.S. mail to: WDFW, AIS Unit, P.O. Box 43200, Olympia, Washington 98504-3200, USA. The vessel owner or operator will be notified of the department's receipt of the form within ten working days.

(5) Acceptance. The department will make a final decision on acceptance within forty-five days of receipt. If the notification is illegible or incomplete, it will be returned to the vessel owner or operator as unacceptable, with an explanation of the deficiencies. The notification is effective upon department verification of acceptance by email or in writing to the vessel owner or operator.

(6) Notification conditions. To maintain acceptance, the vessel owner or operator must meet all of the following conditions:

(a) All notification form content in subsection (3) of this section remains accurate;

(b) Vessel owners or operators shall maintain a copy of the accepted notification of exchange alternative use in the vessel's ballast water management plan under WAC 220-650-030;

(c) Vessel owners or operators may use the exchange alternative for a period of five years from the date on which the equipment was first placed into service or until the vessel must meet discharge performance standards under WAC 220-650-090, whichever is longer;

(d) The exchange alternative equipment is otherwise used as defined in WAC 220-650-090 for installed equipment; and

(e) The department determines through inspections, sampling, investigations, or other methods, that the exchange alternative continues to meet, or is likely to continue to meet, open sea exchange standards.

(7) Other laws. Nothing in these rules or laws authorizes the discharge of other pollutants or assures that the technology is safe to operate or that it meets other state, federal, and international laws governing business, marine applications, or other elements.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, 77.12.047, 77.120.040(5). WSR 18-08-013, § 220-650-080, filed 3/22/18, effective 4/22/18. 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 § 220-650-080, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.120.030, 77.120.040, and 77.120.070. WSR 09-14-052 (Order 09-110), § 220-150-043, filed 6/25/09, effective 7/26/09.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-650-090 Treatment requirements.

Reserved.

History

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 § 220-650-090, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.120.030, 77.120.040, and 77.120.070. WSR 09-14-052 (Order 09-110), § 220-150-050, filed 6/25/09, effective 7/26/09.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-650-100 Treatment notification and promising treatment waiver process.

(1) Purpose. This section implements RCW 77.120.040 (5)(a). All vessels using treatment technologies designed to meet state ballast water discharge performance standards are required to notify the department prior to or within thirty days of their first use in waters of the state. A prior notification is preferred to assess compliance with state regulations in using treatment technology to meet discharge performance standards and to assist vessel owners or operators in avoiding the discharge of ballast water that does not meet those standards or that poses other potential violations. It is the responsibility of the vessel owner or operator to show that the installed equipment meets state discharge performance standards. Vessel owners or operators wishing to use treatment technology that does not meet state standards may apply for a waiver to use the technology as promising technology under subsection (3) of this section.

(2) Notification. Vessel owners or operators using treatment technology must file a signed notification form, as provided by the department, stating that their vessel meets state discharge performance standards under WAC 220-650-090. A single notification form may cover multiple vessels under the authority of a single vessel owner or operator. The form must include the minimum content as required in subsection (4) of this section.

(3) Waiver for promising treatment technology use.

(a) In general. Vessel owners or operators using promising treatment technology do not need to file a notification, but they must apply for a waiver to the interim open sea exchange requirements under WAC 220-650-070.

(b) Criteria. The form must include the minimum content as required in subsection (4) of this section and be received by the department at least forty-five days prior to entering waters of the state. In addition, promising technology must meet one or more of the following criteria:

(i) The same manufacturer's treatment technology is being tested on a vessel that is enrolled in the USCG Shipboard Technology Evaluation Program (STEP), United States Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) program, or other department-recognized regional or national program;

(ii) The technology is approved as promising technology or a similar classification by the state of California, Oregon, Hawaii, or Alaska for use in their state waters; or

(iii) The technology is being actively evaluated under the IMO final approval process.

(4) Notification and waiver application form content.

(a) In general. Standard notification application and promising technology waiver forms are provided by the department and must be used for this subsection. A single waiver form may cover multiple vessels under the authority of a single vessel owner or operator.

(b) Content. The department's notification of treatment technology use and application for promising treatment technology waiver forms will, at a minimum, require the following information:

(i) Vessel name(s), identification number(s) (International Maritime Organization, Lloyds of London, or USCG registry number), owner, agent, and vessel type(s);

(ii) The manufacturer and brand name of the technology on board the vessel and a brief description of the technology and process for removing or inactivating organisms in ballast water;

(iii) The name of the organization or flag state that has approved the ballast water treatment technology, and the approval or certification number of the technology or other information that reasonably documents how the technology was tested to ensure it meets, or is likely to meet in the case of promising treatment technology, state discharge performance standards for the vessel type on which it is being used;

(iv) If the treatment technology will not be used on all ballast tanks, the number of tanks and the volume of each tank that will be managed using the treatment technology;

(v) A recommendation from the state department of ecology, based upon a toxicity report provided in accordance with Appendix H of ecology publication number WQ-R-95-80, setting conditions necessary for the environmentally safe discharge of biocide-treated ballast water;

(vi) A statement that the vessel owner or operator will file a new notification if there are any changes in the information required in this subsection;

(vii) A statement that the vessel will conduct a valid ballast water exchange, under WAC 220-650-070, if it does not use the treatment technology; and

(viii) The signature of the vessel owner or operator.

(5) Submission. The department will accept notification and waiver application forms at any time. Send the completed form to the department by email to ballastwater@dfw.wa.gov, or if email is not possible, by fax to 360-902-2943, or by U.S. mail to: WDFW, AIS Unit, P.O. Box 43200, Olympia, Washington 98504-3200, USA. The vessel owner or operator will be notified of the department's receipt of the form within ten working days.

(6) Acceptance.

(a) Notification. The department will make a final decision on acceptance of a notification application form within forty-five days of receipt. If the notification is illegible or incomplete, it will be returned to the vessel owner or operator as unacceptable, with an explanation of the deficiencies. The notification is effective upon department verification of acceptance by email or in writing to the vessel owner or operator.

(b) Waiver for promising treatment technology use. The department will make a final decision on acceptance for a waiver within forty-five days of receipt. If the application is illegible or incomplete, it will be returned to the vessel owner or operator as incomplete, with an explanation of the deficiencies. The waiver is effective upon department verification of acceptance by email or in writing to the vessel owner or operator.

(7) Notification and waiver acceptance conditions.

(a) In general. To maintain acceptance, the vessel owner or operator must meet a minimum set of conditions.

(b) Conditions. Minimum conditions include:

(i) All acceptance form content in subsection (4) of this section remains accurate;

(ii) Vessel owners or operators shall maintain a copy of the accepted notification of treatment technology use or waiver form for promising treatment technology use in the vessel's ballast water management plan under WAC 220-650-030(5);

(iii) The technology is used as defined in subsection (8) of this section for installed treatment technology; and

(iv) The department determines through inspections, sampling, investigations, or other methods that the technology continues to meet, or is likely to continue to meet, ballast water discharge performance standards under WAC 220-650-090.

(8) Installed treatment technology.

(a) In general. If ballast water treatment technology used for purposes of complying with the regulations under this subsection is installed on a vessel, maintained in good working order and used by the vessel, the vessel may use that technology for the shortest of:

(i) Federal requirements;

(ii) The life of the vessel on which the technology is used; or

(iii) The manufacturer's equipment life specifications.

(b) Incremental improvements. Vessel owners and operators are encouraged to incrementally improve installed treatment technology to meet higher discharge performance standards and reduce the risk of introducing nonindigenous species. The expectation is these improvements would take advantage of regular maintenance and upgrade schedules.

(c) Record or log book. All information regarding compliance with this subsection must be recorded in the vessel's ballast water record or log book per WAC 220-650-030(6).

(9) Other laws. Nothing in these rules or laws authorizes the discharge of other pollutants or assures that the technology is safe to operate or that it meets other state, federal, and international laws governing business, marine applications, or other elements.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, 77.12.047, 77.120.040(5). WSR 18-08-013, § 220-650-100, filed 3/22/18, effective 4/22/18. 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 § 220-650-100, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.120.030, 77.120.040, and 77.120.070. WSR 09-14-052 (Order 09-110), § 220-150-060, filed 6/25/09, effective 7/26/09.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-650-110 Ballast tank sediment.

(1) Purpose. A vessel owner or operator may not remove or discharge sediment or tank fouling organisms into waters of the state from spaces carrying ballast water unless that sediment or those organisms are discharged solely in the location from which they originated. Sediment is known to contain nonindigenous species that are otherwise missed during open sea exchange and operations that would otherwise meet ballast water discharge performance standards. These rules implement RCW 77.120.020 (1)(b) and the overall authority under RCW 77.120.030(3) and 77.120.040(5) to set standards by rule that provide a minimal risk of introducing nonindigenous species into the waters of the state.

(2) Ballast tank sediment removal options.

(a) In general. Three options are provided for the effective removal of sediment and any fouling organisms in a vessel's ballast tanks, including saltwater flushing, upland disposal, or use of an approved reception facility.

(b) Saltwater flushing. Ballast tanks must be cleaned as necessary in open sea exchange areas consistent with WAC 220-650-070(3) voyage requirements unless common water rules apply under WAC 220-650-070(4) except for ballast-related fouling organisms. Sediment may be removed by saltwater flushing of ballast water tanks by:

(i) Adding open sea water to a ballast water tank that contains residual quantities of ballast waters;

(ii) Mixing the open sea water with the residual ballast water and sediment in the tank through the motion of a vessel or alternative means so that the sediment becomes suspended; and

(iii) Discharging the mixed water so that the salinity of the resulting residual ballast water in the tank exceeds thirty parts per thousand.

(c) Upland disposal. Tank sediment and fouling organisms may be removed from the vessel under controlled arrangements in port or in drydock, and disposed of in accordance with local, state, and federal law.

(d) Sediment reception facilities. The department, in consultation with the department of ecology, will adopt department policies as necessary for sediment reception facilities. These facilities must be approved by the department for use and provide for the disposal of such sediment in a way that effectively eliminates the risk of nonindigenous species and does not impair or damage the environment, human health, property, or resources of the disposal area.

(3) Reporting. Sediment cleaning and discharges must be recorded in the vessel's ballast water log or record book as defined in WAC 220-650-030(6), or in another format conforming to the intent of that section.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, 77.12.047, 77.120.040(5). WSR 18-08-013, § 220-650-110, filed 3/22/18, effective 4/22/18. 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 § 220-650-110, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.120.030, 77.120.040, and 77.120.070. WSR 09-14-052 (Order 09-110), § 220-150-070, filed 6/25/09, effective 7/26/09.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-650-120 Penalties and enforcement.

(1) Purpose. The department may issue a verbal warning, notice of correction, or notice of civil penalty up to twenty-seven thousand five hundred dollars for each day of a continuing violation of the requirements of ballast water management regulations pursuant to RCW 77.120.070. Each and every such violation will be a separate and distinct violation. The department may also seek criminal penalties where warranted.

(2) Notice of correction.

(a) In general. If, in the course of carrying out their duties under chapter 77.120 RCW or this chapter, a department employee becomes aware that a vessel owner or operator is not in compliance with applicable laws and rules enforced by the department, the department may issue a notice of correction as provided in RCW 43.05.100 to the vessel owner or operator.

(b) Content. A notice of correction, at a minimum, will include:

(i) A description of the condition that is not in compliance, and the text of the specific section or subsection of the applicable state law or rule;

(ii) A statement of what is required to achieve compliance;

(iii) The date and time by which the department requires compliance to be achieved;

(iv) Notice of the means to contact any technical assistance services provided by the department; and

(v) A description of when, where, and from whom to request an extension of time to achieve compliance for good cause.

(c) Context. A notice of correction is not a formal enforcement action, is not subject to appeal, and is a public record.

(d) Compliance. If the department issues a notice of correction, it shall not issue a civil penalty for the violations identified in the notice of correction unless the responsible party fails to comply with the notice.

(3) Notice of penalty.

(a) In general. If, in the course of carrying out their duties under chapter 77.120 RCW or this chapter, a department employee becomes aware that a vessel owner or operator is not in compliance with applicable laws and rules enforced by the department, the department may issue a notice of penalty as provided in RCW 43.05.110 to the vessel owner or operator.

(b) Conditions. The department may issue a notice of penalty without first issuing a notice of correction under subsection (2) of this section to the vessel owner or operator where:

(i) The vessel owner or operator has previously been subject to an enforcement action for the same or a similar type of violation of the same statute or rule or has previously been given a notice of correction for the same or similar type of violation of the same statute or rule;

(ii) Compliance is not achieved by the date established in a previously issued notice of correction, whereupon every day's continuance thereafter will be a separate and distinct violation;

(iii) The violation has a probability of, or actually resulted in, the discharge of ballast water and/or sediments that do not meet the requirements set forth in WAC 220-650-070, 220-650-080, 220-650-090, or 220-650-110; or

(iv) The violation was committed by a business that employs fifty or more employees on at least one day in each of the preceding twelve months.

(d) Compliance. If the department issues a notice of penalty, it shall calculate a civil penalty for the violation(s) as provided in subsection (4) of this section.

(4) Calculation and payment of civil penalties.

(a) In general. The department will assess civil penalties for each separate and distinct violation for each day of a continuing violation of the requirements of ballast water management regulations.

(b) Base penalty. There are three base civil penalties:

(i) Two thousand dollars for violations that are not related to or do not result in the discharge of ballast water that does not meet open sea exchange or discharge performance standards;

(ii) Five thousand dollars for failing to comply with a notice of correction issued under subsection (2) of this section; and

(iii) Five thousand dollars for violations that result in a discharge of ballast water that does not meet open sea exchange or discharge performance standards.

(c) Level of intent. Evidence of intent to violate the laws and rules governing ballast water and sediment management may result in an increase in the base penalty up to twenty-seven thousand five hundred dollars for each separate and distinct violation for each day of a continuing violation. Evidence includes, but is not limited to:

(i) Intention. In making a determination of intent, the department will consider, but not be limited to, the following considerations: The vessel owner or operator knowingly violated state laws and rules; whether precautions were taken to avoid the violation; and/or whether an inspection, warning, notice of correction, or enforcement action was served on the violator prior to the violation. For this factor, up to double the base penalty may be added.

(ii) Cooperation. The department will consider whether the violator did or did not make any attempt to correct the problem. Timeliness of action(s) and/or ignoring or evading agency contacts or directives will determine whether the penalty will be increased. For this factor, up to double the base penalty may be added.

(iii) Previous violation(s). The department will consider whether the violator has previous violations of a ballast water rule or regulation as documented in an enforcement action. The department may consider company organizations and assignment of operational responsibilities when evaluating previous violations. A substantially larger penalty will result if the violator has a history of violations with adverse impacts or the potential for adverse impacts or that shows a pattern of ignoring the rules or the act. Enforcement actions for the purposes of this section will include notices of penalty, the amounts of those civil penalties, and criminal citations when those enforcement actions are associated with ballast water violations. For this factor, up to quadruple the base penalty may be added.

(d) Quality and quantity of risk. Evidence showing the potential or actual discharge of high risk ballast water or sediment may result in an increase in the base penalty up to twenty-seven thousand five hundred dollars for each separate and distinct violation for each day of a continuing violation. Evidence includes, but is not limited to:

(i) Vessels carrying high risk ballast water and/or sediment listed under in WAC 220-650-050. For this factor, up to double the base penalty may be added.

(ii) Volume of ballast water and sediment discharged or potentially discharged. For this factor, up to quadruple the base penalty may be added.

(e) Payment. Unless a timely appeal is filed, all civil penalties imposed must be paid to the department within thirty days after the date of the written notice imposing the civil penalty. If a timely appeal is filed, then all civil penalties imposed must be paid upon the completion of all administrative and judicial review proceedings and the issuance of a final notice affirming the penalty in whole or in part.

(f) Failure to pay. Any determination not timely contested is final and may be reduced to a judgment enforceable in any court with jurisdiction. Where the department prevails, using any judicial process to collect a penalty under this section, the department shall also be awarded its costs and reasonable attorneys' fees.

(5) Appeals.

(a) In general. A person who is subject to a notice of penalty shall have the rights provided by this section to request an adjudicative proceeding to contest the notice. No person other than the recipient of the notice or the recipient's legal representative shall have standing to request an adjudicative proceeding. The adjudicative proceeding shall be in compliance with provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW, the Administrative Procedure Act, except as modified herein by the department.

(b) Timing for request. An adjudicative proceeding to contest a notice of penalty must be requested no later than twenty days from the date of service of the notice. To be timely, the request must be physically received by the department director in Olympia, Washington, during normal business hours on or before the twentieth day following the date of service of the order, except that if the twentieth day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or state holiday, then the request for hearing shall be timely if received on the next business day. The person requesting an adjudicative proceeding may prove that it was timely requested by obtaining a written receipt of service from the department director, or by providing an affidavit showing personal service on the department director, or by a U.S. mail return receipt requested service showing receipt by the department on or before the last day set by this rule.

(c) Manner and content of request. Each request for adjudicative proceeding shall substantially comply with this subsection.

(i) The request shall be in writing;

(ii) The request shall identify the notice of penalty that the person seeks to contest. This can be done by reference to the number of the notice, by reference to the subject and date of the notice, or by reference to a copy of the notice attached to the request;

(iii) The request shall state the grounds upon which the person contests the notice of penalty. If the person contests the factual basis for the notice, the person shall allege the facts that the person contends are relevant to the appeal; and

(iv) The request shall identify the relief that the person seeks from the adjudicative proceeding by specifying whether the person asks to have the notice vacated, or provisions of the notice corrected.

(6) Coordination with United States Coast Guard (USCG). The department will report state violations, penalties and enforcement actions taken on vessels, as requested by cooperative agreement, to the appropriate sector representative of the USCG. The department will also report suspected federal violations to the USCG.

(7) Other laws. These regulations are in addition to any other state or federal laws related to ballast water management.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.045, 77.12.047, 77.120.040(5). WSR 18-08-013, § 220-650-120, filed 3/22/18, effective 4/22/18. 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 § 220-650-120, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.120.030, 77.120.040, and 77.120.070. WSR 09-14-052 (Order 09-110), § 220-150-080, filed 6/25/09, effective 7/26/09.

Chapter 220-660 Hydraulic code rules.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-010 Purpose.

A hydraulic project is the construction or performance of work that will use, divert, obstruct, or change the natural flow or bed of any of the salt or fresh waters of the state. Unless otherwise provided, any person who wants to conduct a hydraulic project must get a construction permit called the hydraulic project approval (HPA) from the department. The purpose of the HPA is to ensure that construction or performance of work is done in a manner that protects fish life. This chapter establishes the rules for the department's HPA authority (chapter 77.55 RCW).

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-010, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-020 Instructions for using chapter 220-660 WAC.

WAC 220-660-020

The technical provisions in WAC 220-660-090 through 220-660-450 represent common technical provisions for the protection of fish life for typical hydraulic projects proposed to the department. Implementing these provisions is necessary to minimize project-specific and cumulative impacts to fish life. These provisions reflect the current and best science, technology, and construction practices related to the protection of fish life. The department will incorporate new science and technology as it becomes available, and will allow alternative practices that provide equal or greater protection for fish life.

The technical provisions will apply to a hydraulic project when included as provisions in the hydraulic project approval (HPA). The department will review each application on an individual basis. Common technical provisions may be modified or omitted by the department for a specific project pursuant to WAC 220-660-070. HPAs may also have special technical provisions to address project-specific or site-specific considerations not adequately addressed by the common technical provisions. All hydraulic projects must also meet the applicable mitigation requirements in WAC 220-660-080 and any other provisions included in the HPA.

In addition to the rules in this chapter, the department has developed guidance to help applicants. This guidance reflects the department's experience and expertise with various types of hydraulic projects. Following the guidance will help ensure that a hydraulic project adequately protects fish life and will speed the department's review and decision process. Guidance documents are available on the department's website.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.04.020, 77.55.021, 77.55.091, 77.55.181, 77.12.047, and 34.05.328. WSR 26-15-073 (Order 26-13), s 220-660-020, filed 7/15/26, effective 8/15/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-020, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-030 Definitions.

WAC 220-660-030

The following are definitions for terms used in this chapter.

(1) "Abandoning an excavation site" means not working an excavation site for 48 hours or longer.

(2) "Aggregate" means a mixture of minerals separable by mechanical or physical means.

(3) "Aquatic beneficial plant" means all native and nonnative aquatic plants except those on the state noxious weed lists in WAC 16-750-005, 16-750-011, and 16-750-015.

(4) "Aquatic invasive species" means an invasive species of the animal kingdom with a life cycle that is at least partly dependent upon fresh, brackish, or marine waters. Examples include certain species of waterfowl, amphibians, fish, shellfish, and nutria.

(5) "Aquatic noxious weed" means an aquatic plant on the state noxious weed lists in WAC 16-750-005, 16-750-011, and 16-750-015.

(6) "Aquatic plant" means a native or nonnative emergent, submersed, partially submersed, free-floating, or floating-leaved plant species that is dependent upon fresh, brackish, or marine water ecosystems and includes all stages of development and parts.

(7) "Aquatic Plants and Fish pamphlet" means a document that details the rules for aquatic noxious weed and aquatic beneficial plant removal and control activities and that serves as the hydraulic project approval for certain plant removal and control activities in Washington state.

(8) "Artificial materials" means clean, inert materials used to construct diversion structures for mineral prospecting.

(9) "Associated human-made agricultural drainage facilities" means dikes, drains, pumps, drainage tiles, and drainage pipe made by humans that protect agricultural land.

(10) "Authorized agent" means someone who is authorized by the applicant to act on behalf of the applicant.

(11) "Bank" means any land surface landward of the ordinary high water line next to a body of water and constrains the water except during floods. The term "bank" also includes all land surfaces of islands within a body of water that are below the flood elevation of the surrounding body of water.

(12) "Bankfull width" means the width of the surface of the water at the point where water just begins to overflow into the active flood plain. In streams where there is no flood plain it is often the width of a stream or river at the dominant channel forming flow that reoccurs every one to two years.

(13) "Beach area" means the beds between the ordinary high water line and extreme low water.

(14) "Bed" means the land below (waterward of) the ordinary high water lines of state waters. This definition does not include irrigation ditches, canals, stormwater runoff devices, or other artificial watercourses except where they exist in a natural watercourse that has been artificially altered.

(15) "Bed materials" means naturally occurring materials such as gravel, cobble, rock, rubble, sand, mud, and aquatic plants that form the beds of state waters. Bed materials are also found in deposits or bars above the wetted perimeter of water bodies.

(16) "Board" means the pollution control hearings board created in chapter 43.21B RCW.

(17) "Bottom barrier or screen" means sheets of synthetic or natural fiber material used to cover and kill plants growing on the bottom of a watercourse.

(18) "Boulder" means a stream substrate particle larger than 10 inches in diameter.

(19) "Bridge shadow" means the area under a bridge defined by the shadow cast by the sun. This area may not receive enough light and rain to support the plant growth needed for biotechnical bank stabilization.

(20) "Channel bed width" means the width of the bankfull channel, although bankfull may not be well defined in some channels. For those streams which are nonalluvial or do not have flood plains, the channel width must be determined using features that do not depend on a flood plain.

(21) "Chronic danger" means a condition declared by the county legislative authority in which any property, except for property located on a marine shoreline, has experienced at least two consecutive years of flooding or erosion that has damaged or has threatened to damage a major structure, water supply system, septic system, or access to any road or highway.

(22) "Chronic danger HPA" means a written hydraulic project approval issued in response to a chronic danger declaration made by a county legislative authority.

(23) "Classify" means to sort aggregate by hand or through a screen, grizzly, or similar device to remove the larger material and concentrate the remaining aggregate.

(24) "Commission" means the Washington state fish and wildlife commission.

(25) "Compensatory mitigation" means the restoration, creation, enhancement, or preservation of aquatic resources to compensate for adverse impacts that remain after all appropriate and practicable avoidance and minimization has been achieved.

(26) "Concentrator" means a device used to physically or mechanically separate the valuable mineral content from aggregate.

(27) "Control" of an aquatic plant means to prevent all seed production and to prevent the dispersal of all propagative parts capable of forming new plants.

(28) "County legislative authority" means the elected body in each Washington county, typically the county commission, having legal authority to enact the laws of the county. County legislative authority includes the county executive in those charter counties with an elective office of county executive, however designated. County legislative authority does not include appointed administrators or other county employees.

(29) "Crevicing" means removing aggregate from cracks and crevices using hand-held mineral prospecting tools.

(30) "Critical food fish or shellfish habitats" means those habitats that are essential to fish life. These habitats include habitats of special concern listed in WAC 220-660-100 and 220-660-320.

(31) "Department" means the department of fish and wildlife.

(32) "Design flood" means a stream discharge of a specific rate and probability best suited to ensure the project design creates and shapes habitat or protects property and structures to a given level of risk (e.g., the 100-year design flood).

(33) "Director" means the director of the department of fish and wildlife.

(34) "Ditch" means a wholly artificial watercourse or a natural watercourse (waters of the state) altered by humans.

(35) "Diver-operated dredging" means the use of portable suction or hydraulic dredges held by SCUBA divers to remove aquatic plants.

(36) "Dredging" means removal of bed material using other than hand-held tools. This does not include metals mining and milling operations as defined in chapter 78.56 RCW.

(37) "Dryland dredge" means a suction dredge with a nozzle capable of introducing water under pressure from the suction dredge pump to the tip of the nozzle.

(38) "Early infestation" of an aquatic noxious weed means a stage of development, life history, or area of coverage that makes 100 percent control and eradication likely to occur.

(39) "Emergency" means an immediate threat to life, the public, property, or of environmental degradation.

(40) "Emergency HPA" means a verbal or written hydraulic project approval issued in response to a declaration of emergency.

(41) "Entrained" means the entrapment of fish into a watercourse diversion that has no screen, into high velocity water along the face of an improperly designed screen, or into the vegetation cut by a mechanical harvester.

(42) "Equipment" means any device powered by internal combustion; hydraulics; electricity, except less than one horsepower; or livestock used as draft animals, except saddle horses; and the lines, cables, arms, or extensions associated with the device.

(43) "Eradicate" or "eradication" of an aquatic noxious weed means to eliminate it within an area of infestation.

(44) "Established ford" means a crossing place in a watercourse that was in existence and used annually before 1986 or permitted by the department in or after 1986, and has identifiable approaches on the banks.

(45) "Excavation line" means a line on the dry bed at or parallel to the water's edge. The department determines the distance from the water's edge for each project site. The excavation line may change with water level fluctuations.

(46) "Excavation site" means the pit, furrow, or hole from which aggregate is removed to process and recover minerals, or into which wastewater is discharged to settle out sediments.

(47) "Excavation zone" means the area between the excavation line and the bank or the center of the gravel bar.

(48) "Expedited HPA" means a written hydraulic project approval issued in those instances when normal permit processing would result in a significant hardship for the applicant or unacceptable damage to the environment.

(49) "Farm and agricultural land" means those lands defined in RCW 84.34.020.

(50) "Filter blanket" means one or more layers of pervious materials (organic, mineral, or synthetic) designed and installed to provide drainage, yet prevent the movement of soil particles by flowing water.

(51) "Fish conservation bank" means a habitat creation, restoration, or enhancement project intended to provide a bank of credits to compensate for unavoidable impacts to habitat that supports fish life from future development projects. Fish conservation banks are managed to optimize desired habitat for ESA-listed and at-risk fish species.

(52) "Fish habitat" or "habitat that supports fish life" means habitat, which is used by fish life at any life stage at any time of the year including potential habitat likely to be used by fish life, which could reasonably be recovered by restoration or management and includes off-channel habitat.

(53) "Fish habitat enhancement project" means a hydraulic project that meets criteria in RCW 77.55.181 (1)(a).

(54) "Fish habitat improvement structures" or "stream channel improvements" means natural materials such as large wood, rock, or synthetic materials such as chain or rope placed in or next to bodies of water to improve existing conditions for fish life. Examples are engineered logjams, large woody material, and boulders.

(55) "Fish guard" means "fish screen" as defined in subsection (58) of this section.

(56) "Fish life" means all fish species, including food fish, shellfish, game fish, unclassified fish and shellfish species, and all stages of development of those species.

(57) "Fish passage improvement structure" means artificial structures that are used to provide passage through, over, and/or around artificial barriers. They provide a graduated change in gradient with refuge areas allowing fish to pass barriers.

(58) "Fish screen" means a device installed at or near a surface water diversion head gate, or on the intake of any device used for removing water from fish-bearing waters, to prevent entrainment, injury, or death of fish life. Fish screens physically keep fish from entering the diversion or intake and do not rely on avoidance behavior.

(59) "Flood gate" means a structure to control flooding through which water flows freely in one direction but is prevented from flowing in the other direction.

(60) "Food fish" means those species of the classes Osteichthyes, Agnatha, and Chondrichthyes that must not be fished for except as authorized by rule of the commission.

(61) "Forest practices hydraulic project" means a hydraulic project that requires a forest practices application or notification under chapter 76.09 RCW.

(62) "Frequent scour zone" means the area between the wetted perimeter and the toe of the slope. The frequent scour zone is comprised of aggregate, boulders, or bedrock. Organic soils are not present in the frequent scour zone.

(63) "Freshwater area" means those state waters and associated beds waterward of the ordinary high water line that are upstream of stream and river mouths. Freshwater areas also include all lakes, ponds, and tributary streams and surface-water-connected wetlands that provide or maintain habitat that supports fish life. This definition does not include irrigation ditches, canals, stormwater treatment, and conveyance systems, or other entirely artificial watercourses, except where they exist in a natural watercourse that has been altered by humans.

(64) "Functional grating" means the portion of the grating that is open to allow light to penetrate to the water surface and that is not covered or blocked by any objects such as structural components, framing wood, flotation tubs, or objects placed on the surface of the grating.

(65) "Ganged equipment" means two or more pieces of mineral prospecting equipment coupled together to increase efficiency. An example is adding a second sluice to a high-banker.

(66) "General provisions" means those provisions that are included in every HPA.

(67) "Gold and Fish pamphlet" means a document that details the rules for conducting mineral prospecting and mining activities with specific tools and equipment and that serves as the hydraulic project approval for certain mineral prospecting and mining activities in Washington state.

(68) "Gravity siphon aquatic mining" means any prospecting or mining activity that uses water drawn into a hose, pipe, or tube via the effects of gravity or siphon to excavate, concentrate, or process aggregate.

(69) "Habitat function" means the natural attributes of a given habitat that support the fish life that rely upon that habitat.

(70) "Habitat value" means an estimate of habitat quality, ecologically important functions and the relative value of the hydraulic project site within the watershed.

(71) "Hand-held equipment" means equipment held by hand and powered by internal combustion, hydraulics, pneumatics, or electricity. Examples are chainsaws, drills, and grinders.

(72) "Hand-held mineral prospecting tools" means tools used for mineral prospecting and mining that are held by hand and do not have moving parts powered, in whole or in part, by internal combustion, electricity, hydraulics, or pneumatics. Examples include, but are not necessarily limited to, shovels, picks, trowels, hammers, and pry bars.

(73) "Hand-held tools" means tools held by hand and are not powered by internal combustion, hydraulics, pneumatics, or electricity. Examples are shovels, rakes, hammers, pry bars, and cable winches. This definition does not apply to hand-held tools used for mineral prospecting. See "hand-held mineral prospecting tools."

(74) "Hatchery" means any water impoundment or facility used for the captive spawning, hatching, or rearing of fish life.

(75) "High-banker" means a stationary concentrator operated outside the wetted perimeter of the body of water from which the water is removed and that uses water supplied by hand or by pumping. A high-banker consists of a sluice box, hopper, and water supply. Aggregate is supplied to the high-banker by means other than suction dredging. This definition excludes rocker boxes. See Figure 1.

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Figure 1: High-banker

(76) "High-banking" means using a high-banker to recover minerals.

(77) "Hydraulic drop" means an abrupt drop in water surface elevation.

(78) "Hydraulic project" means the construction or performance of work that will use, divert, obstruct, or change the natural flow or bed of any of the salt or freshwaters of the state.

(79) "Hydraulic project approval" or "HPA" means:

(a) A written approval for a hydraulic project issued under this chapter and signed by the director of the department or the director's designee; or

(b) A verbal approval for an emergency hydraulic project issued under this chapter by the director of the department or the director's designee; or

(i) A "Gold and Fish" pamphlet issued under this chapter by the department, which identifies and authorizes specific small scale mineral prospecting and placer mining activities; or

(ii) An "Aquatic Plants and Fish" pamphlet issued under this chapter by the department, which identifies and authorizes specific aquatic plant removal and control activities.

(80) "Imminent danger" means a threat by weather, water flow, or other natural conditions that is likely to occur within 60 days of a request for a permit application.

(81) "In-lieu fee (ILF) program" means a state or federal certified program authorizing a person pay a fee to a third party instead of conducting project-specific mitigation or buying credits from a mitigation or fish conservation bank.

(82) "In-water blasting" means the use of explosives on, under, or in waters of the state, or in any location adjacent to the waters of the state, where blasting could impact fish life or habitat that supports fish life.

(83) "Job site" means the area of ground including and immediately adjacent to the area where work is conducted under an HPA. For mineral prospecting and placer mining projects, the job site includes the excavation site.

(84) "Joint aquatic resources permit application" or "JARPA" means a form provided by the department and other agencies that a person may submit to request a written HPA for a hydraulic project.

(85) "Lake" means any natural standing fresh waters or artificially impounded natural fresh waters of the state, except impoundments of the Columbia and Snake rivers.

(86) "Large woody material" means trees or tree parts larger than four inches in diameter and longer than six feet, or rootwads, wholly or partially waterward of the ordinary high water line.

(87) "Macroalgae" means any of the nonvascular aquatic plant species (the red, green, or brown seaweeds) that can be seen without using a microscope. They may be attached to the substrate or other macroalgae by a holdfast, or found drifting individually or in mats.

(88) "Maintenance" means repairing, remodeling, or making minor alterations to a facility or project to keep the facility or project in properly functioning and safe condition.

(89) "Major modification" means any change to a hydraulic project approval that is not a minor modification.

(90) "Marina" means a public or private facility providing boat moorage space, fuel, or commercial services. Commercial services include overnight or live-aboard boating accommodations.

(91) "Marine terminal" means a public or private commercial wharf located in navigable waters of the state and used, or intended to be used, as a port or facility for storing, handling, transferring, or transporting goods to and from vessels.

(92) "Mean annual flood" means the average of all the annual peak floods of record.

(93) "Mean higher high water" or "MHHW" means the tidal elevation obtained by averaging each day's highest tide at a particular location over a period of 19 years, as determined by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). It is measured from mean lower low water, which is a reference datum used to delineate waters of the state in saltwater areas.

(94) "Mean lower low water" or "MLLW" means the 0.0 feet tidal elevation, as determined by NOAA. It is determined by averaging each day's lowest tide at a particular location over a period of 19 years. MLLW is a reference datum used to delineate waters of the state in saltwater areas. NOAA provides detailed information on their "Tides, Currents, and Predictions" website.

(95) "Mechanical harvesting and cutting" means partially removing or controlling aquatic plants by using aquatic mechanical harvesters, which cut and collect aquatic plants, and mechanical cutters, which only cut aquatic plants.

(96) "Mineral prospect" or "mineral prospecting" means to excavate, process, or classify aggregate using hand-held mineral prospecting tools and mineral prospecting equipment.

(97) "Mineral prospecting equipment" means any natural or manufactured device, implement, or animal (other than the human body) used in any aspect of prospecting for or recovering minerals.

(98) "Mini high-banker" means a high-banker with a riffle area of three square feet or less. See Figure 2.

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Figure 2: Mini high-banker

(99) "Mini rocker box" means a rocker box with a riffle area of three square feet or less. See Figure 3.

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Figure 3: Mini rocker box (top view and bottom view)

(100) "Mining" means the production activity that follows mineral prospecting.

(101) "Minor modification" means a small change in work timing or plans and specifications of a hydraulic project.

(102) "Mitigation" means sequentially avoiding impacts, minimizing impacts, and compensating for remaining unavoidable impacts to fish life or habitat that supports fish life.

(103) "Mitigation bank" means a site where wetlands or other aquatic resources are restored, created, enhanced, or preserved. The bank exists expressly to provide compensatory mitigation before unavoidable impacts to wetlands or other aquatic resources occur.

(104) "Mitigation sequence" means the successive steps that the department and the applicant must consider and implement to protect fish life when constructing or performing work. These steps must be considered and implemented in the order listed:

(a) Avoid the impact altogether by not taking a certain action or parts of an action.

(b) Minimize unavoidable impacts by limiting the degree or magnitude of the action and its implementation by using appropriate technology or by taking steps to reduce impacts.

(d) Reduce or eliminate the impact over time.

(e) Compensate for remaining unmitigated impacts by replacing, enhancing, or providing substitute resources or environments.

(f) Monitor the impact and take appropriate corrective measures to reach the identified goal.

(105) "Motorized or gravity siphon equipment" means any form of motorized equipment including, but not limited to, a motorized suction dredge or a gravity siphon suction dredge, for the purpose of extracting gold, silver, or other precious metals, but does not include metals mining and milling operations as defined in RCW 78.56.020.

(106) "Multiple site permit" or "multisite permit" means a hydraulic project approval issued to a person for hydraulic projects occurring at more than one specific location and for which site-specific requirements are included.

(107) "Natural conditions" means environmental situations that occur or are found in nature. This does not include artificial or manufactured conditions.

(108) "Nearshore" means shallow waters where sunlight reaching the bed is sufficient to support the growth of submerged aquatic vegetation.

(109) "Nearshore zone" means the three critical "edge" habitats as follows: The edge between upland and aquatic environments, the edge between the shallow productive zone and deep water, and the edge between fresh and marine waters.

(110) "No net loss" means:

(a) Sequentially avoiding impacts, minimizing unavoidable impacts, and compensating for remaining adverse impacts to fish life.

(b) Sequentially avoiding impacts, minimizing unavoidable impacts, and compensating for net loss of habitat functions necessary to sustain fish life.

(d) Mitigation required to achieve no net loss should benefit the fish life being impacted.

(111) "Ordinary high water line" or "OHWL" means the mark on the shores of all water that will be found by examining the bed and banks and ascertaining where the presence and action of waters are so common and usual, and so long continued in ordinary years as to mark upon the soil or vegetation a character distinct from the abutting upland. Provided, that in any area where the ordinary high water line cannot be found, the ordinary high water line adjoining saltwater is the line of mean higher high water and the ordinary high water line adjoining freshwater is the elevation of the mean annual flood.

(112) "Pan" means an open metal or plastic dish operated by hand to separate gold or other minerals from aggregate by washing the aggregate. See Figure 4.

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Figure 4: Pan

(113) "Panning" means the use of a pan to wash aggregate.

(114) "Permanent ford" means a ford approved by the department that is in place for more than one operating season.

(115) "Person" means an applicant, authorized agent, permittee, or contractor. The term person includes an individual, a public or private entity, or an organization.

(116) "Placer" means a glacial or alluvial deposit of gravel or sand containing eroded particles of minerals.

(117) "Pool" means a portion of the stream with reduced current velocity, often with water deeper than the surrounding areas.

(118) "Power sluice" means "high-banker."

(119) "Power sluice/suction dredge combination" means a machine that can be used as a power sluice, or with minor modifications, as a suction dredge. See Figure 5.

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Figure 5: Power sluices/suction dredge combination

(120) "Process aggregate" or "processing aggregate" means the physical or mechanical separation of the valuable mineral content within aggregate.

(121) "Protection of fish life" means avoiding, minimizing unavoidable impacts, and compensating for remaining impacts to fish life and the habitat that supports fish life by following mitigation sequencing.

(122) "Purple loosestrife" means Lythrum salicaria and Lythrum virgatum as classified in RCW 17.10.010(10) and defined in RCW 17.26.020 (5)(b).

(123) "Qualified professional" means a scientist, engineer, or technologist specializing in a relevant applied science or technology including fisheries or wildlife biology, engineering, geomorphology, geology, hydrology, or hydrogeology. This person may be certified with an appropriate professional organization, and acting under that association's code of ethics and subject to disciplinary action by that association. A qualified professional can also be someone who, through demonstrated education, experience, accreditation, and knowledge relevant to the particular subject matter, may be reasonably relied on to provide advice within that person's area of expertise. This definition does not supersede other state laws that govern the qualifications of professionals that perform hydraulic projects.

(124) "Redd" means a nest made in gravel, consisting of a depression dug by a fish for egg deposition, and associated gravel mounds. See Figure 6.

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Figure 6: Cross-section of a typical redd

(125) "Rehabilitation" means major work required to restore the integrity of a structurally deficient or functionally obsolete structure. This can include partial replacement of a structure.

(126) "Replacement" means the complete removal of an existing structure and construction of a substitute structure in the same general location.

(127) "Riffle" means:

(a) The bottom of a concentrator containing a series of interstices or grooves to catch and retain a mineral such as gold; or

(b) A short, relatively shallow and coarse-bedded length of stream over which the stream flows at higher velocity and higher turbulence than it does in comparison to a pool.

(128) "River" or "stream" means "watercourse."

(129) "Riparian zones" means the land adjacent to streams, rivers, ponds, lakes, and those wetlands whose soils and vegetation are influenced by ponded or channelized water. They are the transition areas between aquatic and upland habitats often with elements of both ecosystems.

(130) "Rocker box" means a nonmotorized concentrator consisting of a hopper attached to a cradle and a sluice box operated with a rocking motion. See Figure 7.

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Figure 7: Rocker box

(131) "Rotovation" means the use of aquatic rotovators, machines that have underwater rototiller-like blades, to uproot aquatic plants as a means of control.

(132) "Roughened channel" means to construct a channel of a graded mix of sediment with enough roughness and hydraulic diversity to achieve fish passage. Roughened channels are designed to resist erosion and are often built at a steeper gradient than the prevailing channel.

(133) "Saltwater area" means those state waters and associated beds waterward of the ordinary high water line in Puget Sound, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the open coast. Saltwater areas include estuaries and other surface-water-connected wetlands that provide or maintain habitat that support fish life. This definition does not include irrigation ditches, canals, stormwater treatment and conveyance systems, or other entirely artificial watercourses, except where they exist in a natural watercourse that has been altered by humans.

(134) "Scientific measurement devices" means devices that measure and/or record environmental data, such as staff gauges, tide gauges, water recording devices, water quality testing devices, and similar instruments.

(135) "Seagrass" means native Zostera species, Ruppia maritima, and Phyllospadix species.

(136) "Shellfish" means those species of marine and freshwater invertebrates that have been classified and that must not be taken except as authorized by rule of the commission. The term shellfish includes all stages of development and the bodily parts of shellfish species.

(137) "Sluice" means a trough equipped with riffles across its bottom used to recover gold and other minerals with the use of flowing water. See Figure 8.

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Figure 8: Sluice

(138) "Spartina" means Spartina alterniflora, Spartina anglica, Spartina x townsendii, and Spartina patens as classified in RCW 17.10.010(10) and defined in RCW 17.26.020 (5)(a).

(139) "Special provisions" means those requirements that are part of a HPA, are site-specific or project-specific, and supplement or amend the technical provisions.

(140) "Spiral wheel" means a hand-operated or battery-powered rotating pan used to recover gold and minerals with the use of water. See Figure 9.

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Figure 9: Spiral wheel

(141) "Stable slope" means a slope without measurable evidence of slumping, sloughing, or other movement. Stable slopes will not show evidence of landslides, uprooted or tilted trees, exposed soils, water-saturated soils, and mud, or the recent erosion of soils and sediment. Woody vegetation is typically present on stable slopes.

(142) "Suction dredge" means any motorized or nonmotorized device that removes aggregate from the bed, banks, or uplands by means of vacuum created by water flowing through a tube or hose. Bulb snifters are not considered suction dredges. See Figure 10.

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Figure 10: Suction dredge

(143) "Suction dredging" means using a suction dredge to recover gold and other minerals.

(144) "Tailings" means the waste material that remains after processing aggregate to remove valuable mineral content.

(145) "Temporary ford" means a ford that is in place for no more than one operating season.

(146) "Tide gate" means a one-way check valve that prevents the backflow of tidal water.

(147) "Toe of the bank" or "toe of the structure" means the distinct break in slope between the stream bank or shoreline and the stream bottom or marine beach or bed, excluding areas of sloughing. For steep banks that extend into the water, the toe may be submerged waterward of the ordinary high water line. For artificial structures, such as jetties or bulkheads, the toe refers to the base of the structure where it meets the stream bed or marine beach or bed.

(148) "Toe of the slope" means the base or bottom of a slope at the point where the ground surface abruptly changes to a significantly flatter grade.

(149) "Unimpeded fish passage" means the free movement of all fish species at any mobile life stage around or through a human-made or natural structure.

(150) "Unstable slope" means a slope with visible or measurable evidence of slumping, sloughing, or other movement. Evidence of unstable slopes includes landslides, uprooted or tilted trees, exposed soils, water-saturated soils, and mud, or the recent erosion of soils and sediment. Woody vegetation is typically not present on unstable slopes.

(151) "Watercourse" or "water body" means any portion of a stream or river channel, bed, bank, or bottom waterward of the ordinary high water line of waters of the state.

(a) Watercourse also means areas in which fish may spawn, reside, or pass, and tributary waters with defined bed or banks that influence the quality of habitat downstream.

(b) Watercourse also means waters that flow intermittently or that fluctuate in level during the year, and the term applies to the entire bed of such waters whether or not the water is at peak level.

(c) A watercourse includes all surface-water-connected wetlands that provide or maintain habitat that supports fish life.

(d) This definition does not include irrigation ditches, canals, storm water treatment and conveyance systems, or other entirely artificial watercourses, except where they exist in a natural watercourse that has been altered by humans.

(152) "Water crossing structure" means a structure that spans over, through, or under a watercourse. Examples are bridges, culverts, conduits, and fords.

(153) "Water right" means a certificate of water right, a vested water right or a claim to a valid vested water right, or a water permit, under Title 90 RCW.

(154) "Waters of the state" or "state waters" means all salt and freshwaters waterward of the ordinary high water line and within the territorial boundary of the state.

(155) "Weed rolling" means the use of a mechanical roller designed to control aquatic plant growth.

(156) "Wetland(s)" is as defined in RCW 90.58.030.

(157) "Wetted perimeter" means the areas of a watercourse covered with water. The wetted perimeter varies with flow, discharge, and tides.

(158) "Woody vegetation" means perennial trees and shrubs having stiff stems and bark. Woody vegetation does not include grasses, forbs, or annual plants.

(159) "Written notice" or "written notification" means a communication through U.S. mail or email.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.04.020, 77.55.021, 77.55.091, 77.55.181, 77.12.047, and 34.05.328. WSR 26-15-073 (Order 26-13), s 220-660-030, filed 7/15/26, effective 8/15/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.12.047, 77.55.021, 77.55.091, 77.135.100, 77.135.110, and 34.05.328. WSR 21-09-066, § 220-660-030, filed 4/19/21, effective 5/20/21
WSR 19-12-126, § 220-660-030, filed 6/5/19, effective 11/1/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-030, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-040 Applicability of hydraulic project approval authority.

(1) When an HPA is required: A person must obtain an HPA from the department before conducting a hydraulic project, unless the activity is exempt from this requirement as provided in subsection (2) of this section.

(2) No HPA is required for the following hydraulic projects:

(a) Installing oyster stakes, boundary markers, or property line markers by hand or with hand-held tools;

(b) Driving across an established ford (RCW 77.55.031);

(c) Remedial actions by the department of ecology or a person under a consent decree, order, or agreed order under RCW 70.105D.090 (RCW 77.55.061). Although no HPA is required, the department of ecology must ensure compliance with the substantive requirements of this chapter;

(d) Landscape management plans approved by the department and the department of natural resources under RCW 76.09.350(2) serve as an HPA for the life of the plan if fish are selected as one of the public resources covered under the plan (RCW 77.55.201);

(e) Removing derelict fishing gear according to the guidelines described in RCW 77.12.865 (RCW 77.55.041);

(f) Removing crab pots and other shellfish gear under a permit issued under RCW 77.70.500;

(g) An activity conducted solely to remove or control Spartina (RCW 77.55.051);

(h) An activity conducted solely to remove or control purple loosestrife performed with hand-held tools, hand-held equipment, or equipment carried by a person (RCW 77.55.051);

(i) Installing or removing a portable boat hoist in a lake if the hoist:

(i) Is not permanently installed;

(ii) Does not have a frame length greater than fifteen feet;

(iii) Does not have armoring or other structures installed for a foundation or protection;

(iv) Does not have a canopy;

(v) Is not installed or removed using equipment operated on the bed;

(vi) Is not installed at the inlet or outlet of any stream;

(vii) Does not require any dredging, filling, pile driving, or any other bed modifications during installation or removal;

(viii) Is not modified during or after installation by adding docks, ramps, floats, or other structures that add surface area to the hoist or allow for moorage of additional watercraft; and

(ix) Is not installed in any of the following sockeye salmon-bearing lakes during times of the year when spawning and egg incubation is occurring in beach areas:

Table 1

Authorized Work Times to Install Portable Boat Hoists in Lakes with Sockeye Spawning Beaches

| Lake Name and Water Resource Inventory Area ((WRIA) in parentheses) | Authorized Work Times | | --- | --- | | Baker (04) | June 15 - August 15 | | Cle Elum (39) | September 1 - March 31 | | Osoyoos (49) | May 15 - September 30 | | Ozette (20) | August 1 - October 31 | | Pleasant (20) | August 1 - October 31 | | Sammamish (08) | July 15 - September 30 | | Washington (08) | July 15 - September 30 |

(j) Installing, maintaining, or removing scientific measurement devices if:

(i) All work conducted waterward of the OHWL is done by hand or with hand-held tools;

(ii) The project does not create a blockage to fish passage, even temporarily; and

(iii) The project does not include dewatering the job site, placing fill or concrete, or excavating or grading the bed or bank.

(k) Forest practices hydraulic projects, as defined in chapter 76.09 RCW and governed in Title 222 WAC; and

(l) Installation or maintenance of tideland and floating private sector commercial fish and shellfish culture facilities (RCW 77.12.047). However, an HPA is required to construct accessory hydraulic structures, such as bulkheads or boat ramps.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-040, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-050 Procedures—Hydraulic project approvals.

WAC 220-660-050

(1) Description:

(a) There are six categories of HPAs: Standard, emergency, imminent danger, chronic danger, expedited, and pamphlet. These categories are discussed in more detail throughout this section. Most HPAs issued by the department are standard HPAs. Guidance for applying for an HPA is provided on the department's website.

(b) HPAs do not exempt a person from obtaining other necessary permits and following the rules and regulations of local, federal, and other Washington state agencies.

(2) Fish life concerns: Construction and other work activities in or near water bodies can kill or injure fish life directly and can damage or destroy habitat that supports fish life. Damaged or destroyed habitat can continue to cause lost fish life production for as long as the habitat remains altered. HPAs help ensure construction and other work is done in a manner that protects fish life.

(3) Standard HPA:

(a) The department issues a standard HPA when a hydraulic project does not qualify for an emergency, imminent danger, chronic danger, expedited or pamphlet HPA. An individual standard HPA is limited to a single project site. Some special types of standard HPAs may cover multiple project sites.

(b) Special types of standard HPAs:

(i) Fish habitat enhancement project (FHEP) HPA.

(A) Projects must satisfy the requirements in RCW 77.55.181(1) to be processed as a fish habitat enhancement project.

(B) Projects that are compensatory mitigation for a development or other impacting project are not eligible. This includes proposals for mitigation banks or in-lieu fee mitigation proposals. The sole purpose of the project must be for fish habitat enhancement.

(C) The department may reject an FHEP proposed under RCW 77.55.181 if the local government raises concerns during the comment period that impacts from the project cannot be mitigated by conditioning the HPA. The department will reject an FHEP if the department determines that the size and the scale of the project raises public health or safety concerns. If the department rejects a project for streamlined processing, the department must provide written notice to the applicant and local government within 45 days of receiving the application.

(D) An applicant whose fish habitat enhancement project is rejected may submit a new complete written application with project modifications or additional information required for streamlined processing. An applicant may request that the department consider the project under standard HPA processing procedures by submitting a new complete written application for standard processing.

(ii) Multisite HPA.

(A) A standard HPA may authorize work at multiple project sites if:

(I) All project sites are within the same water resource inventory area (WRIA) or tidal reference area;

(II) The primary hydraulic project is the same at each site so there is little variability in HPA provisions across all sites; and

(III) Work will be conducted at no more than five project sites to ensure department staff has sufficient time to conduct site reviews.

(B) The department may make an exception for projects the department has scoped prior to application submittal or when no prepermit issuance site visits are needed.

(iii) General HPA.

(A) The department may issue general HPAs to government agencies, organizations, or companies to perform the same work in multiple water bodies across a large geographic area.

(B) To qualify for a general HPA, projects must protect fish life:

(I) Technical provisions in the HPA must fully mitigate impacts to fish life;

(II) The projects must be relatively simple so that the HPA provisions are the same across all sites, and can therefore be permitted without site-specific provisions; and

(III) The projects must have little or no variability over time in site conditions or work performed.

(C) The general HPA will include a requirement that notice be given to the department when activities utilizing heavy equipment begin. The department may waive this requirement if the permittee and department meet annually to review scheduled activities for the upcoming year.

(D) The department and the applicant may negotiate the scope and scale of the project types covered. The department and the applicant must agree on the fish protection provisions required before the application is submitted.

(E) The department may reject applications for a general HPA if:

(I) The proposed project does not meet the eligibility requirements described in subsection (3)(b)(iii)(B) of this section; or

(II) The department and the applicant cannot agree on the fish protection provisions.

(F) The department must provide written notice of rejection of a general HPA application to the applicant. The applicant may submit a new complete written application with project modifications or additional information required for department consideration under standard HPA processing procedures.

(iv) "Model" HPA.

(A) The department will establish a "model" HPA application and permitting process for qualifying hydraulic projects. To qualify, an individual project must comply with the technical provisions established in the application. Hydraulic projects that qualify for the model process must:

(I) Fully mitigate impacts to fish life in the technical provisions of the HPA;

(II) Be a low complexity project that minimizes misinterpretation of the HPA provisions allowing the HPA to be permitted without site-specific provisions; and

(III) Meet all of the eligibility requirements described in the model application.

(B) If needed to confirm project eligibility, the department may conduct a site visit before approving or rejecting a model application.

(I) The plans and specifications for the project are insufficient to show that fish life will be protected; or

(II) The applicant or authorized agent does not fill out the application completely or correctly.

(D) The department must provide written notice of rejection of an application to the applicant. The applicant may submit a new complete written application with project modifications or additional information required for department consideration under standard HPA processing procedures under this section, or may submit a new model application if the department rejected the application because the person did not fill out the original application correctly.

(4) Emergency HPA:

(a) Declaring an emergency.

(i) Authority to declare an emergency, or continue an existing declaration of emergency, is conveyed to the governor, the department, or to a county legislative authority by statute. An emergency declaration may be made when there is an immediate threat to life, the public, property, or of environmental degradation;

(ii) The county legislative authority must notify the department, in writing, if it declares an emergency;

(iii) Emergency declarations made by the department must be documented in writing;

(iv) When an emergency is declared, the department must immediately grant verbal approval upon request for work to protect life or property threatened by waters of the state because of the emergency, including repairing or replacing a stream crossing, removing obstructions, or protecting stream banks. The department may also grant written approval if the applicant agrees.

(b) If the department issues a verbal HPA, the department must follow up with a written HPA documenting the exact provisions of the verbal HPA within 30 days of issuing the verbal HPA.

(c) Compliance with the provisions of chapter 43.21C RCW (State Environmental Policy Act) is not required for emergency HPAs.

(d) The department may require a person to submit an as-built drawing within 30 days after the hydraulic project authorized in the emergency HPA is completed.

(e) Within 90 days after a hydraulic project authorized in an emergency HPA is completed, any remaining impacts must be mitigated or a mitigation plan must be submitted to the department for approval.

(5) Imminent danger HPA:

(a) Authority to declare imminent danger is conveyed to the department or county legislative authority by statute. The county legislative authority must notify the department in writing if it determines that an imminent danger exists.

(b) Imminent danger declarations made by the department must be documented in writing.

(c) When imminent danger exists, the department must issue an expedited HPA upon request for work to remove obstructions, repair existing structures, restore banks, and to protect fish life or property.

(d) When imminent danger exists, and before starting work, a person must submit a complete written application to the department to obtain an imminent danger HPA. Compliance with the provisions of chapter 43.21C RCW (State Environmental Policy Act) is not required for imminent danger HPAs.

(e) Imminent danger HPAs must be issued by the department within 15 calendar days after receiving a complete written application. Work under an imminent danger HPA must be completed within 60 calendar days of the date the HPA is issued.

(f) Within 90 days after a hydraulic project authorized in an imminent danger HPA is completed, any remaining impacts must be mitigated or a mitigation plan must be submitted to the department for approval.

(6) Chronic danger HPA:

(a) The department must issue a chronic danger HPA upon request for work required to abate the chronic danger. This work may include removing obstructions, repairing existing structures, restoring banks, restoring road or highway access, protecting fish life, or protecting property.

(b) Authority to declare when a chronic danger exists is conveyed to a county legislative authority by statute. A chronic danger is a condition in which any property, except for property located on a marine shoreline, has experienced at least two consecutive years of flooding or erosion that has damaged or has threatened to damage a major structure, water supply system, septic system, or access to any road or highway.

(d) When chronic danger is declared, and before starting work, a person must submit a complete written application to the department to obtain a chronic danger HPA. Unless the project also satisfies the requirements for fish habitat enhancement projects identified in RCW 77.55.181 (1)(a)(ii), compliance with the provisions of chapter 43.21C RCW (State Environmental Policy Act) is required. Projects that meet the requirements in RCW 77.55.181 (1)(a)(ii), will be processed under RCW 77.55.181(3), and the provisions of chapter 43.21C RCW will not be required.

(7) Expedited HPA:

(a) The department may issue an expedited HPA when normal processing would result in significant hardship for the applicant or unacceptable environmental damage would occur.

(b) Before starting work, a person must submit a complete written application to the department to obtain an HPA.

(c) Compliance with the provisions of chapter 43.21C RCW (State Environmental Policy Act) is not required for expedited HPAs. The department must issue expedited HPAs within 15 calendar days after receipt of a complete written application. Work under an expedited HPA must be completed within 60 calendar days of the date the HPA is issued.

(d) Within 90 days after a hydraulic project authorized in an expedited HPA is completed, any remaining impacts must be mitigated or a mitigation plan must be submitted to the department for approval.

(8) Pamphlet HPA:

(a) There are two pamphlet HPAs, Gold and Fish and Aquatic Plants and Fish, that cover the most common types of small scale mineral prospecting and removing or controlling aquatic plants, respectively. A person must follow the provisions in the pamphlet. If a person cannot follow the provisions, or disagrees with any provision, the permittee must apply for a standard HPA before starting the hydraulic project.

(b) A person must review a pamphlet HPA before conducting the authorized hydraulic project.

(c) When a pamphlet HPA is used, the permittee must have the pamphlet HPA on the job site when conducting work and the pamphlet must be immediately available for inspection by the department upon request.

(d) All persons conducting the project must follow all provisions of the pamphlet HPA.

(e) The department may grant exceptions to a pamphlet HPA only if a person applies for a standard individual HPA for the project.

(f) Pamphlet HPAs do not exempt a person from obtaining other appropriate permits and following the rules and regulations of local, federal, and other Washington state agencies.

(9) How to get an HPA:

(a) How to get a pamphlet HPA: A person can download and save or print a pamphlet HPA from the department's website. A person may also request a pamphlet HPA from the department either verbally or in writing.

(b) How to get an emergency HPA: Upon an emergency declaration, and before starting emergency work, a person must obtain a verbal or written HPA from the department. A complete written application is not required. However, a person must provide adequate information describing the proposed action. Compliance with the provisions of chapter 43.21C RCW (State Environmental Policy Act), is not required for emergency HPAs. A person may request a verbal or written emergency HPA from the biologist who issues HPAs for the geographic area where the emergency is located Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If the biologist cannot be contacted or it is after business hours, a person must contact the emergency hotline at 1- 800-514-8140 to request an emergency HPA.

(i) A person must submit a complete written application to the department to obtain an HPA unless the project qualifies for one of the following:

(A) A pamphlet HPA, subsection (3) of this section; or

(B) An emergency HPA, subsection (5) of this section.

(ii) When applying for an HPA, a person must submit one of the following application forms to the department:

(A) The electronic online application developed by the department;

(B) The current version of the JARPA;

(C) The current version of the JARPA including the most recent version of the application for streamlined processing of fish habitat enhancement projects when applying for streamlined processing under RCW 77.55.181. These may be submitted to the department as attachments to the online application form;

The Washington department of transportation may omit the JARPA when applying for streamlined processing of fish habitat enhancement projects using the online application system;

(D) The most recent version of the model HPA application or other department-approved alternative applications available from the department's public website; or

(E) The current version of the JARPA if applying for approval of a watershed restoration project under RCW 77.55.171. This may be submitted to the department as an attachment to the online application form.

(iii) A complete application package for an HPA must contain:

(A) A completed application form signed and dated by the applicant, landowner(s) or landowner representative(s) of any project site or off-site mitigation location, and the authorized agent, if any. Completing and submitting the application forms through the department's online permitting system is the same as providing signature and date, if all documents required during the online application process are submitted to the department. The property owner, if different than the applicant, or easement holder must consent to the department staff entering the property where the project is located to inspect the project site or any work;

(B) Plans for the overall project;

(C) Complete plans and specifications for all aspects of the proposed construction or work waterward of the mean higher high water line in salt water, or waterward of the ordinary high water line in fresh water;

(D) A description of the measures that will be implemented for the protection of fish life, including any reports assessing impacts from the hydraulic project to fish life and their habitat, and plans to mitigate those impacts to ensure the project results in no net loss;

(E) For a standard or chronic danger HPA application, a copy of the written notice from the lead agency demonstrating compliance with any applicable requirements of the State Environmental Policy Act under chapter 43.21C RCW, unless otherwise provided for in chapter 77.55 RCW; or the project qualifies for a specific categorical exemption under chapter 197-11 WAC;

(F) Written approval by one of the entities specified in RCW 77.55.181 if the applicant is proposing a fish enhancement project;

(G) For an expedited HPA application, an explanation of why normal processing would result in significant hardship for the applicant or unacceptable environmental damage.

(H) For a standard HPA application for mineral prospecting involving motorized or gravity siphon equipment, a copy of a permit issued under the federal Clean Water Act by Washington department of ecology that authorizes the use of that equipment at the location proposed, or written notice from Washington department of ecology declaring that a federal Clean Water Act permit is not required.

(I) When applying for a standard written HPA for mineral prospecting work within the wetted perimeter outside of the allowable work times authorized in WAC 220-660-300 and 220-660-305, a person must identify the upstream and downstream extent of each project location within a stream. The location of each site can be no greater than the length contained within a registered mining claim, if the project occurs on a claim, or 1,300 linear feet of stream, if the project does not occur on a claim.

(iv) HPA application submission:

(A) A person must submit the complete application package by:

(I) Using the department's online permitting system;

(II) Sending the package via mail to:

Department of Fish and Wildlife

P.O. Box 43234

Olympia, WA 98504-3234;

(III) Sending the package via email to: HPAapplications@dfw.wa.gov;

(IV) Uploading the package to a file transfer protocol site acceptable to the department; or

(V) Hand delivering the package to the department at 1111 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98504, Habitat Program, Fifth Floor. The department will not accept applications submitted elsewhere or by other than the applicant or authorized agent.

(B) Dimensions of printed documents submitted with the application package may not be larger than 11 inches by 17 inches. Pages of documents submitted may not be bound except by paper clips or other temporary fastening.

(C) A person must submit applications and supporting documents with a combined total of 30 or more pages as digital files rather than printed documents. All digital files must be in formats compatible with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, or Microsoft Access programs, or in PDF, TIFF, JPEG, or GIF formats.

(D) Applications submitted to the habitat program during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time) are deemed received on the date the habitat program receives the application. The department may declare applications received by the habitat program after normal business hours as received on the next business day.

(10) Incomplete applications:

(a) Within 10 days of receipt of the application, the department must determine whether an application meets the requirements of this section. If the department determines the application does not meet the requirements, the department will provide written or emailed notification of an incomplete application to the applicant or authorized agent. This written or emailed notification must include a description of information needed to make the application complete. The department may return the incomplete application to the applicant or authorized agent or hold the application on file until it receives the missing information. The department will not begin to process the application until it receives all information needed to complete the application.

(b) The applicant or authorized agent must submit additional information in response to a written notification of incomplete application through the department's online permitting system or to the department's habitat program, Olympia headquarters office. The department will not accept additional information submitted elsewhere or by other than the applicant or authorized agent.

(c) The department may close any application that has been incomplete for more than 12 months. The department must provide the applicant or authorized agent with written notification at least one week before closing the application and must provide the option for the applicant or authorized agent to postpone the closure for up to one year. The department must provide the applicant with written notification at the time it closes the application. After an application is closed, the applicant or authorized agent must submit a new complete application to receive further consideration of the project.

(d) The department may reject a standard HPA application for mineral prospecting involving motorized or gravity siphon equipment if the proposed project location or locations are in an area in which Washington department of ecology is prohibited under RCW 90.48.615 from issuing a permit under the federal Clean Water Act.

(11) Application review period:

(a) Once the department determines an application is complete, the department will provide to tribes and local, state, and federal permitting or authorizing agencies a seven-calendar-day review and comment period. The department will not issue the HPA before the end of the review period to allow all interested tribes and agencies to provide comments to the department. The department may consider all written comments received when issuing or provisioning the HPA. The review period is concurrent with the department's overall review period. Emergency, imminent danger, expedited, and modified HPAs are exempt from the review period requirement.

(b) Except for emergency, imminent danger, and expedited HPAs, the department will grant or deny approval within 45 calendar days of the receipt of a complete written application. The department will grant approval of imminent danger and expedited HPAs within 15 days of the receipt of a complete written application. The department will grant approval of emergency HPAs immediately upon request if an emergency declaration has been made.

For streamlined processing of Washington department of transportation fish passage barrier correction projects, the department will, within 30 days, either grant or deny approval, or make a determination that the streamlined review and approval process created by RCW 77.55.181 is not appropriate for the proposed project.

(c) If the department declares an imminent danger, applicant hardship, or immediate threat regarding an application for expedited or emergency HPA, the department must place written documentation of that declaration and justification for it in the application record within three days of issuing the written HPA.

(12) Suspending the review period:

(a) An applicant or authorized agent may request a delay in processing a standard HPA. The applicant or authorized agent must submit a written request for the delay through the department's online permitting system or to the habitat program's Olympia headquarters office. The department may not accept delay requests submitted elsewhere or by a person other than the applicant or authorized agent.

(b) If the department suspends the review period, the department must immediately notify the applicant in writing of the reasons for the delay. The department may suspend the review period (with or without the applicant's concurrence) if:

(i) The site is physically inaccessible for inspection or not in a condition to be evaluated (i.e., snow cover, frozen);

(ii) The applicant or authorized agent remains unavailable or unable to arrange for a field evaluation of the proposed project within 10 working days of the department's receipt of the application;

(iii) The applicant or authorized agent submits a written request for a delay;

(iv) The department is issuing an HPA for a stormwater discharge and is complying with the requirements of RCW 77.55.161 (3)(b); or

(v) The department is reviewing the application as part of a multiagency permit streamlining effort, and all participating permitting and authorizing agencies and the permit applicant agree to an extended timeline longer than 45 calendar days.

(c) The department may close any application if the application has been delayed for processing more than 12 months for any of the reasons identified in subsection (12)(a) or (b) of this section. The department must provide the applicant or authorized agent with written notification at least one week before closing the application and must provide the option for the applicant or authorized agent to postpone the closure for up to one year. The department must provide the applicant with written notification at the time it closes the application. After an application is closed, the applicant or authorized agent must submit a new complete application to receive further consideration of the project.

(13) Issuing or denying a hydraulic project approval:

(a) Protection of fish life is the only grounds upon which the department may deny or provision an HPA, as provided in RCW 77.55.021. The department may not unreasonably withhold or condition approval of an HPA. The HPA provisions must reasonably relate to the project and must ensure that the project provides proper protection for fish life. The department may not impose provisions that attempt to optimize conditions for fish life that are out of proportion to the impact of the proposed project.

(b) The department may not deny an emergency, imminent danger, chronic danger, or an expedited HPA, as provided in RCW 77.55.021. However, these projects must comply with the provisions in this chapter that are included in an HPA. The department will deny any other type of HPA or request to change an existing HPA when the project will not protect fish life, unless enough mitigation can be assured by provisioning the HPA or modifying the proposal. If the department denies approval, the department must provide the applicant with a written statement of the specific reasons why and how the proposed project would adversely affect fish life, as provided in RCW 77.55.021.

(d) The department may require a person to notify the department before hydraulic project construction or other hydraulic project work starts, upon project completion, or at other times that the department deems necessary while the HPA is in effect. The department may also require a person to provide periodic written reports to assess HPA compliance.

(e) The HPA must contain provisions that allow for minor modifications to the work timing, plans, and specifications of the project without requiring the reissuance of the HPA, as long as the modifications do not adversely affect fish life or the habitat that supports fish life. The permittee should contact the habitat program's Olympia headquarters office through email or the department's online permit application system to request a minor modification.

(f) A person may propose or conduct a hydraulic project under an environmental excellence program agreement authorized under chapter 43.21K RCW. These projects must be applied for and permitted under the requirements of chapter 43.21K RCW.

(14) Hydraulic project approval expiration time periods:

(a) Except for emergency, imminent danger, expedited, and pamphlet HPAs, the department may grant standard HPAs that are valid for up to five years. The permittee must demonstrate substantial progress on construction of the portion of the project authorized in the HPA within two years of the date of issuance.

(b) Imminent danger and expedited HPAs are valid for up to 60 days, and emergency HPAs are valid for the expected duration of the emergency hydraulic project.

(d) The following types of agricultural hydraulic project HPAs remain in effect without the need for periodic renewal; however, a person must notify the department before starting work each year:

(i) Seasonal work that diverts water for irrigation or stock watering; and

(ii) Stream bank stabilization projects to protect farm and agricultural land if the applicant can show that the problem causing the erosion occurs annually or more frequently. Evidence of erosion may include history of permit application, approval, or photographs. Periodic floodwaters alone do not constitute a problem that requires an HPA.

(15) Requesting a time extension, renewal, modification, or transfer of a hydraulic project approval:

(a) The permittee may request a time extension, renewal, modification, or transfer of an active HPA. Before the HPA expires, the permittee or authorized agent must submit a written request through the department's online permitting system or to the habitat program's Olympia headquarters office. The department may not accept requests for delay, renewal, modification, or transfer of an HPA submitted elsewhere or by a person other than the permittee or authorized agent. Written requests must include the name of the applicant, the name of the authorized agent if one is acting for the applicant, the permit number or application identification number of the HPA, the date issued, the permitting biologist, the requested changes to the HPA if requesting a time extension, renewal, or modification, the reason for the requested change, the date of the request, and the requestor's signature. Requests for transfer of an HPA to a new permittee or authorized agent must additionally include a signed, written statement that the new permittee or authorized agent agrees to the conditions of the HPA, that they agree to allow the department access to the project location to inspect the project site, mitigation site, or any work related to the project, and that they will not conduct any project activities until the department has issued approval.

(b) Requests for time extensions, renewals, or modifications of HPAs are deemed received on the date received by the department. The department may declare applications submitted to habitat program after normal business hours as received on the next business day.

(c) Within 45 days of the requested change, the department must approve or deny the request for a time extension, renewal, modification, or transfer of an approved HPA.

(d) Unless the new permittee or authorized agent requests a time extension, renewal, or modification of an approved HPA, the department may change only the name and contact information of the permittee or authorized agent and must not alter any provisions of the HPA except the project or location start dates when granting a transfer.

(e) A permittee may request a modification or renewal of an emergency HPA until the emergency declaration expires or is rescinded. Requests for changes to emergency HPAs may be verbal, but must contain all of the information in (a) of this subsection.

(f) The department must not modify or renew an HPA beyond the applicable five-year or 60-day periods. A person must submit a new complete application for a project needing further authorization beyond these time periods.

(g) The department will issue a letter documenting an approved minor modification(s) and a written HPA documenting an approved major modification(s) or transfer.

(16) Modifications of a hydraulic project approval initiated by the department:

(a) After consulting with the permittee, the department may modify an HPA because of changed conditions. The modification becomes effective immediately upon issuance of a new HPA.

(b) For hydraulic projects that divert water for agricultural irrigation or stock watering, or when the hydraulic project or other work is associated with stream bank stabilization to protect farm and agricultural land as defined in RCW 84.34.020, the department must show that changed conditions warrant the modification in order to protect fish life.

(17) Revoking an HPA.

(a) The department may revoke an HPA under the following conditions:

(i) At the written request of the permittee or authorized agent;

(ii) As the result of an informal or formal appeal decision;

(iii) As the result of a court ruling finding that the department issued the HPA in error;

(iv) Following change of a determination of nonsignificance or mitigated determination of nonsignificance to a determination of significance by a lead agency under chapter 43.21C RCW that applies to the hydraulic project approved by the HPA;

(v) The applicant did not correctly identify compliance with the requirements of chapter 43.21C RCW in the HPA application and the department was unaware of the error until after the HPA was issued;

(vi) Changed physical or biological conditions at the site of the hydraulic project have occurred before project initiation such that fish life cannot be protected if the project proceeds under the requirements of the existing HPA;

(vii) The permittee has not demonstrated substantial progress on construction of the hydraulic project within two years of the date of issuance as required in RCW 77.55.021 (9)(a). Substantial progress means initiation of work at any of the project locations identified in the HPA;

(viii) Duplicate HPAs have been issued for the same hydraulic project.

(b) The department must provide the permittee or authorized agent with written notification before revoking the HPA.

(18) Requesting a preapplication determination:

(a) A person may request information or a technical assistance site visit from the department prior to submitting an HPA application or at any other time. The department will provide the requested information either verbally or in writing.

(b) If a person is unsure about whether proposed construction or other work landward of (above) the ordinary high water line requires an HPA, they may request a preapplication determination from the department under RCW 77.55.400. The department must evaluate the proposed project and determine if it is a hydraulic project and, if so, whether an HPA from the department is required to ensure proper protection of fish life.

(c) The preapplication determination request must be submitted through the department's online permitting system and must contain:

(i) A description of the proposed project, which must include the location of the ordinary high water line;

(ii) A map showing the location of the project site, which must include the location of the ordinary high water line; and

(iii) Preliminary plans and specifications of the proposed project, if available, which include the location of the ordinary high water line.

(d) The department must provide tribes and local governments a seven calendar day review and comment period. The department must consider all applicable written comments that it receives before it issues a determination as described in this subsection.

(e) The department must issue a written determination, including its rationale for the decision, within 21 calendar days of receiving the request.

(f) Chapter 43.21C RCW (state environmental policy) does not apply to preapplication determinations issued under this subsection.

(g) The department's preapplication determination decision may be appealed as provided in WAC 220-660-460 (Informal appeal of administrative action) or WAC 220-660-470 (Formal appeal of administrative action).

(19) Notice of intent to disapprove HPA applications:

(a) The department may disapprove HPA applications submitted by a project proponent who has failed to comply with a stop work order or notice to comply issued under WAC 220-660-480, or who has failed to pay civil penalties issued under WAC 220-660-480. The term "project proponent" has the same definition as in RCW 77.55.410.

(b) The department may disapprove HPA applications submitted by such project proponents for up to one year after the date on which the department issues a notice of intent to disapprove HPA applications, or until such project proponent pays all outstanding civil penalties and complies with all notices to comply and stop work orders issued under WAC 220-660-480, whichever is longer (disapproval period).

(c) The department must provide written notice of its intent to disapprove HPA applications to the project proponent and to any authorized agent or landowner identified in the application, in person or via United States mail, to the mailing address(es) listed on the project proponent's HPA application.

(d) The disapproval period begins on the date the department's notice of intent to disapprove HPA applications becomes final. The notice of intent to disapprove HPA applications becomes final 30 calendar days after the department issues it, or upon exhaustion of all applicable administrative and/or judicial remedies.

(e) Any project proponent issued a notice of intent to disapprove HPA applications may, within 30 days of the date of the notice, initiate a formal appeal of the notice as provided in WAC 220-660-470 (Formal appeal of administrative actions).

(f) The department will provide notice and waiver of fines, civil penalties, and administrative sanctions consistent with RCW 34.05.110 and WAC 220-660-480(12).

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.04.020, 77.55.021, 77.55.091, 77.55.181, 77.12.047, and 34.05.328. WSR 26-15-073 (Order 26-13), s 220-660-050, filed 7/15/26, effective 8/15/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.12.047, 77.55.021, 77.55.181, and 34.05.328. WSR 23-13-014 (Order 23-06), § 220-660-050, filed 6/8/23, effective 7/9/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.12.047, 77.55.021, 77.55.091, 77.135.100, 77.135.110, and 34.05.328. WSR 21-09-066, § 220-660-050, filed 4/19/21, effective 5/20/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.12.047, 77.55.021, 34.05.328, and 2019 c 290. WSR 20-11-019 (Order 20-75), § 220-660-050, filed 5/12/20, effective 6/12/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.12.047, 77.55.021, 77.55.091, 77.55.051, 77.55.081, 34.05.328, and 34.05.350. WSR 18-10-054, § 220-660-050, filed 4/27/18, effective 6/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-050, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-060 Integration of hydraulic project approvals and forest practices applications.

(1) Description:

(a) In 1999, the Forests and Fish Report and Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2091, which amended the Forest Practices Act, chapter 76.09 RCW, envisioned a more integrated approach to permitting hydraulic projects that also require forest practices applications (FPAs). In May 2001, the forest practices board adopted permanent forest practices rules in Title 222 WAC, which incorporated fish protection measures normally included in hydraulic project approvals (HPAs) for projects in nonfish-bearing waters.

(b) In April 2012, the Washington state legislature, through Second Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6406, amended the Forest Practices Act in chapter 76.09 RCW and the hydraulic code statutes in chapter 77.55 RCW. The amendment resulted in the integration of the hydraulic code rule fish protection standards (Title 220 WAC) into the forest practices rules for hydraulic projects in fish-bearing waters on forest land. As codified in RCW 77.55.361 and 76.09.040, the requirements of the hydraulic code rules no longer apply to any forest practices hydraulic project. The amended statutes also include a requirement that the department adopt rules establishing the procedures for the concurrence review process. This process is outlined in subsection (3) of this section.

(2) General review and comment on forest practices hydraulic projects:

(a) The department may review and provide comments on any FPA.

(b) For FPAs that include a forest practices hydraulic project involving fish-bearing waters or shorelines of the state, the department must review the forest practices hydraulic projects and either provide comments to the department of natural resources (DNR), or document that the review has occurred without the need for comments. Before commenting, the department will strive to communicate with the applicant regarding any concerns relating to consistency with fish protection standards. The department will also strive to maintain communications with DNR as concerns arise and to inform DNR of communications with applicants.

(c) The department will encourage forest landowners to consult with department biologists, including site visits as needed, before submitting an FPA containing a hydraulic project. This will help ensure that project design plans and specifications meet fish protection standards. The intent of preapplication collaboration with the department is to provide more efficient and successful outcomes for forest landowners and their proposed hydraulic projects. In addition to the general review and comment process for forest practices hydraulic projects described in this subsection, hydraulic projects meeting the criteria described in subsection (3)(a) of this section will follow the concurrence review process.

(3) Concurrence review process:

(a) The department must review forest practices hydraulic projects meeting the following criteria and provide written comments to DNR on the project's ability to meet fish protection standards:

(i) Culvert installation or replacement, and repair at or below the bankfull width, as that term is defined in WAC 222-16-010 on July 10, 2012, in fish-bearing rivers and streams that exceed five percent gradient;

(ii) Bridge construction or replacement, and repair at or below the bankfull width, of fish-bearing unconfined streams; or

(iii) Fill within the 100-year flood level, as that term is defined in WAC 222-16-010, of fish-bearing unconfined streams.

(b) After the department receives notification from DNR that an FPA includes one or more hydraulic projects meeting the criteria in subsection (3)(a) of this section, the department has thirty days to review the forest practices hydraulic project(s) for consistency with fish protection standards.

(c) Within five business days after notification from DNR, or as soon as possible thereafter, the department will determine if all information needed to assess the hydraulic project's consistency with fish protection standards is included in the application.

(d) If information is missing, the department will immediately contact the applicant to request the missing information. The department will also provide written notification to DNR, indicating that specific information is missing and that the applicant has been notified. If the applicant fails to provide missing information in a timely manner so that the department can complete its review within the required thirty-day time frame, the department may issue a nonconcurrence on a proposed project.

(e) If, during the thirty-day concurrence review period, the department determines that a forest practices hydraulic project may not be consistent with fish protection standards, the department will attempt to work with the applicant to modify the proposed project. The department will strive to include DNR on site visits with the applicant as needed.

(f) The department must provide written notification of concurrence or nonconcurrence to DNR within the thirty-day review period, stating whether or not the hydraulic project is consistent with fish protection standards. As part of the written notification to DNR, the department must provide information about the outcomes of any meetings with the applicant, including agreements or disagreements, any missing information requested, and any proposed changes needed to meet fish protection standards.

(g) The department will recommend that DNR disapprove the FPA when efforts described in subsection (3)(e) of this section have not resulted in a successful outcome, the project will result in direct or indirect harm to fish life, and enough mitigation cannot be assured by modifying the hydraulic project proposal or by DNR's agreement to add appropriate conditions to the FPA.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-060, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-070 Changes to hydraulic project approval technical provisions.

WAC 220-660-070

(1) The department may modify or omit any technical provisions in this chapter through establishing site-specific or project-specific provisions in an HPA permit when any of the following is demonstrated:

(a) There is no logical application to a project;

(b) A person provides an alternative to the provision that demonstrates that it provides equal or greater protection for fish life;

(c) Enforcement of the original provision would result in denial of an HPA when there is enough mitigation defined to allow the project;

(d) The modification or omission of the provision will not cause a loss of or injury to fish life, or the loss or permanent degradation of the habitat that supports fish life;

(e) The proposed hydraulic project is part of an approved cleanup action under Model Toxics Control Act, Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act, or Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act;

(f) The technical provision or provisions conflict with applicable local, state, or federal regulations that provide equal or better protection for fish life;

(g) The technical provision or provisions are not feasible due to geological, engineering or environmental constraints or safety concerns; or

(h) New scientific information is made available that demonstrates the project will result in equal or greater protection of fish life, and the habitat that supports fish life.

(2) The department may add technical provisions to address project-specific or site-specific impacts to fish life not adequately mitigated by the common technical provisions. However, all provisions in the HPA must relate to the project and be proportional to the impact of the project. The HPA will include all of the provisions with which a person will be required to comply.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.04.020, 77.55.021, 77.55.091, 77.55.181, 77.12.047, and 34.05.328. WSR 26-15-073 (Order 26-13), s 220-660-070, filed 7/15/26, effective 8/15/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-070, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-080 Mitigation requirements for hydraulic projects.

WAC 220-660-080

(1) Description: The department defines mitigation as sequentially avoiding impacts, minimizing and rectifying unavoidable impacts, and compensating for remaining impacts. This mitigation must achieve no net loss.

(2) Fish life concerns: Work conducted in or near water can negatively impact fish life. Best management practices such as proper design and siting, construction timing, isolating the work area, sediment and erosion control, water-quality management, and revegetation can avoid, minimize, and rectify many of these impacts. These best management practices are reflected in the technical provisions. However, remaining impacts may require compensation to offset the loss of fish life and habitat that supports fish life.

(3) Mitigation requirements:

(a) The department must determine if the project actions proposed will mitigate for the project impacts to fish life and the habitat that supports fish life based on available information.

(b) A person must pay for any surveys, studies, or reports required by the department to determine if the hydraulic project mitigates impacts to fish life and the habitat that supports fish life. When required, the department will provide a written explanation of why the information is required and what standards or protocols the applicant must follow.

(c) All work subject to this chapter must achieve no net loss through a sequence of mitigation actions. However, the department may not impose permit conditions that attempt to optimize conditions for fish life that are out of proportion to the impact of the proposed project.

(d) Mitigation includes all of the action steps in the mitigation sequence.

(e) Compensatory mitigation is not required for hydraulic projects if other actions in the mitigation sequence are taken that avoid or offset impacts to fish life.

(f) The department may require advance mitigation if an experimental mitigation technique is being performed. If required, the advance mitigation should be fully functional prior to the project impacts.

(g) All maintenance work must comply with the applicable common technical provisions and project-specific and site-specific technical provisions. Maintenance work that rehabilitates and replaces a structure must also comply with the applicable common technical design provisions and project-specific and site-specific technical provisions.

(h) Replacement of any portion of any structure must comply with the requirements in this chapter governing materials that may be used.

(4) Compensatory mitigation:

(a) The department may determine that compensatory mitigation actions are needed to offset impacts remaining after other actions in the mitigation sequence are completed.

(b) When compensatory mitigation is needed to offset impacts, the department prefers compensatory mitigation actions that restore impacted habitat types and functions on-site or immediately adjacent to the impact site. If mitigation actions on or near the project site cannot mitigate the project impacts, then the department prefers compensatory mitigation actions at another location benefit the same fish life populations, habitat types and functions as those impacted by the project. However, the department must give due consideration to any compensatory mitigation proposal that improves the overall habitat functions in the watershed for the affected fish life populations at the project site.

(c) At the request of the project proponent, the department must accommodate the mitigation needs of the infrastructure or noninfrastructure development, including proposals or portions of proposals that are explored or developed in RCW 90.74.040. However, the department will not approve compensatory mitigation that does not provide equal or better habitat functions, value and quantity by habitat type.

(d) The department will evaluate mitigation credits and debits on a scientifically valid measure of habitat function, value, and quantity by habitat type. Compensatory mitigation must also compensate for temporal losses, uncertainty of performance, loss of habitat quantity by habitat type, and differences in habitat functions and value.

(e) The department will consider the use of credits from an approved programmatic option such as a state or federal certified fish conservation bank, a joint 404/401 mitigation and fish conservation bank, or in-lieu fee program as a form of compensation only after the standard mitigation sequencing has been applied at the impact site. These credits should benefit the same fish life populations as those impacted by the hydraulic project.

(f) For calculating compensatory mitigation requirements under this chapter, the environmental baseline is habitat conditions at the time the HPA application is submitted. However, this baseline does not apply to hydraulic projects constructed illegally. Structures that predate the hydraulic code or structures that were previously authorized under past versions of the hydraulic code are deemed legal structures.

(g) The department will evaluate impacts caused by a hydraulic project by comparing the condition of the habitat before project construction or the performance of work to the anticipated condition of the habitat after project completion.

(h) Maintenance on a legally constructed structure does not require compensatory mitigation unless:

(i) The maintenance work causes a new loss of habitat function, value, or quantity by habitat type that is not associated with the original construction of the structure; or

(ii) The maintenance work does not comply with subsection (3)(g) in this section.

(i) Removal of a human-made or engineered structure does not require compensatory mitigation. However, the department may require bank resloping, revegetation, and other job site stabilization measures after structure removal.

(j) The department may require monitoring to determine the extent and severity of impacts and the effectiveness of the compensation projects. The department may require a monitoring and contingency plan to ensure the compensatory mitigation meets the performance goals and objectives specified in the HPA. This plan may be part of a larger mitigation plan.

(5) Mitigation plans:

(a) The department may require a mitigation plan for projects with ongoing, complex, and experimental mitigation actions.

(b) The department must notify a person in writing if a mitigation plan is required and specify what the plan must include if a mitigation plan was not submitted with the application.

(c) When reviewing a mitigation plan under RCW 77.55.021, the department must, at the request of the applicant, follow the guidance contained in RCW 90.74.005 through 90.74.030. Pursuant to RCW 90.74.020, a mitigation plan must do the following:

(i) Guarantee long-term viability of the created, restored, enhanced, or preserved habitat, including assurances for protecting any essential habitat functions and values defined in the mitigation plan;

(ii) Provide long-term monitoring of any created, restored, or enhanced mitigation site; and

(iii) Be consistent with the local comprehensive land use plan and any other applicable planning process in effect for the development area, such as an adopted subbasin or watershed plan.

(d) When making a permit decision, the department must consider, pursuant to RCW 90.74.020, whether the mitigation plan provides equal or greater habitat functions, value, and quantity by habitat type compared to the existing conditions. This consideration must be based upon the following factors:

(i) The relative value of the mitigation for the target fish life, in terms of the habitat functions, value, and quantity by habitat type;

(ii) The compatibility of the proposal with broader resource management and habitat management objectives and plans, such as existing resource management plans, species recovery plans and associated habitat restoration strategies, watershed plans, critical areas ordinances, the forestry riparian easement program, the riparian open space program, the family forest fish passage program, and shoreline master programs;

(iii) The ability of the mitigation to address scarce habitat functions or types within a watershed;

(iv) The benefits of the proposal to the broader watershed landscape, including the benefits of connecting various habitat units and reducing fish life-limiting habitats;

(v) The benefits of implementing advance compensatory mitigation before the project's anticipated impacts occur; and

(vi) The significance of any negative impacts to nontarget fish life.

(e) A mitigation plan may be approved through a memorandum of agreement between a person and the department.

(f) The department will require a memorandum of agreement between an applicant and the department if mitigation actions, including monitoring, exceed the five-year statutory time limitation of the HPA.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.04.020, 77.55.021, 77.55.091, 77.55.181, 77.12.047, and 34.05.328. WSR 26-15-073 (Order 26-13), s 220-660-080, filed 7/15/26, effective 8/15/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-080, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-090 Technical provisions.

WAC 220-660-090

Technical provisions are avoidance and minimization measures used to protect fish life. WAC 220-660-100 through 220-660-450 are common technical provisions for typical hydraulic projects. All projects will also be reviewed relative to the provisions of WAC 220-660-080. The department will require technical provisions relevant to the individual proposal and the site characteristics. The department will also include special technical provisions to address project-specific and site-specific conditions not adequately mitigated by the common technical provisions. The department may apply saltwater provisions listed in WAC 220-660-310 through 220-660-450, in addition to any project-specific and site-specific technical provisions, to a project in tidally influenced areas upstream of river mouths and the mainstem Columbia River downstream of Bonneville Dam.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.04.020, 77.55.021, 77.55.091, 77.55.181, 77.12.047, and 34.05.328. WSR 26-15-073 (Order 26-13), s 220-660-090, filed 7/15/26, effective 8/15/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-090, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-100 Freshwater habitats of special concern.

WAC 220-660-100

(1) Description:

(a) Freshwater habitats of special concern provide essential functions important in the developmental life histories of priority fish species. Priority fish species include species that are listed under state and federal endangered species laws, and species of recreational, commercial, or tribal importance.

(b) The presence of freshwater habitats of special concern or adjacent areas with similar characteristics may restrict project type, design, location, and timing. These restrictions also may benefit other fish species that use these habitats. The department may determine the location of such habitats by a site visit, and/or by considering maps, publications, and other available information.

(2) Fish life concerns:

(a) All fish and shellfish have special habitat requirements related to water quantity and quality (including temperature) and to the physical features of the stream or body of water in which they live. For example, salmon and steelhead spawn and live for a time in a stream before going to the ocean. They require an ample supply of clean, cool, well-oxygenated water. Adults need clean gravel in which to spawn and juvenile fish require instream cover such as tree parts, boulders, or overhanging banks in which to hide from predators. Vegetated stream banks shade the water from the warming effects of the sun. Insects drop off overhanging vegetation and provide food. When juvenile salmon or steelhead enter saltwater, their habitat requirements change. During this critical transition period, they must have shallow, nearshore waters where they can migrate, school, feed, and seek protection from larger fish. Each species of fish and shellfish has similar, yet unique requirements. They have become adapted to and require these natural conditions as a result of the 10,000 years of evolution since the last ice age. The degradation of any one of the elements of their required habitat results in reduced numbers of fish and shellfish.

(b) Construction activity in or near the water has the potential to kill fish or shellfish directly. More importantly, this activity can also alter the habitat that fish and shellfish require. Direct damage or loss of habitat results in direct loss of fish and shellfish production. Direct killing of fish or shellfish is usually a one-time loss. Damaged habitat, however, can continue to cause lost production of fish and shellfish for as long as the habitat remains altered.

(3) Freshwater habitats of special concern:

(a) The following habitats serve essential functions in the developmental life histories of priority fish species:

(i) Spawning habitat;

(ii) Rearing habitat;

(iii) Migration corridors;

(iv) Cover and shelter provided by large woody debris, live tree roots, deep pools, shallow water, undercut banks, overhanging vegetation, turbulence, and large interstitial areas in cobble or boulder substrate;

(v) Off-channel habitat including wall-based channels, flood swales, side channels, and flood plain spring channels;

(vi) Native aquatic vegetation beds; and

(vii) Native riparian vegetation zones.

(b) The following are important geomorphic processes that form and maintain freshwater habitats of special concern:

(i) Woody material sources, delivery, and transport; and

(ii) Sediment sources, delivery, and transport.

(c) A person may request information from the department about the location of priority fish species and freshwater habitats of special concern. Information about priority fish species is also available on the department's website.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.04.020, 77.55.021, 77.55.091, 77.55.181, 77.12.047, and 34.05.328. WSR 26-15-073 (Order 26-13), s 220-660-100, filed 7/15/26, effective 8/15/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-100, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-110 Authorized work times in freshwater areas.

(1) Description: The department authorizes work during less critical times of the year to reduce the risk of impacts to fish life at sensitive life stages. In-water work is not allowed during critical times of the year unless a person can implement mitigation measures to eliminate risk to fish life.

(2) Fish life concerns: Work in or near watercourses can harm fish life including incubating eggs and fry, juveniles, spawning adults, and other sensitive life history stages. Therefore, work must occur at times of the year when the risk to fish life is reduced or can be avoided.

(3) Determining authorized work times:

(a) The department has the discretion to modify timing windows depending on actual site conditions (such as hydrology, run timing, and fish presence) and the risk of the proposed work to fish life. The department must specify authorized work times for hydraulic projects in or near waters of the state when it issues HPAs. When determining the authorized work times, the department will use the information below to determine the appropriate timing window for each project individually. Work timing considers:

(i) Life history stages of the fish and shellfish species present:

(A) Presence or absence of spawning, incubating, rearing, migrating, and other critical habitat that supports fish life at or near the job site; and

(B) The migration timing of juveniles and adults in both fresh and saltwater.

(ii) The expected impact of construction activities, equipment type, and access;

(iii) Best management practices proposed by the applicant, including proposed plans to:

(A) Control, contain, and manage sediment and erosion at the job site;

(B) Contain and manage wastewater at the job site;

(D) Minimize damage to riparian, wetland, and aquatic vegetation at the job site.

(iv) Mitigation measures volunteered or imposed upon the project;

(v) Existing or predicted weather conditions or flow during construction activities; and

(vi) Other circumstances and conditions pertaining to the proper protection of fish life.

(b) The department must publish on its public website the times when spawning salmonids, their incubating eggs and fry, or other critical life history stage are least likely to be within Washington state fresh waters.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-110, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-120 Common freshwater construction provisions.

WAC 220-660-120

(1) Description: Only applicable common construction provisions will be applied to a specific hydraulic project. Common construction provisions include job site access, equipment use, construction materials, sediment and erosion control containment, in-water work area isolation, fish removal, job site repair, and revegetation.

(2) Fish life concerns: Construction and other work can negatively affect fish life. Some activities can kill or injure fish while others can cause behavioral changes that reduce fish growth and survival. Some activities can damage the habitat used for spawning and egg incubation, rearing, feeding, hiding from predators, and migration.

(3) Staging areas: Establish staging areas (used for activities such as equipment storage, vehicle storage, fueling, servicing, and hazardous material storage) in a location and manner that will prevent contaminants such as petroleum products, hydraulic fluid, fresh concrete, sediments, sediment-laden water, chemicals, or any other toxic or harmful materials from entering waters of the state.

(4) Job site access:

(a) Use existing roadways or travel paths whenever feasible. If not feasible, minimize the number of new temporary access roads constructed.

(b) The design and location of new temporary access roads must follow the mitigation sequence to protect waters of the state from erosion and delivery of sediment.

(d) Limit removal of native vegetation to one side of the channel to maintain the best shade coverage whenever feasible. Locate the project access site to minimize the need to remove woody vegetation. Woody vegetation greater than four inches diameter that must be removed to construct the hydraulic project must be marked in the field by the applicant and approved for removal by the department.

(e) Retain all natural habitat features on the bed or banks including large woody material and boulders. These natural habitat features may be moved during construction but they must be placed near the preproject location before leaving the job site.

(5) Equipment use:

(a) Confine the use of equipment to specific access and work corridors to protect riparian, wetland, and aquatic vegetation.

(b) If wet or muddy conditions exist, in or near a riparian zone or wetland area, use equipment that reduces ground pressure whenever feasible.

(c) Check equipment daily for leaks and complete any required repairs in an upland location before using the equipment in or near the water.

(d) Equipment used in or near water must use environmentally acceptable lubricants composed of biodegradable base oils. These are vegetable oils, synthetic esters, and polyalkylene glycols. The department may waive this requirement for a small project that has minimal use of equipment in or near the water if the duration of the project is 48 hours or less or if containment prevents the lubricants from entering waters of the state.

(6) Construction materials:

(a) Store all construction and deconstruction material in a location and manner that will prevent contaminants such as petroleum products, hydraulic fluid, fresh cement, sediments, sediment-laden water, chemicals, or any other toxic or harmful materials from entering waters of the state.

(b) Do not stockpile construction material waterward of the OHWL in waters of the state unless authorized by the department.

(d) If the department approves the use of angular rock, the rock must be large enough and installed to withstand the 100-year peak flow or other design flow approved by the department.

(e) To prevent leaching, construct forms to contain any wet concrete. Place impervious material over any exposed wet concrete that will come in contact with waters of the state. Forms and impervious materials must remain in place until the concrete is cured.

(f) Do not use wood treated with oil-type preservative (creosote, pentachlorophenol) in any hydraulic project. Wood treated with waterborne preservative chemicals (ACZA, ACQ) may be used if the western wood preservers institute has approved the waterborne chemical for use in the aquatic environment. The manufacturer must follow the western wood preservers guidelines and the best management practices to minimize the preservative migrating from treated wood into aquatic environments. To minimize leaching, wood treated with a preservative by someone other than a manufacturer must follow the field treating guidelines. These guidelines are available at www.wwpinstitute.org.

(g) The department discourages the use of whole tires. However, products made from recycled tires specifically manufactured for use in the aquatic environment are approved by the department.

(7) Construction-related sediment, erosion, and pollution containment:

(a) Unless approved by the department, work in the dry watercourse (when no natural flow is occurring in the channel, or when flow is diverted around the job site).

(b) Protect all disturbed areas from erosion. Maintain erosion and sediment control until work and cleanup of the job site are completed.

(c) When using straw for erosion and sediment control, use only straw that has been certified as free of noxious weeds and their seeds.

(d) If flow conditions arise that are likely to result in unanticipated and unpreventable erosion or siltation of waters of the state, all hydraulic project activities must stop except those needed to control erosion and siltation.

(e) Prevent contaminants from the project, such as petroleum products, hydraulic fluid, fresh concrete, sediments, sediment-laden water, chemicals, or any other toxic or harmful materials, from entering or leaching into waters of the state.

(f) Use tarps or other methods to completely contain treated wood, sawdust, trimmings, and drill shavings.

(g) Route the construction water (wastewater) from the project to an upland area above the limits of anticipated floodwater. Remove fine sediment and other contaminants before discharging the construction water to waters of the state.

(h) Deposit waste material from the project, such as construction debris, silt, excess dirt, or overburden, in an upland area above the limits of anticipated floodwater unless the material is approved by the department for reuse in the project. Do not burn wood treated with preservatives, trash, waste, or other deleterious materials waterward of the OHWL.

(i) Deposit all trash from the project at an appropriate upland location.

(j) Prevent transporting and introducing aquatic invasive species by thoroughly cleaning vessels, equipment, boots, waders, and other gear before removing the gear from the job site.

(8) In-water work area isolation using block nets:

(a) Do not install block nets at sites with heavy vegetation, large cobble or boulders, undercut banks, or deep pools unless nets can be secured and maintained.

(b) The department must determine the maximum size of the block net opening. The size of the opening depends on the bypass design, the purpose of the block net, and the fish species likely to be present.

(d) Install a downstream block net if fish may reenter the work area from downstream.

(e) After the first block net is secured at the upstream end, use a second block net to herd fish downstream and out of the project area.

(f) Install the block nets at an angle to the direction of flow (not perpendicular to the flow) to avoid entrapping fish in the net.

(g) To anchor block nets, place bags filled with clean round gravel along the bottom of the nets.

(h) Secure block nets along both banks and the channel bottom to prevent failure from debris accumulation, high flows, and/or flanking.

(i) To keep fish out of the job site, leave block nets in place until the work is complete and conditions are suitable for fish.

(j) Check block nets at least three times a day for entangled fish and accumulated debris.

(9) In-water work area isolation using a temporary bypass:

(a) Isolate fish from the work area by using either a total or partial bypass to reroute the stream through a temporary channel or pipe.

(b) The hydraulic capacity of the stream bypass must be equal to or greater than the peak flow event expected when the bypass will be operated. The department may require a person to conduct a hydrologic analysis to determine the magnitude of this flow event. The department will not require hydraulic analysis for a bypass on a stream with low flow.

(d) Sequence the work to minimize the duration of dewatering.

(e) Use the least-impacting feasible method to temporarily bypass or exclude water from the work area. Consider the physical characteristics of the site and the anticipated volume of water flowing through the work area.

(f) Design the temporary bypass to minimize the length of the dewatered stream channel.

(g) During all phases of bypass installation and decommissioning, maintain flows downstream of the project site to ensure survival of all downstream fish.

(h) Install the temporary bypass before starting other construction work in the wetted perimeter.

(i) The department may require the installation of a cofferdam or similar device at the upstream and downstream end of the bypass to prevent backwater from entering the work area.

(j) Return diverted water to the channel immediately downstream of the work area. Dissipate flow energy from the diversion to prevent scour or erosion of the channel and bank.

(k) If the diversion inlet is a gravity diversion that provides fish passage, place the diversion outlet where it facilitates gradual and safe reentry of fish into the stream channel.

(l) If the bypass is a pumped diversion it must run continuously, once started, until it is no longer necessary to bypass flows. This requires back-up pumps on-site and 24-hour monitoring for overnight operation.

(m) If the diversion inlet is a pump diversion in a fish-bearing stream, the pump intake structure must have a fish screen installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with RCW 77.57.010 and 77.57.070. Screen the pump intake by one of the following:

(i) Perforated plate: 0.094 inch (maximum opening diameter);

(ii) Profile bar: 0.069 inch (maximum width opening); or

(iii) Woven wire: 0.087 inch (maximum opening in the narrow direction).

(iv) The minimum open area for all types of fish screens is 27 percent. The screened intake must have enough surface area to ensure that the velocity through the screen is less than 0.4 feet per second.

(n) The fish screen must remain in place whenever water is withdrawn from the stream through the pump intake.

(o) Maintain fish screens to prevent injury or entrapment of fish.

(p) Remove fish screens on dewatering pumps in the isolated work area only after all fish are safe and excluded from the work area.

(q) Isolate pump hose intakes with block nets so that fish do not get near the intake.

(r) Before restoring water to the work area, stabilize the bed with clean material sized to match undisturbed sediments.

(s) Complete all in-water and channel restoration work before rewatering the work area.

(10) In-water work area isolation using a cofferdam structure:

(a) Use modeling to determine the impact of the cofferdam or similar device on water-surface elevations during all anticipated flows. The department will not require modeling for a cofferdam installed in a stream with low flow.

(b) When designing the cofferdam or similar device, consider the infiltration rate of seepage flow from the riverbed and banks.

(11) In-water work without a bypass or cofferdam: In the following instances, the department will not require the use of a cofferdam, bypass, or similar structure to separate the work area from waters of the state:

(a) When installing a cofferdam, bypass, or similar structure would cause greater impacts to fish life than it would prevent;

(b) When the work area is in deep or swiftly flowing water;

(d) When fish can be excluded by nets or screens; or

(e) When fish are not present.

(12) Fish removal:

(a) All persons participating in fish capture and removal must have training, knowledge, and skills in the safe handling of fish.

(b) If electrofishing will be conducted, a person with electrofishing training must be on-site to conduct or direct all electrofishing activity.

(c) If personnel are available, the department and affected tribes may help capture and move fish life from the job site.

(d) Place block nets upstream and downstream of the in-water work area.

(e) Capture and safely move fish life from the work area to the nearest suitable free-flowing water.

(f) The department will require all person(s) removing fish from a job site to follow an approved protocol. An approved protocol is available on the department website. A person may submit another protocol with their application. The department will approve another protocol if it provides equal or better fish protection. The protocol will be approved by the department in the HPA.

(13) Demobilization and cleanup:

(a) Restore the disturbed bed, bank, and riparian zones as close as possible to preproject condition unless modified elevations and contours are authorized by the department in the approved construction drawings.

(b) Completely remove any temporary fill and return the affected areas to preproject elevation and contours. Fill material must be removed before the end of the in-water timing window if the fill material could erode into or deliver sediment-laden water into waters of the state.

(d) By the end of the in-water work period, remove all temporary stream crossings and restore the bed and banks to preproject condition.

(e) Upon completion of the project, remove all materials or equipment from the site and dispose of all excess spoils and waste materials in an upland area above the limits of anticipated floodwater.

(f) To prevent fish from stranding, backfill trenches, depressions, and holes in the bed that may entrain fish during high water or wave action.

(g) Removed or replaced structures and associated materials must not reenter waters of the state unless approved by the department.

(h) To minimize sediment delivery to the stream or stream channel, do not return in-stream flows to the work area from a bypass, cofferdam or similar structure until all in-channel work is completed and the bed and banks are stabilized.

(i) Using a proven methodology, replace native riparian zone and aquatic vegetation, and wetland vascular plants (except noxious weeds) damaged or destroyed by construction. The department may require a vegetation monitoring and contingency plan.

(j) The department must approve species composition, planting densities, and a maintenance plan for replanting on a site-specific basis. The species composition should be similar to the surrounding native vegetation whenever feasible.

(k) Complete replanting during the first dormant season (late fall through late winter) after project completion. Maintain plantings for at least three years to ensure at least 80 percent of the plantings survive. Failure to achieve the 80 percent survival in year three will require that a person submit a plan with follow-up measures to achieve requirements or reasons to modify requirements.

(l) The department may waive the requirement to plant vegetation where the potential for natural revegetation is adequate or where other factors preclude it.

(m) The department may require fencing or other structures to prevent livestock, wildlife, or unauthorized persons from accessing the replanted riparian and wetland sites until the plantings are well established.

(n) Remove temporary erosion and sediment control methods after job site is stabilized.

(14) Required permittee notification: If a fish kill occurs or fish are observed in distress at the job site, immediately stop all activities causing harm. Immediately notify the department of the problem. If the likely cause of the fish kill or fish distress is related to water quality, also notify the Washington emergency management division at 1- 800-258-5990. Activities related to the fish kill or fish distress must not resume until the department gives approval. The department may require additional measures to mitigate impacts.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.04.020, 77.55.021, 77.55.091, 77.55.181, 77.12.047, and 34.05.328. WSR 26-15-073 (Order 26-13), s 220-660-120, filed 7/15/26, effective 8/15/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-120, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-130 Stream bank protection and lake shoreline stabilization.

Suitable methods to identify and select an appropriate stream bank protection technique are available in the department's Integrated Streambank Protection Guidelines, as well as other published manuals and guidelines.

(1) Description:

(a) Stream bank and lake shoreline erosion is a process where soil, gravel, and rock within the bank of a waterway become mobilized by the flow or wave action of water. Stream bank and lake shoreline erosion is a natural process that supplies the materials necessary to create features such as beaches, gravel bars, and flood plains. However, activities that alter the surrounding environment can greatly increase the rate of erosion. One of the primary causes of accelerated erosion is a reduction in the amount of vegetation within the riparian zone of a watercourse or lake.

(b) Stream bank protection and lake shoreline stabilization structures are permanent or temporary structures constructed to reduce or prevent stream bank and shoreline erosion. Structural techniques armor the bank with material such as riprap, concrete, or timber. Biotechnical techniques attempt to mimic natural processes by using live plantings, rootwads, and large woody material. Biotechnical techniques usually impact fish life less than structural techniques. Some projects integrate both structural and biotechnical techniques.

(2) Fish life concerns: Stream bank protection and lake shoreline stabilization alter the bed or beach and the physical processes that form and maintain habitat that supports fish life. Direct loss of habitat may include loss of aquatic vegetation, spawning gravel, large woody material, riparian zone vegetation, and flood plain connectivity as well as alteration of the channel/beach. These losses and alterations decrease the complexity and diversity of habitat.

(3) Bank protection and lake shoreline stabilization design - General:

(a) The department may require a person to submit a qualified professional's rationale with the HPA application for a new structure or a replacement structure extending waterward of the existing structure or bankline. This requirement does not apply to projects that address constriction, drop/weir scour or other scour caused by an existing structure. The rationale for the proposed technique must include:

(i) An analysis performed by a qualified professional assessing the level of risk to existing buildings, roads, or services being threatened by the erosion;

(ii) Technical rationale specific to the project design, such as a reach and site assessment to identify the mechanism of the bank failure and cause of erosion; and

(iii) Evidence of erosion and/or slope instability to warrant the work.

(b) Protect fish life and habitat that supports fish life by using the least-impacting technically feasible alternative. The common alternatives below are in order from most to the least preferred:

(i) No action – Natural channel processes to occur;

(ii) Biotechnical techniques;

(iii) Combination of biotechnical and structural techniques; and

(iv) Structural techniques.

(c) The department may require a person to incorporate large woody material or native vegetation into the design of the structures as partial or complete mitigation for unavoidable impacts to fish life.

(d) Restrict the area of stream bank protection and lake shoreline stabilization to the least amount needed to protect eroding banks.

(e) Where technically feasible, the toe of the structure must be located landward of the OHWL, unless an alternative is shown to have a net benefit to fish life and the habitat that supports fish life. Large wood or other materials consistent with natural stream processes can be placed waterward of the OHWL when approved by the department.

(f) The project must be designed to withstand the maximum selected design flow for the project.

(4) Stream bank protection design:

(a) When the bankline of a river or stream has changed as a result of meander migration or lateral erosion, the current location of the bank must be maintained. If this new alignment poses imminent threat to safety or structures or other improvement of value, the department may grant an exemption on a case-by-case basis to establish the bank alignment waterward of the current location to provide the minimum footprint necessary to construct the bank protection elements.

(b) The design of bank protection projects must follow the mitigation sequence to protect fish life and the habitat that supports fish life. The department will evaluate designs on the basis of performance. Properly designed bank protection projects:

(i) Incorporate the ecological and geomorphological processes acting at the site in the design;

(ii) Use a site and reach assessment to understand the causes of erosion;

(iii) Recognize that natural bank erosion processes and rates are essential for ecological health of the aquatic system and ensure that the design includes bank treatments that allow for natural rates of erosion to occur whenever feasible;

(iv) Move existing structures or other improvements of value away from the eroding bank whenever feasible;

(v) Use design flows appropriate for the type of protection and function of the individual bank protection elements;

(vi) Use natural materials whenever feasible, including large wood and vegetation;

(vii) Protect existing spawning and rearing habitat and the processes that create and maintain it; and

(viii) Recognize that stream bank erosion treatments can cause the need for more stream bank protection projects upstream and downstream of the project site and understand that the design must prevent or minimize these impacts to habitat that supports fish life and property.

(5) Lake shoreline stabilization design:

(a) If the OHWL reestablishes landward of a lake shoreline stabilization structure, the department will consider this reestablished OHWL to be the existing OHWL for permitting purposes. If the breach was a result of storm damage or other natural conditions, the bank protection structure may be repaired or replaced in the existing footprint if the work is conducted within three years from the date the damage occurred.

(b) The design of lake shoreline stabilization projects must follow the mitigation sequence to protect fish life and the habitat that supports fish life. The department will evaluate designs on the basis of performance. To properly design bank protection projects:

(i) Set back structures or other improvements of value away from the eroding shoreline;

(ii) Remove existing rock and concrete bulkheads whenever feasible;

(iii) Use soft shore protection methods such as beach nourishment, large wood, bank resloping, and revegetation;

(iv) Prevent impacts to adjacent habitat that supports fish life; and

(v) Bury the base of the structure deep enough to prevent undermining. Where scour depth is deep enough, choose a design that adjusts to changing scour depth without compromising the function of the bank protection.

(6) Bank protection and lake shoreline stabilization construction:

(a) The department may require a person to establish the horizontal distance of the structure from a permanent benchmark(s) (fixed objects) before starting work on the project. The benchmarks must be located, marked, and protected to serve as a post-project reference for ten years.

(b) Do not release overburden material into the waters of the state when resloping the bank.

(d) Bank protection or shoreline stabilization material and filter blanket material must be placed from the bank or a barge. Dumping material onto the bank face may occur only if the toe is established and the material can be confined to the bank face.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-130, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-140 Residential and public recreational docks, piers, ramps, floats, watercraft lifts, and buoys in freshwater areas.

WAC 220-660-140

The requirements in this section apply to location, design, and construction of permanent and seasonal docks, piers, ramps (gangways), floats, watercraft lifts, and mooring buoys.

(1) Description: Docks are structures that are fixed to the shoreline but floating upon the water. Piers are fixed, piling-supported structures. Floats (rafts) are floating structures that are moored, anchored, or otherwise secured in the water that are not directly connected to the shoreline. A ramp is a structure that connects a pier or shoreline to a float and provides access between the two. Pilings usually associated with these structures are timber, steel, reinforced concrete, or composite posts that are driven, jacked, or cast vertically into the bed. A watercraft lift is a structure that lifts boats and personal watercraft out of the water. A mooring buoy is a structure floating on the surface of the water that is used for private and commercial vessel moorage.

(2) Fish life concerns:

(a) Over-water and in-water structures can alter physical processes that create or maintain habitat that supports fish life. These processes include light regime, hydrology, substrate conditions, and water quality. However, light reduction is a main impact to fish life at critical life stages. Light reduction, or shading, by over-water or in-water structures reduces survival of aquatic plants. Aquatic plants provide food, breeding areas, and protective nurseries for fish life.

(b) Shallow water provides juvenile fish a refuge from predators like larger fish. Over-water and in-water structures can alter movement of juvenile salmon, steelhead, and other fish species. Structures grounding on the bed can physically block migration and cause other impacts. The light/dark contrast of shading/no shading of over-water and in-water structures can affect migration behavior. Fish respond by moving into deeper water which increases the risk of predation. These structures may increase the exposure of juvenile salmon, steelhead, and other small fish to predators by providing predator habitat.

(3) Residential and public recreational dock, pier, ramp, float, watercraft lift and buoy design - General:

(a) The design and location of structures must follow the mitigation sequence to protect freshwater habitats of special concern.

(b) Design and locate structures to protect fish spawning areas.

(c) Design and locate structures to protect juvenile salmonid migration, feeding, and rearing areas where shading impacts are a concern.

(i) Limit the width of residential piers and docks to six feet wide for the first 30 feet from the shoreline (measured from mean low water). Limit the width of recreational piers to the minimum width needed to accommodate the intended use.

(A) In certain river systems alternative residential pier and dock criteria may apply.

(B) For the Columbia River, limit the width of residential piers and docks to six feet wide for the first 50 feet from the shoreline. Docks must have 20 feet of water depth below them (both criteria measured at mean low water).

(ii) Piers must extend far enough from the shoreline so floats do not impact juvenile salmonid migration, feeding, and rearing areas. Grounding of floats is approved in reservoirs and impoundments only at times of the year when the water level is dropped.

(iii) The underside of pier must be at least one and one-half feet above the OHWL elevation unless prohibited by local land use regulations.

(iv) The department will require residential pier, dock, ramp and float designs to include grating. The department may require public recreational pier, dock, ramp and float designs to include grating.

(A) North/south oriented piers (338 to 22 degrees, or 158 to 202 degrees) greater than four feet in width must have at least 30 percent of the entire deck surface covered in functional grating. The grating must be installed parallel to the length of the pier for the entire length of the pier.

(B) Northeast/southwest, northwest/southeast and east/west oriented piers (23 to 157 degrees, 203 to 337 degrees) must have at least 50 percent of the entire deck surface covered in functional grating regardless of width. The grating must be installed parallel to the width of the pier, evenly spaced along the entire length of the pier.

(C) In water bodies with a high density of piers and docks, the department may require that grating cover entire deck surface of the pier or dock.

(D) Limit the width of residential ramps to four feet wide. Limit the width of public recreational ramps to the minimum width needed to accommodate the intended use. Cover the entire ramp surface with grating.

(E) A dock or float six feet wide or narrower must have at least 30 percent of the deck surface covered in functional grating. A dock or float wider than six feet (up to eight feet wide) must have at least 50 percent of the deck surface covered in functional grating. The grating material's open area must be at least 60 percent. In some water bodies the department may require a higher proportion of grating. Locate flotation under the solid decked area only. Orient grating so the lengthwise opening maximizes the amount of light penetration. Any objects that are not part of the structure on, above, or below the grating should not block light penetration.

(F) If only the minimum deck surface area described in (c)(iv) of this subsection is grated, the grating material's open area must be at least 60 percent unless the grating covers more than the minimum deck area. If the grating covers more than the minimum deck surface area, the grating material's open area can be reduced to at least 40 percent open area.

(d) If artificial nighttime lighting is used in the design, use low-intensity lights that are located and shielded to prevent light from attracting fish, unless there are safety constraints.

(e) Flotation for the structure must be fully enclosed and contained in a shell. Flotation containing expanded or extruded plastic foam must be enclosed in a shell made of plastic with a minimum thickness of 0.15 inches, concrete, aluminum, or steel. The shell must prevent breakup or loss of the flotation material into the water. The shell must not be readily subject to damage by ultraviolet radiation and abrasion.

(f) The design must not include skirting including batter fencing constructed around piers, docks, or floats unless approved by the department.

(g) Embedded anchor(s) or other approved anchor(s) or piling may hold floats in place.

(h) The design should not use treated wood for the decking of the structure. The design may use treated wood for structural elements. Treated wood structural elements subject to abrasion by vessels, floats, or other objects must incorporate design features to minimize abrasion of the wood.

(i) The structure must have been usable at the site within the 12 months immediately before the time of application submittal to be considered a replacement structure. Usable means no major deterioration or section loss in critical structural components is present.

(j) Replacement of more than 33 percent or 250 square feet of decking or replacement of decking substructure requires installation of functional grating in the replaced portion only. The grating must conform to the requirements in this section.

(4) Piling design:

(a) Use the smallest diameter and number of pilings required to construct a safe structure.

(b) Steel piling used to construct residential docks should not exceed six inches in diameter. Limit the diameter of steel piling used to construct public recreational docks to the minimum width needed to accommodate the intended use.

(c) The use of creosote or pentachlorophenol piling is prohibited. New and replacement piling can be steel, concrete, recycled plastic, and/or untreated or department-approved treated wood.

(d) Treated wood piling must incorporate design features to minimize abrasion of the piling from contact with vessels, floats, or other objects.

(e) All pilings must be fitted with devices to prevent perching by fish-eating birds.

(5) Watercraft lift design:

(a) The design of the watercraft lift/grid must follow the mitigation sequence to protect juvenile salmonid migration, feeding, and rearing areas where shading impacts are a concern.

(b) The bottom of the watercraft lift/grid must be at least one foot above the bed.

(6) Mooring buoy design:

(a) In water bodies where mooring buoy systems might damage the bed and native submerged aquatic vegetation, locate and design the buoy system to minimize damage.

(i) Locate the buoy deep enough to prevent vessel grounding.

(ii) Design and install the buoy system with mid-water floats so that anchor lines do not drag.

(iii) In areas with native submerged aquatic vegetation, use an embedment-style mooring anchor instead of a surface-style mooring anchor.

(iv) Adequately size the mooring to prevent the anchor from shifting or dragging along the bed.

(b) If the department authorizes the use of a concrete anchor, use a precast concrete anchor.

(c) The mooring buoy must have a shell that is not readily subject to damage by ultraviolet radiation and abrasion caused by rubbing against vessels, the bed, and/or waterborne debris.

(7) Residential and public recreational docks, pier, ramp, float, watercraft lift, and buoy construction:

(a) Operate and anchor vessels and barges during construction in a manner that protects native aquatic vegetation.

(b) Reestablish the pier or dock centerline during the construction phase using the same methodology used to establish the centerline on the construction drawings.

(d) If impact pile driving is needed, set the drop height to the minimum needed to drive the piling.

(e) Use appropriate sound attenuation to minimize harm to fish from impact pile-driving noise.

(f) To avoid attracting fish to lights at night, limit impact pile driving to daylight hours whenever feasible.

(g) The department may require the following when removing piling:

(i) Use a vibratory or water jet system to dislodge piling whenever feasible.

(ii) After removal, place the piling on a construction barge or other dry storage site. Piling removed from the substrate must be moved immediately from the water into a barge or other dry storage site. The piling must not be shaken, hosed off, left hanging to dry or any other action intended to clean or remove adhering material from the piling.

(iii) If a treated wood piling breaks during extraction, remove the stump from the water column by fully extracting the stump or cut it three feet below the substrate and cap all buried stumps with clean sediment that matches the native material.

(iv) Fill holes left by piling extraction with clean sediment that matches the native material whenever feasible.

(h) Securely anchor docks, floats, and mooring buoys.

(i) If the department authorizes the use of a concrete anchor, use a precast concrete anchor.

(j) Dispose of removed docks, piers, ramps, floats, lines, chains, cables, and mooring anchors in an upland disposal site.

(k) Place floats and buoys removed seasonally in an upland area. Do not store on the beach.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.04.020, 77.55.021, 77.55.091, 77.55.181, 77.12.047, and 34.05.328. WSR 26-15-073 (Order 26-13), s 220-660-140, filed 7/15/26, effective 8/15/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.12.047, 77.55.021, and 34.05.328. WSR 24-12-003 (Order 24-05), § 220-660-140, filed 5/22/24, effective 6/22/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-140, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-150 Boat ramps and launches in freshwater areas.

(1) Description: A boat ramp or launch is a sloping, stabilized roadway or entry point constructed on the shoreline for launching boats from vehicular trailers or by hand. Ramps and launches extend into the water at a slope of typically twelve to fifteen percent and are typically oriented perpendicular to the shoreline. Ramp and launch widths vary with intended use, whereas the length often depends on the slope of the shoreline and seasonal water levels. Ramps and launches are usually constructed in areas protected from wind and waves with access to deep water close to shore; they are often associated with marinas and parking lots. Construction materials commonly consist of gravel, concrete, or asphalt.

(2) Fish life concerns: A boat ramp or launch typically destroys habitat that supports fish life in its footprint. A large number of ramps or launches in a given area reduces and fragments habitat. Ramps and launches placed above bed grade can block sediment and wood movement, and alter nearshore juvenile fish migration behavior. Ramp and launch construction, maintenance and the associated vessel activity can damage or destroy aquatic vegetation.

(3) Boat ramp and launch design:

(a) Design and locate ramps and launches to avoid adverse impacts to fish spawning areas.

(b) Design and locate ramps and launches to avoid or minimize excavation waterward of the OHWL.

(d) Design the boat ramps and launches to prevent erosive undercutting or breaking of ramp edges.

(e) Design and construct boarding floats to minimize grounding on and shading of the bed and interfering with sediment and wood movement.

(4) Boat ramp and launch construction:

(a) Construct upland portions of ramps and launches in the dry and when the water body is at its lowest elevation or flow.

(b) Construct footings or the base of ramps and launches below the preexisting grade of the stream bank or lakeshore to minimize undermining the structure.

(c) Construct ramps and launches with concrete, compressed or hardened gravel, or other suitable materials approved by the department.

(d) When constructing concrete ramps and launches below the OHWL, use precast concrete slabs or isolate the wet concrete from waters of the state until it is fully hardened.

(e) Securely anchor launching rails to the stream or lake bottom.

(5) Ramp and hand launch maintenance: Whenever feasible, place sediment and woody material removed from ramps and launches at or waterward of the OHWL downstream of the structure.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-150, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-160 Marinas and terminals in freshwater areas.

The provisions in this section apply to constructing, maintaining and repairing marinas and terminals in freshwater areas.

(1) Description:

(a) A marina is a public or private facility providing vessel moorage space, fuel, or commercial services. Commercial services include overnight or live-aboard vessel accommodations (RCW 77.55.011(13)).

(b) A terminal is a public or private commercial wharf located in the navigable waters of the state and used, or intended to be used, as a port or facility for storing, handling, transferring, or transporting goods, passengers, and vehicles to and from vessels (RCW 77.55.011(14)).

(2) Fish life concerns: Marinas and terminals can alter the physical processes that create or maintain habitat that supports fish life. Possible impacts may include alteration of the light regime, hydrology, substrate conditions, and water quality. Marinas and terminals often have a larger impact area than residential docks and are often associated with heavy boat traffic and human use. Thus, the size and magnitude of the potential impacts to fish life may be greater.

(3) Marina and terminal design – Generally:

(a) The design, location, and construction of new marinas and terminals must follow the mitigation sequence to protect fish spawning and juvenile salmon migration corridors, rearing, and feeding areas.

(b) The department may require physical modeling, numerical modeling, or other information that demonstrates adequate water exchange and circulation after construction.

(i) Locate new marinas and terminals to protect native aquatic vegetation.

(ii) Locate new marinas and terminals in naturally deep areas to avoid or minimize the need for dredging.

(iii) Locate new marinas and terminals in areas deep enough to protect the bed from propeller wash impacts.

(iv) Locate new marinas and terminals in areas with low or impaired biological integrity such as heavily industrialized areas.

(d) Whenever feasible, design marinas and terminals to allow light penetration to shallow water areas.

(i) Design marinas and terminals so that most over-water coverage is in the deepest water feasible.

(ii) Minimize the amount of pier or dock area that directly contacts the shoreline.

(iii) Minimize the width of over-water and in-water structures in shallow water areas.

(iv) Design and construct piers and other over-water structures as high as feasible to increase light transmission.

(v) Whenever feasible, use light-reflecting materials on the underside of over-water structures that are not grated.

(4) Marina design:

(a) The department may require a marina design to include grating to minimize impacts to juvenile salmonid migration corridors and native aquatic vegetation. If grating is required, locate flotation under the solid decked area only.

(b) Orient grating so the lengthwise opening maximizes the amount of light penetration. Any objects that are not part of the structure on, above, or below the grating should not block light penetration.

(c) Whenever feasible, provide slips for smaller boats in shallower water and place slips for larger boats in deeper water.

(d) Do not locate new boathouses, houseboats, and covered moorages less than thirty feet from the shoreline and in water less than twenty feet deep (both criteria measured from mean low water). Houseboats with basements are not authorized.

(e) Any replacement roof for a covered moorage and boathouse in water less than thirty feet from the shoreline and in water less than twenty feet deep (both criteria measured from mean low water) must incorporate translucent materials or skylights in the roof.

(f) If artificial nighttime lighting is used in the design, use low-intensity lights that are located and shielded to prevent light from attracting fish, unless there are safety constraints.

(5) Breakwater design:

(a) Design and construct breakwaters to maintain shallow water juvenile salmon migration corridors.

(b) Avoid use of continuous sheet piles in water less than thirty feet from the shoreline and in water less than twenty feet deep (measured from mean low water).

(6) Piling design:

(a) Use the smallest diameter and number of pilings needed to construct a safe structure.

(b) New and replacement piling can be steel, concrete, recycled plastic, and/or untreated or department-approved treated wood.

(c) Treated wood piling must incorporate design features to minimize abrasion of the piling from contact with vessels, floats, or other objects.

(d) Whenever feasible, fit all pilings with devices to prevent perching by fish-eating birds.

(7) Marina and terminal construction:

(a) When installing steel piling, a vibratory hammer is preferred.

(b) If impact pile driving is needed, set the drop height to the minimum needed to drive the piling.

(d) To avoid attracting fish to light at night, limit impact pile driving to daylight hours whenever feasible.

(e) The department may require the following when removing piling:

(i) Use a vibratory system to dislodge piling whenever feasible;

(iv) Fill holes left by piling extraction with clean sediment that matches the native material whenever feasible.

(f) Securely anchor floats and mooring buoys.

(g) Dispose of removed docks, piers, ramps, floats, lines, chains, cables, and mooring anchors in an upland disposal site.

(h) Place floats and buoys removed seasonally in an upland area. Do not store on the beach.

(8) Marina and terminal maintenance:

(a) Upon request, the department must issue a renewable, five-year HPA for regular maintenance activities of a marina or terminal.

(b) Regular maintenance activities for the five-year HPA may include the following:

(i) Maintaining or repairing a boat ramp, launch, or float within the existing footprint;

(ii) Maintaining or repairing an existing over-water structure within the existing footprint;

(iii) Maintaining or repairing boat lifts or railway launches;

(iv) Maintaining or repairing pilings, including replacing bumper pilings;

(v) Dredging less than fifty cubic yards of material;

(vi) Maintaining or repairing shoreline armoring or bank protection;

(vii) Maintaining or repairing wetland, riparian zone, or estuarine habitat; and

(viii) Maintaining or repairing an existing outfall.

(c) The five-year permit must include a requirement that a person give the department a fourteen-day notice before regular maintenance activities start.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-160, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-170 Dredging in freshwater areas.

The requirements of this section do not apply to suction dredging for mineral prospecting covered in WAC 220-660-300, or to diver-operated dredging for aquatic plant control covered in WAC 220-660-290.

(1) Description: Dredging includes removing substrate or sediment from rivers and lakes to improve vessel navigation and to maintain navigational channels and flow conveyance. Dredging is also used to clean up contaminated sediments.

(2) Fish life concerns: Excessive deposition or aggradation may interfere with land use, hydraulic flow, and fish passage, and may cause stranding of fish. However, dredging can alter multiple fundamental channel processes, and effects can propagate upstream or downstream of the modified channel reach, or into tributaries, and may affect channel stability, habitat features, and flood plain interactions within and beyond the project area. Direct impacts include mortality, physiological stress, or displacement of fish and other organisms, increased sediment transport downstream, damage to riparian zone vegetation, and temporary loss or imbalance of nutrients and food supply. This activity usually decreases the complexity and diversity of habitat that supports fish life.

(3) Dredging design:

(a) The department may not authorize dredging in fish spawning beds unless it creates or improves the access or quality of fish spawning beds as part of an approved restoration project.

(b) The department will evaluate the potential impacts of dredging and the disposal of dredged materials in eulachon spawning areas and provision these projects based on project location, seasonality, scale, frequency, and duration and on run timing, run size, and presence/absence in the work area.

(c) The department may require a preproject channel survey or assessment by a qualified professional to determine the root causes of a sediment deposition problem and the potential channel changes that may result from dredging. This provision does not apply to maintenance dredging of navigational channels and berthing areas, boat ramp and boat launch approaches, and hydroelectric dams.

(d) The department may require pre- and post-dredge project bathymetric data for dredging of navigational channels and berthing areas.

(e) Use the dredge types and methods that minimize adverse impacts to fish and the habitat that supports fish life.

(4) Dredging construction:

(a) Operate a hydraulic dredge with the intake at or below the bed surface. Raise the intake up to three feet above the bed only for brief periods of purging or flushing the intake system.

(b) Operate a dragline or clamshell to minimize turbidity. During excavation, each pass with the clamshell or dragline bucket must be complete. Stockpile dredged material in the location shown on the approved plan.

(c) To avoid fish stranding, the bed must not contain pits, potholes, or large depressions upon completion of the dredging.

(d) The department may require a person to use a boom or similar device to contain floatable materials when dredging a lake or pond.

(e) Dispose of dredged bed materials at a department-approved in-water disposal site or outside the flood plain so materials will not reenter waters of the state. The department may allow dredged material to be used for beneficial projects such as beach nourishment or capping contaminated sediments.

(f) To minimize turbidity, hopper dredges, scows, and barges used to transport dredged materials to the disposal or transfer sites must completely contain the dredged material.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-170, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-180 Sand and gravel removal.

(1) Description: Sand and gravel deposited by river processes is used as construction aggregate for roads and highways (base material and asphalt), pipelines (bedding), septic systems (drain rock in leach fields), and concrete (aggregate mix) for highways and buildings. In some areas, people remove aggregate mainly from river deposits, either from pits in river flood plains and terraces, or by removing gravel directly from riverbeds with heavy equipment.

(2) Fish life concerns: Removing sand and gravel from the active channel bed may affect sediment movement if it disrupts the sediment balance in the river. This disruption may cause channel adjustments that extend considerable distances beyond the excavation site. Removing instream sand and gravel changes the channel shape and bed elevation and may involve extensive clearing of vegetation, flow diversion, sediment stockpiling, and excavating deep pits. Removing sand and gravel can also produce a local sediment shortage that can reduce spawning potential and success in gravel-starved stream reaches. Disturbance or loss of gravel can create significant channel head cutting upstream from the project. Trenches or pits in the bed can trap fish. Other effects of removing instream gravel include a reduction of large woody material that is important as cover for fish, and short-term loss of insects and stream bugs that are food for fish.

(3) Sand and gravel removal design:

(a) Limit sand and gravel removal to exposed bars. Sand and gravel removal must not result in lowering the average channel cross-section profile either in the work area or downstream of it.

(b) The department requires a quantitative site assessment to document habitat changes. This includes preproject and post-project channel cross-section surveys for commercial sand and gravel removal projects. As a provision of a multiyear HPA, the department may require surveys to be conducted each fall. The surveys must reference cross-sections vertically to a permanent benchmark and horizontally to a permanent baseline. The cross-sections must be surveyed perpendicular to the high flow channel every one hundred feet through the work area and at cross-sections upstream and downstream at adjacent channel riffles. The HPA application submitted to the department must include the preproject survey information. A person must submit the post-project survey to the department within ninety days after removal of sand and gravel is finished or the expiration date of the HPA, whichever occurs first.

(4) Sand and gravel removal construction:

(a) The department must establish an excavation line, which is then identified in the HPA.

(b) The permittee must place boundary markers to identify the excavation zone. The department must approve the location of the boundary markers before a person starts to remove sand and gravel.

(c) Excavation must start at the excavation line and proceed toward the bank or the center of the bar, perpendicular to the alignment of the watercourse.

(d) Do not remove bed material from the waterward side of the excavation line.

(e) Do not place or operate equipment within the wetted perimeter of the watercourse.

(f) Remove sand and gravel within the excavation zone from a point starting at the excavation line and progressing upward toward the bank or the center of the bar on a minimum two percent gradient. The department may require a survey of the excavation zone upon completion of the sand and gravel removal operation to ensure the operation maintained a two percent gradient and that no depressions remain. When required, the permittee must pay for the survey.

(g) At the end of each workday, the excavation zone must not contain pits, potholes, or depressions that may trap fish because of fluctuating water levels.

(h) Limit stockpiling of material waterward of the OHWL, after the initial bed disturbance, to protect fish life. If the department has approved stockpiling waterward of the OHWL, completely remove the material before fish start spawning in the area or stream flow starts increasing. The department will determine timing restrictions for each site individually. If the water level rises and makes contact with stockpiles, further operation of equipment or removal of the stockpiles may not proceed unless the department authorizes the work.

(i) Leave the upstream end of the sand and gravel bar undisturbed to maintain watercourse stability waterward of the OHWL.

(j) Retain large woody material waterward of the OHWL. Large wood within the excavation zone must be repositioned within the watercourse. Other debris must be disposed of so it will not reenter the watercourse.

(k) Sand and gravel washing or crushing operations must take place above the limits of anticipated floodwater.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-180, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-190 Water crossing structures.

Appropriate methods to design water crossing structures are available in the department's Water Crossing Design Guidelines, or other published manuals and guidelines. A list of approved manuals and guidelines is on the department's website.

This section applies only to water crossings over fish-bearing waters. Crossings on nonfish bearing streams must be designed to pass wood and sediment expected in the stream reach to reduce the risk of catastrophic failure of the crossing. Water crossing structures on nonfish bearing streams in the forest environment that are designed to pass the 100-year flood flow and debris likely to be encountered meet this standard.

An HPA is required for all construction or repair/replacement of any structure that crosses a stream, river, or other water body regardless of the location of the proposed work relative to the OHWL of state waters. An HPA is also required for bridge painting and other maintenance where there is potential for paint, sandblasting material, sediments, or bridge parts to fall into the water. An HPA is not required for utility crossings attached to bridge structures.

(1) Description: Water crossings are structures constructed to facilitate the movement of people, animals, or materials across or over rivers and other water bodies. These structures include bridges, culverts, fords, and conduits. This section covers bridges, culverts, and fords; WAC 220-660-270 covers conduits. Generally, people use bridges to cross over larger streams and rivers, or over unstable channels; they use culverts to cross over smaller streams and they use fords when other stream crossing options would result in a greater impact to fish life and the habitat that supports fish life.

(2) Fish life concerns:

(a) A person must design water crossing structures in fish-bearing streams to allow fish to move freely through them at all flows when fish are expected to move. All water crossings must retain upstream and downstream connection in order to maintain expected channel processes. These processes include the movement and distribution of wood and sediment and shifting channel patterns. Water crossings that are too small in relation to the stream can block or alter these processes, although some encroachment of the flood plain and channel migration zone will be approved when it can be shown that such encroachment has minimal impacts to fish life and habitat that supports fish life.

(b) Fords have a high potential to generate and deliver sediment and may impede fish passage. However, under limited circumstances, fords are appropriate when they provide better protection to fish life and habitat that supports fish life than other water crossing structures.

(3) Permanent water crossing structures – Generally:

(a) The water crossing design must provide unimpeded passage for all species of adult and juvenile fishes. Passage is assumed when there are no barriers due to behavioral impediments, excessive water slope, drop or velocity, shallow flow, lack of surface flow, uncharacteristically coarse bed material, and other related conditions.

(b) The design of the water crossing structure must follow mitigation sequencing to prevent measurable unmitigated impacts to the expected channel functions and processes found at the site. The department will make an exception where there are human-made features in the flood plain that are outside the control of the applicant and they are unlikely to be removed. By complying with the provisions under subsections (4) and (6) of this section, the applicant is assumed to provide these processes and functions.

(c) If channelization, encroachment, or other human-made changes have degraded the channel in the vicinity of the crossing, the design must have a similar slope and cross section expected under common conditions in the reach.

(i) Similar slope: The slope should be that of a stable channel that would fit within the geomorphic context of the reach.

(ii) Similar cross section: The cross section under or within the water crossing must have a channel bed width, a thalweg, and any overbank area that match the expected stream measurements in order to limit main channel velocity and scour to prevailing conditions.

(d) A person may propose one of the following alternative crossing design methods instead of complying with the provisions under subsections (4) and (6) of this section:

(i) A person can design a water crossing using any design methodology approved by the department if the method specifically addresses fish passage, the protection of the habitat that supports fish life, and the maintenance of expected channel processes defined by the site conditions.

(ii) A person may use an alternative design for an individual crossing on a case-by-case basis. To be approved, the alternative plan must include: Project objectives with performance measures, inspection schedule, maintenance triggers, and a contingency plan should the project fail to meet performance measures. Inspection must include compliance monitoring of performance measures after construction with an additional inspection three years after construction. Monitoring reports are required for these two inspections. The contingency plan is activated when the project fails to meet performance measures after the three-year inspection.

(iii) A person can use methods found in WAC 220-660-200. Fish passage improvement structures will be approved where extreme and unusual site conditions prevent a person from complying with the provisions in this section provided associated impacts are adequately mitigated.

(e) To determine the average channel bed width for water crossing structure design, a person must use at least three typical widths (bankfull or equivalent), measured in a stream reach that is characteristic of an alluvial or self-forming stream. A person must measure widths that describe prevailing conditions at straight channel sections and outside the influence of any culvert, bridge, or other artificial or unique channel constriction.

(f) When removing an existing crossing in preparation for a new crossing, a person must remove all the existing components (such as approach fill, foundations, stringers, deck, riprap, guide walls, culverts, and aprons) likely to cause impacts to fish life and the habitat that supports fish life. The department may approve the partial removal of certain components when leaving them has been shown to have no measurable, or minor, impact.

(4) Bridge design:

(a) The bridge must pass water, ice, large wood and associated woody material, and sediment likely to move under the bridge during the 100-year flood flows or the design flood flow approved by the department.

(b) The waterward face of all bridge elements that may come in contact with waters of the state including abutments, piers, pilings, sills, foundations, aprons, wing walls, and approach fill must be landward of the OHWL. The requirement excludes midchannel piers and protection required at the toe of embankment in confined channels.

(c) A bridge over a watercourse with an active flood plain must be designed to prevent a significant increase in the main channel average velocity (a measure of encroachment). The bridge is defined as the main bridge span(s) plus flood plain relief structures and approach road overtopping. This velocity must be determined at the 100-year flood flow or the design flood flow approved by the department. The significance threshold should be determined by considering bed coarsening, scour, backwater, flood plain flow, and related biological and geomorphological effects typically evaluated in a reach analysis.

(d) A person must design the bridge to account for the lateral migration expected to occur during the bridge's lifespan. The department will approve encroachment into the expected pathway of lateral migration if the design follows the mitigation sequence to protect fish life and the habitat that supports fish life.

(e) Where there are existing flood control levees at the bridge construction site, or other structures or improvements of value that is not the property of the bridge owner but would constrain the construction of a bridge, the department may approve a shorter bridge span than would otherwise be required to meet the requirements in this section.

(f) The design must have at least three feet of clearance between the bottom of the bridge structure and the water surface at the 100-year peak flow unless engineering justification shows a lower clearance will allow the free passage of anticipated debris.

(g) The bridge design must minimize the need for scour protection. Where midchannel piers are necessary, design them so no additional scour protection is required. If scour protection is unavoidable, the design must minimize the scour protection to the amount needed to protect piers and abutments. The design must specify the size and placement of the scour protection so it withstands expected peak flows.

(5) Bridge construction:

(a) If excavation or other construction activities take place waterward of the OHWL, the work area must be isolated from the stream flow (if present) by using a cofferdam, bypass, or similar structure.

(b) A person must minimize damage to the bed and banks when placing the bridge structure.

(6) Culvert design:

(a) Stream simulation design:

(i) A stream simulation culvert must be designed and constructed to comply with the requirements of this subsection.

(ii) The width of the channel-bed inside a stream simulation culvert at the elevation of the stream bed can be determined in one of two ways:

(A) The bed width may be calculated by using any published stream simulation design methodology approved by the department.

(B) The bed width of an individual culvert may be determined on a case-by-case basis with an approved alternative plan that includes project objectives, inspection, maintenance, and contingency components. Inspection must include compliance monitoring after construction, and effectiveness monitoring after three years. Maintenance and contingency are triggered when project fails to meet objectives.

(iii) The stream simulation culvert must be set at the same gradient as the prevailing stream gradient unless engineering justification for an alternative slope is approved by the department.

(iv) The slope of the bed inside a stream-simulation culvert must not exceed the slope of the upstream channel by more than twenty-five percent.

(v) The stream simulation culvert must be countersunk a minimum of thirty percent and a maximum of fifty percent of the culvert rise, but not less than two feet. Alternative depths of culvert fill may be accepted with engineering justification that considers channel degradation and total scour.

(vi) The median particle size of sediment placed inside the stream-simulation culvert must be approximately twenty percent of the median particle size found in a reference reach of the same stream. The department may approve exceptions if the proposed alternative sediment is appropriate for the circumstances.

(b) No-slope design:

(i) The stream channel in which a no-slope culvert will be placed must generally have a channel bed width that is ten feet or less and a gradient less than three percent. However, in some site-specific situations the department may approve no-slope in channels with a gradient up to five percent.

(ii) The length of the culvert must not exceed seventy-five feet.

(iii) A no-slope culvert must be designed and constructed to comply with the following requirements:

(A) The culvert is installed at a zero gradient.

(B) The width of the channel-bed inside a no-slope culvert at the elevation of the stream bed must be equal to or greater than the average channel bed width.

(C) The no-slope culvert is countersunk a minimum of twenty percent of the culvert rise at the culvert outlet downstream and a maximum of forty-percent of the culvert rise at the culvert inlet upstream.

(D) Combining the requirements for culvert width and countersinking, the culvert must meet the following requirements:

(I) For a circular culvert, the minimum culvert diameter must be equal to or greater than the average channel bed width plus twenty-five percent.

(II) For a culvert with an oval cross section (elliptical, pipe arch, or "squashed" pipe) the horizontal width must be equal to or greater than the average channel bed width plus twenty-five percent.

(III) For a box or pipe arch culvert, the span must be equal to or greater than the average channel bed width.

(E) The no-slope culvert must be filled to the depth of the countersink provided in (b)(iii)(C) of this subsection with material similar to what is found in the adjacent channel stream bed, unless either of the following conditions exist:

(I) The culvert is located in a wetland or in an area where the channel-bed is predominately fine sediment and the culvert will be backwatered; or

(II) The culvert will fill quickly because of the high rate of sediment transported through the culvert and will not cause excessive cutting or slumping of the upstream channel.

(7) Temporary culvert design requirements:

(a) The department must determine allowable placement of temporary culvert and time limitations based on the specific fish resources of concern at the proposed water crossing location.

(b) The design of the temporary crossing must maintain structural integrity at the peak flow expected to occur while the crossing is in place.

(c) Temporary culverts must provide unimpeded fish passage in locations where fish passage concerns exist. In site-specific situations, the department may approve a temporary culvert that does not meet all fish passage criteria. These situations may include streams where there is limited fish movement and presence, and where the use of a temporary culvert will result in fewer adverse impacts over the long term.

(d) A person must remove the temporary culvert and block all approaches to vehicular traffic before the HPA expires.

(8) Emergency culvert requirements:

(a) When there is an immediate threat to life, the public, private property, or of environmental degradation, a culvert may be replaced with one that is the same size or larger than the existing one. If the emergency crossing did not have a culvert or the size is not known, the emergency culvert should be large enough to safely pass the 100-year flood event with consideration for debris and sediment. In extreme circumstances, the department may approve the use of any available culvert.

(b) Fish passage must be provided at the times of the year when fish are expected to move. If the culvert design does not provide unimpeded fish passage, a person can use methods found in WAC 220-660-200 (fish passage improvement structures) to pass fish until a culvert is constructed.

(9) Culvert construction:

(a) A person must establish the culvert invert elevation with reference point(s) or benchmark(s) created prior to starting work on this project. The reference point(s) must be clearly marked and preserved for post-project compliance. Prior to backfilling, the invert elevation, as stated on the plans, must be confirmed relative to the reference points with at least a construction-grade leveling device (such as an optical auto-level or laser level).

(b) A person must install the culvert in the dry or in isolation from the stream flow by using a bypass channel or culvert, or by pumping the stream flow around the work area. The department may grant exception if installing the culvert in the flowing stream reduces siltation or turbidity.

(c) A person must embed the top of footings of bottomless culverts sufficiently below potential scour depth to prevent exposure of the footing surface and undermining.

(d) The owner(s) must maintain the culvert to ensure it complies with subsection (3) of this section (general design requirement for water crossing structures).

(e) If the culvert becomes a hindrance to fish passage, the owner must obtain an HPA and provide prompt repair.

(10) Permanent ford design:

(a) A person must design and maintain a ford so the ford does not create a channel constriction, impede fish passage, block debris passage, or degrade water quality to the detriment of fish life.

(b) The department will authorize construction of new fords in limited situations when it is the least impacting water crossing option. The following are examples of situations where the department may authorize a ford:

(i) Where there is no maintenance access during winter months or early spring and the crossing has a high risk of failure from rain-on-snow events;

(ii) The road is seasonally inaccessible due to snow pack, weather, or other conditions that seasonally limit access to the water crossing structure;

(iii) The stream has extreme seasonal flow variations and low flows during anticipated ford use;

(iv) The channel has low bank height and low gradient approaches;

(v) The stream has dynamic flood plains, such as alluvial fans; or

(vi) The stream is subject to mass wasting events, debris transport, or extreme peak flows.

(d) Fords must be located outside of all known or suspected fish spawning areas such as pool tailouts.

(e) Fords must only be used during periods of no or low stream flow (whether dry or frozen) to minimize the delivery of sediment to the stream.

(f) Vented (grade-separated) fords are preferred over at-grade fords because there is less aquatic disturbance and delivery of sediment and contaminants when traffic is separated from flowing water.

(11) Temporary ford design:

(a) The department may permit temporary fords only during the time of year that avoids high stream flows or expected fish spawning or migration.

(b) If fill is associated with the driving surface of a temporary ford, it must consist of clean washed gravel between one-quarter inch and four inches in diameter.

(c) If the natural stream bed is composed of material smaller than gravel, the temporary ford design must maintain a positive separation between the watercourse bed and all fill associated with the ford to ensure that material used in ford construction is removable.

(12) Ford construction:

(a) Fords must be constructed during periods of low or no stream flow or in isolation from flowing water.

(b) Fords must be constructed perpendicular to the stream flow, or as close to perpendicular as practicable.

(d) If the stream bed does not have a firm rock or gravel base, install clean, washed rock or gravel to reduce sedimentation. Broken concrete and pavement or other debris should not be used to construct hardened fords. Placement of material should be limited to the approaches and crossing.

(e) A person must countersink the prism of the ford below the watercourse bed. A person must design the prism to withstand overtopping flood events, and natural debris.

(f) Fill associated with the driving surface of a permanent ford must consist of material that will not attract spawning fish.

(g) A person must protect the driving surface of ford approaches from erosion to ensure that erodible fine silt does not enter waters of the state.

(h) Fords must be regularly inspected and maintained to provide for fish passage and maintain water quality.

(13) Permanent removal of a water crossing (abandonment):

(a) When removing a water crossing without replacing it, a person must comply with the following provisions. In all instances a person must protect the job site from erosion and plant vegetation as necessary to restore the banks and other areas disturbed during construction or removal at the site.

(b) When removing temporary crossings, a person must remove the temporary culvert, bridge, ford, and any imported fill. The site must be restored to a similar width, depth, gradient, and substrate composition as the channel segments upstream and downstream from the crossing. If water-rounded granular materials were used for fill, and they are similar to those found in the existing channel bed, the department may allow the materials to remain on the site.

(c) When removing permanent crossings, a person must remove all the components of a bridge or culvert crossing (approach fill, sills, stringers, deck, riprap, guardrails, etc.). The department may approve leaving trees or other vegetation, fill materials when appropriate, or untreated log bridge stringers. The site must be restored to the original contours or a configuration approved by the department.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-190, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-200 Fish passage improvement structures.

The provisions in this section apply to fish ladders, weirs constructed for fish passage management, roughened channels, trap-and-haul operations, and hydraulic design culvert retrofits.

(1) Description: Fish passage improvement structures facilitate the passage of fish through or around a barrier. They restore upstream and downstream fish access to habitats that have become isolated by human activities such as placing culverts, dams, and other artificial obstructions.

(2) Fish life concerns: Barriers can block fish from using upstream spawning and rearing habitat. The main goal is to remove fish passage barriers and ensure unimpeded passage of fish at all life stages, as well as to maintain natural channel processes and function. However, when it is not feasible to remove a barrier, a fish passage improvement structure may be an alternative mitigation measure. The department does not generally recommend using fish passage improvement structures because they can be partial barriers to fish passage and generally require maintenance. Fish passage improvement structures that mainly pass one species or class of fish may unintentionally limit the passage of other species.

(3) Fish passage improvement structure design:

(a) Fish passage improvement structures should not be used to bypass permanent natural barriers except in limited situations where they are needed to restore native fish species.

(b) A person must provide site and biological information relevant to the specific project, such as information on species present, hydrology and topography, and existing adjacent structures.

(c) The department may require compensatory mitigation if a fish passage structure cannot pass all fish species present at all mobile life stages.

(d) The design must consider site-specific conditions that could affect the function of the fish passage improvement structure. These include meander migration or vertical change in stream bed elevation, debris and bedload movement, tampering, vandalism, and poaching.

(e) The fish passage structure design must withstand the maximum expected flow.

(f) The fish passage structure must not result in significant migratory delays as determined by the department or mortality to fish life due to disorientation, distraction, predation, stress, or injury.

(g) The fish passage structure must accommodate expected run sizes to prevent crowding and significant delay of fish migration as determined by the department.

(h) The department will determine the inspection interval depending on the type of fish passage improvement structure and watershed conditions.

(i) The department may require the installation of a temporary fish passage structure to provide passage through temporary obstructions. The department may not require a fish passage structure if a barrier exists for such short duration that the department determines that no lasting impacts to fish life will occur.

(4) Temporary fish passage improvement structures design:

(a) A person must maintain a fish passage structure in an effective condition. If the structure starts to hinder fish passage, the person must obtain an HPA and promptly repair the problem.

(b) The department may approve the installation of temporary fish passage improvement structures when permanent structures are damaged or are under construction, to conduct maintenance or repair, for enhancement projects, or for seasonal water diversion structures such as irrigation diversion dams.

(c) Temporary fish passage improvement structures must remain operational for the duration of the temporary obstruction and must be maintained and adjusted as needed to provide efficient passage of fish life.

(5) Fish ladder design:

(a) The department may authorize a fish ladder if:

(i) The fish ladder will enable fish passage at an existing barrier, but only until the existing barrier structure is replaced; or

(ii) The department determines that constructing a bridge, culvert, or roughened channel is not feasible due to the nature of the obstruction such as a flow control structure or the slope of the stream.

(b) The fish ladder design must be appropriate for the slope of the channel, water surface elevations, species present, flow regime, and conditions of the channel.

(d) The fish ladder pool volume must provide the hydraulic and fish capacity needed to pass all adult and juvenile fish.

(e) The fish ladder entrance (downstream end):

(i) Must provide enough streaming flow attraction during high and low flows, without excessive velocity or turbulence, to ensure fish can locate and enter the fish ladder without significant delay;

(ii) Must minimize distractions that lure fish away from the entrance to prevent fish from becoming trapped, injured, or stranded;

(iii) Must be large enough to accommodate all expected debris and ice without damage or loss of passage efficiency;

(iv) Must provide a stable flow pattern and uniform velocity at the entrance pools and transition channels to allow fish to pass through the structure unimpeded;

(v) Must provide multiple entrances to the fish ladder if a single entrance cannot attract and provide passage to all adult and juvenile fish. If the work area has multiple zones where fish accumulate, each zone must have at least one entrance; and

(vi) May be required to have artificial light to optimize fish passage.

(f) Fish ladder auxiliary water supply system (AWS):

(i) To ensure fish are attracted to the fish ladder, an AWS may be required that supplies supplementary water.

(ii) An AWS must have a diffuser design that discourages attraction of fish life to it and protects fish from injury.

(iii) An AWS must minimize the size of spaces between the diffuser to exclude and prevent injury to the smallest fish present.

(iv) An AWS must not use an auxiliary water supply from external sources that could confuse the homing instinct of fish.

(g) To prevent harm to fish life, the department may require screening of the AWS.

(h) The department may require a trash rack at the AWS intake.

(i) Fish ladder exits must:

(i) Have a water depth that is similar to the depth inside the fish ladder;

(ii) Be located to ensure fish can safely exit the structure without susceptibility to predators, without becoming disoriented, and with the ability to continue their upstream migration; and

(iii) Be designed to protect the exit from damage by debris.

(6) Fish ladder construction: To reduce potential contact injuries, all edges and surfaces exposed to fish must be ground smooth to the touch, with all edges aligning in a single smooth plane.

(7) Fish ladder operation and maintenance:

(a) If target fish species are present and actively migrating, fish ladders with AWS must have enough water available at all stream flows to pass fish safely and efficiently through the fish ladder or the main channel without the need of a fish ladder.

(b) A person must inspect the fish ladder for proper function at a frequency determined by the department. Place wood and sediment retrieved during inspection and maintenance downstream of the fish ladder.

(c) A person operating or maintaining the fish ladder must be able to identify maintenance issues with the fish ladder and take corrective actions or notify the department if maintenance issues arise.

(d) The department may require shutdown of the fish ladder during high flows if the flow exceeds the fish passage design flow. However, a fish ladder must not be inoperable due to high flows for longer than seven days during the migration period for the target fish species. This provision applies to locations where the shutdown will not cause flooding or damage to structures, other structures of value or property.

(8) Fish passage weir design:

(a) Design the weir to control the water surface elevation at the weir to provide fish passage over or through an obstruction.

(b) Design the weir to minimize impacts to natural channel geometry.

(c) Design the weir to ensure continued fish passage for all species present at all mobile life stages. The department may approve exceptions when it is implementing a program to restore native fish species or to protect native fish species from the introduction of nonnative fish species, and fish passage blockage is an intended component of the project.

(9) Roughened channel design:

(a) The department may authorize a person to construct a roughened channel to facilitate the passage of fish around abrupt hydraulic drops, through culverts, or at diversion sites for water withdrawal.

(b) Roughened channels must be designed by licensed professional engineers, geomorphologists, or other qualified professionals approved by the department.

(c) Where nonleaping fish are present or when other types of fish passage improvement structures would not pass fish well enough as determined by the department, a person may be required to construct a roughened channel to bypass an obstruction.

(d) Roughened channels must create an average cross-section velocity within the limits of fish-passage design criteria and the hydraulic design option.

(e) Roughened channels must minimize impact on the existing fish life and habitat that supports fish life.

(f) The size and gradation of roughened channel bed material must resist erosion at the maximum expected flow and must result in a dense structure that prevents subsurface flow.

(10) Trap-and-haul operations:

(a) The department requires an HPA for installing, maintaining, and removing fish traps for trap-and-haul activities.

(b) The fish trap must be designed to withstand the maximum expected flow.

(c) The fish trap must be operated in a manner that prevents crowding and delaying target fish species migration as determined by the department.

(11) Hydraulic design culvert fish passage design:

(a) The department may authorize an existing hydraulic design culvert to remain in place until the end of its design life or until another more appropriate culvert design can be constructed. However, a hydraulic design culvert cannot remain in place to the end of its design life if it does not provide for passage of fish.

(b) Before obtaining a permit to retrofit a culvert or construct a fish passage improvement structure using the hydraulic design method, a person must submit appropriate hydrology data and hydraulic design documentation prepared by a licensed professional engineer that demonstrates compliance with this section.

(c) The hydraulic design fish passage structure must include consideration of flood capacity for current conditions and future changes likely to occur within the stream channel, and debris and bedload passage.

(d) Plans submitted to the department to retrofit a culvert or to construct a fish passage improvement structure using the hydraulic design method must comply with the following:

(i) Minimum water depth at any location within a hydraulic design passage structure without a natural bed must be at least eight-tenths of a foot. The minimum depth of flow in the passage structure is determined by:

(A) The low flow design, which is the two-year seven-day low flow discharge for the subject basin; or

(B) When flow information for the site is unavailable, the department may authorize the use of calibrated flows from a comparable gauged site or the depth of the culvert when no water is flowing.

(ii) Maximum water velocity may not exceed the values in Table 1 at any point within a culvert. Measure maximum water velocity at the high fish passage design flow.

Table 2

Maximum Velocity Design Criteria for Hydraulic Design Culvert Installation

| Culvert Length | Maximum Velocity | | --- | --- | | 10 - 100 ft. | 4.0 feet per second | | 100 - 200 ft. | 3.0 feet per second | | > 200 ft. | 2.0 feet per second |

(e) The hydraulic drop within the culvert or at the culvert inlet or outlet may not exceed one-half foot. When a drop has a submerged jet (the lowest part is below the downstream water surface) or is part of a natural or roughened channel design, the department may approve an exception to this drop limit.

(f) Water turbulence within the culvert must not be a barrier to passage of target fish species.

(g) The department may modify or approve design flow criteria for specific proposals as needed to address unusual fish passage requirements.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-200, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-210 Channel relocation and realignment.

(1) Description: The department discourages channel relocation and realignment and will approve them only when a person can demonstrate benefits or lack of adverse impact to fish life. Channel relocation may solve problems of channel encroachment and/or confinement, and foster the development of a new channel with appropriate channel morphology and healthy riparian zones. Channel relocation permanently changes the location of the channel. The new channel should be designed with bioengineered stability, rather than structural stability, so that the profile, pattern, cross-section and bed elevation can be expected to achieve long-term natural functioning. Channel realignment is used to restore a single-thread, straightened channel(s) to a more natural sinuous pattern.

(2) Fish life concerns:

(a) Channel relocation and realignment is a major undertaking involving reconstructing the channel bed, habitat features, channel banks, and flood plain. In-channel work will have a much greater impact on the bank and channel than off-channel work including the downstream burial of invertebrates, elevated suspended solids, and habitat destruction.

(b) However, channel relocation and realignment can also benefit fish life by altering channel planform, profile, and cross-section geometry to restore habitat that supports fish life. Restoration work can range from complete reconstruction of a channel to smaller-scale alterations that induce incremental changes to channel form.

(3) Channel relocation and realignment design: A channel relocation and realignment may be approved if:

(a) Permanent new channels are similar in length, width, depth, flood plain configuration, and gradient to the old channel(s); and

(b) The new channel(s) incorporates habitat components, bed materials, channel morphology, and native or other approved vegetation that provides better protection for fish life than that which previously existed in the old channel.

(4) Channel relocation and realignment construction:

(a) During construction, a person must isolate the new channel from the flowing watercourse.

(b) Before water is diverted into a permanent new channel(s), a person must install approved habitat components and bed and bank protection materials to prevent erosion as specified the approved design.

(d) The angle of the structure used to divert the water into the new channel(s) must allow a smooth transition of water flow.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-210, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-220 Large woody material placement, repositioning, and removal in freshwater areas.

(1) Description: Large woody material is trees and tree parts larger than four inches in diameter and longer than six feet or rootwads that enter stream channels mainly from stream bank undercutting, wind throw, and slope failures. Public agencies sometimes reposition or remove large woody material to address a threat to life, the public, or property. Large woody material is also placed in streams to restore or create habitat that supports fish life.

(2) Fish life concerns:

(a) The removal and cutting of large woody material can adversely affect the natural channel-forming processes associated with wood accumulation in the channel. Large woody material provides shelter for fish from high flows and predators. Sediment trapped by large woody material can create spawning areas for fish life. Large woody material also provides habitat for aquatic insects that fish eat.

(b) Large woody material plays a main role in shaping stream channels by forming pools and increasing stream meandering and sediment storage. Large woody material dissipates flow energy, leading to improved fish migration and channel stability.

(3) Large woody material placement, repositioning and removal – Generally:

(a) The department will approve the repositioning or removal of large woody material within the watercourse when needed to protect life, the public, property, or when needed to construct or mitigate for a hydraulic project. The department will require a person to place the repositioned or removed wood directly back in the channel unless it is not feasible due to geological, engineering, or safety constraints. If large woody material must be removed from the channel, the department will require compensatory mitigation if the wood removal including cutting diminishes habitat functions or value.

(b) The department will approve placement of large wood back in the channel to improve habitat that supports fish life. This may include placing channel-spanning logs, creating log jams, or introducing a single large log or rootwads to the channel. Large woody material may be stabilized against buoyant forces and hydraulic drag forces that may mobilize wood during flood flows by pinning, anchoring, or burying woody material in the flood plain.

(4) Large woody material placement, repositioning, or removal:

(a) When placing, repositioning, or removing large woody material, station equipment on the bank, bridge, or other approved location.

(b) Do not drag large woody material. Suspend large woody material during placement, repositioning, or removal so it does not damage the bed or banks. A yarding corridor or full suspension is required to protect riparian zone vegetation. Full suspension can be achieved with hand-operated or heavy equipment or aerial log yarding towers. Where needed, the department may authorize cutting the large woody material to a size that allows suspension during removal, but still retains value as a habitat structure.

(c) When a person cannot suspend large woody material above the bed and banks, use skid logs or similar methods to avoid bank damage. After completing the yarding operation, remove skid logs in a manner that avoids damage to stream banks and vegetation, and restore the bank to preproject condition.

(d) Do not disturb large woody material embedded in a bank or bed except as approved by the department.

(e) When repositioning or removing large woody material is approved, fill and smooth over any depressions created in the bed with material that has the same composition as native material. Fill material must be sloped towards the bank at a slope similar to the prevailing condition. Reslope and replant disturbed banks.

(f) When repositioning or removing large woody material, minimize releasing bedload, logs, or debris downstream.

(g) Do not cut firewood from accumulations of large woody material in stream or river channels.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-220, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-230 Beaver dam management.

(1) Description:

(a) A person may need to remove, breach, or modify a beaver dam to prevent damage to private and public land, structures, or other improvements of value from flooding. Beaver dams are normally removed using hand tools or equipment such as backhoes.

(b) An alternative to frequent dam removal is installing a beaver exclusion device. These devices prevent beavers from building a dam that blocks water flow at the mouth or inside of culverts.

(c) Installing a water level (flow) control device may be a preferred alternative to removing or breaching an established dam that maintains a beaver wetland; however, fish passage must be maintained. A person can install a water level control device to maintain a desirable beaver wetland. These devices are installed at the intended depth, extending upstream and downstream of the dam. This preserves the pond's habitat benefits.

(2) Fish life concerns:

(a) Beavers play an important ecological role in creating and maintaining ponds and wetlands for fish and wildlife habitat. Ponds also provide surface water storage that improves summer flows, as well as improving water quality through retaining sediment.

(b) Breaching, notching, or removing a dam can negatively affect fish life and the habitat that supports fish life by dewatering the upstream pond, stranding fish life, and releasing large volumes of water (that can be devoid of oxygen) and sediment downstream. Releasing sediment can affect downstream spawning areas. Breaching or removing a beaver dam may not prevent future beaver activity in the area. Persistent breaching or removing a beaver dam can increase the risk of negative impacts to habitat. In these instances, the department may recommend that a person consider other beaver management techniques.

(c) Beaver exclusion devices and water level control devices can create a design challenge for fish passage and the devices can decrease the likelihood for long-term fish passage.

(3) Removal or breaching a beaver dam:

(a) Beaver dams may be removed or modified without compensatory mitigation only when:

(i) The continued existence of the beaver dam poses an imminent threat to the integrity of water crossing structures, other structures or improvements of value, private and public land, or in some rare cases, the environment; and

(ii) The beaver dam has been in existence for less than one year. Removal of older dams will be considered on a site-specific basis.

(b) The department will decide if compensatory mitigation is required to offset habitat loss caused by removing or breaching any beaver dam older than one year.

(c) The department may allow the use of explosives to remove a beaver dam if the department determines that the use of explosives has fewer impacts than other alternatives.

(d) Beaver dam management activities must take place when the work will cause the least impact to fish life. Except for an emergency or imminent danger, all work must occur when spawning or incubating fish are less likely to be present.

(e) Whenever feasible, remove or notch beaver dams by hand or with hand-held tools and hand-operated or motorized winches.

(4) Removal or breaching a beaver dam construction:

(a) Before starting work, install effective sediment and erosion control measures to prevent sediment from entering waters of the state. Inspect the sediment and erosion control measures regularly during construction and make all needed repairs if any damage occurs.

(b) Remove the dam gradually to allow the water to release slowly and prevent the downstream release of accumulated sediment at the bottom of the pond, or cause damage or erosion to the stream bed and banks. The department may specify in the HPA the rate water can be released.

(d) To prevent bank erosion and flooding of adjacent properties, the breach in the beaver dam must not be wider than the original stream channel as measured by the department. The department may approve larger breaches on a case-by-case basis.

(e) The department will specify the sequence in which to breach or remove a series of dams to avoid severe flooding and damage to habitat.

(f) Leave large woody material embedded in the stream bed or banks undisturbed.

(g) During and immediately after removal, monitor upstream and downstream for stranded fish in isolated pools. Capture and safely move all stranded or isolated fish to the nearest free-flowing water.

(5) Water level control device installation design and construction:

(a) Design and install water level control devices so that during low flows (when beavers are more actively increasing dam height), the flow passes through the device and maintains fish passage.

(b) Design and install water level control devices so that during low flows, the device will convey enough flow over and around the dam to pass fish; or design and install a water control device that also functions as a fish ladder.

(c) Install water level control devices in beaver ponds with pool depth of four feet or more. If the water level control device is installed in water shallower than four feet, the design must have an enclosure to protect the water intake from beaver activity.

(d) Maintain the water level control device to ensure it functions as designed.

(6) Beaver exclusion devices design and construction: Design, install, and maintain guards, grates, grills, fences, and other beaver exclusion devices to provide unimpeded fish passage and to prevent beavers from plugging a culvert or other water crossing structures such as low bridge crossings.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-230, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-240 Pond construction.

(1) Description: A person may construct an out-of-channel pond for livestock watering, irrigation, fire protection, or other use. If the pond construction involves diverting water, a water right must be obtained prior to diverting waters of the state. This requirement does not apply to constructing stormwater pond facilities landward of the ordinary high water line.

(2) Fish life concerns: To prevent fish from being injured or killed, a person must physically prevent fish from entering ponds not intended as fish habitat. Ponds can contribute to increased water temperatures and loss of instream flow in a watercourse, which may impact the survival of fish that need cold water for survival.

(3) Pond design and construction:

(a) Do not construct ponds within the watercourse.

(b) Design and construct ponds to protect fish life:

(i) Design, construct, and screen ponds to prevent the entry of fish unless the department determines that the pond will provide beneficial habitat; in which case, the design and construction must provide free and unrestricted fish access.

(ii) Unless the intent of the bypass reach is to enhance fish life or habitat that supports fish life, locate the outflow of the pond (return flow system) as close to the diversion point as possible so diverted water is absent from the watercourse for the shortest amount of time (shortest length of bypass reach).

(iii) Isolate the work area from the watercourse while constructing the pond, diversion system, and the return flow system. Design and construct the pond so the outflow temperature does not harm fish life.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-240, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-250 Water diversions and intakes.

WAC 220-660-250

(1) Description: Surface water diversions are common instream features in agricultural areas where the water is used for irrigation. Throughout the state, people also divert water for other agricultural, hydropower, industrial, recreational, residential, municipal, and hatchery uses. A water right must be obtained prior to diverting water of the state.

(2) Fish life concerns: To protect fish life, including salmon and steelhead, Washington state law (RCW 77.57.070 and 77.57.010) requires that all surface water diversions be screened to prevent fish from being drawn into the diversions where they are at risk for injury or death from entrainment. Other elements of a water diversion can result in direct and indirect sources of injury or mortality. Wing and check dams can prevent or delay upstream and downstream fish passage increasing predation, and fish may be physically injured or dewatered by active cleaning mechanisms or in bypass mechanisms.

(3) Limit of department authority over water diversions and intakes:

(a) A written HPA is not required for emergency water diversions during emergency fire response. When possible, a person must notify the department before the emergency diversion. When advance notification is not possible, a person must notify the department within 24 hours of the emergency diversion, at the 24-hour hotline phone number at 1- 800-514-8140.

(b) The department cannot apply the hydraulic code to limit the amount or timing of water diverted under a water right, other than ensuring that there is sufficient bypass flow to return fish back to the stream of origin from a water diversion. However, the department requires an HPA for work that will use, divert, obstruct, or change the natural flow or bed of any of the salt or fresh waters of the state, or that will utilize any of the waters of the state to divert water under a water right.

(c) Regulating water flow from a permanent permitted irrigation structure by operating valves, or manipulating stop logs, check boards, headgates, or headboards, does not require an HPA. Any hydraulic project activity related to a change in site conditions, the manner or location of water diversion, a new landowner or contact, or new biological information, will require an HPA modification.

(d) The department must allow a person who has gravel berm dam diversion permitted by the department before January 1994 to continue to have the dam if it complies with the provisions of the HPA. However, the department can provision the approval of gravel berms.

(4) Water diversion and intake design, construction, operation, and maintenance:

(a) A diversion structure must not hinder upstream and downstream adult and juvenile fish passage. If passage problems develop, the department may require a person to modify the check or wing dam.

(b) At pump stations, screens, and headgate areas, a person may use excavation equipment or suction dredge to remove accumulated silts and gravel from within 20 feet of the point of diversion unless otherwise permitted. Place material removed so it will not reenter waters of the state. The water diversion must be open during this work to capture disturbed sediment within the irrigation diversion and prevent loss of sediment into the stream.

(c) Equip and maintain any device used for diverting water from a fish-bearing watercourse with a fish screen approved by the department to prevent passage or impingement of fish into the diversion device. Maintain the fish screen and associated structures as necessary to achieve the approach velocity, a functional bypass, and fish protection criteria.

(d) Irrigation diversions must not create blind diversion channels leading to the fish screen. Diversions must be equipped with a fish bypass mechanism to provide opportunity for fish entrained within a delivery canal to volitionally return to the stream.

(e) Gravity diversions.

(i) Wing and check dams.

(A) Prior to constructing a wing or check dam, contact the department for opportunity to assess the site and determine whether active spawning and incubation is occurring at the site.

(B) Maintain diversion canals to maximize hydraulic gradient in the diversion canal to minimize the need for work within the natural watercourse. Maintenance includes removing sediment and debris at the point of diversion.

(C) Unless a gravel dam is approved, temporary wing or check dams for irrigation may be constructed using a combination of jersey barriers, concrete blocks, steel posts and wood, pinned straw bales, plastic sheeting, and similar inert materials.

(D) Where gravel dams are permitted, they must be constructed with gravels available on-site waterward of the OHWL, or with clean round gravel transported to the site. Limit bed disturbance to the minimum needed to achieve the provisions of the water right.

(E) Bed excavation depth to construct an irrigation diversion must not exceed 18 inches unless otherwise approved by the department to avoid destabilizing the stream bed.

(F) Earth or dirt must not be used to seal check or wing dams. Straw, plastic sheeting, filter fabric, and similar inert materials may be used to seal wing or check dams.

(G) Do not use logs or other woody material waterward of the OHWL to construct the dam unless approved by the department. Large wood from upland locations may be used to create a wing or check dam.

(H) If logs or other large woody material block water flow into a ditch or inhibit construction, a person may relocate them within the OHWL.

(I) Wing or check dams must be constructed in a manner that does not cause bank erosion.

(J) All foreign materials, except clean or native gravel, used to construct wing or check dams must be removed within seven days after the end of the irrigation season.

(ii) Diversion dams must not extend completely across the stream unless needed to seal the dam to achieve the water right.

(iii) Graveled wing dams must be removed or breached down to the natural bed elevation in at least two locations at the end of the irrigation season.

(f) Start-up and shut-down of water diversions.

(i) Clean and maintain the fish bypass mechanism prior to diverting water to ensure it is operational and will prevent injury or stranding of fish life.

(ii) Ensure that there is sufficient flow within the bypass mechanism to safely return fish life from the fish screen to state waters.

(iii) If at any point during water diversion there is insufficient instream flow to provide opportunity for fish life to migrate downstream, close the fish bypass until there is sufficient flow.

(iv) Slowly ramp down flows at the end of the irrigation season in a manner that prevents stranding or predation of fish life within a canal above the fish screens or within the fish bypass mechanism. Do not close the head gate completely until fish have either left the canal and bypass or are salvaged and returned to the stream. Head gates located downstream of the fish screen may be closed immediately at the end of the irrigation season.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.04.020, 77.55.021, 77.55.091, 77.55.181, 77.12.047, and 34.05.328. WSR 26-15-073 (Order 26-13), s 220-660-250, filed 7/15/26, effective 8/15/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-250, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-260 Outfall structures in freshwater areas.

(1) Description: Outfalls move water from one place to another, typically to a water body. They may convey irrigation water, stormwater, or other waste materials. The department recommends that a person construct energy dissipation structures landward of the riparian zone whenever feasible so discharged water can infiltrate into the soil or to sheet flow through the riparian zone into the stream.

(2) Fish life concerns: Outfalls can cause scouring or erosion of the bed. This can increase sediment supply to downstream reaches of rivers and streams. Outfalls can also cause bank erosion. This can cause a direct loss of bank side riparian vegetation. Riprap and other energy dissipation structures can bury instream habitat and riparian vegetation. In addition, outfalls can entrain fish.

(3) Limit of department authority over stormwater outfall projects:

(a) The department may not provision HPAs for stormwater discharges in locations covered by a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System municipal stormwater general permit for water quality or quantity impacts. The HPA is required only for the actual construction of any stormwater outfall or associated structures.

(b) In locations not covered by a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System municipal stormwater general permit, the department may provision HPAs to protect fish life from adverse effects, such as scouring or erosion of the bed of the water body, resulting from the direct hydraulic impacts of the discharge.

(i) Before prescribing specific discharge rates in an HPA under this subsection, the department must:

(A) Find that the discharge from the outfall will cause harmful effects to fish life;

(B) Send the findings to the applicant and to the city or county where the project is being proposed; and

(C) Allow a person to use local ordinances or other ways to avoid the adverse effects from the direct hydraulic discharge. The forty-five day requirement for issuing HPAs under RCW 77.55.021 is suspended when the department is meeting the requirements of this subsection.

(ii) After following the procedures in (b) of this subsection, the department may issue an HPA that prescribes the discharge rates from an outfall structure that will prevent adverse effects to the bed or flow of the waterway. The department may recommend, but not specify, the measures required to meet these discharge rates. The department may not require changes to the project design landward of the mean higher high water mark of marine waters or the ordinary high water mark of fresh waters of the state.

(4) Outfall design and construction:

(a) Before designing and constructing an outfall consider alternatives such as tying into existing municipal stormwater lines to avoid multiple stormwater discharge points and low impact development techniques utilizing pervious pavement, infiltration galleries, green roofs, etc., to minimize discharge impacts.

(b) To prevent the entry of adult or juvenile fish, construct the outfall structure according to a design approved by the department.

(c) To prevent scouring, protect the watercourse bank and bed at the point of discharge using biotechnical techniques or other department-approved methods.

(d) Design and locate outfalls so that outflow or any associated energy dissipaters do not cause a loss of habitat that supports fish life. The department may require that energy be dissipated using one or more of the following methods, or other effective method approved by the department:

(i) Existing natural habitat features (such as large logs, rootwads, natural large rocks, and rock shelves) without degrading the habitat function or value of the features;

(ii) Pads of native plants (live willow or dogwood stakes or other native shrubs) and biodegradable fabric;

(iii) Imported habitat components (large woody material);

(iv) Manufactured in-line energy dissipaters, such as a tee diffuser;

(v) Rounded rock energy dissipation pads; or

(vi) Angular rock energy dissipation pads, if the department determines other options are not feasible.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-260, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-270 Utility crossings in freshwater areas.

WAC 220-660-270

(1) Description: Utility crossings are cables and pipelines that transport gas, telecommunications, fiber optics, power, sewer, oil, and water lines from one side of a watercourse to the other. An HPA is not required for utility crossings attached to bridge structures.

(2) Fish life concerns:

(a) Utility crossings pose a risk to fish life and the habitat that supports fish life from potential substrate changes, destabilization of stream banks and channels, loss of riparian zone vegetation, and release of excessive sediment after stream flows resume. Utilities not buried below bed scour depth can require rock to protect them. This reduces habitat, inhibits channel processes, and can become fish passage barriers due to the rock or the pipeline.

(b) Trenching through stream banks and channels alters habitat and substrate characteristics, and therefore their productivity and should be avoided. Trenching may also cause the proportion of surface and subsurface flows to shift, altering stream hydrology. The department prefers trenchless crossing methods such as high-pressure directional drilling or punch and bore crossings that cause very little disturbance to the stream bed and banks.

(3) Utility crossing design:

(a) Align the conduit as perpendicular as possible to the watercourse.

(b) Avoid crossing at meander bends, braided streams, alluvial fans, active flood plains, or any other area that is inherently unstable and may lead to eroding and scouring the stream bed.

(4) Utility crossing construction:

(a) Install the conduit well below scour depth of the watercourse to prevent natural scouring of the stream bed from exposing the pipeline or cable.

(b) If construction involves boring or jacking:

(i) Isolate pits from surface water flow to prevent bore hole collapse; and

(ii) Before discharging wastewater to state waters, route wastewater from project activities and dewatering to an area outside the watercourse to allow removal of fine sediment and other contaminants.

(i) Trench widths should be as narrow as feasible to accommodate the pipe/line and achieve the depth specified in the approved plan.

(ii) Excavate trenches in the dry or isolate them from the flowing watercourse by installing a cofferdam, culvert, flume, or other approved method;

(iii) Plowing, placement, and covering must occur in a single pass of the equipment;

(iv) Limit disturbance of the bed and banks to the amount needed to complete the project. Before returning flow, backfill trenches with approved materials and return the bed to preproject condition.

(v) Dispose of excess spoils upland or on a barge so they will not reenter waters of the state.

(vi) Isolate the conduit approach trench from the watercourse until the conduit is laid across the watercourse.

(d) If construction involves directional drilling:

(i) Design the drill path to an appropriate depth below the watercourse to minimize the risk of frac-out and to a depth to prevent exposure of the line from natural scouring of the stream bed; and

(ii) Locate the drill entry and exit points away from the banks of the watercourse to minimize impact on these areas.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.04.020, 77.55.021, 77.55.091, 77.55.181, 77.12.047, and 34.05.328. WSR 26-15-073 (Order 26-13), s 220-660-270, filed 7/15/26, effective 8/15/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-270, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-280 Felling and yarding of trees.

(1) Description: Tree felling includes "bucking" or cutting the felled tree into short lengths and limbing the felled tree. Yarding is the process of hauling logs from the cutting area to the landing and includes skidding (dragging the logs across the ground). There are three main kinds of yarding systems: Ground based, cable, and aerial logging.

(2) Fish life concerns: Felling and yarding trees can damage the aquatic and stream bank riparian zone habitat if done incorrectly.

(3) Felling and yarding:

(a) Do not fell trees into or across a Type S, F, or Np watercourse except when approved by the department. Felling into a Type N watercourse is approved if trees are removed as soon as it is practicable to do so.

(b) Trees or logs that accidentally enter a watercourse with identifiable bed or banks must remain where they fall unless the department authorizes the removal of parts or all of the trees or logs.

(c) Use full suspension when transporting logs across a watercourse with identifiable bed or banks, so no portion of the logs or limbs can enter the watercourse or damage the bed, banks, and riparian vegetation including riparian management zone trees.

(d) Use equipment that minimizes the number of cable crossings over the stream to reduce damage or disturbance to RMZ trees. Place cable tailholds across watercourses with identifiable bed or banks, if they minimize the number of new yarding roads needed. When changing roads, a person must move the cable around or over the riparian zone vegetation and banks to avoid damaging the vegetation and banks.

(e) Unless the department approves otherwise, remove limbs or other small debris that enter the watercourse with identifiable bed or banks, with each change in yarding road, or within seventy-two hours after entry into the watercourse or before the onset of high flows if anticipated to occur within seventy-two hours. Place the limbs and other small debris above the anticipated limits of floodwater. Remove limbs or other small debris from dry watercourses before the normal onset of high flows. Do not disturb large woody material that was in place before felling and yarding trees.

(f) Minimize releasing sediment to waters downstream from the felling or yarding activity. Use sediment control methods as needed to avoid releasing sediment downstream. Remove accumulated sediment from above check dams before removing them.

(g) Avoid or minimize skidding, ground lead yarding, or operating equipment within flowing waters in channels with defined bed or banks.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-280, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-290 Aquatic plant removal and control.

(1) Description: This section covers the physical and mechanical methods for controlling and removing aquatic plants. It does not address using grass carp, herbicides, or water column dye. Aquatic plant removal and control methods include physical, mechanical, biological, and chemical control methods. Often the best approach to controlling and removing aquatic plants is developing a vegetation management plan. A vegetation management plan is a comprehensive approach to controlling aquatic plants where all strategies are considered and usually some combination of techniques is selected and implemented. These plans should be based on the biology and ecology of the aquatic plant to be controlled and the environmental characteristics of the site. Integrated vegetation management planning is encouraged to comprehensively address aquatic plant problems for a watercourse.

(2) Fish life concerns: Beneficial plants play a significant role in lakes and streams by providing food and habitat for fish life, stabilizing shorelines, and contributing to nutrient cycling. Sometimes beneficial plants can grow in overabundance, usually because of excessive inputs of nutrients such as nitrogen or phosphorus. In contrast, aquatic noxious weeds can threaten native vegetation, fish life, and the habitat that supports fish life.

(3) Limit of authority:

(a) An activity conducted solely to remove or control spartina does not require an HPA.

(b) An activity conducted solely to remove or control purple loosestrife and that is performed with hand-held tools or equipment, or equipment carried by a person when used, does not require an HPA.

(c) Any other activity conducted solely to remove or control aquatic noxious weeds or aquatic beneficial plants requires either a copy of the current Aquatic Plants and Fish pamphlet HPA available from the department or an individual HPA.

(4) Removal of aquatic plants by hand:

(a) A copy of the current Aquatic Plants and Fish pamphlet available from the department serves as an HPA, unless otherwise indicated, and must be on the job site at all times.

(b) Hand removal or control of aquatic plants can help eradicate an early infestation of aquatic noxious weeds and can be effective for small, confined areas.

(c) Hand removal or control of both aquatic noxious weeds and aquatic beneficial plants must comply with the following technical provisions except where otherwise indicated:

(i) Because of potential impacts to sockeye spawning areas, the department requires advance authorization for activities in Baker Lake and lakes Osoyoos, Ozette, Pleasant, Cle Elum, Sammamish, and Washington. If authorization is given, the department may require mitigation through a written agreement between the applicant and the department for impacts of raking in the spawning area.

(ii) Work is restricted to hand-pulling, using hand-held tools or equipment, or using equipment that is carried by a person when used.

(iii) Removing or controlling aquatic beneficial plants to maintain an access for boating or swimming is allowed along no more than ten linear feet of the applicant's shoreline. The department requires advance authorization for boating and swimming access projects that cover a larger area.

(iv) When hand-pulling aquatic noxious weeds, remove the entire plant when possible. Completely remove detached plants and plant parts from waters of the state when possible. Dispose of detached plants and plant parts at an upland site so they will not reenter waters of the state.

(v) Do not remove or disturb existing fish habitat components such as logs, stumps, and large boulders.

(vi) Conduct work in a manner that minimizes the release of sediment and sediment-laden water from the job site.

(vii) Prevent contaminants from the project, such as petroleum products, hydraulic fluid, or any other toxic or harmful materials, from entering or leaching into waters of the state.

(viii) If at any time, as a result of project activities, a person observes a fish kill or fish life in distress, a person must immediately cease operations and notify the department and the Washington military department emergency management division of the problem. A person may not resume work until the department gives approval. The department will require additional measures to mitigate the prospecting impacts.

(ix) Do not use contaminated equipment, which can spread plant parts. Thoroughly remove and properly dispose of all viable plants and plant parts from the equipment before using the equipment in waters of the state.

(5) Bottom barriers and screens:

(a) A copy of the current Aquatic Plants and Fish pamphlet available from the department serves as an HPA, unless otherwise indicated, and must be on the job site at all times.

(b) Bottom barriers or screens can help eradicate an early infestation of aquatic noxious weeds and are best used in small, confined areas where control of all plants is needed.

(c) Bottom barrier or screen projects to control or remove either aquatic noxious weeds or aquatic beneficial plants must comply with the following technical provisions except where otherwise indicated:

(ii) For removing and controlling aquatic noxious weeds, the bottom barrier or screen material can cover no more than fifty percent of the length of the applicant's shoreline. The department requires advance authorization for bottom barrier or screen projects covering a larger area. Bottom barrier or screen and anchor material consisting of biodegradable material may be left in place. Within two years of placement, unless otherwise approved by the department, completely remove bottom barrier or screen and anchor material that is not biodegradable to encourage recolonization of aquatic beneficial plants.

(iii) To remove or control aquatic beneficial plants to maintain an area for boating or swimming, a bottom barrier or screen and anchor material may be installed along no more than ten linear feet of the applicant's shoreline. The department requires advance authorization for bottom barrier or screen projects for boating and swimming access projects covering a larger area.

(iv) Securely anchor a bottom barrier or screen material with pea gravel-filled bags, rock, or similar material to prevent billowing and movement off site.

(v) Regularly maintain a bottom barrier or screen and anchors to ensure the barrier or screen and anchors are functioning properly. Barriers or screens that have moved or are billowing must immediately be securely reinstalled or removed from waters of the state.

(vi) Existing fish habitat components such as logs, stumps, and large boulders may be relocated within the water body if needed to properly install the bottom barrier or screen. Do not remove these habitat components from the water body.

(vii) If at any time, as a result of project activities, a person observes a fish kill or fish life in distress, a person must immediately cease operations and notify the department and the Washington military department emergency management division of the problem. A person may not resume work until the department gives approval. The department will require additional measures to mitigate the prospecting impacts.

(viii) Do not use contaminated equipment, which can spread plant parts. Thoroughly remove and properly dispose of all viable plants and plant parts from the equipment before using the equipment in waters of the state.

(6) Weed rolling:

(a) A copy of the current Aquatic Plants and Fish pamphlet available from the department serves as an HPA, unless otherwise indicated, and must be on the job site at all times.

(b) Weed rollers are best used when a person needs to control all aquatic plants.

(c) Weed rolling projects to control or remove both aquatic noxious weeds and aquatic beneficial plants must comply with the following technical provisions except where otherwise indicated:

(ii) Weed rollers cannot be used to remove an early infestation of aquatic noxious weeds. Using weed rollers to remove or control all other infestation levels of aquatic noxious weeds can cover an area of no more than two thousand five hundred square feet. The department requires advance authorization for weed roller projects covering a larger area.

(iii) The department requires advance authorization to remove or control aquatic beneficial plants.

(iv) When using weed rollers to remove or control aquatic noxious weeds, completely remove detached plants and plant parts from the water body. Dispose of detached plants and plant parts at an upland site so they will not reenter waters of the state.

(v) Conduct work in a manner that minimizes the release of sediment and sediment-laden water from the job site.

(vi) Prevent contaminants from the project, such as petroleum products, hydraulic fluid, or any other toxic or harmful materials, from entering or leaching into waters of the state.

(viii) Existing fish habitat components such as logs, stumps, and large boulders may be relocated within the water body if needed to properly install the weed roller. Do not remove these habitat components from the water body.

(7) Mechanical harvesting and cutting:

(a) A copy of the current Aquatic Plants and Fish pamphlet available from the department serves as an HPA, unless otherwise indicated, and must be on the job site at all times.

(b) Mechanical harvesting and cutting projects to control or remove both aquatic noxious weeds and aquatic beneficial plants must comply with the following technical provisions except where otherwise indicated:

(i) Do not use mechanical harvesters and cutters to remove an early infestation of aquatic noxious weeds.

(ii) The department requires advance authorization to remove aquatic beneficial plants.

(iii) When using mechanical harvesters or cutters to remove or control aquatic noxious weeds, completely remove detached plants and plant parts from the water body. Dispose of detached plants and plant parts at an upland site so they will not reenter waters of the state.

(iv) Prevent contaminants from the project, such as petroleum products, hydraulic fluid, or any other toxic or harmful materials, from entering or leaching into waters of the state. Keep equipment well-maintained and use food-grade oil in the hydraulic system.

(v) If at any time, as a result of project activities, a person observes a fish kill or fish life in distress, a person must immediately cease operations and notify the department and the Washington military department emergency management division of the problem. A person may not resume work until the department gives approval. The department will require additional measures to mitigate the project impacts.

(vi) Existing fish habitat components such as logs, stumps, and large boulders may be relocated within the water body if needed to operate the equipment. Do not remove these habitat components from the water body.

(vii) Conduct mechanical harvester and cutter operations only in waters deep enough to avoid contacting the bottom with the cutter blades.

(viii) Always operate mechanical harvesters and cutters so that they cause the least adverse impact to fish life.

(ix) Immediately and safely return to the water body all fish life that become entrained in the cut vegetation while operating a mechanical harvester.

(x) Do not use contaminated equipment which can spread plant parts. Thoroughly remove and properly dispose of all viable plants and plant parts from the equipment before using the equipment in waters of the state.

(xi) Limit alteration or disturbance of the bank and bank vegetation to that required to conduct the project. Protect all disturbed areas from erosion using vegetation or other means. Replant the banks within one year with native or other approved woody species.

(8) Rotovation: The department requires an individual HPA for rotovation projects. Rotovation projects to control or remove aquatic noxious weeds and aquatic beneficial plants must comply with the following technical provisions except where otherwise indicated:

(a) Do not use rotovators to remove an early infestation of aquatic noxious weeds.

(b) When using rotovation to remove or control aquatic noxious weeds, completely remove detached plants and plant parts from the water body. Dispose of detached plants and plant parts at an upland site so they will not reenter waters of the state.

(c) Prevent contaminants from the project, such as petroleum products, hydraulic fluid, or any other toxic or harmful materials, from entering or leaching into waters of the state. Keep equipment well-maintained and use food-grade oil in the hydraulic system.

(d) If at any time, as a result of project activities, a person observes a fish kill or fish life in distress, a person must immediately cease operations and notify the department and the Washington military department emergency management division of the problem. A person may not resume work until the department gives approval. The department will require additional measures to mitigate the project impacts.

(e) Existing fish habitat components such as logs, stumps, and large boulders may be relocated within the water body if needed to operate the equipment. Do not remove these habitat components from the water body.

(f) Always operate rotovators such that they will cause the least adverse impact to fish life.

(g) Do not use contaminated equipment, which can spread plant parts. Thoroughly remove and properly dispose of all viable plants and plant parts from the equipment before using the equipment in waters of the state.

(h) Limit alteration or disturbance of the bank and bank vegetation to that needed to conduct the project. Protect all disturbed areas from erosion, using vegetation or other means. Replant the banks within one year with native or other approved woody species.

(i) Do not rotovate in fish spawning areas unless approved by the department.

(9) Aquatic plant dredging:

(a) A copy of the current Aquatic Plants and Fish pamphlet available from the department serves as an HPA for diver-operated dredging only, unless otherwise indicated, and must be on the job site at all times.

(b) Dredging projects to control or remove aquatic noxious weeds and aquatic beneficial plants must comply with the following technical provisions except where otherwise indicated:

(ii) Prevent contaminants from the project, such as petroleum products, hydraulic fluid, or any other toxic or harmful materials, from entering or leaching into waters of the state. Keep equipment well-maintained and use food-grade oil in the hydraulic system.

(iii) If at any time, as a result of project activities, a person observes a fish kill or fish life in distress, a person must immediately cease operations and notify the department and the Washington military department emergency management division of the problem. A person may not resume work until the department gives approval. The department will require additional measures to mitigate the project impacts.

(iv) Existing fish habitat components such as logs, stumps, and large boulders may be relocated within the water body if needed to operate the equipment. Do not remove these habitat components from the water body.

(v) Always conduct dredging with dredge types and methods that cause the least adverse impact to fish life.

(vi) Do not use contaminated equipment, which can spread plant parts. Thoroughly remove and properly dispose of all viable plants and plant parts from the equipment before using the equipment in waters of the state.

(vii) To avoid stranding fish, the bed must not contain pits, potholes, or large depressions when dredging is finished.

(viii) Limit alteration or disturbance of the bank and bank vegetation to that needed to conduct the project. Protect all disturbed areas from erosion, using vegetation or other means. Replant the banks within one year with native or other approved woody species.

(i) Diver-operated dredging can help eradicate an early infestation of aquatic noxious weeds and can help conduct long-term maintenance after control or removal using other methods.

(ii) When using diver-operated dredging to remove or control aquatic noxious weeds, a person must completely remove plants and plant parts from the water body. Remove plants and plant parts from the dredge slurry before returning it to the water body. Dispose of dredged bed materials, including detached plants and plant parts, at an upland disposal site so they will not reenter waters of the state.

(iii) Operate a hydraulic dredge with the intake at or below the surface of the material that is being removed. Raise the intake up to three feet above the bed only for brief periods of purging or flushing the intake system.

(iv) The department requires advance authorization to eradicate or control aquatic beneficial plants.

(d) For dredging other than diver-operated dredging, the department requires an individual HPA for all dredging projects to control or remove aquatic plants. All dredging other than diver-operated dredging must comply with the following technical provisions:

(i) Do not use draglines and clamshell dredges to remove an early infestation of aquatic noxious weeds.

(ii) When using dredging to remove or control aquatic noxious weeds, a person must completely remove plants and plant parts from the water body. Dispose of dredged bed materials, including detached plants and plant parts, at an upland site so they will not reenter waters of the state.

(iii) Do not conduct dredging in fish spawning areas unless approved by the department.

(iv) Operate a hydraulic dredge with the intake high enough above the root system of the vegetation being removed so the bed is not excessively disturbed. Raise the intake up to three feet above the bed only for brief periods of purging or flushing the intake system.

(v) If a dragline or clamshell is used, operate in a manner that minimizes turbidity. During excavation, complete each pass with the clamshell or dragline bucket. Do not stockpile dredged material waterward of the ordinary high water line.

(10) Water level manipulation:

(a) The department requires an individual HPA to manipulate water levels.

(b) Manipulating water levels (drawdowns) to remove or control aquatic noxious weeds or aquatic beneficial plants by exposing plants and root systems to extreme temperature and moisture conditions may be appropriate under specific circumstances. Accurate plant identification is important to ensure success.

(c) Water level manipulation projects to control or remove both aquatic noxious weeds and aquatic beneficial plants must comply with the following technical provisions except where otherwise indicated:

(i) If at any time, as a result of project activities, a person observes a fish kill or fish life in distress, a person must immediately cease operations and notify the department and the Washington military department emergency management division of the problem. A person may not resume work until the department gives approval. The department will require additional measures to mitigate the project impacts.

(ii) Manipulate water levels in a manner that causes the least adverse impact to fish life.

(iii) Manipulate water levels gradually and in a controlled manner to prevent a sudden release of impounded water or sediments that may result in downstream bed and bank degradation, sedimentation, or flooding. Water levels must be drawn down and brought back up at rates predetermined in consultation with and approved by the department. Instream flow requirements must be maintained as water levels are brought back up.

(iv) Protect all disturbed areas from erosion, using vegetation or other means. Replant the banks within one year with native or other approved woody species.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-290, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-300 Mineral prospecting.

(1) Description: Mineral prospecting projects excavate, process, or classify aggregate using hand-held mineral prospecting tools and mineral prospecting equipment. When prospectors locate valuable minerals through prospecting, they may attempt to recover larger quantities of the minerals using a variety of equipment, including suction dredges, high bankers, and heavy equipment. The rules in this section apply to the use of pans; nonmotorized sluice boxes; nonmotorized concentrators; mini rocker boxes; and hand-held mineral prospecting tools. This section does not apply to metals mining and milling operations as defined in chapter 78.56 RCW. Motorized mineral prospecting methods including, but not limited to, suction dredging, are not authorized in this section. See WAC 220-660-305 for rules for motorized and gravity siphon methods.

(2) Fish life concerns: Mineral prospecting and mining activities can harm fish life and habitat that supports fish life.

(a) Direct impacts from mineral prospecting and mining activities can include:

(i) Mortality from the physical effects of disturbing eggs or fry incubating within the bed; and

(ii) Lower environmental productivity resulting from habitat modifications such as altered stream beds or lowered water quality.

(b) Indirect impacts can include changes in food resources and human disturbances.

(c) The department minimizes impacts of mineral prospecting by restricting the type of mining equipment allowed, limiting excavation zones within streams, and setting allowable timing windows.

(3) General requirements:

(a) A copy of the current Gold and Fish pamphlet is available from the department, and it contains the rules that a person must follow when using the pamphlet as the HPA for the mineral prospecting project.

(b) Alternatively, a person may request exceptions to the Gold and Fish pamphlet by applying for a standard written HPA as described in WAC 220-660-050. The department must deny an HPA when, in the judgment of the department, the project will result in direct or indirect harm to fish life, unless enough mitigation can be assured by provisioning the HPA or modifying the proposal. The department may apply saltwater provisions to written HPAs for tidally influenced areas upstream of river mouths and the mainstem Columbia River downstream of Bonneville Dam.

(c) Nothing in chapter 220-660 WAC relieves a person of the duty to obtain landowner permission and any other required permits before conducting any mineral prospecting activity.

(4) Mineral prospecting in freshwater without timing restrictions:

(a) A person may mineral prospect year-round in all fresh waters of the state, except lakes. A person must follow the rules listed below, but does not need to have the Gold and Fish pamphlet on the job site when working in fresh waters of the state.

(b) When mineral prospecting without timing restrictions, a person may use only hand-held mineral prospecting tools and the following nonmotorized mineral prospecting equipment:

(i) Pans; and

(ii) Sluices, nonmotorized concentrators, mini rocker boxes, and nonmotorized mini high-bankers, with riffle areas totaling three square feet or less, including ganged equipment.

(iii) No other types of mineral prospecting tools or equipment are authorized under this subsection.

(c) A person may not use vehicle-mounted winches. A person may use one nonmotorized hand-operated winch to move boulders or large woody material that is not embedded or located within the wetted perimeter. A person may use additional cables, chains, or ropes to stabilize boulders, or large woody material that is not embedded.

(d) A person may work within the wetted perimeter only from one-half hour before official sunrise to one-half hour after official sunset.

(e) A person may not disturb fish life or redds within the bed. If a person observes or encounters fish life or redds within the bed, or actively spawning fish when collecting or processing aggregate, a person must relocate their operation. A person must avoid areas containing live freshwater mussels. If a person encounters live mussels during excavation, a person must relocate the operation.

(f) Aggregate excavation, collection, and removal:

(i) A person may excavate only by hand or with hand-held mineral prospecting tools.

(ii) A person may not excavate, collect, or remove aggregate from within the wetted perimeter. See Figures 1 and 2.

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Figure 1: Cross section of a typical body of water, showing areas where excavation is not permitted under rules for mineral prospecting without timing restrictions. Dashed lines indicate areas where excavation is not permitted.

(iii) A person may work in only one excavation site at a time. However, a person may use a second excavation site as a settling pond. Multiple persons may work within a single excavation site.

(iv) When collecting or excavating aggregate, a person may not stand within, or allow aggregate to enter, the wetted perimeter.

(v) A person must fill all excavation sites and level all tailing piles before moving to another excavation site or abandoning an excavation site. If a person moves boulders, a person must return them, as well as possible, to their original location.

(vi) A person may not undermine, move, or disturb large woody material embedded in the slopes or located wholly or partially within the wetted perimeter. A person may move large woody material and boulders located entirely within the frequent scour zone, but a person must keep them within the frequent scour zone. A person may not cut large woody material. See Figure 2.

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Figure 2: Permitted and prohibited excavation sites in a typical body of water under rules for mineral prospecting without timing restrictions. Dashed lines indicate areas where excavation is not permitted.

(vii) A person may not undermine, cut, or disturb live, rooted woody vegetation of any kind.

(viii) A person may not excavate, collect, or remove aggregate from the toe of the slope. A person also may not excavate, collect, or remove aggregate from an unstable slope or any slope that delivers, or might deliver sediment to the wetted perimeter or frequent scour zone. See Figures 3 and 4.

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Figure 3: Limits on excavating, collecting, and removing aggregate on stream banks.

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Figure 4: Excavating, collecting and removing aggregate within the wetted perimeter is not permitted.

(g) Processing aggregate:

(i) A person may stand within the wetted perimeter when processing aggregate with pans and sluices.

(ii) A person may not stand on or process directly on redds, or disturb incubating fish life. A person may not allow tailings or visible sediment plumes (visibly muddy water) to enter redds or areas where fish life are located within the bed.

(iii) A person may not level or disturb tailing piles that remain within the wetted perimeter after processing aggregate.

(iv) If a person collected or excavated aggregate outside of the frequent scour zone, a person must classify it at the collection or excavation site before processing.

(v) When using a sluice, a person may process only classified aggregate within the wetted perimeter.

(vi) The maximum width of a sluice, measured at its widest point, including attachments, must not exceed twenty-five percent of the width of the wetted perimeter at the point of placement.

(vii) A person may process with a sluice only in areas within the wetted perimeter that are composed mainly of boulders and bedrock. A person must separate sluice locations by at least fifty feet. A person may not place structures within the wetted perimeter to check or divert the water flow.

(viii) A person may operate nonmotorized mini high-bankers or other concentrators only outside the wetted perimeter. Water may be supplied to the mini high-banker or concentrator only from natural stream flow or from hand-held buckets or containers and may not be supplied through a gravity siphon. A person may not allow visible sediment or muddy water to enter the wetted perimeter. A second excavation site may be used as a settling pond.

(ix) A person may not excavate, collect, remove, or process aggregate within four hundred feet of any fishway, dam, or hatchery water intake.

(x) A person may not disturb existing fish habitat improvement structures or stream channel improvements.

(xi) If at any time, as a result of project activities, a person observes a fish kill or fish life in distress, a person must immediately cease operations and notify the department and the Washington military department emergency management division of the problem. A person may not resume work until the department gives approval. The department will require additional measures to mitigate the prospecting impacts.

(5) Mineral prospecting in fresh waters with timing restrictions:

(a) A person may mineral prospect in fresh waters of the state only during the times identified in subsection (7) of this section. A person must have the Gold and Fish pamphlet on the job site and comply with the provisions listed below.

(b) When mineral prospecting with timing restrictions, a person may use only nonmotorized hand-held mineral prospecting tools and the following mineral prospecting equipment:

(i) Pans; and

(ii) Sluices, nonmotorized concentrators, rocker boxes, and nonmotorized high-bankers, with riffle areas totaling ten square feet or less, including ganged equipment. Water may be supplied to the high-banker or concentrator only from natural stream flow or from hand-held buckets or containers and may not be supplied through a gravity siphon;

(iii) No other types of mineral prospecting tools or equipment are authorized under this subsection.

(c) The widest point of a sluice, including attachments, must not exceed twenty-five percent of the width of the wetted perimeter at the point of placement.

(d) A person may not use vehicle-mounted winches. A person may use one nonmotorized hand-operated winch to move boulders and large woody material that is not embedded, and additional cables, chains, or ropes to stabilize them.

(e) Equipment separation:

(i) A person may use hand-held mineral prospecting tools; pans; or sluices, mini rocker boxes, or nonmotorized mini high-bankers with riffle areas totaling three square feet or less, including ganged equipment, as close to other mineral prospecting equipment as desired.

(ii) When operating any sluice or rocker box with a riffle area larger than three square feet (including ganged equipment), or nonmotorized high-banker, a person's equipment must be at least two hundred feet from all others also operating mineral prospecting equipment. This separation is measured as a radius from the center of the equipment the person is operating. A person may locate this equipment closer than two hundred feet if only one piece of equipment is being used within that two hundred foot radius.

(iii) When operating any sluice or rocker box with a riffle area larger than three square feet (including ganged equipment), or nonmotorized high-banker outside of the wetted perimeter that discharges tailings or wastewater to the wetted perimeter, a person's equipment must be at least two hundred feet from all others also operating mineral prospecting equipment. This separation is measured as a radius from the center of the equipment the person is operating. A person may locate this equipment closer than two hundred feet if only one piece of equipment is being used within that two hundred-foot radius.

(f) A person may work within the wetted perimeter or frequent scour zone only from one-half hour before official sunrise to one-half hour after official sunset. If a person's mineral prospecting equipment exceeds one-half the width of the wetted perimeter of the stream, a person must remove the equipment from the wetted perimeter or move it so that at least fifty percent of the wetted perimeter is free of equipment from one-half hour after official sunset to one-half hour before official sunrise.

(g) A person may not excavate, collect, remove, or process aggregate within four hundred feet of any fishway, dam, or hatchery water intake.

(h) A person must not disturb existing fish habitat improvement structures or stream channel improvements.

(i) A person may not undermine, move, or disturb large woody material embedded in the slopes or located wholly or partially within the wetted perimeter. A person may move large woody material and boulders located entirely within the frequent scour zone, but a person must keep them within the frequent scour zone. A person may not cut large woody material.

(j) A person may not undermine, cut, or disturb live, rooted woody vegetation of any kind.

(k) A person may work in only one excavation site at a time. However, a person may use a second excavation site as a settling pond. Multiple individuals may work within a single excavation site.

(l) A person must fill all excavation sites and level all tailing piles before moving to another excavation site or abandoning an excavation site.

(m) A person may not excavate, collect, or remove aggregate from the toe of the slope. A person also may not excavate, collect, or remove aggregate from an unstable slope or any slope that delivers, or might deliver, sediment to the wetted perimeter or frequent scour zone. See Figures 5 and 6.

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Figure 5: Cross section of a typical body of water showing unstable slopes, stable areas, and permitted or prohibited excavation sites under rules for mineral prospecting with timing restrictions. Dashed line indicates areas where excavation is not permitted.

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Figure 6: Permitted and prohibited excavation sites in a typical body of water under rules for mineral prospecting with timing restrictions. Dashed lines indicates areas where excavation is not permitted.

(n) A person may partially divert a body of water into mineral prospecting equipment. However, at no time may the diversion structure be greater than fifty percent of the width of the wetted perimeter, including the width of the equipment. A person may not divert the body of water outside of the wetted perimeter.

(o) A person may use materials only from within the wetted perimeter, or artificial materials from outside the wetted perimeter, to construct the diversion structure by hand. Before abandoning the site, a person must remove artificial materials used to construct a diversion structure and restore the site to its approximate original condition.

(p) A person may process aggregate collected from the frequent scour zone:

(i) At any location if a person uses pans; mini rocker boxes; nonmotorized mini high-bankers; or sluices or other nonmotorized concentrators with riffle areas three square feet or less, including ganged equipment.

(ii) Only in the frequent scour zone or upland areas landward of the frequent scour zone if a person uses nonmotorized high-bankers with riffle areas totaling ten square feet or less, including ganged equipment; or sluices or rocker boxes that have riffle areas larger than three, but less than ten square feet, including ganged equipment. A person may not discharge tailings to the wetted perimeter when using this equipment. However, a person may discharge wastewater to the wetted perimeter if its entry point into the wetted perimeter is at least two hundred feet from any other wastewater discharge entry point.

(q) A person may process aggregate collected from upland areas landward of the frequent scour zone:

(i) At any location if a person uses pans; or sluices, nonmotorized concentrators, mini rocker boxes, and nonmotorized mini high-bankers with riffle areas totaling three square feet or less, including ganged equipment. A person must classify the aggregate at the excavation site before processing with this equipment within the wetted perimeter or frequent scour zone.

(ii) Only at an upland location landward of the frequent scour zone if a person uses nonmotorized high-bankers or rocker boxes. A person may not allow tailings or wastewater to enter the wetted perimeter or frequent scour zone.

(iii) Within the wetted perimeter or frequent scour zone if a person uses a sluice with a riffle area greater than three square feet. A person must classify the aggregate at the excavation site prior to processing with a sluice with a riffle area exceeding three square feet.

(r) A person must avoid areas containing live freshwater mussels. If a person encounters live mussels during excavation, a person must relocate the operation.

(s) A person may not disturb redds. If a person observes or encounters redds or actively spawning fish when collecting or processing aggregate, a person must relocate the operation.

(t) If at any time, as a result of project activities, a person observes a fish kill or fish life in distress, a person must immediately stop operations and notify the department and the Washington military department emergency management division of the problem. A person may not resume work until the department gives approval. The department will require additional measures to mitigate the prospecting impacts.

(6) Mineral prospecting on ocean beaches:

(a) A person may mineral prospect year-round on ocean beaches of the state. A person must follow the rules listed below, and must have the Gold and Fish pamphlet on the job site when working on ocean beaches of the state, except as noted in this subsection.

(b) A person may mineral prospect only between the line of ordinary high tide and the line of extreme low tide on beaches within the Seashore Conservation Area set under RCW 79A.05.605 and managed by Washington state parks and recreation commission.

(c) No written or pamphlet HPA is required to mineral prospect south of the Copalis River, if a person operates landward of the upper limit of ghost shrimp burrowing in the beach; waterward of the ordinary high tide line; and a person does not use fresh water from fish-bearing streams during operations. See Figure 7.

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Figure 7. Beach area where no written or pamphlet HPA is required.

(d) A person may use only nonmotorized hand-held mineral prospecting tools and the following nonmotorized mineral prospecting equipment:

(i) Pans; and

(ii) Sluices, nonmotorized concentrators, rocker boxes, and nonmotorized high-bankers with riffle areas totaling ten square feet or less, including ganged equipment.

(e) When operated in fish-bearing freshwater streams, the widest point of a sluice, including attachments, must not exceed twenty-five percent of the width of the wetted perimeter at the point of placement.

(f) Water may be supplied to a high-banker or concentrator only from natural stream flow or from hand-held buckets or containers and may not be supplied through a gravity siphon.

(g) A person may not use vehicle-mounted winches. A person may use one nonmotorized hand-operated winch to move boulders and large woody material that is not embedded, and additional cables, chains, or ropes to stabilize them.

(h) A person may work only from one-half hour before official sunrise to one-half hour after official sunset. If a person uses mineral prospecting equipment in a fish-bearing freshwater stream and the equipment exceeds one-half the width of the wetted perimeter of the stream, a person must remove the equipment from the wetted perimeter or move it so that at least fifty percent of the wetted perimeter is free of equipment from one-half hour after official sunset to one-half hour before official sunrise.

(i) A person may not undermine, cut, disturb, or move embedded large woody material or woody debris jams.

(j) A person may work in only one excavation site at a time. However, a person may use a second excavation site as a settling pond. Multiple persons may work within a single excavation site.

(k) A person must backfill all trenches, depressions, or holes created in the beach during project activities before moving to another excavation site (except during use as a settling pond) or leaving an excavation site.

(l) A person may partially divert a body of water into mineral prospecting equipment. However, at no time may the diversion structure be greater than fifty percent of the width of the wetted perimeter of a fish-bearing freshwater stream, including the width of the equipment. A person may not divert the body of water outside of the wetted perimeter.

(m) A person may use materials only from within the wetted perimeter, or artificial materials from outside the wetted perimeter, to construct the diversion structure by hand. Before abandoning the site, a person must remove artificial materials used to construct a diversion structure and restore the site to its approximate original condition.

(n) A person may not disturb live razor clams or other shellfish within the bed. If a person observes or encounters live razor clams or other shellfish during excavation, the person must relocate the operation.

(o) If at any time, as a result of project activities, a person observes a fish kill or fish life in distress, a person must immediately stop operations and notify the department, and the Washington military department emergency management division of the problem. A person may not resume work until the department gives approval. The department will require additional measures to mitigate the prospecting impacts.

(7) Authorized work times by specific state waters for mineral prospecting and placer mining projects:

(a) A person may conduct mineral prospecting and placer mining under subsections (5) and (6) of this section only in the state waters and during the times specified in the following table of authorized work times.

(b) The general work time for a county applies to all state waters within that county unless otherwise indicated in the table.

(c) The work time for state waters identified in the table of authorized work times applies to all its tributaries, unless otherwise indicated. Some state waters occur in multiple counties. Check the table for the county in which mineral prospecting or placer mining is to be conducted to determine the work time for that water body.

(d) Where a tributary is identified as a boundary, that boundary is the line perpendicular to the receiving stream that is projected from the most upstream point of the tributary mouth to the opposite bank of the receiving stream. See Figure 8.

(e) Mineral prospecting and placer mining within water bodies identified in the table of authorized work times as "submit application" are not authorized under the Gold and Fish pamphlet. A person must obtain a standard written HPA to work in these water bodies.

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Figure 8: Where the boundary is located if a tributary listed as a boundary.

Table 1

Authorized Work Times by Specific State Waters for Mineral Prospecting and Placer Mining Projects

| Washington Counties and State Waters (Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) in parentheses) | Mineral Prospecting is Allowed Only Between These Dates | | --- | --- | | Adams County | July 1 - October 31 | | Crab Creek (41.0002) | July 16 - February 28 | | Esquatzel Creek (36.MISC) | June 1 - February 28 | | Palouse River (34.0003) | July 16 - February 28 | | Asotin County | July 16 - September 15 | | Snake River (35.0002) | See Below | | Alpowa Creek (35.1440) | July 16 - December 15 | | Asotin Creek (35.1716) | July 16 - August 15 | | Couse Creek (35.2147) | July 16 - December 15 | | Grande Ronde River (35.2192) | July 16 - September 15 | | Ten Mile Creek (35.2100) | July 16 - December 15 | | Benton County | June 1 - September 30 | | Columbia River | See Below | | Glade Creek (31.0851) | August 1 - September 30 | | Yakima River (37.0002) | June 1 - September 15 | | Amon Wasteway (37.0009) | June 1 - September 30 | | Corral Creek (37.0002) | June 1 - September 30 | | Spring Creek (37.0205) | June 1 - September 30 | | Chelan County | July 16 - August 15 | | Columbia River | See Below | | Antoine Creek (49.0294) - Mouth to falls at river mile 1.0 | July 1 - February 28 | | Antoine Creek (49.0294) - Upstream of falls at river mile 1.0 | July 1 - March 31 | | Chelan River (47.0052) - Mouth to Chelan Dam | July 16 - September 30 | | Colockum Creek (40.0760) | July 1 - October 31 | | Entiat River (46.0042) - Mouth to Entiat Falls | July 16 - July 31 | | Entiat River (46.0042) - Upstream of Entiat Falls | July 16 - March 31 | | Crum Canyon (46.0107) | July 16 - March 31 | | Mad River (46.0125) | July 16 - July 31 | | Indian Creek (46.0128) | July 16 - February 28 | | Lake Chelan (47.0052) | Submit Application | | Railroad Creek (47.0410) | July 16 - September 30 | | Stehekin River (47.0508) | Submit Application | | Twenty-Five Mile Creek (47.0195) | July 16 - September 30 | | Other Lake Chelan tributaries outside of North Cascades National Park | July 1 - August 15 | | Other Lake Chelan tributaries within North Cascades National Park | Submit Application | | Number 1 Canyon (45.0011) | July 1 - February 28 | | Number 2 Canyon (45.0012) | July 1 - February 28 | | Squilchuck Creek (40.0836) - Mouth to South Wenatchee Avenue | July 1 - September 30 | | Squilchuck Creek (40.0836) - Upstream of South Wenatchee Avenue | July 1 - February 28 | | Stemilt Creek (40.0808) - Mouth to falls | July 1 - September 30 | | Stemilt Creek (40.0808) - Upstream of falls | July 1 - February 28 | | Wenatchee River (45.0030) - Mouth to Hwy 2 Bridge in Leavenworth | July 15 - September 30 | | Wenatchee River (45.0030) - Hwy 2 Bridge in Leavenworth to Lake Wenatchee | July 15 - August 15 | | Beaver Creek (45.0751) | July 1 - September 30 | | Chiwaukum Creek (45.0700) | July 1 - July 31 | | Chiwawa River (45.0759) - Mouth to Phelps Creek | July 1 - July 31 | | Chiwawa River (45.0759) - Upstream of Phelps Creek | July 1 - July 31 | | Deep Creek (45.0764) | July 1 - February 28 | | Phelps Creek (45.0875) | July 16 - August 15 | | Icicle Creek (45.0474) - Mouth to Johnny Creek | July 1 - July 31 | | Icicle Creek (45.0474) - Upstream of Johnny Creek | July 1 - July 31 | | Fourth of July Creek (45.0525) | July 1 - February 28 | | Lake Wenatchee (45.0030) | Submit Application | | Little Wenatchee (45.0985) - Mouth to Wilderness Boundary | July 1 - July 31 | | Little Wenatchee (45.0985) - Upstream of Wilderness Boundary | Submit Application | | White River (45.1116) - Mouth to White River Falls | July 1 - July 31 | | White River (45.1116) - Upstream of White River Falls | July 1 - February 28 | | Nason Creek (45.0888) | July 1 - July 31 | | Peshastin Creek (45.0232) - Mouth to Etienne Creek | July 16 - August 15 | | Peshastin Creek (45.0232) - Upstream of Etienne Creek | August 1 - February 28 | | Ingalls Creek (45.0273) - Mouth to Cascade Creek | Submit Application | | Ingalls Creek (45.0273) - Upstream of Cascade Creek | July 16 - February 28 | | Etienne Creek (45.0323) - Mouth to falls at stream mile 2.9 | Submit Application | | Etienne Creek (45.0323) - Upstream of falls at stream mile 2.9 | July 16 - February 28 | | Ruby Creek (45.0318) | July 16 - February 28 | | Tronson Creek (45.0346) | August 1 - February 28 | | Scotty Creek (45.0376) | August 1 - February 28 | | Shaser Creek (45.0365) | August 1 - February 28 | | Clallam County | July 16 - September 15 | | Clallam River (19.0129) | August 1 - August 15 | | Dungeness River (18.0018) | Submit Application | | Independent Creek (18.MISC) | August 1 - August 31 | | Elwha River (18.0272) | August 1 - August 15 | | Hoko River (19.0148) | August 1 - September 15 | | Jimmycomelately Creek (17.0285) | August 1 - August 31 | | Lake Ozette (20.0046) | Submit Application | | Little Quilcene River (17.0076) | July 16 - August 31 | | Lake Ozette tributaries | July 16 - September 15 | | Lyre River (19.0031) | August 1 - September 15 | | McDonald Creek (18.0160) | August 1 - September 15 | | Morse Creek (18.0185) | August 1 - August 15 | | Ozette River (20.0046) | July 16 - September 15 | | Pysht River (19.0113) | August 1 - September 15 | | Quillayute River (20.0096, 20.0162, 20.0175) | August 1 - August 15 | | Bogachiel River (20.0162) | Submit Application | | Calawah River (20.0175) | August 1 - August 15 | | Salmon Creek (17.0245) | July 16 - August 31 | | Sekiu River (19.0203) | August 1 - September 15 | | Snow Creek (17.0219) | July 16 - August 31 | | Sol Duc River (20.0096) | Submit Application | | Lake Pleasant (20.0313) | Submit Application | | Lake Pleasant tributaries | July 16 - September 15 | | Sooes River (20.0015) | July 16 - September 15 | | Clark County | July 16 - September 30 | | Columbia River | See Below | | Lacamas Creek (28.0160) - Mouth to dam | August 1 - August 31 | | Lacamas Creek (28.0160) - Upstream of dam | August 1 - September 30 | | Lewis River (27.0168) | August 1 - August 15 | | East Fork Lewis River (27.0173) - Mouth to Lucia Falls | August 1 - August 15 | | East Fork Lewis River (27.0173) - Lucia Falls to Sunset Falls | August 1 - February 28 | | East Fork Lewis River (27.0173) - Upstream of Sunset Falls | August 1 - February 28 | | Lake River (28.0020) | January 1 - December 31 | | Burnt Bridge Creek (28.0143) | August 1 - August 31 | | Salmon Creek (28.0059) | August 1 - August 31 | | Whipple Creek (28.0038) | August 1 - September 30 | | North Fork Lewis River (27.0334) - Confluence of East Fork to Merwin Dam | August 1 - August 15 | | Cedar Creek (27.0339) | August 1 - September 15 | | North Fork Lewis River (27.0334) - Merwin Dam to Lower Falls | July 16 - August 15 | | Canyon Creek (27.0442) | July 16 - February 28 | | North Fork Lewis River (27.0168) - Upstream of Lower Falls | July 16 - August 15 | | Washougal River (28.0159) - Mouth to headwaters | August 1 - August 31 | | Columbia County | July 16 - September 30 | | Touchet River (32.0097) | August 1 - August 15 | | Grande Ronde River tributaries (35.2192) | July 16 - August 15 | | North Fork Touchet/Wolf Fork (32.0761) | Submit Application | | South Fork Touchet (32.0708) | Submit Application | | Tucannon River (35.0009) | July 16 - August 15 | | Walla Walla River (32.0008) - Mouth to Oregon state line | July 16 - September 15 | | Mill Creek (32.1436) - Mouth to Oregon state line | August 1 - August 15 | | Cowlitz County | July 16 - September 30 | | Chehalis River (22.0190/23.0190) - South Fork Chehalis River - Mouth to Fisk Falls | August 1 - August 31 | | Chehalis River (22.0190/23.0190) - South Fork Chehalis River - Upstream of Fisk Falls | August 1 - August 31 | | Columbia River | See Below | | Abernathy Creek (25.0297) | July 16 - September 15 | | Burke Creek (27.0148) | August 1 - August 31 | | Burris Creek (27.0151) | August 1 - August 31 | | Bybee Creek (27.0142) | August 1 - August 31 | | Canyon Creek (27.0147) | August 1 - August 31 | | Coal Creek (25.0340) | July 16 - September 15 | | Clark Creek (25.0371) | August 1 - August 31 | | Cowlitz River (26.0002) - Mouth to barrier dam at river mile 49.5 | July 16 - August 15 | | Coweeman River (26.0003) - Mouth to Baird Creek | August 1 - August 31 | | Coweeman River (26.0003) - Upstream of Baird Creek | August 1 - August 31 | | Cowlitz River (26.0002) - Tributaries below barrier dam to mouth | July 16 - September 30 | | Owl Creek (26.1441) | July 16 - September 15 | | Toutle River (26.0227) | July 16 - August 15 | | North Fork Toutle River (26.0314) - Mouth to Debris Dam | July 16 - August 15 | | North Fork Toutle River (26.0314) - Upstream of Debris Dam | July 16 - August 15 | | Green River (26.0323) - Mouth to Shultz Creek | July 16 - September 30 | | Green River (26.0323) - Upstream of Shultz Creek | July 16 - September 30 | | South Fork Toutle (26.0248) - Mouth to Bear Creek | July 16 - September 15 | | South Fork Toutle (26.0248) - Upstream of Bear Creek | July 16 - September 15 | | Tributaries to Silver Lake | July 16 - September 30 | | Germany Creek (25.0313) | July 16 - September 15 | | Kalama River (27.0002) - Mouth to Kalama Falls | August 1 - August 15 | | Kalama River (27.0002) - Upstream of Kalama Falls | August 1 - August 15 | | Lewis River (27.0168) - Mouth to East Fork Lewis River | August 1 - August 15 | | North Fork Lewis River (27.0334) - Confluence of East Fork to Merwin Dam | August 1 - August 15 | | North Fork Lewis River (27.0334) - Merwin Dam to Lower Falls | July 16 - August 15 | | Mill Creek (25.0284) | July 16 - September 15 | | Schoolhouse Creek (27.0139) | August 1 - August 31 | | Douglas County | July 1 - September 30 | | Columbia River | See Below | | Douglas Creek Canyon (44.0146) | May 16 - January 31 | | Foster Creek (50.0065) | August 1 - April 15 | | McCarteney Creek (44.0002) | July 1 - February 28 | | Pine/Corbaley Canyon Creek (44.0779) | September 16 - April 15 | | Rock Island Creek (44.0630) | July 1 - September 30 | | Ferry County | July 1 - August 31 | | Columbia River | See Below | | Kettle River (60.0002) | June 16 - August 31 | | Boulder Creek (60.0130) - Mouth to Hodgson Road Bridge | Submit Application | | Boulder Creek (60.0130) - Upstream of Hodgson Road Bridge | June 16 - February 28 | | Deadman Creek (60.0008) - Mouth to SR395 Crossing | Submit Application | | Deadman Creek (60.0008) - Upstream of SR395 | June 16 - February 28 | | Goosmus Creek (60.0254) | June 16 - February 28 | | Toroda Creek (60.0410) | July 1 - September 30 | | San Poil River (52.0004) | June 16 - September 30 | | Granite Creek (52.0099) - Mouth to Powerhouse Dam | June 16 - September 30 | | Granite Creek (52.0099) - Upstream of Powerhouse Dam | June 16 - February 28 | | West Fork San Poil River (52.0192) - Mouth to Deep Creek | June 16 - September 30 | | West Fork San Poil River (52.0192) - Upstream of Deep Creek | June 16 - September 30 | | Gold Creek (52.0197) | June 16 - February 28 | | Franklin County | June 1 - September 30 | | Columbia River | See Below | | Snake River | See Below | | Palouse River (34.0003) | July 16 - February 28 | | North bank tributaries of the lower Snake River between Palouse River and the mouth of the Snake River | June 16 - October 31 | | Garfield County | July 16 - September 30 | | Snake River (35.0003) | See Below | | Alpowa Creek (35.1440) | July 16 - December 15 | | Asotin Creek (35.1716) | July 16 - August 15 | | Deadman Creek (35.0688) | July 16 - December 15 | | Grande Ronde River tributaries (35.2192) | July 16 - August 15 | | Meadow Creek (35.0689) | July 16 - December 15 | | Tucannon River (35.0009) - Mouth to Panjab Creek | July 16 - August 15 | | Tucannon River (35.0009) - Upstream of Panjab Creek | July 16 - August 15 | | Pataha Creek (35.0123) - Mouth to Pataha Creek | January 1 - December 31 | | Pataha Creek (35.0123) - Upstream of Pataha Creek | July 16 - December 31 | | Grant County | July 1 - October 31 | | Columbia River | See Below | | Crab Creek (41.0002) | July 16 - September 15 | | Grays Harbor County | July 16 - October 15 | | Chehalis River (22.0190/23.0190) - Mouth to Porter Creek | August 1 - August 31 | | Chehalis River (22.0190/23.0190) - Porter Creek to Fisk Falls | August 1 - August 15 | | Chehalis River (22.0190/23.0190) - Upstream of Fisk Falls | August 1 - August 15 | | Cedar Creek (23.0570) | August 1 - September 30 | | Cloquallum Creek (22.0501) | August 1 - September 30 | | Porter Creek (23.0543) | August 1 - September 30 | | Satsop River (22.0360) | August 1 - August 31 | | Wishkah River (22.0191) | August 1 - October 15 | | Wynoochee River (22.0260) | August 1 - September 30 | | Copalis River (21.0767) | August 1 - October 15 | | Elk River (22.1333) | July 1 - October 31 | | Hoquiam River (22.0137) | August 1 - October 15 | | Humptulips River (22.0004) - Mouth to Forks | August 1 - September 30 | | Humptulips River (22.0004) - Upstream of Forks | August 1 - September 30 | | Johns River (22.1270) | August 1 - September 30 | | Moclips River (21.0731) | August 1 - October 15 | | North River (24.0034) | August 1 - September 30 | | Queets River (21.0001) | August 1 - August 15 | | Quinault River (21.0398) | August 1 - August 15 | | Raft River (21.0337) | August 1 - October 15 | | Island County | June 16 - October 15 | | Cavalero Creek (06.0065) | June 16 - December 15 | | Chapman Creek (06.0070) | June 16 - December 15 | | Crescent Creek (06.0002) | June 16 - December 15 | | Cultus Creek (06.0026) | June 16 - March 15 | | Deer Creek (06.0024) | June 16 - March 15 | | Dugualla Creek (06.0001) | June 16 - March 15 | | Glendale Creek (06.0025) | June 16 - December 15 | | Kristoferson Creek (06.0062-06.0063) | May 1 - December 15 | | Maxwelton Creek (06.0029) | June 16 - December 15 | | North Bluff Creek (06.0006) | June 16 - March 15 | | Old Clinton Creek (06.0023) | June 16 - March 15 | | Jefferson County | July 16 - October 31 | | Big Quilcene River (17.0012) - Mouth to falls | July 16 - August 31 | | Big Quilcene River (17.0012) - Falls to Forks | August 1 - February 28 | | Big Quilcene River (17.0012) - Upstream of Forks | August 1 - February 28 | | Bogachiel River (20.0162) | Submit Application | | Chimacum Creek (17.0203) | July 16 - September 15 | | Donovan Creek (17.0115) | July 1 - October 15 | | Dosewallips River (16.0442) | July 16 - August 15 | | Duckabush River (16.0351) | July 16 - August 15 | | Dungeness River (18.0018) | August 1 - August 15 | | Elwha River (18.0272) | August 1 - August 15 | | Goodman Creek (20.0406) | August 1 - September 15 | | Hoh River (20.0422) | August 1 - August 15 | | Little Quilcene River (17.0076) | July 16 - August 31 | | Queets River (21.0001) | August 1 - August 15 | | Matheny Creek (21.0165) | August 1 - August 15 | | Sams River (21.0205) | August 1 - August 15 | | Quinault River (21.0398) | August 1 - August 15 | | Salmon Creek (17.0245) | July 16 - August 31 | | Skokomish River (16.0001) | August 1 - August 31 | | Snow Creek (17.0219) | July 16 - August 31 | | Tarboo Creek (17.0129) | August 1 - September 30 | | Thorndyke Creek (17.0170) | August 1 - October 15 | | King County | July 16 - September 30 | | Cedar River (08.0299) - Mouth to Forks | August 1 - August 31 | | Cedar River (08.0299) - Upstream of Forks | August 1 - August 31 | | Issaquah Creek (08.0178) | August 1 - August 31 | | Sammamish River (08.0057) | August 1 - August 31 | | Steele Creek (08.0379) | July 16 - February 28 | | Green River (Duwamish River) (09.0001) - Mouth to Sawmill Creek | August 1 - August 31 | | Green River (Duwamish River) (09.0001) - Upstream of Sawmill Creek | August 1 - August 31 | | Lake Washington tributaries (08.LKWA) | August 1 - August 31 | | Snoqualmie River (07.0219) - Mouth to Snoqualmie Falls | August 1 - August 15 | | Snoqualmie River (07.0219) - Snoqualmie Falls to mouth of South Fork | July 16 - February 28 | | Patterson Creek (07.0376) | July 16 - September 30 | | Middle Fork Snoqualmie River (07.0219) - Mouth to Taylor Creek | July 16 - February 28 | | Middle Fork Snoqualmie River (07.0219) - Upstream of Taylor Creek | July 16 - February 28 | | Goat Creek (07.0754) | July 16 - February 28 | | North Fork Snoqualmie River (07.0527) - Mouth to Lennox Creek | July 16 - February 28 | | North Fork Snoqualmie River (07.0527) - Upstream of Lennox Creek | July 16 - February 28 | | Deep Creek (07.0562) | July 16 - February 28 | | Illinois Creek (07.0624) | July 16 - February 28 | | Lennox Creek (07.0596) | July 16 - February 28 | | Bear Creek (07.0606) | July 16 - February 28 | | Raging River (07.0384) | August 1 - September 15 | | South Fork Skykomish River (07.0012) - Mouth to Sunset Falls | August 1 - August 15 | | South Fork Skykomish River (07.0012) - Upstream of Sunset Falls | August 1 - August 15 | | Beckler River (07.1413) - Mouth to Boulder Creek | August 1 - August 15 | | Beckler River (07.1413) - Upstream of Boulder Creek | July 16 - February 28 | | Rapid River (07.1461) - Mouth to Meadow Creek | August 1 - August 31 | | Rapid River (07.1461) - Upstream of Meadow Creek | August 1 - February 28 | | Index Creek (07.1264) - Mouth to Mud Lake Creek | August 1 - August 31 | | Index Creek (07.1264) - Upstream of Mud Lake Creek including Salmon Creek | July 16 - February 28 | | Miller River (07.1329) - Mouth to Forks | August 1 - August 15 | | Miller River (07.1329) - Upstream of Forks | August 1 - August 15 | | Coney Creek (07.1347) | July 16 - February 28 | | East Fork Miller River (07.1329) - Mouth to Great Falls Creek | July 16 - August 15 | | East Fork Miller River (07.1329) - Upstream of Great Falls Creek | July 16 - February 28 | | Foss River (07.1562) - Mouth to Forks | July 16 - August 31 | | East Fork Foss River (07.1562) - Mouth to Burn Creek | July 16 - August 15 | | East Fork Foss River (07.1562) - Upstream of Burn Creek | July 16 - February 28 | | West Fork Foss River (07.1573) - Mouth to falls at river mile 2.0 | July 16 - August 31 | | West Fork Foss River (07.1573) - Upstream of falls at river mile 2.0 | July 16 - February 28 | | West Fork Miller River (07.1335) | July 16 - February 28 | | Money Creek (07.1300) - Mouth to 0.5 mile upstream of Kimball Creek | August 1 - August 31 | | Money Creek (07.1300) - Upstream of 0.5 mile upstream of Kimball Creek | August 1 - February 28 | | Kimball Creek (07.1301) | August 1 - August 31 | | Tye River (07.0012) - Mouth to Alpine Falls | August 1 - August 31 | | Tye River (07.0012) - Upstream of Alpine Falls | July 16 - February 28 | | South Fork Snoqualmie River (07.0467) | July 16 - February 28 | | Denny Creek (07.0517) | July 16 - February 28 | | Tolt River (07.0291) - Mouth to Forks | August 1 - August 31 | | North Fork Tolt River (07.0291) - Mouth to Yellow Creek | July 16 - September 15 | | North Fork Tolt River (07.0291) - Upstream of Yellow Creek | July 16 - February 28 | | South Fork Tolt River (07.0302) - Mouth to dam | July 16 - September 15 | | South Fork Tolt River (07.0302) - Upstream of Tolt Reservoir | July 16 - February 28 | | Yellow Creek (07.0337) | July 16 - February 28 | | White River (10.0031) | July 16 - August 15 | | Greenwater River (10.0122) | July 16 - August 15 | | Kittitas County | July 1 - September 30 | | Brushy Creek (40.0612) | July 1 - February 28 | | Colockum Creek (40.0760) | July 1 - October 31 | | Quilomene Creek (40.0613) | July 1 - October 31 | | Stemilt Creek (40.0808) - Upstream of falls | July 1 - February 28 | | Tarpiscan Creek (40.0723) | July 1 - February 28 | | Tekiason Creek (40.0686) | July 1 - February 28 | | Whiskey Dick Creek (40.0591) | July 1 - February 28 | | Yakima River (39.0002) - Roza Dam to Teanaway River | August 1 - August 31 | | Naches River (38.0003) - Tieton River to Bumping River | July 1 - August 15 | | Little Naches River (38.0852) - Mouth to Matthew Creek | July 16 - August 15 | | Little Naches River (38.0852) - Upstream of Matthew Creek | July 16 - August 15 | | Pileup Creek (38.0932) | July 16 - August 31 | | Gold Creek (38.MISC) | July 16 - February 28 | | Swauk Creek (39.1157) | July 16 - September 30 | | Baker Creek (39.1157) | July 16 - September 30 | | First Creek (39.1157) | July 16 - September 30 | | Iron Creek (39.1157) | July 16 - September 30 | | Williams Creek (39.1157) | July 16 - September 30 | | Boulder Creek (39.1157) | July 16 - February 28 | | Cougar Gulch (39.1157) | July 16 - February 28 | | Lion Gulch (39.1157) | July 16 - February 28 | | Yakima River (39.0002) - Teanaway River to Easton Dam | August 1 - August 31 | | Yakima River (39.0002) - Upstream of Easton Dam | August 1 - August 31 | | Cle Elum River (39.1434) - Mouth to dam | July 16 - August 31 | | Cle Elum River (39.1434) - Upstream of Cle Elum Dam | Submit Application | | Big Boulder Creek (39.1434MISC) | August 1 - February 28 | | Camp Creek (39.1434MISC) | August 1 - February 28 | | Fortune Creek (39.1434MISC) | August 1 - August 15 | | South Fork Fortune Creek (39.1434MISC) | August 1 - February 28 | | Howson Creek (39.1434) | July 16 - February 28 | | Little Salmon Le Sac Creek (39.1482) | August 1 - August 15 | | Paris Creek (39.1434MISC) | August 1 - February 28 | | Salmon Le Sac Creek (39.1520) | August 1 - February 28 | | Kachess River (39.1739) - Upstream of Lake Kachess | Submit Application | | Kachess River (39.1739) - Below dam | July 16 - August 15 | | Box Canyon Creek (39.1765) | Submit Application | | Mineral Creek (39.1792) | August 1 - August 15 | | Lake Keechelus (39.1842) tributaries | July 16 - August 15 | | Gold Creek (Lake Keechelus) (39.1842) | Submit Application | | Manastash Creek (39.0988) | July 16 - September 30 | | Naneum Creek (39.0821) | July 16 - September 30 | | Taneum Creek (39.1081) - Mouth to I-90 | July 16 - August 31 | | Taneum Creek (39.1157) - Upstream of I-90 | July 16 - September 30 | | Teanaway River (39.1236) | July 16 - August 31 | | NF Teanaway River (39.1260) | Submit Application | | Umtanum Creek (39.0553) | July 16 - September 30 | | Wenas Creek, Below dam (39.0032) | July 16 - October 15 | | Wenas Creek, Upstream of Wenas Lake (39.0032) | July 16 - February 28 | | Other Yakima River tributaries not listed | July 16 - August 31 | | Kitsap County | July 16 - October 15 | | Anderson Creek (15.0211) | August 1 - November 15 | | Barker Creek (15.0255) | August 1 - September 30 | | Big Beef Creek (15.0389) | August 1 - August 15 | | Big Scandia Creek (15.0280) | August 1 - September 30 | | Blackjack Creek (15.0203) | August 1 - September 30 | | Burley Creek (15.0056) | August 1 - September 30 | | Chico Creek (15.0229) | August 1 - October 15 | | Clear Creek (15.0249) | August 1 - September 30 | | Curley Creek (15.0185) | August 1 - September 30 | | Dewatto River (15.0420) | August 1 - August 15 | | Dogfish Creek (15.0285) | August 1 - August 15 | | Gorst Creek (15.0216) | August 1 - August 15 | | Grovers Creek (15.0299) | August 1 - August 31 | | Johnson Creek (15.0387) | August 1 - October 31 | | Ollala Creek (15.0107) | August 1 - September 30 | | Ross Creek (15.0209) | August 1 - November 15 | | Salmonberry Creek (15.0188) | August 1 - November 30 | | Seabeck Creek (15.0400) | August 1 - August 15 | | Steele Creek (15.0273) | August 1 - September 30 | | Tahuya River (15.0446) | August 1 - August 31 | | Union River (15.0503) | August 1 - August 31 | | Klickitat County | July 15 - September 30 | | Alder Creek (31.0459) | August 1 - September 30 | | Chapman Creek (31.0192) | August 1 - September 30 | | Glade Creek (31.0851) | August 1 - September 30 | | Juniper Canyon Creek (31.0378) | August 1 - September 30 | | Klickitat River (30.0002) - Mouth to Klickitat hatchery | Submit Application | | Klickitat River (30.0002) - Upstream of Klickitat hatchery | Submit Application | | Little White Salmon River (29.0131) - Mouth to Cabbage Creek | July 16 - January 31 | | Little White Salmon River (29.0131) - Upstream of Cabbage Creek | July 16 - January 31 | | Pine Creek (31.0354) | August 1 - September 30 | | Rock Creek (31.0014) | August 1 - September 30 | | Six Prong Creek (31.0465) | August 1 - September 30 | | White Salmon River (29.0160) - Mouth to Cascade Creek | July 16 - August 15 | | White Salmon River (29.0160) - Upstream of Cascade Creek | July 16 - August 15 | | Wood Gulch Creek (31.0263) | August 1 - September 30 | | Lewis County | August 1 - September 30 | | Chehalis River (22.0190/23.0190) - Mouth to South Fork Chehalis River | August 1 - August 15 | | Chehalis River (22.0190/23.0190) - Upstream of South Fork Chehalis River | August 1 - August 31 | | Newaukum River (23.0882) - Mouth to South Fork | August 1 - August 31 | | Newaukum River (23.0882) - Upstream of South Fork | August 1 - August 31 | | Skookumchuck River (23.0761) | August 1 - August 31 | | Cowlitz River (26.0002) | August 1 - August 15 | | Cispus River (26.0668) - Mouth to Squaw Creek (26.1010) | August 1 - August 15 | | Cispus River (26.0668) - Squaw Creek to Chambers Creek | July 16 - February 28 | | Cispus River (26.0668) - Upstream of Chambers Creek | July 16 - February 28 | | Yellowjacket Creek (26.0757) | August 1 - August 15 | | McCoy Creek (26.0766) - Mouth to lower falls | August 1 - August 15 | | McCoy Creek (26.0766) - Upstream of lower falls | July 16 - February 28 | | Walupt Creek (26.1010) | Submit Application | | Packwood Lake tributaries | August 16 - September 15 | | Tilton River (26.0560) - Mouth to North Fork | August 1 - September 30 | | Tilton River (26.0560) - Upstream of North Fork | August 1 - September 30 | | Toutle River (26.0227) | August 1 - August 31 | | North Fork Toutle River (26.0314) | July 16 - August 15 | | Green River (26.0323) | July 16 - September 30 | | Deschutes River (13.0028) | July 16 - August 31 | | Little Deschutes River (13.0110) | July 16 - February 28 | | Nisqually River (11.0008) - Upstream of Alder Lake | July 16 - September 30 | | Lincoln County | June 16 - February 28 | | Columbia River | See Below | | Hawk Creek (53.0101) - Mouth to falls | June 16 - August 31 | | Hawk Creek (53.0101) - Upstream of falls | June 16 - February 28 | | Upper Crab Creek (42.0001) | June 16 - February 28 | | Wilson Creek (43.0020) | June 16 - February 28 | | Mason County | August 1 - October 15 | | Cloquallum Creek (22.0501) | August 1 - September 30 | | Coulter Creek (15.0002) | August 1 - August 31 | | Dewatto River (15.0420) | August 1 - August 31 | | Goldsborough Creek (14.0035) | August 1 - October 15 | | John Creek (16.0253) | August 1 - August 31 | | Hamma Hamma River (16.0251) - Mouth to falls | August 1 - August 31 | | Johns Creek (14.0049) | August 1 - August 15 | | Lilliwaup River (16.0230) - Mouth to falls | August 1 - August 31 | | Lilliwaup River (16.0230) - Upstream of falls | August 1 - February 28 | | Mill Creek (14.0029) | August 1 - August 15 | | Satsop River (22.0360) | August 1 - August 31 | | Schaerer Creek (16.0326) | August 1 - August 31 | | Sherwood Creek (14.0094) | August 1 - August 15 | | Skokomish River (16.0001) - Mouth to Forks | August 1 - August 31 | | Skokomish River (16.0001) - Upstream of Forks | August 1 - August 31 | | Tahuya River (15.0446) | August 1 - August 31 | | Twanoh Creek (14.0134) | August 1 - October 31 | | Union River (15.0503) | August 1 - August 31 | | Okanogan County | July 1 - August 15 | | Aneas Creek (49.0243) - Mouth to falls | July 16 - August 31 | | Aneas Creek (49.0243) - Upstream of falls | July 1 - March 31 | | Chewiliken Creek (49.0232) - Mouth to falls | July 16 - August 31 | | Chewiliken Creek (49.0232) - Upstream of falls | July 1 - March 31 | | Chiliwist Creek (49.0034) - Mouth to falls | July 16 - August 31 | | Chiliwist Creek (49.0034) - Upstream of falls | July 1 - March 31 | | Foster Creek (50.0065) | July 1 - February 28 | | Methow River (48.0007) - Columbia confluence to Twisp River | July 1 - July 31 | | Methow River tributaries between Black Canyon Creek and Gold Creek | July 1 - February 28 | | Black Canyon Creek (48.0015) - Mouth to Left Fork | Submit Application | | Black Canyon Creek (48.0015) - Upstream of Left Fork | July 1 - February 28 | | Gold Creek (48.0104) - Mouth to Foggy Dew Creek | Submit Application | | Foggy Dew Creek (48.0153) - Mouth to Foggy Dew Falls | Submit Application | | Foggy Dew Creek (48.0153) - Upstream of Foggy Dew Falls | July 1 - February 28 | | Middle Fork Gold Creek (48.0139) | July 1 - February 28 | | North Fork Gold Creek (48.0104) | Submit Application | | Crater Creek (48.0177) - Mouth to Martin Creek | Submit Application | | Crater Creek (48.0177) - Upstream of Martin Creek | July 1 - February 28 | | Martin Creek (48.0177) | July 1 - February 28 | | South Fork Gold Creek (48.0105) - Mouth to Rainy Creek | Submit Application | | South Fork Gold Creek (48.0105) - Upstream of Rainy Creek | July 1 - February 28 | | Rainy Creek (48.0105) | July 1 - February 28 | | McFarland Creek (48.0090) - Mouth to Vinegar Gulch | Submit Application | | McFarland Creek (48.0090) - Upstream of Vinegar Gulch | July 1 - February 28 | | Methow River tributaries between Libby Creek and Beaver Creek | July 1 - February 28 | | Beaver Creek (48.0307) | Submit Application | | Frazer Creek (48.0309) | July 1 - February 28 | | Lightning Creek (48.0361) | July 1 - February 28 | | Middle Fork Beaver Creek (48.0307) | July 1 - February 28 | | South Fork Beaver Creek (48.0342) | July 1 - February 28 | | Libby Creek (48.0203) - Mouth to Hornet Draw Creek | Submit Application | | Libby Creek (48.0203) - Upstream of Hornet Draw | July 1 - February 28 | | Methow River (48.0007) - Twisp River to Goat Creek | July 1 - July 31 | | Methow River (48.0007) - Upstream of Goat Creek | July 1 - July 31 | | Chewuch River (48.0728) - Mouth to Meadow Creek | July 1 - July 31 | | Chewuch River (48.0728) - Upstream of Meadow Creek | July 1 - February 28 | | Early Winters Creek (48.1408) - Mouth to Silver Star Creek | Submit Application | | Early Winters Creek (48.1408) - Upstream of Silver Star Creek | July 1 - February 28 | | Goat Creek (48.1364) - Mouth to 500 feet upstream of Montana Creek | Submit Application | | Goat Creek (48.1364) - 500 feet Upstream of Montana Creek to Roundup Creek | July 1 - February 28 | | Goat Creek (48.1364) - Upstream of Roundup Creek | Submit Application | | Lost River (48.0592) | July 16 - August 15 | | Twisp River (48.0374) | July 1 - July 31 | | Buttermilk Creek (48.0466) | Submit Application | | North Creek (48.0674) | Submit Application | | North Fork Twisp River (48.0691) | July 1 - February 28 | | South Creek (48.0641) - Upstream of Louis Creek | July 1 - February 28 | | South Creek (48.0641) - Mouth to Louis Creek | Submit Application | | South Fork Twisp River (48.0698) | July 1 - February 28 | | Wolf Creek (48.1300) | Submit Application | | Myers Creek (60.0517) | July 1 - February 28 | | Bolster Creek (60.0517) | July 1 - February 28 | | Ethel Creek (60.0517) | July 1 - February 28 | | Gold Creek (60.0517) | July 1 - February 28 | | Mary Ann Creek (60.0517) | July 1 - February 28 | | North Fork Mary Ann Creek (60.0517) | July 1 - February 28 | | Okanogan River (49.0019) - Mouth to Zosel Dam | July 1 - August 31 | | Antoine Creek (49.0294) - Mouth to velocity gradient at river mile 1.0 | July 1 - February 28 | | Antoine Creek (49.0294) - Upstream of falls | July 1 - March 31 | | Bonaparte Creek (49.0246) - Upstream of falls | July 1 - March 31 | | Bonaparte Creek (49.0246) - Mouth to Bonaparte Falls at river mile 1.0 | July 1 - February 28 | | Loup Loup Creek (49.0048) - Mouth to Loup Loup Falls at river mile 2.4 | July 1 - February 28 | | Loup Loup Creek (49.0048) - Upstream of Loup Loup Falls at river mile 2.4 | July 1 - March 31 | | Mosquito Creek (49.0321) - Mouth to falls | July 1 - August 31 | | Mosquito Creek (49.0321) - Upstream of falls | July 1 - March 31 | | Nine Mile Creek (49.0516) | July 1 - February 28 | | Omak Creek (49.0138) - Mouth to Mission Falls at river mile 5.4 | July 1 - February 28 | | Omak Creek (49.0138) - Upstream of falls | July 1 - March 31 | | Salmon Creek (49.0079) - Mouth to diversion | July 1 - August 31 | | Salmon Creek (49.0079) - Upstream of diversion | July 1 - February 28 | | Similkameen River (49.0325) - Mouth to Enloe Dam | July 1 - August 31 | | Similkameen River (49.0325) - Enloe Dam to Palmer Creek | June 1 - October 31 | | Similkameen River (49.0325) - Upstream of Palmer Creek | July 1 - October 31 | | Sinlahekin Creek (49.0349) - Mouth to barrier dam at Connors Lake | July 1 - August 31 | | Cecile Creek (49.0447) | July 1 - February 28 | | Chopaka Creek (49.0357) | July 1 - February 28 | | Toats Coulee Creek (49.0368) | July 1 - February 28 | | Cougar Creek (49.0368) | July 1 - February 28 | | Siwash Creek (49.0284) - Falls to headwaters | July 1 - March 31 | | Siwash Creek (49.0284) - Mouth to falls at river mile 1.4 | July 1 - February 28 | | Tonasket Creek (49.0501) - Mouth to Tonasket Falls at river mile 1.8 | July 1 - February 28 | | Tonasket Creek (49.0501) - Upstream of Tonasket Falls at river mile 1.8 | July 1 - March 31 | | Tunk Creek (49.0211) - Mouth to falls | July 1 - February 28 | | Tunk Creek (49.0211) - Upstream of falls | July 1 - March 31 | | San Poil River (52.0004) | June 16 - September 30 | | West Fork San Poil (52.0192) | June 16 - September 30 | | Gold Creek (52.0197) | June 16 - February 28 | | Toroda Creek (60.0410) | July 1 - September 30 | | Pacific County | August 1 - September 30 | | Bear River (24.0689) | August 1 - September 30 | | Bone River (24.0405) | August 1 - September 30 | | Chehalis River (22.0190/23.0190) | August 1 - August 15 | | Columbia River | See Below | | Chinook River (24.MISC) | August 1 - September 30 | | Grays River (25.0093) | July 16 - September 15 | | Naselle River (24.0543) | August 1 - September 15 | | Nemah River (24.0460) | August 1 - September 30 | | Niawiakum River (24.0417) | August 1 - September 30 | | North River (24.0034) | August 1 - September 30 | | Palix River (24.0426) | August 1 - September 30 | | Willapa River (24.0251) | August 1 - September 30 | | Pend Oreille County | July 1 - August 31 | | Little Spokane River (55.0003) | August 1 - March 15 | | West Branch Little Spokane River (55.0439) | August 1 - March 15 | | Harvey Creek (62.0310) - Mouth to Rocky Fork of Harvey Creek | August 1 - August 31 | | Harvey Creek (62.0310) - Upstream of Rocky Fork of Harvey Creek | July 16 - February 28 | | Pend Oreille River (62.0002) | Submit Application | | Big Muddy Creek (62.0279) | August 1 - March 15 | | Bracket Creek (62.0815) | August 1 - March 15 | | Calispel Creek (62.0628) | August 1 - August 31 | | Exposure Creek (62.0261) | August 1 - August 31 | | Kent Creek (62.0819) | August 1 - March 15 | | Le Clerc Creek (62.0415) | August 1 - August 31 | | Lime Creek (62.0014) | August 1 - March 15 | | Lodge Creek (62.0859) | August 1 - August 31 | | Lost Creek (62.0322) | August 1 - March 15 | | Marmust Creek (62.0842) | August 1 - March 15 | | Pee Wee Creek (62.0007) - Mouth to falls | August 1 - August 31 | | Pee Wee Creek (62.0007) - Upstream of falls | August 1 - March 15 | | Renshaw Creek (62.0310) | August 1 - March 15 | | Sullivan (O'Sullivan) Creek (62.0074) | August 1 - August 31 | | North Fork Sullivan Creek (62.0075) | August 1 - August 31 | | Tributaries of Deep Creek in Pend Oreille County (61.0195) | July 16 - August 15 | | Currant Creek (61.0249) | July 16 - August 15 | | Meadow Creek (61.0351) | July 16 - August 15 | | Rocky Creek (61.0364) | July 16 - August 15 | | Silver Creek (61.0195) | July 16 - August 15 | | Smackout Creek (61.0226) | July 16 - August 15 | | Pierce County | July 16 - August 31 | | Chambers/Clover Creek Watershed (12.MISC) | July 16 - September 30 | | Flett Creek (12.0009) | July 16 - October 31 | | Leach Creek (12.0008) | July 16 - September 30 | | Nisqually River (11.0008) - Mouth to Alder Lake | July 16 - August 31 | | Nisqually River (11.0008) - Upstream of Alder Lake | July 16 - September 30 | | Mashel River (11.0101) - Mouth to Busy Wild Creek | July 16 - September 30 | | Mashel River (11.0101) - Upstream of Busy Wild Creek | July 16 - September 30 | | Puyallup River (10.0021) - Mouth to PSE Electron Powerhouse Outfall | July 16 - August 31 | | Puyallup River (10.0021) - Upstream of PSE Electron Powerhouse Outfall | July 16 - August 15 | | Carbon River (10.0413) | July 16 - August 15 | | Cayada Creek (10.0525) - Mouth to falls about 800 feet upstream | July 16 - August 31 | | Cayada Creek (10.0525) - Upstream of the falls | January 1 - December 31 | | South Prairie Creek (10.0429) | July 16 - August 15 | | Voight Creek (10.0414) - Mouth to falls at river mile 4.0 | July 16 - August 31 | | Voight Creek (10.0414) - Upstream of falls river mile 4.0 | July 16 - February 28 | | White River (10.0031) | July 16 - August 15 | | Clearwater River (10.0080) | July 16 - August 15 | | Greenwater River (10.0122) | July 16 - August 15 | | Huckleberry Creek (10.0253) | July 16 - August 15 | | West Fork White River (10.0186) | July 16 - August 15 | | Sequalitchew Creek (12.0019) | July 16 - September 30 | | San Juan County | July 1 - August 31 | | Cascade Creek (02.0057), Orcas Island - Upstream of Lower Falls | July 1 - February 28 | | Cascade Creek (02.0057), Orcas Island, Buck Bay to falls located approximately 300 feet above mouth | July 1 - October 31 | | Doe Creek (02.MISC), San Juan Island, Westcott Bay to falls (approximately 250 feet from mouth) | June 16 - October 15 | | False Bay Creek (02.MISC) - San Juan Island; mouth to lake | July 1 - October 31 | | Glenwood Springs, Orcas Island; direct tributary to Eastsound Bay | July 1 - October 15 | | Moran Creek (02.MISC) - Orcas Island; from Cascade Lake delta upstream 1/4 mile | July 1 - October 15 | | Unnamed Creek (02.0041) - San Juan Island; mouth to lake | July 1 - October 15 | | Skagit County | August 1 - September 15 | | Granite Creek (04.2313) - Upstream of East Creek | July 16 - February 28 | | North Fork Stillaguamish River (05.0135) - Mouth to Squire Creek | August 1 - August 15 | | North Fork Stillaguamish River (05.0135) - Squire Creek to Cascade Creek | August 1 - August 15 | | North Fork Stillaguamish River (05.0135) - Upstream of Cascade Creek | July 16 - February 28 | | Samish River (03.0005) | August 1 - September 15 | | Skagit River (03.0176/04.0176) | Submit Application | | Baker River (04.0435) - Mouth to Baker Dam | Submit Application | | Cascade River (04.1411) | Submit Application | | Day Creek (03.1435) | July 16 - February 28 | | Lookout Creek (04.1447) | July 16 - February 28 | | Sibley Creek (04.1481) | July 16 - February 28 | | Day Creek (03.0299) - Mouth to Rocky Creek | Submit Application | | Day Creek (03.0299) - Upstream of Rocky Creek | August 1 - February 28 | | Finney Creek (04.0392) - Mouth to Big Fir Creek | Submit Application | | Finney Creek (04.0392) - Upstream of Big Fir Creek | July 16 - February 28 | | Illabot Creek (04.1346) | Submit Application | | Sauk River (04.0673) - Mouth to Forks | Submit Application | | Sauk River (04.0673) - Upstream of Forks | August 1 - August 15 | | Suiattle River (04.0710) | Submit Application | | Wiseman Creek (03.0280) - Mouth to SR20 | Submit Application | | Wiseman Creek (03.0280) - Upstream of SR20 | July 16 - February 28 | | South Fork Nooksack River (01.0246) - Mouth to falls at river mile 30 | Submit Application | | South Fork Nooksack River (01.0246) - Falls at river mile 30 to Wanlick Creek | Submit Application | | South Fork Nooksack River (01.0246) - Upstream of Wanlick Creek | Submit Application | | Skamania County | July 15 - September 15 | | Columbia River | See Below | | Cispus River (26.0668) | August 1 - August 15 | | Cispus River (26.0668) tributaries located in Skamania County | August 1 - October 31 | | East Fork Lewis River (27.0173) - Lucia Falls to Sunset Falls | August 1 - February 28 | | East Fork Lewis River (27.0173) - Upstream of Sunset Falls | August 1 - February 28 | | Green River (26.0323) (Tributary of North Fork Toutle River) | July 16 - September 30 | | Hamilton Creek (28.0303) | August 1 - August 31 | | Hardy Creek (28.0303) | August 1 - August 31 | | Little White Salmon River (29.0131) - Mouth to Hatchery | July 16 - August 15 | | Little White Salmon River (29.0131) - Hatchery to Cabbage Creek | July 16 - January 31 | | Little White Salmon River (29.0131) - Upstream of Cabbage Creek | July 16 - January 31 | | North Fork Lewis River (27.0168) - Merwin Dam to Lower Falls | July 16 - August 15 | | Canyon Creek (27.0442) | July 16 - February 28 | | North Fork Lewis River (27.0168) - Upstream of Lower Falls | July 16 - February 28 | | Washougal River (28.0159) - Mouth to Stebbins Creek | August 1 - August 31 | | Washougal River (28.0159) - Upstream of Stebbins Creek | August 1 - August 31 | | White Salmon River (29.0160) - Mouth to Cascade Creek | July 16 - August 15 | | White Salmon River (29.0160) - Upstream of Cascade Creek | July 16 - August 15 | | Wind River (29.0023) | August 1 - August 15 | | Woodward Creek (28.0298) | August 1 - August 31 | | Snohomish County | July 16 - September 15 | | Lake Washington tributaries | August 1 - August 15 | | Sauk River (04.0673) - Mouth to Forks | August 1 - August 15 | | Sauk River (04.0673) - Upstream of Forks | August 1 - August 15 | | Suiattle River (04.0710) | August 1 - August 15 | | Snohomish River (07.0012) - Mouth to Highway 9 | August 1 - October 31 | | Snohomish River (07.0012) - Upstream of Highway 9 | August 1 - August 15 | | Pilchuck River (07.0125) - Mouth to city of Snohomish Diversion Dam | August 1 - August 31 | | Pilchuck River (07.0125) - City of Snohomish Diversion Dam to Boulder Creek | August 1 - September 15 | | Pilchuck River (07.0125) - Upstream of Boulder Creek | August 1 - September 15 | | Skykomish River (07.0012) - Mouth to Forks | August 1 - August 15 | | Deer Creek (05.0173) - Mouth to stream mile 0.5 | August 1 - August 31 | | Deer Creek (05.0173) - Upstream of stream mile 0.5 | August 1 - February 28 | | North Fork Skykomish River (07.0982) - Mouth to Bear Creek Falls | August 1 - August 31 | | North Fork Skykomish River (07.0982) - Bear Creek Falls to Deer Falls | August 1 - August 31 | | North Fork Skykomish River (07.0982) - Deer Falls to West Cady Creek | August 1 - February 28 | | North Fork Skykomish River (07.0982) - Upstream of West Cady Creek | August 1 - February 28 | | Howard Creek (07.1042) | July 16 - February 28 | | Silver Creek (07.1053) - Mouth to Lake Gulch | August 1 - August 31 | | Silver Creek (07.1053) - Upstream of Lake Gulch | August 1 - February 28 | | Troublesome Creek (07.1085) | August 1 - February 28 | | West Fork Troublesome Creek (07.1092) | August 1 - August 31 | | South Fork Skykomish River (07.0012) - Mouth to Sunset Falls | August 1 - August 15 | | Beckler River (07.1413) - Mouth to Boulder Creek | August 1 - August 15 | | Beckler River (07.1413) - Upstream of Boulder Creek | July 16 - February 28 | | Rapid River (07.1461) - Mouth to Meadow Creek | August 1 - August 31 | | Rapid River (07.1461) - Upstream of Meadow Creek | August 1 - February 28 | | Sultan River (07.0881) - Mouth to Diversion Dam at river mile 9.4 | August 1 - August 31 | | Sultan River (07.0881) - Diversion Dam to anadromous fish blockage at river mile 15.7 (0.7 river miles downstream from Culmback Dam) | August 1 - August 31 | | Sultan River (07.0881) anadromous fish blockage at river mile 15.7 (0.7 river miles downstream from Culmback Dam) to Elk Creek | July 16 - February 28 | | Sultan River (07.0881) - Upstream of Elk Creek | July 16 - February 28 | | Wallace River (07.0940) - Mouth to Wallace Falls | August 1 - August 31 | | Wallace River (07.0940) - Upstream of Wallace Falls | August 1 - February 28 | | Olney Creek (07.0946) - Mouth to Olney Falls | August 1 - August 31 | | Olney Creek (07.0946) - Upstream of Olney Falls | August 1 - February 28 | | Snoqualmie River Mouth to falls (07.0219) | August 1 - August 15 | | All other Snohomish River tributaries | August 1 - August 31 | | Stillaguamish River (05.0001) - Mouth to Forks | August 1 - August 31 | | North Fork Stillaguamish River (05.0135) - Mouth to Squire Creek | August 1 - August 15 | | North Fork Stillaguamish River (05.0135) - Squire Creek to Cascade Creek | August 1 - August 15 | | North Fork Stillaguamish River (05.0135) - Upstream of Cascade Creek | July 16 - February 28 | | South Fork Stillaguamish River (05.0001) - Mouth to Deer Creek | August 1 - August 15 | | South Fork Stillaguamish River (05.0001) - Upstream of Deer Creek | August 1 - August 15 | | Spokane County | June 16 - August 31 | | Latah Creek (56.0003) | June 16 - August 31 | | Little Spokane River (55.0600) - Mouth to Deer Creek | June 16 - August 31 | | Little Spokane River (55.0600) - Upstream of Deer Creek | June 16 - August 31 | | Spokane River (57.0001) | June 16 - August 31 | | Stevens County | July 16 - August 31 | | Columbia River | See Below | | Big Sheep Creek (61.0150) | July 16 - August 15 | | Colville River (59.0002) - Mouth to the falls | July 16 - September 30 | | Colville River (59.0002) - Upstream of the falls | July 16 - September 30 | | Deep Creek (61.0195) | July 16 - August 15 | | Onion Creek (61.0098) | July 16 - August 15 | | Sheep Creek (59.0861) | July 16 - September 30 | | Lake Roosevelt tributaries from the mouth of the Spokane River to mouth of the Colville River | July 16 - February 28 | | Lake Roosevelt tributaries from the mouth of the Colville River north to the B.C. border | July 16 - February 28 | | Tributaries of Little Spokane River (55.0600) | June 16 - August 31 | | Calispel Creek (62.0628) | August 1 - August 31 | | Other tributaries to the Pend Oreille River in Stevens County | July 1 - August 31 | | Thurston County | July 16 - September 15 | | Cedar Creek (23.0570) | August 1 - September 30 | | Chehalis River (22.0190/23.0190) - Upstream of Porter Creek | August 1 - August 15 | | Skookumchuck River (23.0761) - Mouth to Skookumchuck Reservoir | August 1 - August 31 | | Skookumchuck River (23.0761) - Upstream of Skookumchuck Reservoir | August 1 - August 31 | | Deschutes River (13.0028) - Mouth to Deschutes Falls | July 16 - August 31 | | Deschutes River (13.0028) - Upstream of Deschutes Falls | July 16 - August 31 | | Ellis Creek (13.0022) | May 16 - September 30 | | Little Deschutes River (13.0110) | July 16 - February 28 | | McLane Creek (13.0138) | August 1 - October 31 | | Percival Creek (13.0029) | July 16 - August 31 | | Nisqually River (11.0008) | July 16 - August 31 | | Tributaries of Nisqually River (11.0008) | July 16 - August 31 | | Porter Creek (23.0543) | August 1 - September 30 | | Schneider Creek (14.0009) | August 1 - October 31 | | Waddell Creek (23.0677) | August 1 - September 30 | | Woodard Creek (13.0012) | July 16 - August 31 | | Woodland Creek (13.0006) | July 16 - September 30 | | Wahkiakum County | July 16 - September 15 | | Columbia River | See Below | | Abernathy Creek (25.0297) | July 16 - September 15 | | Deep River (25.0011) | July 16 - September 15 | | Elochoman River (25.0236) | July 16 - September 15 | | Grays River (25.0093) | July 16 - September 15 | | Mill Creek (25.0284) | July 16 - September 15 | | Naselle River (24.0543) | July 16 - September 15 | | Skamokowa Creek (25.0194) | July 16 - September 15 | | Walla Walla County | July 16 - September 30 | | Walla Walla River (32.0008) - Mouth to Oregon state line | July 16 - September 15 | | Mill Creek (32.1436) - Mouth to Oregon state line | August 1 - August 15 | | Touchet River (32.0097) - Mouth to Forks | August 1 - August 15 | | North Fork Touchet/Wolf Fork (32.0761) | Submit Application | | South Fork Touchet (32.0708) | Submit Application | | Whatcom County | July 16 - August 15 | | Damfino Creek (00.0032) | July 16 - August 31 | | Nooksack River (01.0120) | Submit Application | | Cascade Creek (02.0057) - Mouth to FR 37 | Submit Application | | Cascade Creek (02.0057) - Upstream of FR 37 | July 16 - February 28 | | Middle Fork Nooksack River (01.0339) - Mouth to city of Bellingham Diversion Dam | Submit Application | | Middle Fork Nooksack River (01.0339) - Upstream of city of Bellingham Diversion Dam | Submit Application | | North Fork Nooksack River (01.0120) - Mouth to Nooksack Falls | Submit Application | | North Fork Nooksack River (01.0120) - Upstream of Nooksack Falls | Submit Application | | Barometer Creek (01.0513) | July 16 - February 28 | | Ruth Creek (01.0531) | July 16 - February 28 | | Swamp Creek (01.0518) | July 16 - February 28 | | Wells Creek (02.0057) | Submit Application | | Bar Creek (01.0500) | July 16 - February 28 | | South Fork Nooksack (01.0246) - Mouth to Wanlick Creek | Submit Application | | South Fork Nooksack (01.0246) - Upstream of Wanlick Creek | Submit Application | | Samish River (03.0005) | July 16 - August 15 | | Skagit River (03.0176/04.0176) | Submit Application | | Baker River (04.0435) - Mouth to Baker Lake Dam (04.0435) | Submit Application | | Baker River (04.0435) - Baker Lake to National Park boundary | Submit Application | | Boulder Creek (04.0499) | July 16 - February 28 | | Park Creek (04.0506) - Mouth to fish passage barrier at river mile 1.6 | Submit Application | | Park Creek (04.0506) - Upstream of river mile 1.6 | July 16 - February 28 | | Swift Creek (04.0509) - Mouth to Rainbow Creek | Submit Application | | Swift Creek (04.0509) - Upstream of Rainbow Creek | July 16 - February 28 | | Ross Lake tributaries (03.0176/04.0176) | Submit Application | | Ruby Creek (04.2199) | Submit Application | | Canyon Creek (04.2458) - Mouth to Barron Creek | Submit Application | | Canyon Creek (04.2458) - Upstream of Barron Creek and tributaries | October 1 - February 28 | | Barron Creek (04.2591) | October 1 - February 28 | | Boulder Creek (04.2478) - Mouth to 300 feet upstream | Submit Application | | Boulder Creek (04.2478) - 300 feet upstream of mouth to headwaters | October 1 - February 28 | | Friday Creek (04.2549) - Mouth to 300 feet upstream | Submit Application | | Friday Creek (04.2549) - 300 feet upstream of mouth to headwaters | October 1 - February 28 | | Holmes Creek (04.2473) - Mouth to 300 feet upstream | Submit Application | | Holmes Creek (04.2473) - 300 feet upstream of mouth to headwaters | October 1 - February 28 | | Mill Creek (04.2504) - Mouth to 300 feet upstream | Submit Application | | Mill Creek (04.2504) - 300 feet upstream of mouth to headwaters | October 1 - February 28 | | Nickol Creek (04.2476) - Mouth to 300 feet upstream | Submit Application | | Nickol Creek (04.2476) - 300 feet upstream of mouth to headwaters | October 1 - February 28 | | North Fork Canyon Creek (04.2583) - Mouth to Elk Creek | Submit Application | | Cascade Creek (05.2584) | October 1 - February 28 | | North Fork Canyon Creek (04.2583) - Upstream of Elk Creek | October 1 - February 28 | | Slate Creek (04.2557) - Mouth to falls at river mile 0.6 | Submit Application | | Slate Creek (04.2557) - Upstream of falls at river mile 0.6 | October 1 - February 28 | | Granite Creek (04.2313) - Mouth to East Creek | Submit Application | | Granite Creek (04.2313) - Upstream of East Creek and tributaries | October 1 - February 28 | | Saar Creek (00.0003) | August 1 - September 30 | | Silesia Creek (00.0042) - Canadian border to Middle Fork | July 16 - August 15 | | Silesia Creek (00.0042) - Middle Fork to National Park boundary | July 16 - February 28 | | Rapid Creek (00.0048) | July 16 - February 28 | | West Fork Silesia Creek (00.0044) | July 16 - February 28 | | Winchester Creek (00.0045) | July 16 - February 28 | | Whitman County | July 16 - December 15 | | Snake River (35.0002) | See Below | | Alkali Flats Creek (35.0570) | July 16 - December 15 | | Almota Creek (35.1017) | July 16 - December 15 | | Little Almota Creek (35.1018) | July 16 - December 15 | | Palouse River (34.0003) - Mouth to Palouse Falls | July 16 - September 30 | | Palouse River (34.0003) - Upstream of Palouse Falls | July 16 - February 28 | | Penewawa Creek (35.0916) | July 16 - December 15 | | Wawawi Canyon Creek (35.1165) | July 16 - December 15 | | Yakima County | June 1 - September 15 | | Glade Creek (31.0851) | August 1 - September 30 | | Klickitat River (30.0002) | Submit Application | | Yakima River (37.0002/38.0002/39.0002) - Mouth to Roza Dam | June 1 - September 15 | | Ahtanum Creek (37.1382) | June 16 - September 30 | | North Fork Ahtanum Creek (37.1382) | Submit Application | | South Fork Ahtanum Creek (37.1382) | Submit Application | | Naches River (38.0003) - Mouth to Tieton River | July 1 - October 15 | | Naches River (38.0003) - Upstream of mouth of Tieton River to Bumping River | July 1 - August 15 | | Bumping River (38.0998) | July 16 - August 15 | | American River (38.1000) | Submit Application | | Gold Creek (38.MISC) | July 16 - February 28 | | Kettle Creek (38.1033) | Submit Application | | Miner Creek (38.1027) | July 16 - February 28 | | Morse Creek (38.1072) - Mouth to SR410 crossing | August 1 - August 15 | | Morse Creek (38.1072) - Upstream of SR410 crossing | August 1 - February 28 | | Rock Creek (38.MISC) | July 16 - February 28 | | Timber Creek (38.1062) | August 1 - August 15 | | Union Creek (38.1045) - Upstream of 500 feet above falls | August 1 - February 28 | | Union Creek (38.1045) - Mouth to 500 feet above falls | Submit Application | | Other American River tributaries not listed | August 1 - February 28 | | Deep Creek (38.MISC) | Submit Application | | Copper Creek (38.MISC) | August 1 - August 15 | | Cowiche Creek (38.0005) - Mouth to South Fork Cowiche Creek | July 1 - September 30 | | North Fork Cowiche Creek (38.0008) | July 1 - February 28 | | South Fork Cowiche Creek (38.0031) - Mouth to Reynolds Creek | July 1 - September 30 | | South Fork Cowiche Creek (38.0031) - Upstream of Reynolds Creek | July 16 - October 31 | | Granite Creek (38.MISC) | August 1 - August 15 | | Little Naches River (38.0852) - Mouth to Matthews Creek | July 16 - August 15 | | Little Naches River (38.0852) - Upstream of Matthews Creek | July 16 - August 15 | | Crow Creek (38.0858) | July 16 - August 15 | | Nile Creek (38.0692) | July 16 - October 15 | | Rattlesnake Creek (38.0518) | July 16 - August 15 | | Tieton River (38.0166) - Mouth to Rimrock Dam | July 1 - August 31 | | North Fork Tieton River (38.0291) - Below Clear Lake Dam | Submit Application | | North Fork Tieton River (38.0291) - Upstream of Clear Lake | July 1 - August 15 | | Clear Creek (38.0317) | July 16 - February 28 | | South Fork Tieton River (38.0374) - Below South Fork Falls | Submit Application | | South Fork Tieton River (38.0374) - Upstream of South Fork Falls | July 16 - February 28 | | Indian Creek (38.0302) | Submit Application | | Tributaries of Tieton River below Rimrock Dam | July 16 - February 28 | | Umtanum Creek (39.0553) | July 16 - September 30 | | Wenas Creek (39.0032) | July 16 - October 15 | | Other Yakima River tributaries | July 16 - August 31 | | Columbia River | – | | Mouth to the I-205 Bridge | August 1 - March 31 | | I-205 Bridge to Bonneville Dam | July 16 - September 15 | | Bonneville Dam to Snake River | July 16 - February 28 | | Snake River to Priest Rapids Dam | July 16 - September 30 | | Priest Rapids Dam to Mouth of Crab Creek | July 16 - February 28 | | Mouth of Crab Creek to Wanapum Dam | July 16 - September 30 | | Wanapum Dam to the SR 285 bridge in South Wenatchee | July 16 - February 28 | | SR 285 bridge in South Wenatchee to the SR 2 bridge | July 16 - September 30 | | SR 2 bridge to one mile downstream of the Chelan River | July 16 - February 28 | | From one mile downstream of the Chelan River to the SR 97 bridge | July 16 - September 30 | | From SR 97 bridge to Chief Joseph Dam | July 16 - February 28 | | Chief Joseph Dam to Grand Coulee Dam | June 16 - March 31 | | Grand Coulee Dam to Canadian border | Submit Application | | All Columbia River tributaries | See County Listings | | Snake River | – | | Mouth to Ice Harbor Dam | July 16 - September 30 | | Ice Harbor Dam to Mouth of Clearwater River | July 16 - March 31 | | Mouth of Clearwater River to state line | August 1 - August 31 | | All Snake River tributaries | See County Listings | | Lakes | Submit Application | | Strait of Juan de Fuca, Puget Sound, Hood Canal | Submit Application | | Ocean beaches within the Seashore Conservation Area established under RCW 79A.05.605 | January 1 - December 31 | | All waters within Indian tribal reservation, National Park, state park, or wilderness boundaries, except those within the Seashore Conservation Area established under RCW 79A.05.605 | Submit Application |

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.12.047, 77.55.021, 77.55.091, 77.135.100, 77.135.110, and 34.05.328. WSR 21-09-066, § 220-660-300, filed 4/19/21, effective 5/20/21
WSR 19-12-126, § 220-660-300, filed 6/5/19, effective 11/1/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.12.047, 77.55.021, 77.55.091, 77.55.051, 77.55.081, 34.05.328, and 34.05.350. WSR 18-10-054, § 220-660-300, filed 4/27/18, effective 6/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-300, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-305 Mineral prospecting involving motorized or gravity siphon equipment.

(1) Description: Mineral prospecting involving motorized or gravity siphon equipment are projects that excavate, process, or classify aggregate using small motorized equipment or pumps. Such methods include, but are not limited to, suction dredges, dryland dredges, power sluice/suction dredge combinations, motorized high-bankers or power sluices, trommels, and spiral wheels. These projects also include methods using gravity siphons that supply water for excavating, processing, or classifying aggregate by means of vacuum created by water flowing through a tube or hose, such as gravity dredges or nonmotorized high-bankers. Bulb snifters are not considered motorized or gravity siphon equipment. The rules in this section apply to using motorized or gravity siphon equipment. See WAC 220-660-300 for mineral prospecting with other types of equipment.

(2) Fish life concerns: Mineral prospecting involving motorized or gravity siphon equipment can harm fish life and habitat that supports fish life.

(a) Direct impacts can include:

(i) Mortality from the physical effects of disturbing eggs or fry incubating within the bed;

(ii) Mortality from passing vulnerable fish through equipment; and

(iii) Lower environmental productivity resulting from habitat modifications such as altered stream beds or lowered water quality.

(b) Indirect impacts can include changes in food resources and human disturbances.

(c) The department minimizes impacts by restricting the type of mining equipment allowed, limiting excavation zones within streams, and setting allowable timing windows.

(d) Aquatic invasive species can be transported on or in motorized and gravity siphon equipment and spread between water bodies. This can harm all life stages of fish life and permanently harm, destroy, or alter ecosystems.

(3) General requirements:

(a) Before conducting any mineral prospecting involving motorized or gravity siphon equipment, a person must obtain the approval of the department through the issuance of a standard, single-site written HPA or standard, multisite written HPA as described in WAC 220-660-050. The department must deny an HPA when, in the judgment of the department, the project will result in direct or indirect harm to fish life, unless enough mitigation can be assured by provisioning the HPA or modifying the proposal. The department may apply saltwater provisions to written HPAs for tidally influenced areas upstream of river mouths and the mainstem Columbia River downstream of Bonneville Dam.

(b) The department will determine the authorized work time for mineral prospecting activities involving motorized or gravity siphon equipment that discharge water to surface or ground water per WAC 220-660-110.

(c) Nothing in this chapter relieves a person of the duty to obtain landowner permission and any other required permits before conducting any mineral prospecting activity.

(4) Aquatic invasive species prevention:

(a) All motorized or gravity siphon equipment that has been used in waters outside of Washington state must be inspected for the presence of aquatic invasive species by an authorized department employee or agent before being used in waters of the state.

(b) All motorized or gravity siphon equipment used in any water of the state must be decontaminated according to department specification prior to use in a different water of the state.

(5) Mineral prospecting involving motorized or gravity siphon equipment:

(a) A person may operate motorized or gravity siphon equipment in waters of the state only with the mineral prospecting equipment limitations identified in this section and during the times identified in the written HPA.

(b) When mining using motorized or gravity siphon equipment, a person may use only hand-held mineral prospecting tools and the following mineral prospecting equipment:

(i) Pans;

(ii) Spiral wheels;

(iii) Concentrators and high-bankers with riffle areas totaling ten square feet or less, including ganged equipment;

(iv) Gravity siphons;

(v) Motorized or nonmotorized suction dredges that have suction intake nozzles with inside diameters that should be five inches or less, but must be no greater than five and one-quarter inches to account for manufacturing tolerances and possible deformation of the nozzle. The inside diameter of the dredge hose attached to the nozzle may be no greater than one inch larger than the nozzle size. See Figure 1;

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Figure 1: Suction dredge intake nozzle

(vi) Power sluice/suction dredge combinations, when configured and operated as suction dredges, that have suction intake nozzles with inside diameters that should be five inches or less, but must be no greater than five and one-quarter inches to account for manufacturing tolerances and possible deformation of the nozzle. The inside diameter of the dredge hose attached to the suction intake nozzle may be no greater than one inch larger than the nozzle size. See Figure 1;

(vii) Power sluice/suction dredge combinations, when configured and used as high-bankers or power sluices, that have riffle areas totaling ten square feet or less, including ganged equipment and pump hoses with inside diameters of four inches or less;

(viii) High-bankers and power sluices that have riffle areas totaling ten square feet or less, including ganged equipment, and pump intake hoses with inside diameters of four inches or less.

(c) The Washington department of ecology determines where motorized or gravity siphon equipment listed in the previous provision may be used. Contact the Washington department of ecology water quality program for information about the locations where the use of motorized or gravity siphon equipment is allowed.

(d) The suction intake nozzle and hose of suction dredges and power sluice/suction dredge combinations configured and operated as suction dredges must not exceed the diameters allowed in this subsection (5).

(e) When operating a dryland dredge:

(i) A person may not excavate, collect, or remove aggregate from the toe of the slope. A person also may not excavate, collect, or remove aggregate from an unstable slope or any slope that delivers, or might deliver, sediment to the wetted perimeter or frequent scour zone. See Figures 2 and 3.

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Figure 2: Cross section of a typical body of water showing unstable slopes, stable areas, and permitted or prohibited excavation sites when operating a dryland dredge. Dashed lines indicate areas where excavation is not permitted.

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Figure 3: Permitted and prohibited excavation sites in a typical body of water under rules for dryland dredging. Dashed lines indicate areas where excavation is not permitted.

(ii) A person must process aggregate collected from upland areas landward of the frequent scour zone only at an upland location landward of the frequent scour zone. A person may not allow tailings or wastewater to enter the wetted perimeter or frequent scour zone.

(f) A person may not use vehicle-mounted winches. A person may use one motorized winch and one nonmotorized hand-operated winch to move boulders and large woody material that is not embedded, and additional cables, chains, or ropes to stabilize them.

(g) Equipment separation:

(i) A person may use mini high-bankers with riffle areas totaling three square feet or less, including ganged equipment, as close to other mineral prospecting equipment as desired.

(ii) When operating motorized or gravity siphon equipment other than that identified in (g)(i) of this subsection, a person's equipment must be at least two hundred feet from all others also operating any type of motorized or gravity siphon equipment. This separation is measured as a radius from the center of the equipment the person is operating. A person may locate this equipment closer than two hundred feet if only one piece of equipment is operating within that two hundred foot radius.

(h) Any device a person uses for removing water from fish-bearing waters must be equipped with a fish guard to prevent fish from entering the intake. A person must screen the intake with material that has openings no larger than five sixty-fourths inch for square openings, measured side to side, or three thirty-seconds inch diameter for round openings, and the screen must have at least one square inch of functional screen area for every gallon per minute (gpm) of water drawn through it. For example, a one hundred gpm-rated pump would require a screen with a surface area of at least one hundred square inches.

(i) All equipment fueling and servicing must be done so that petroleum products do not enter the wetted perimeter or frequent scour zone. If a petroleum sheen or spill is observed, a person must immediately stop work, remove the equipment from the body of water, and contact the Washington military department emergency management division. A person may not return the equipment to the water until the problem is corrected. A person must store fuel and lubricants outside the frequent scour zone, and in the shade when possible.

(j) A person may work within the wetted perimeter or frequent scour zone only from one-half hour before official sunrise to one-half hour after official sunset. If a person's mineral prospecting equipment exceeds one-half the width of the wetted perimeter of the stream, a person must remove the equipment from the wetted perimeter or move it so that at least fifty percent of the wetted perimeter is free of equipment from one-half hour after official sunset to one-half hour before official sunrise.

(k) A person may not excavate, collect, remove, or process aggregate within four hundred feet of any fishway, dam, or hatchery water intake.

(l) A person must not disturb existing fish habitat improvement structures or stream channel improvements.

(m) A person may not undermine, move, or disturb large woody material embedded in the slopes or located wholly or partially within the wetted perimeter. A person may move large woody material and boulders located entirely within the frequent scour zone, but a person must keep them within the frequent scour zone. A person may not cut large woody material.

(n) A person may not undermine, cut, or disturb live, rooted woody vegetation of any kind.

(o) A person may work in only one excavation site at a time. However, you may use a second excavation site as a settling pond. Multiple individuals may work within a single excavation site.

(p) A person must fill all excavation sites and level all tailing piles before moving to another excavation site or abandoning an excavation site.

(q) A person may not excavate, collect, or remove aggregate from the toe of the slope. A person also may not excavate, collect, or remove aggregate from an unstable slope or any slope that delivers, or has the potential to deliver, sediment to the wetted perimeter or frequent scour zone.

(r) A person may partially divert a body of water into mineral prospecting equipment using natural or artificial materials provided the diversion is constructed by hand. However, at no time may the diversion structure be greater than fifty percent of the width of the wetted perimeter, including the width of the equipment. A person may not divert the body of water outside of the wetted perimeter. Before abandoning the site, a person must remove artificial materials used in the construction of a diversion structure and restore the site to its approximate original condition.

(s) A person may process aggregate collected from the frequent scour zone:

(i) At any location if a person uses pans; spiral wheels; mini high-bankers; or other concentrators with riffle areas totaling three square feet or less, including ganged equipment.

(ii) Only in the frequent scour zone or upland areas landward of the frequent scour zone if a person uses power sluice/suction dredge combinations, high-bankers, or power sluices with riffle areas totaling ten square feet or less, including ganged equipment; or sluices or rocker boxes that have riffle areas totaling more than three but less than ten square feet, including ganged equipment. A person may not discharge tailings to the wetted perimeter when using this equipment. However, you may discharge wastewater to the wetted perimeter if its entry point into the wetted perimeter is at least two hundred feet from any other wastewater discharge entry point.

(t) A person may process aggregate collected from the upland areas landward of the frequent scour zone:

(i) At any location if a person uses pans; spiral wheels; concentrators; or mini high-bankers with riffle areas totaling three square feet or less, including ganged equipment. A person must classify the aggregate at the collection or excavation site prior to processing with this equipment within the wetted perimeter or frequent scour zone;

(ii) Only at an upland location landward of the frequent scour zone if a person uses power sluice/suction dredge combinations, high-bankers, or power sluices. A person may not discharge tailings or wastewater into the wetted perimeter or frequent scour zone.

(u) A person may use pressurized water only for redistributing dredge tailings within the wetted perimeter, for crevicing using a dryland dredge, or for introducing water under low pressure to an excavation site from the nozzle of a dryland dredge. No other use of pressurized water is permitted.

(v) A person may conduct crevicing in the wetted perimeter, in the frequent scour zone, or landward of the frequent scour zone. The hose connecting fittings of pressurized water tools used for crevicing may not have an inside diameter larger than 3/4-inch. If a person crevices landward of the frequent scour zone, a person may not discharge sediment or wastewater to the wetted perimeter or the frequent scour zone.

(w) A person must avoid areas containing live freshwater mussels. If a person encounters live mussels during excavation, a person must relocate the operation.

(x) A person may not disturb redds. If a person observes or encounters redds or actively spawning fish when collecting or processing aggregate, a person must relocate the operation.

(y) If at any time, as a result of project activities, a person observes a fish kill or fish life in distress, a person must immediately stop operations and notify the department and the Washington military department emergency management division of the problem. A person may not resume work until the department gives approval. The department will require additional measures to mitigate the prospecting impacts.

(6) Mineral prospecting involving motorized or gravity siphon equipment on ocean beaches: A person may operate motorized or gravity siphon equipment year-round on ocean beaches of the state. A person must follow the rules listed below:

(a) A person may operate only between the line of ordinary high tide and the line of extreme low tide on beaches within the seashore conservation area set under RCW 79A.05.605 and managed by Washington state parks and recreation commission.

(b) When operating motorized or gravity siphon equipment, a person may use only hand-held mineral prospecting tools and the equipment authorized in subsection (5)(b) of this section.

(c) Motorized types of mineral prospecting equipment listed in the previous provision may be used ONLY in waters in Grays Harbor, and Pacific counties that are NOT designated under the Endangered Species Act as critical habitat for salmon, steelhead, or bull trout. A map identifying waters where motorized methods are allowed is available from Washington department of ecology.

(e) Any device a person uses for removing water from fish-bearing waters must be equipped with a fish guard to prevent fish from entering the intake. A person must screen the intake with material that has openings no larger than five sixty-fourths inch for square openings, measured side to side, or three thirty-seconds inch diameter for round openings, and the screen must have at least one square inch of functional screen area for every gallon per minute (gpm) of water drawn through it. For example, a one hundred gpm-rated pump would require a screen with a surface area of at least one hundred square inches.

(f) All equipment fueling and servicing must be done so that petroleum products do not enter the wetted perimeter. If a petroleum sheen or spill is observed, a person must immediately stop work, remove the equipment from the body of water and beach, and contact the Washington military department emergency management division. A person may not return the equipment to the water or beach until the problem is corrected. A person must store fuel and lubricants away from the water inside a vehicle or landward of the beach, and in the shade when possible.

(g) A person may work only from one-half hour before official sunrise to one-half hour after official sunset.

(h) A person may not undermine, cut, disturb, or move embedded large woody material or woody debris jams.

(i) A person must backfill all trenches, depressions, or holes created in the beach during project activities before moving to another excavation site (except during use as a settling pond) or leaving an excavation site.

(j) A person may use pressurized water only for redistributing dredge tailings within the wetted perimeter. No other use of pressurized water is permitted.

(k) A person may not disturb live razor clams or other shellfish within the bed. If a person observes or encounters live razor clams or other shellfish during excavation, the person must relocate the operation.

(l) If at any time, as a result of project activities, a person observes a fish kill or fish life in distress, a person must immediately stop operations and notify the department, and the Washington military department emergency management division of the problem. A person may not resume work until the department gives approval. The department will require additional measures to mitigate the prospecting impacts.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.12.047, 77.55.021, 77.55.091, 77.135.100, 77.135.110, and 34.05.328. WSR 21-09-066, § 220-660-305, filed 4/19/21, effective 5/20/21
WSR 19-12-126, § 220-660-305, filed 6/5/19, effective 11/1/19.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-310 Tidal reference areas.

(1) Description: The department uses the following tidal reference areas to delineate segments of the state's marine shorelines. The authorized work times in saltwater areas vary by tidal reference area.

(2) Definitions for tidal reference areas:

(a) Tidal Reference Area 1 (Shelton): All saltwater areas in Oakland Bay and Hammersley Inlet westerly of a line projected from Hungerford Point to Arcadia.

(b) Tidal Reference Area 2 (Olympia): All saltwater areas between a line projected from Hungerford Point to Arcadia and a line projected from Johnson Point to Devil's Head. This includes Totten, Eld, Budd, Case, and Henderson Inlets, and Pickering Passage.

(c) Tidal Reference Area 3 (South Puget Sound): All saltwater areas easterly and northerly of a line projected from Johnson Point to Devil's Head and southerly of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.

(d) Tidal Reference Area 4 (Tacoma): All saltwater areas northerly of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge and southerly of a line projected true west and true east across Puget Sound from the northern tip of Vashon Island.

(e) Tidal Reference Area 5 (Seattle): All saltwater areas northerly of a line projected true west and true east across Puget Sound from the northern tip of Vashon Island and southerly of a line projected true east from Point Jefferson at 47°45'N. latitude across Puget Sound. This area includes Port Orchard, Port Madison, and Dyes and Sinclair Inlets.

(f) Tidal Reference Area 6 (Edmonds): All saltwater areas northerly of a line projected true east from Point Jefferson at 47°45'N. latitude across Puget Sound and southerly of a line projected true east from Possession Point to Mukilteo and from Foulweather Bluff to Double Bluff.

(g) Tidal Reference Area 7 (Everett): All saltwater areas northerly of a line projected true east from Possession Point to Chennault Beach, easterly of a line projected 5° true from East Point to Lowell Point, and southerly of the Stanwood to Camano Island Highway. This area includes Port Gardner, Port Susan, and parts of Possession Sound and Saratoga Passage.

(h) Tidal Reference Area 8 (Yokeko Point): All saltwater area westerly and northerly of a line projected 5° true from East Point to Lowell Point, north of the Stanwood to Camano Island Highway, and easterly and southerly of Deception Pass Bridge and the Swinomish Channel Bridge on State Route 20. This area includes Holmes Harbor, Saratoga Passage, Skagit Bay, Similk Bay, and most of the Swinomish Channel.

(i) Tidal Reference Area 9 (Blaine): All saltwater area in Skagit County and Whatcom County that lies northerly of the Swinomish Channel Bridge on State Route 20 and westerly and northerly of Deception Pass Bridge.

(j) Tidal Reference Area 10 (Port Townsend): All saltwater area of Puget Sound as defined in WAC 220-16-210, except Hood Canal south of a line projected from Tala Point to Foulweather Bluff, and except all waters defined in Tidal Reference Areas 1 through 9. Area 10 includes waters of the San Juan Islands, Admiralty Inlet, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and associated bays and inlets.

(k) Tidal Reference Area 11 (Union): All saltwater area of Hood Canal southerly and easterly of a line projected from the northern entrance of Lilliwaup Bay to the northern entrance of Dewatto Bay.

(l) Tidal Reference Area 12 (Seabeck): All saltwater areas of Hood Canal northerly of a line projected from the northern entrance of Lilliwaup Bay to the northern entrance of Dewatto Bay and southerly of a line projected true east from Hazel Point. This area includes Dabob Bay and Quilcene Bay.

(m) Tidal Reference Area 13 (Bangor): All saltwater area of Hood Canal northerly of a line projected true east from Hazel Point and south of a line projected from Tala Point to Foulweather Bluff. This area includes Port Gamble.

(n) Tidal Reference Area 14 (Ocean Beaches): All saltwater area between Cape Flattery and the Oregon border at the mouth of the Columbia River, excluding Grays Harbor and Willapa Bay.

(o) Tidal Reference Area 15 (Westport): All saltwater area in Grays Harbor easterly of a line projected from the outermost end of the north jetty to the outermost end of the south jetty, and westerly of 123°59'W. longitude.

(p) Tidal Reference Area 16 (Aberdeen): All saltwater area in Grays Harbor easterly of 123°59'W. longitude and westerly of the State Route 101 Bridge across the Chehalis River.

(q) Tidal Reference Area 17 (Willapa Bay): All saltwater area in Willapa Bay easterly of a line projected from Leadbetter Point to Cape Shoalwater.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-310, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-320 Saltwater habitats of special concern.

(1) Description:

(a) Saltwater habitats of special concern provide essential functions in the developmental life history of fish life. These habitats include:

(i) Spawning areas for forage fish;

(ii) Settlement and nursery areas for juvenile rockfish and lingcod;

(iii) Migration, rearing, and feeding areas for juvenile salmon;

(iv) Settlement areas for native shellfish;

(v) Areas of native aquatic and riparian vegetation that supports fish life; and

(vi) Feeder bluffs and other shoreforms that support geomorphic processes such as sediment delivery and movement that creates and maintains habitat that supports fish life.

(b) The presence of saltwater habitats of special concern or adjacent areas with similar characteristic may restrict project type, design, location, and timing. Department staff or a department-trained biologist may conduct a site visit to determine the location of such habitats. In addition, the department may consider maps, publications, and other available information to determine the location.

(2) Fish life concerns:

(a) The nearshore zone represents three critical edge habitats; the edge between upland and aquatic environments, the edge between the shallow productive zone and deep water, and the edge between fresh and marine waters. Variations in wave energy, sediment delivery and movement, sunlight, water depth, salinity, and location associated with nearshore edges create a broad range of physical conditions that support a wide diversity and abundance of fish life. Disruption of nearshore ecosystem processes and physical conditions can adversely affect ecological functions, which will in turn cause a loss of fish life.

(b) Hydraulic projects ranging from installing stairways across bluff faces to building docks and bulkheads to dredging may contribute to a loss of habitat in the nearshore zone. Ongoing activities increasingly fragment and degrade the remaining habitat that supports fish life. Saltwater habitats of special concern require a higher level of protection because they provide essential functions in the developmental life history of fish life.

(3) Saltwater habitats of special concern:

(a) A person may request information from the department about the location of saltwater habitats of special concern.

(b) Saltwater habitats of special concern are habitats that provide essential functions in the development of priority fish species, including the following:

(i) Pacific sand lance (Ammodytes hexapterus) spawning beds are located in the upper beach area in saltwater areas typically composed of fine to coarse sand and small gravel;

(ii) Surf smelt (Hypomesus pretiosus) spawning beds are located in the upper beach area in saltwater areas typically composed of sand and/or small gravel and shell material;

(iii) Pacific herring (Clupea pallasi) spawning beds are located in lower beach areas and shallow subtidal areas in saltwater areas. Spawning substrate may consist of seagrass, kelp and other macroalgae, and other structure such as subtidal worm tubes;

(iv) Lingcod (Ophiodon elongatus) nesting areas are located in high-relief rock;

(v) Lingcod (Ophiodon elongatus) settlement and nursery areas are located in beach and subtidal areas with sand, seagrass beds, subtidal worm tubes, and other materials;

(vi) Rockfish (Sebastes spp.) settlement and nursery areas are located in kelp and other macroalgae beds, seagrass beds, and pinnacles, boulders, and other structurally complex habitats;

(vii) Juvenile salmonid (family Salmonidae) migration corridors and rearing and feeding areas are common throughout estuarine, intertidal and shallow subtidal saltwater areas of the state;

(viii) Olympia oyster (Ostrea conchaphila) settlement areas are located in sheltered bays and estuaries near 0.0 feet MLLW;

(ix) Seagrasses (Zostera marina, Ruppia maritima and Phyllospadix spp.) beds;

(x) Kelp (order Laminariales) beds;

(xi) Macroalgae species Pacific herring use as spawning substrate;

(xii) Intertidal wetland vascular plant areas (except noxious aquatic weeds); and

(xiii) Native riparian vegetation zones.

(4) Nearshore zone geomorphic processes that form and maintain saltwater habitats of special concern:

(a) The location and construction of hydraulic projects should avoid impacts to geomorphic processes that create and maintain nearshore zone habitat. Geomorphic processes are difficult to replace or compensate for.

(b) The following are nearshore geomorphic processes that form and maintain saltwater habitats of special concern:

(i) Sediment supply and transport;

(ii) Beach and bluff erosion and sediment accretion;

(iii) Distributary channel migration; and

(iv) Tidal channel formation and maintenance.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-320, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-330 Authorized work times in saltwater areas.

WAC 220-660-330

(1) Description: The department applies timing windows to reduce the risk of impacts to fish life at sensitive life stages. In-water work is not allowed during critical periods of the year unless a person can take mitigation measures to eliminate risk during critical periods.

(2) Fish life concerns: Work in or near salt waters of the state can harm fish life at sensitive life stages including spawning, incubation, juvenile migration, rearing, and feeding. Therefore, work must occur at times of the year when the risk to fish life is reduced unless the risk can be avoided.

(3) Authorized work times: The department must specify authorized work times for hydraulic projects when it issues HPAs. The department will allow work waterward of the OHWL for the following times, areas, and species.

(a) Tidal Reference Areas 1 through 17; March 1 through October 15 for projects in or adjacent to documented Pacific sand lance spawning beds.

(b) Tidal Reference Areas 1 through 17; October 15 through May 15 for projects in or adjacent to juvenile lingcod settlement and nursery areas. April 1 through December 31 for projects in or adjacent to lingcod nests.

(c) Tidal Reference Areas 1 through 17; September 30 through March 15 for projects in or adjacent to juvenile rockfish settlement and nursery areas.

(d) Tidal Reference Area 14; October 1 through May 15 for projects in or adjacent to documented razor clam beds.

(e) Tidal Reference Areas 1 through 17; the authorized times and areas for protection of migrating juvenile salmonids in the nearshore, and for projects in documented Pacific herring spawning beds and in or adjacent to documented surf smelt are listed in the following table:

Table 4

Authorized Times for Protection of Juvenile Salmonid Migration, Feeding and Rearing Areas and Pacific Herring Spawning and Surf Smelt Spawning Beds

| AUTHORIZED TIMES | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Tidal Reference Area | Juvenile Salmonid Migration, Feeding and Rearing Areas | Surf Smelt Spawning Beds | Herring Spawning Beds | | 1 | July 15 - February 15 | (not present) | April 1 - January 15 | | 2 | July 15 - February 15 | April 1 - June 30 | April 1 - January 15 | | 3 | July 15 - February 15 | May 1 - September 30 | April 1 - January 15 | | 4 | August 1 - February 15 for all work except dredging in all areas except Commencement Bay. September 1 - February 15 for dredging in all areas except Commencement Bay. July 15 - February 15 for all work in Commencement Bay. | April 15 - September 30 | April 15 - January 15 | | 5 | August 1 - February 15 for all work except dredging. September 1 - February 15 for dredging in all areas except Duwamish Waterway. October 16 - February 15 for dredging in the Duwamish Waterway upstream of the East and West Waterways. | April 1 - August 31 in all areas except Eagle Harbor and Sinclair Inlet. In Eagle Harbor and Sinclair Inlet, authorization is conditional upon inspection because year-round spawning occurs. | May 1 - January 15 | | 6 | July 15 - February 15 for all work except dredging. September 1 - February 15 for dredging. | April 1 - August 31 | (not present) | | 7 | July 15 - February 15 for all work except dredging in Port Gardner and the Snohomish River. September 15 - February 15 for dredging in Port Gardner. September 1 - February 15 for dredging in the Snohomish River. | Authorization is conditional upon inspection because year-round spawning occurs. | April 15 - January 31 | | 8 | August 1 - February 15 | Authorization is conditional upon inspection, because year-round spawning occurs. | April 15 - January 31 | | 9 | August 1 - February 15 | Authorization is conditional upon inspection, because year-round spawning occurs. | April 15 - January 31 south of a line running due west from Governor's Point. June 15 - January 31 north of a line running due west from Governor's Point. | | 10 | July 15 - February 15 July 15 - January 15 for all work from Tala Point to the Dungeness River. September 1 - March 1 San Juan Islands. | April 1 - July 31 except in the San Juan Islands where authorization is conditional upon inspection because year-round spawning occurs. | May 1 - January 15 | | 11 | July 15 - January 15 | March 1 - September 15 | April 1 - January 15 | | 12 | July 15 - January 15 | March 1 - August 31 | April 15 - February 15 | | 13 | July 15 - January 15 | February 16 - July 31 | April 15 - January 15 | | 14 | July 15 - February 15 | October 1 - June 30 | (not present) | | 15 | July 15 - February 15 | (not present) | April 1 - January 31 | | 16 | July 15 - February 15 | (not present) | March 15 - January 31 | | 17 | July 15 - February 15 | (not present) | March 15 - January 31 |

(f) If the surf smelt spawning season for the project location is six months or longer, the department may permit work outside of the authorized work times if:

(i) A department-trained biologist, following the department's intertidal forage fish spawning habitat survey protocol per WAC 220-660-340, conducts a spawning survey at the job site;

(ii) The results of the inspection show that no spawning is occurring or has recently occurred; and

(iii) If the survey shows eggs are not present, the person may start work. The person must start work within 72 hours of a survey.

(g) In documented intertidal forage fish spawning areas, the department must not allow work during surf smelt spawning seasons shorter than six months or during the Pacific sand lance spawning season. The department will make exceptions for projects receiving emergency, imminent danger, and expedited HPAs.

(h) The department will require an intertidal forage fish spawning bed survey if the job site is adjacent to a documented forage fish spawning bed, the beach at the job site has bed materials similar to the documented beach, and the work will occur during the spawning season.

(i) When specifying authorized work times for hydraulic projects, the department must consider the construction techniques, mitigation measures proposed, location of the project, and characteristics of habitats potentially affected by the project. The department may inspect the work area to evaluate the habitat.

(j) During times when work in waters of the state is prohibited to protect nearshore juvenile salmonid migration, rearing, and feeding areas, the department may permit construction if the structure is located at or landward of the OHWL, and if all construction work is conducted from the landward side of the project.

(k) The department may apply additional timing restrictions to protect other important habitat that supports fish life at a specific site.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.04.020, 77.55.021, 77.55.091, 77.55.181, 77.12.047, and 34.05.328. WSR 26-15-073 (Order 26-13), s 220-660-330, filed 7/15/26, effective 8/15/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-330, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-340 Intertidal forage fish spawning bed surveys.

(1) Description: The department uses intertidal forage fish spawning bed surveys to determine presence, absence, quantity, and timing of surf smelt (Hypomesus pretiosus) and Pacific sand lance (Ammodytes hexapterus) spawning. The department may require an applicant to hire a qualified, department-trained biologist to conduct an intertidal forage fish spawning survey before working in potential surf smelt and Pacific sand lance spawning habitat adjacent to documented areas or in documented surf smelt spawning areas where the spawning season is six months or longer. The presence of eggs may restrict project type, design, location, and timing.

(2) Fish life concerns: Surf smelt and Pacific sand lance are important food for marine mammals, birds, and fish, including Pacific salmon. The department protects forage fish spawning by limiting construction activities on beaches when and where spawning is documented.

(3) Intertidal forage fish surveys:

(a) A biologist must complete the department's forage fish spawning beach survey training to be approved by the department to conduct intertidal forage fish spawning bed surveys.

(b) A biologist must follow the department-approved intertidal forage fish spawning protocol and use the standard department data sheets when conducting forage fish spawning beach surveys. The protocol and data sheets are available on the department's website. The department may modify this protocol when only the presence or absence of surf smelt eggs needs to be determined.

(c) A biologist must submit the completed, standard department data sheets to the department within seventy-two hours of the survey.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-340, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-350 Seagrass/macroalgae habitat surveys.

(1) Description: The department has developed survey guidelines for seagrass and macroalgae habitat to improve protection of these important habitats in Puget Sound and coastal waters. The guidelines contain protocols for both preliminary and advanced surveys to help evaluate potential impacts to these habitats at project sites with various conditions. Because statistical considerations are an integral part of the advanced surveys, the guidelines include a sample size calculator to help determine the number of samples the diver/biologist must take. The guidelines are available on the department's website.

(2) Fish life concerns:

(a) Seagrass and macroalgae such as kelp play a critical role in the nearshore zone ecosystem as primary producers, generating nutrients and substrate that form the base of the food chain. The dense and complex structure created by seagrass and macroalgae beds also provides refuge and foraging habitat for fishes, invertebrates, and other organisms.

(b) Direct impacts can occur on a local or site-specific scale from impacts to substrate and changes to light levels. Dredging, filling, or otherwise altering the substrate can make a site uninhabitable for seagrass and macroalgae and the species that depend on them. Boat propellers and anchors can physically damage plants, disturb sediments, and alter the habitat that supports fish life. Over-water structures such as piers, docks, and floats decrease the amount of light available. These habitat impacts can cause a substantial reduction in the size and diversity of the plant community.

(3) Seagrass and macroalgae surveys:

(a) The department will require a person to submit a seagrass and macroalgae survey as part of an HPA application for the following work unless the department can determine the project will not impact seagrass and macroalgae:

(i) Constructing a new dock, mooring buoy, wharf, or other over-water structure;

(ii) Constructing a replacement over-water structure outside the previously approved footprint;

(iii) New dredging, trenching, filling (boat ramps, fixed breakwaters, artificial habitat structures), or grading; and

(iv) Maintenance dredging, trenching, filling, or grading outside the previously approved footprint.

(b) The department will use the preliminary survey to:

(i) Determine if seagrass or macroalgae are present at the proposed work area;

(ii) Help the applicant locate and construct the project while following the mitigation sequence to protect seagrass and kelp beds, and in herring spawning beds other macroalgae used as spawning substrate.

(c) Seagrass and macroalgae surveys must be conducted between June 1 and October 1 because the full extent of seagrass and macroalgae distribution can be more accurately mapped. If the preliminary survey shows that the project can be located and built without impacting seagrass and kelp beds or in herring spawning areas other macroalgae used as spawning substrate, the preliminary survey will meet the needs for mapping the project area. However, if the preliminary survey shows the project footprint will impact existing seagrass and kelp beds or in herring spawning areas other macroalgae beds used as spawning substrate, the department will require an advanced survey.

(d) The department will use an advanced survey to estimate project impacts to seagrass and kelp beds and in herring spawning areas other macroalgae beds used as herring spawning substrate. Advanced surveys are conducted to:

(i) Measure the project's impact to seagrass and macroalgae; and

(ii) Measure the performance of mitigation actions.

(e) The department must measure direct impacts by calculating the total area and density of seagrass and macroalgae affected by the project. The department uses this information to help calculate the size of the mitigation area required to compensate for seagrass and macroalgae loss.

(f) The department must measure mitigation success by comparing seagrass and macroalgae densities at a mitigation (or impact) site to those of a reference site. These comparisons must be statistically rigorous. The department has set monitoring standards for these surveys:

(i) α = 0.10;

(ii) Power (1 - β) = 0.90; and

(iii) A difference of mean seagrass density of at least twenty percent. The department has developed survey guidelines for seagrass and macroalgae habitat. The department will consider other survey methods if they meet established monitoring standards.

(g) The divers/biologists who conduct the surveys must be qualified to identify the predominant seagrass and macroalgae species in the work area.

(h) If the department approves a monitoring and contingency plan, the department will require a qualified diver/biologist to monitor project impacts to determine seagrass or macroalgae loss and the required mitigation.

(i) Survey results and interpretation are subject to department approval.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-350, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-360 Common saltwater construction provisions.

WAC 220-660-360

(2) Fish life concerns: Construction and other work can negatively affect fish life. Some activities can kill or injure fish life while others can cause behavioral changes that reduce growth and survival. Some activities can damage the habitat used for spawning and egg incubation, rearing, feeding, hiding from predators, and migration.

(3) Staging areas: Establish staging areas (used for activities such as equipment storage, vehicle storage, fueling, servicing, and hazardous material storage) at a location and manner that will prevent contaminants such as petroleum products, hydraulic fluid, fresh concrete, sediments, sediment-laden water, chemicals, or any other toxic or harmful materials from entering waters of the state.

(4) Job site access:

(a) Clearly mark boundaries to establish the limit of work associated with site access and construction.

(b) Limit the removal of native vegetation to the minimum amount needed to construct the project. Woody vegetation greater than four inches diameter that must be removed must be marked in the field by the applicant and approved for removal by the department. The department may require this large woody material to be placed on the beach after work is completed. A revegetation plan must be submitted to restore riparian vegetation removed as part of the project.

(c) Retain all natural habitat features on the beach larger than 12 inches in diameter including trees, stumps, logs, and large rocks. These natural habitat features may be moved during construction but they must be placed near the preproject location before leaving the job site.

(5) Equipment use:

(a) Use of equipment on the beach area must be held to a minimum and confined to specific access and work corridors.

(b) Check equipment daily for leaks and complete any required repairs before using the equipment in or near the water. Do not complete repairs on the beach.

(c) Equipment used in or near water must use environmentally acceptable lubricants composed of biodegradable base oils. These are vegetable oils, synthetic esters, and polyalkylene glycols. The department may waive this requirement for a small project that has minimal use of equipment in or near the water if the duration of the project is 48 hours or less or if containment prevents the lubricants from entering waters of the state.

(6) Vessel operation:

(a) Operate vessels in water deep enough to prevent impacts from grounding and propeller wash to seagrass, kelp, and forage fish spawning beds.

(b) Do not deploy anchors or spuds in seagrass, kelp, and forage fish spawning beds.

(7) Construction materials:

(a) Bed material, other than material excavated for bulkhead footings or placement of bulkhead base rock, must not be utilized for project construction or fills. The department may allow placement of dredged material in areas for beneficial uses such as beach nourishment or cleanup of contaminated sediments.

(b) Wet concrete must be prevented from entering waters of the state. Forms for any concrete structure must be constructed to prevent leaching of wet concrete. Impervious material must be placed over any exposed concrete not lined with forms that will come in contact with waters of the state. Forms and impervious material must remain in place until the concrete is cured.

(c) Do not use wood treated with oil-type preservatives (creosote, pentachlorophenol) in any hydraulic project. Wood treated with waterborne preservative chemicals (ACZA, ACQ) may be used if the western wood preservers institute has approved the waterborne chemical for use in the aquatic environment. The manufacturer must follow the western wood preservers guidelines and the best management practices to minimize the preservative migrating from treated wood into aquatic environments. To minimize leaching, wood treated with a preservative by someone other than a manufacturer must follow the field treating guidelines. These guidelines are available at http://www.wwpinstitute.org/.

(d) The department discourages the use of whole tires. However, products made from recycled tires specifically manufactured for use in the aquatic environment are approved by the department.

(8) Construction-related sediment, erosion and pollution containment:

(a) Project activities within the beach area must not occur when the project area, including the work corridor, is inundated by tidal waters unless the work is occurring from a vessel or barge.

(b) Protect all disturbed areas from erosion. Maintain erosion and sediment control until demobilization and cleanup of the job site is completed.

(c) When using straw for erosion and sediment control, use only straw that has been certified as free of noxious weeds and their seeds.

(d) Prevent contaminants from the project, such as petroleum products, hydraulic fluid, fresh concrete, sediments, sediment-laden water, chemicals, or any other toxic or harmful materials, from entering or leaching into waters of the state.

(e) Use tarps or other methods to completely contain treated wood sawdust, trimmings, and drill shavings.

(f) Deposit waste material from the project, such as construction debris, silt, excess dirt, or overburden, in an upland area above extreme high tide waters unless the material is approved by the department for reuse in the project.

(g) Prevent transporting and introducing aquatic invasive species by thoroughly cleaning vessels, equipment, boots, waders, and other gear before removing the gear from the job site.

(9) Demobilization and cleanup:

(a) Reshape beach area depressions created during project activities to preproject beach level upon project completion.

(b) All debris or deleterious material resulting from construction must be removed from the beach area or bed and prevented from entering waters of the state.

(d) Restore the disturbed bed, bank, and riparian zones as close as possible to their preproject condition unless modified elevations and contours are approved by the department.

(e) Using a proven methodology, replace native riparian zone and aquatic vegetation, and wetland vascular plants (except noxious weeds) damaged or destroyed by construction. The department may require a vegetation monitoring and contingency plan.

(f) The department must approve species composition, planting densities and a maintenance plan for replanting on a site-specific basis. The species composition should be similar to the surrounding native vegetation.

(g) Complete replanting during the first dormant season (late fall through late winter) after project completion. Maintain plantings for at least three years to ensure at least 80 percent of the plantings survive. Failure to achieve the 80 percent survival in year three will require that a person submit a plan with follow-up measures to achieve requirements or reasons to modify requirements.

(h) The department may waive the requirement to plant vegetation where the potential for natural revegetation is adequate.

(i) The department may require fencing or other structures to prevent livestock, wildlife, or unauthorized persons from accessing the replanted riparian and wetland sites until the plantings are well established.

(j) Remove temporary erosion and sediment control methods after job site is stabilized.

(10) Required permittee notification: If a fish kill occurs or fish are observed in distress at the job site, immediately stop all activities causing harm. Immediately notify the department of the problem. If the likely cause of the fish kill or fish distress is related to water quality, also notify the Washington emergency management division at 1- 800-258-5990. Activities related to the fish kill or fish distress must not resume until the department gives approval. The department may require additional measures to mitigate impacts.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.04.020, 77.55.021, 77.55.091, 77.55.181, 77.12.047, and 34.05.328. WSR 26-15-073 (Order 26-13), s 220-660-360, filed 7/15/26, effective 8/15/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-360, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-370 Shoreline stabilization in saltwater areas.

Appropriate methods to assess the need for marine shoreline stabilization and, if needed, to design marine shoreline stabilization are available in the department's Marine Shoreline Design Guidelines, as well as other published manuals and guidelines.

(1) Description: A broad spectrum of shoreline stabilization techniques can be applied to protect property. These range from passive techniques that require minimal or no engineering, engineered soft shore protection, and hard shoreline armor. Passive techniques include planting native vegetation, improving drainage, and relocating buildings, roads, and improvements (e.g., wells, utilities, septic fields, and the like). Passive techniques typically preserve the natural condition of the shore and have few to no negative impacts on fish life. Soft shore techniques such as log placement, beach nourishment, resloping the bank, and revegetation can provide erosion protection using strategically placed natural materials while reducing impacts to beach processes and fish habitat. Conventional hard techniques include bulkheads, seawalls, revetments and related structures, which are designed to preclude shoreline migration and bank erosion. Each type of approach has varying degrees of impact. In general, passive techniques result in the fewest impacts to fish life and hard techniques have the most impacts.

(2) Fish life concerns: Conventional hard techniques as well as some soft shore techniques can physically alter the beach and disrupt beach processes. Sea level rise will magnify the loss of beach habitat if beaches are unable to retreat due to the presence of shoreline stabilization. This alteration can cause a loss of the beach spawning habitat for Pacific sand lance and surf smelt. These forage fish species are a primary food source for some adult salmon species. This alteration can also reduce beach complexity, the presence of marine riparian vegetation including overhanging vegetation alongshore that produces terrestrial insects that are eaten by juvenile salmon, and this may be exacerbated by the effects of climate change. To protect fish life, the department protects both beaches where saltwater habitats of special concern occur and the beach processes that form and maintain this habitat.

(3) Alternative selection:

(a) To ensure the protection of fish life, a person must use the least impacting technically feasible shoreline stabilization alternative. For the purpose of this section, "feasible" means available and capable of being done after taking into consideration cost, existing technology, and logistics in light of overall project purposes. A person should propose a hard armor technique only after considering site characteristics such as the threat to major improvements, wave energy, and other factors in an alternatives analysis.

(b) Common alternatives for both new shoreline stabilization and the replacement or rehabilitation of shoreline stabilization that extends waterward of an existing shoreline stabilization structure are, from most preferred to least preferred:

(i) Remove any existing shoreline stabilization structure and restore the beach;

(ii) Control upland drainage;

(iii) Protect, enhance, and replace native vegetation;

(iv) Relocate buildings and improvements;

(v) Construct a soft structure;

(vi) Construct upland retaining walls;

(vii) Construct a hard structure landward of the ordinary high water line; and

(viii) Construct a hard structure at the ordinary high water line.

(c) Common alternatives for replacement or rehabilitation of residential shoreline stabilization are, from most preferred to least preferred:

(i) Remove the existing shoreline stabilization structure and restore the beach;

(ii) Remove the existing shoreline stabilization structure and install native vegetation;

(iii) Remove the existing shoreline stabilization structure and control upland drainage;

(iv) Remove the existing shoreline stabilization structure and replace it with a soft structure constructed of natural materials, including bioengineering;

(v) Remove the existing hard structure and construct upland retaining walls;

(vi) Remove the existing hard structure and replace it landward with another hard structure, preferably at or above the ordinary high water line; or

(vii) Remove the existing hard structure and replace it in the same footprint with another hard structure.

(d) Except as provided in (f) of this subsection, HPA applications for the following types of projects must include a site assessment, alternatives analysis and design rationale for the proposed method(s) prepared by a qualified professional (Qualified Professional's Report):

(i) New shoreline stabilization;

(ii) Replacement or rehabilitation of shoreline stabilization that extends waterward of an existing shoreline stabilization structure; and

(iii) Replacement or rehabilitation of residential shoreline stabilization.

(e) The applicant must submit the Qualified Professional's Report to the department as part of a complete application for an HPA that includes:

(i) An assessment of the level of risk to existing buildings, roads, or services being threatened by the erosion;

(ii) Evidence of erosion and/or slope instability to warrant the stabilization work;

(iii) Alternatives considered and the technical rationale specific to the shoreline stabilization technique proposed;

(iv) An analysis of the benefits and impacts associated with the chosen protection method; and

(v) An explanation of the method chosen, design parameters, types of materials, quantities, staging, and site rehabilitation.

(f) The department may grant an exemption to the Qualified Professional's Report required under (d) and (e) of this subsection based on the scale and nature of the project for the following:

(i) Projects for the removal of an existing shoreline stabilization structure and restoration of the beach.

(ii) Projects employing passive techniques such as controlling upland drainage or planting native vegetation.

(iii) Other projects as assessed by the department.

(g) Emergency or expedited applications submitted under RCW 77.55.021 (12), (14), or (16) that do not include a site assessment and alternatives analysis report should identify only the work necessary to stabilize the emergency or expedited conditions authorized under RCW 77.55.021. A site assessment and alternatives analysis report must be submitted within 90 days from the permit issuance unless the department issues an exemption. After consideration of the assessment and analysis report, if the department determines that shoreline stabilization work conducted under the emergency or expedited permit is not the least impactful technically feasible alternative, the applicant may be required to replace the structure with one that is the least impactful technically feasible alternative.

(4) Shoreline stabilization design:

(a) If the ordinary high water line (OHWL) has changed since an existing hard shoreline stabilization structure was built, and OHWL reestablishes landward of the structure, the department will consider this reestablished OHWL to be the existing OHWL for permitting purposes. If an HPA application is submitted for repairs within three years of the breach, the prior OHWL may be considered for permitting purposes.

(b) The construction of all shoreline stabilization must not result in a permanent loss of surf smelt or Pacific sand lance spawning beds.

(c) The department may require the design of hard shoreline stabilization structures to incorporate beach nourishment, large woody material or native vegetation as mitigation.

(5) Shoreline stabilization location:

(a) Locate the waterward face of a new hard shoreline stabilization structure at or above the OHWL. Where this is not feasible because of geological, engineering, or safety concerns, the hard structure may extend waterward of the OHWL the least distance needed to excavate for footings or place base rock, but no greater than six feet. Soft shoreline methods that allow beach processes and habitat to remain intact may extend waterward of the OHWL.

(b) Do not locate the waterward face of a replacement or repaired hard shoreline stabilization further waterward than the structure it is replacing. Where removing the existing hard structure will result in environmental degradation such as releasing deleterious material or problems due to geological, engineering, or safety concerns, the department will authorize the replacement shoreline stabilization to extend waterward of, but directly abutting, the existing structure. In these instances, a person must use the least-impacting type of structure and construction method.

(6) Shoreline stabilization construction:

(a) The department requires that plans submitted as part of a complete application show the horizontal distances of the structure(s) from permanent local benchmark(s) (fixed objects). Each horizontal distance shown must include the length and compass bearing from the benchmark to the waterward face of the structure(s). The benchmark(s) must be located, marked, and protected to serve as a post-project reference for at least 10 years from the date the HPA application is submitted to the department.

(b) A person must not conduct project activities when tidal waters cover the work area including the work corridor, except the area occupied by a grounded barge.

(d) The department may allow stockpiling of sand, gravel, and other coarse material waterward of the OHWL. Place this material within the designated work corridor. Remove all excavated or stockpiled material from the beach within 72 hours of construction.

(e) Backfill all trenches, depressions, or holes created during construction that are waterward of the OHWL before they are filled by tidal waters.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.12.047, 77.55.021, 77.55.231, 34.05.328, and 2021 c 279. WSR 23-02-034 (Order 22-12), § 220-660-370, filed 12/28/22, effective 1/28/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.12.047, 77.55.021, 34.05.328, and 2019 c 290. WSR 20-11-019 (Order 20-75), § 220-660-370, filed 5/12/20, effective 6/12/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-370, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-380 Residential and public recreational docks, piers, ramps, floats, watercraft lifts, and buoys in saltwater areas.

WAC 220-660-380

This section applies to the design and construction of permanent, seasonal or temporary docks, piers, ramps (gangways), floats, watercraft lifts, and mooring systems.

(1) Description: Docks are structures that are fixed to the shoreline but floating upon the water. Piers are fixed, piling-supported structures. Floats (rafts) are floating structures that are moored, anchored, or otherwise secured in the water that are not directly connected to the shoreline. A ramp is a gangway that connects a pier or shoreline to a float and provides access between the two. Pilings usually associated with these structures are timber, steel, reinforced concrete, or composite posts that are driven or jacked into the bed. A watercraft lift is a structure that lifts boats and personal watercraft out of the water. A mooring buoy is a structure floating on the surface of the water that is used for private and commercial vessel moorage.

(2) Fish life concerns:

(a) Over-water and in-water structures can alter physical processes that create or maintain habitat that supports fish life. These processes include light regime, hydrology, substrate conditions, and water quality. Light reduction is the main impact to fish life at critical life stages. Light reduction or shading by over-water or in-water structures reduces survival of aquatic plants. Aquatic plants provide food, breeding areas, and protective nurseries for fish life.

(b) Shallow water provides juvenile fish a refuge from predators like larger fish. Over-water and in-water structures can alter movement of juvenile salmon, steelhead and other fish species. Structures grounding on the bed can physically block migration and damage forage fish spawning beds. The light/dark contrast of shading/no shading caused by over-water and in-water structures can affect migration behavior. Fish respond by moving into deeper water which increases the risk of predation.

(3) Residential and public recreational pier, ramp, float, watercraft lift and buoy design – Generally:

(a) The department requires that new structures are designed with a pier and ramp to span the intertidal beach, whenever feasible.

(b) The design and location of structures must follow the mitigation sequence to protect salt water habitats of special concern.

(i) Design and locate structures to protect juvenile salmonid migration, feeding, and rearing areas.

(ii) Design and locate structures to protect documented Pacific herring, Pacific sand lance, and surf smelt spawning beds; and rockfish and lingcod settlement and nursery areas.

(iii) The department will require a seagrass/macroalgae habitat survey for all new construction unless the department can determine the project will not impact seagrass and kelp beds, and in herring spawning beds other macroalgae used as spawning substrate. A survey is not required for replacement of an existing structure within its original footprint.

(A) Structures must be located at least 25 feet (measured horizontally from the nearest edge of the structure) and four vertical feet away from seagrass and kelp beds (measured at extreme low water).

(B) In documented herring spawning areas, structures must be located at least 25 feet (measured horizontally from the nearest edge of the structure) and four vertical feet from macroalgae beds on which herring spawn (measured at extreme low water).

(iv) If artificial nighttime lighting is used in the project, use low-intensity lights that are located and shielded to prevent light from attracting fish or disrupting fish migration behavior, unless there are safety constraints.

(v) The design must not include skirting including batter fencing constructed around piers, docks, or floats unless approved by the department. The design should not use treated wood for the decking of the structure. The design may use treated wood for structural elements. Treated wood structural elements subject to abrasion by vessels, floats, or other objects must incorporate design features such as rub strips to minimize abrasion of the wood.

(c) The structure must have been usable at the site within the past 12 months of the time of application submittal to be considered a replacement structure. Usable means no major deterioration or section loss in critical structural components is present.

(d) Replacement of more than 33 percent or 250 square feet of decking or replacement of decking substructure requires installation of functional grating in the replaced section only. The grating must conform to the requirements in this section.

(4) Pier and ramp design:

(a) Design piers to maximize height over the bed to improve light transmission. The bottom of the pier must be at least six feet above the bed at the landward end.

(b) Limit the width of residential piers to no more than six feet wide. Limit the width of recreational piers to the minimum width needed to accommodate the intended use.

(c) North/south oriented piers (338 to 22 degrees, or 158 to 202 degrees) greater than four feet in width must have at least 30 percent of the entire deck surface covered in functional grating. The grating must be installed parallel to the length of the pier for the entire length of the pier.

(d) Northeast/southwest, northwest/southeast, and east/west oriented piers (23 to 157 degrees, 203 to 337 degrees) must have at least 50 percent of the entire deck surface covered in functional grating regardless of width. The grating must be installed parallel to the width of the pier, evenly spaced along the entire length of the pier.

(e) If only the minimum pier deck surface described in (c) or (d) of this subsection is covered, the grating material's open area must be at least 60 percent open area unless grating covers more than the minimum pier deck area of the pier. If the grating covers more than the minimum deck surface area, the grating material's open area can be reduced down to at least 40 percent open area.

(f) Limit the width of residential ramps to four feet wide. Limit the width of public recreational ramps to the minimum width needed to accommodate the intended use. Cover the entire ramp surface with grating.

(5) Float design (floats connected to a pier):

(a) Whenever feasible, place float so that the largest dimension is oriented north/south.

(b) Limit the width of residential floats to eight feet. Limit the width of public recreational floats to the minimum width needed to accommodate the intended use.

(d) If the design has a float positioned perpendicular to the ramp to serve as a ramp landing, this float must not be more than six feet wide and 10 feet long.

(e) Design floats in intertidal areas with stoppers or support pilings that keep the bottom of the floats at least one foot above the substrate so that the structure will not rest on the bottom.

(f) A float six feet wide or less must have at least 30 percent of the entire deck surface covered in functional grating. A float between six and eight feet wide must have at least 50 percent of the entire deck surface covered in functional grating. Orient grating so the lengthwise opening maximizes the amount of light penetration. Any objects that are not part of the structure on, above, or below the grating should not block light penetration. Flotation must be located under the solid decked area only.

(g) The grating material's open area must be at least 60 percent.

(h) Flotation for the structure must be fully enclosed and contained in a shell. Flotation containing expanded or extruded plastic foam must be enclosed in a shell made of plastic with a minimum thickness of 0.15 inches, concrete, aluminum, or steel. The shell must prevent breakup or loss of the flotation material into the water. The shell must not be readily subject to damage by ultraviolet radiation and abrasion.

(i) Embedded anchor(s), pilings (with stops), and float support/stub pilings may be used to hold floats in place.

(j) If a project uses anchors to hold the float in place, the anchor lines must not rest on the substrate at any time.

(6) Piling design:

(a) Use the smallest diameter and number of pilings required to construct a safe structure.

(b) Steel piling used to construct residential docks should not exceed 12 inches in diameter. Limit the diameter of steel piling used to construct public recreational docks to the minimum diameter needed to accommodate the intended use.

(c) The use of creosote or pentachlorophenol piling is prohibited. New and replacement piling can be steel, concrete, recycled plastic, or untreated or treated wood approved by the department.

(d) Treated wood piling must incorporate design features to minimize abrasion of the piling from contact with vessels, floats, or other objects.

(e) Fit all pilings with devices to prevent perching by fish-eating birds.

(7) Watercraft lift/grid design:

(a) Design the watercraft lift/grid to minimize shading caused by the structure.

(b) The bottom of the watercraft lift/grid must be at least one foot above the bed.

(8) Buoy design: In water bodies where buoy systems might damage submerged aquatic vegetation, locate and design the buoy system to minimize damage.

(a) Whenever feasible, use an embedded anchor.

(i) A seagrass/macroalgae habitat survey is not required if an embedment-style mooring anchor is installed. The department will require the diver/installer to locate the anchor so the mooring buoy system will not damage seagrass and kelp beds, and in herring spawning beds other macroalgae used as spawning substrate.

(ii) A seagrass/macroalgae habitat survey is required if a surface style mooring anchor is installed. The survey is needed to ensure the mooring buoy system is installed at a location where seagrass, kelp, and in herring spawning beds other macroalgae used as spawning substrate will not be damaged.

(b) Place the buoy deep enough to prevent vessel grounding.

(d) Design and install the buoy system with a mid-water float so that anchor lines do not drag.

(e) Adequately size the mooring to prevent the anchor from shifting or dragging along the bed.

(f) If the department authorizes the use of a concrete anchor, use a precast concrete anchor.

(g) The buoy must have a shell that is resistant to ultraviolet radiation (sunlight) and abrasion caused by rubbing against vessels, the bed, and/or waterborne debris.

(9) Replacement floating docks: The department will authorize replacement floating docks, if:

(a) The area of replaced floating dock structure is not expanded;

(b) The replaced floating dock is not relocated within waters of the state without written authorization from the department. The replaced structure must be removed and disposed of upland so it will not reenter state waters;

(c) Floats are designed with stoppers or support pilings that keep the bottom of the floats at least one foot above the substrate so that the structure will not rest on the bottom;

(d) A float six feet wide or less must have at least 30 percent of the entire deck surface covered in functional grating. A float between six and eight feet wide must have at least 50 percent of the entire deck surface covered in functional grating. Orient grating so the lengthwise opening maximizes the amount of light penetration. Any objects that are not part of the structure on, above, or below the grating should not block light penetration. Flotation must be located under the solid decked area only;

(e) The grating material's open area must be at least 60 percent;

(f) Flotation for the structure must be fully enclosed and contained in a shell. Flotation containing expanded or extruded plastic foam must be enclosed in a shell made of plastic with a minimum thickness of 0.15 inches, concrete, aluminum, or steel. The shell must prevent breakup or loss of the flotation material into the water. The shell must not be readily subject to damage by ultraviolet radiation and abrasion.

(10) Residential and public recreational dock, pier, ramp, float, floating dock, watercraft lift, and buoy construction:

(a) The dock or pier centerline must be reestablished during construction using the same methodology used to establish the centerline during the seagrass/macroalgae habitat survey.

(b) When installing steel piling, use of a vibratory hammer is preferred.

(d) Use appropriate sound attenuation to minimize harm to fish from impact pile-driving noise.

(e) To avoid attracting fish to light at night, limit impact pile driving to daylight hours whenever feasible.

(f) The department may require the following during piling removal:

(i) Use of a vibratory system to dislodge piling whenever feasible;

(ii) Place the piling on a construction barge or other dry storage site after the piling is removed. The piling must not be shaken, hosed off, left hanging to dry or any other action intended to clean or remove adhering material from the piling;

(iii) If a treated wood piling breaks during extraction, remove the stump from the water column by fully extracting the stump or cutting it three feet below the substrate and cap all buried stumps with clean sediment that matches the native material;

(iv) Fill holes left by piling extraction with clean sediment that matches the native material whenever feasible;

(v) When removing creosote piling:

(A) Containment booms and absorbent booms (or other oil absorbent fabric) must be placed around the perimeter of the work area to capture wood debris, oil, and other materials released into marine waters as a result of construction activities to remove creosote pilings. All accumulated debris must be collected and disposed upland at an approved disposal site; and

(B) Creosote logs and timbers must be fully suspended during removal so no portion of the log drags through the water or onto the beach.

(g) Securely anchor dock, floats, and mooring buoys.

(h) Dispose of replaced piers, ramps, floats, docks, lines, chains, cables, or mooring anchors in an upland disposal site; and

(i) Place floats and buoys removed seasonally in an upland area. Do not store on the beach.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.04.020, 77.55.021, 77.55.091, 77.55.181, 77.12.047, and 34.05.328. WSR 26-15-073 (Order 26-13), s 220-660-380, filed 7/15/26, effective 8/15/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.12.047, 77.55.021, and 34.05.328. WSR 24-12-003 (Order 24-05), § 220-660-380, filed 5/22/24, effective 6/22/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-380, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-390 Boat ramps and launches in saltwater areas.

(1) Description: A boat ramp or launch is a sloping stabilized roadway or entry point constructed on the shoreline for launching boats from vehicular trailers or by hand. Ramps and launches extend into the water at a slope of typically twelve to fifteen percent and are typically oriented perpendicular to the shoreline. Ramp and launch widths vary with intended use, and the length often depends on the slope of the shoreline and tidal amplitudes. Ramps and launches are usually constructed in protected areas with access to deep water close to shore. Construction materials commonly consist of gravel, concrete, or asphalt; they are often associated with marinas and parking lots. A railway-type boat launch consists of a pair of railroad tracks supported by pilings, and extends from the upland down to the beach.

(2) Fish life concerns: A boat ramp or launch covers seabed habitat that supports fish life. A large number of ramps or launches in a given area increases the amount of loss and fragments this habitat. Ramps and launches placed above beach grade can block sediment movement (littoral drift). Ramp and launch construction, maintenance and the associated vessel activity can damage or destroy aquatic vegetation and forage fish spawning beds.

(3) Boat ramp and launch design:

(a) The design and location of ramps and launches must avoid adverse impacts to saltwater habitats of special concern.

(i) The department will require a seagrass/macroalgae habitat survey for new ramp or launch construction unless the department can determine the project will not impact seagrass and kelp beds and in herring spawning beds other macroalgae used as spawning substrate.

(ii) A survey is not required to replace an existing structure within its original footprint.

(b) Design and locate boat ramps and launches to avoid or minimize excavation waterward of the OHWL.

(c) Design boat ramps and launches to minimize impacts to tidal currents and littoral drift. Common alternatives are ordered from least to most impacting:

(i) Elevated railway-type launches;

(ii) Hoist or lift launches;

(iii) Elevated ramps; and

(iv) Ramps constructed at beach grade.

(d) The department will authorize boat ramps and launches on marine accretion shoreforms (such as barrier beaches, points, spits, and hooks) only if there will be no impact to geomorphic processes that create and maintain nearshore habitat.

(e) Design and construct boat ramps and launches to prevent erosive undercutting or breaking of ramp edges.

(f) Ramps elevated above the beach grade must have side slopes no steeper than one and one-half feet horizontal to one foot vertical.

(g) Design and locate new boat ramps and launches to prevent the need for dredging. The department will allow dredging to maintain access to an existing boat ramp or launch if the access was dredged as part of the original project.

(h) Design boarding floats to minimize grounding on and shading of the bed and impacts to tidal currents and littoral drift.

(i) Use the smallest number of pilings required to construct a safe railway-type launch.

(j) The rails of a rail launching system must lie on and follow the grade of the existing bed and bank.

(4) Ramp and launch construction:

(a) Construct the ramp or launch when the work area is not covered by tidal water.

(b) Construct footings or the base of the ramp and launch below the preexisting beach grade of the beach to minimize undermining of the structure.

(c) To construct a concrete boat ramp waterward of the OHWL, use precast concrete slabs or isolate the wet concrete from waters of the state until it is fully hardened.

(d) Securely anchor launching rails to the bed or support railway launch piling.

(5) Ramp and hand launch maintenance: Whenever feasible, place sediment and woody material removed from ramps and launches at or waterward of the OHWL downdrift of the structure.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-390, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-400 Marinas and terminals in saltwater areas.

This section applies to constructing, maintaining, and repairing marinas and terminals in saltwater areas.

(1) Description:

(b) A terminal is a public or private commercial wharf located in the navigable waters of the state and used, or intended to be used, as a port or facility to store, handle, transfer, or transport goods, passengers, and vehicles to and from vessels (RCW 77.55.011(14)).

(2) Fish life concerns: Marinas and terminals can alter the physical processes that create or maintain habitat that supports fish life. Impacts may include altering the light regime, hydrology, substrate conditions, and water quality under and adjacent to structures. Marinas and terminals often have a larger impact area than residential docks and are often associated with heavy boat traffic and human use. Thus, the size and magnitude of the potential impacts to fish life may be greater than those from residential docks.

(3) Marina and marine terminal design – Generally:

(a) The department may require a person to provide physical modeling, numerical modeling, or other information that demonstrates adequate water exchange and circulation after construction.

(b) The department will require a seagrass/macroalgae habitat survey for a new construction unless the department can determine the project will not impact seagrass and kelp beds and in herring spawning beds other macroalgae used as spawning substrate. A survey is not required for replacement of an existing structure within its original footprint.

(i) Locate new marinas and terminals in naturally deep areas to avoid or minimize the need for dredging.

(ii) Locate new marinas and terminals in areas deep enough to protect the bed from propeller wash impacts.

(iii) Locate new marinas and terminals in areas with existing low or impaired biological value such as heavily industrialized areas.

(d) Whenever feasible, design marinas and terminals to allow light penetration to intertidal and shallow subtidal water areas.

(i) Design marinas and terminals so that most over-water coverage is in the deepest water feasible.

(ii) Minimize the amount of pier area that directly contacts the shoreline.

(iii) Minimize the width of over-water and in-water structures.

(iv) Design and construct piers and other above-water structures as high as feasible to increase light transmission.

(v) Whenever feasible, use light-reflecting materials on the underside of over-water structures that are not grated.

(4) Marina design:

(a) The department prohibits constructing marinas on or over the following saltwater habitats of special concern: Pacific herring spawning beds and lingcod and rockfish settlement and nursery areas.

(b) The location and construction of new marinas must follow the mitigation sequence to protect surf smelt and Pacific sand lance spawning beds, seagrass and kelp beds and intertidal wetland vascular plants.

(c) The department may require a marina design to include grating to minimize impacts to juvenile salmonid migration corridors and native aquatic vegetation.

(i) If grating is required, locate flotation under the solid decked area only.

(ii) Orient grating so the lengthwise opening maximizes the amount of light penetration. Any objects that are not part of the structure on, above, or below the grating should not block light penetration.

(iii) Grating material must have at least a sixty percent open area.

(d) Whenever feasible, place slips for smaller boats in shallower water and place slips for larger boats in deeper water.

(e) Locate new boathouses, houseboats, and covered moorages waterward of the phototrophic zone.

(f) Any replacement roof for covered moorage or a boathouse in landward of the phototrophic zone must use translucent materials or skylights in the roof.

(g) If artificial nighttime lighting is used in the design, use low-intensity lights that are located and shielded to prevent light from attracting fish or disrupting fish migration behavior, unless there are safety constraints.

(h) The following provisions apply to marina construction landward of the existing OHWL:

(i) A single entrance may be required; and

(ii) The entire inner shoreline must comply with bank protection provisions in WAC 220-660-370.

(i) The following provisions apply to marina construction waterward of the OHWL:

(i) If a person must protect the bank area inside the marina they must comply with bank protection provisions in WAC 220-660-370. Between the elevation of the toe of the bulkhead and MLLW, the beach slope must not exceed one and one-half feet horizontal to one foot vertical.

(ii) For a single entrance or breach marina, the breakwater structure may not exceed one and one-half feet horizontal to one foot vertical slope inside and outside the marina.

(j) The following provisions apply when a marina includes breaches that form shore breakwaters (jetties) and detached breakwaters:

(i) The toe of the shore breakwaters (jetties) may extend seaward to 0.0 feet MLLW, but may not extend seaward more than two hundred fifty feet from OHWL;

(ii) The shore breakwaters must have a slope of at least one and one-half feet horizontal to one foot vertical throughout;

(iii) The breaches between the shore breakwaters and the detached breakwaters must be at least twenty feet wide measured at the toe of the slope;

(iv) Removable, floating breakwaters or wave boards should be used whenever feasible; and

(v) Avoid the use of continuous sheet piles whenever feasible.

(5) Terminal Design: The location and construction of new terminals must follow the mitigation sequence to protect saltwater habitats of special concern.

(6) Piling design:

(a) Use the smallest diameter and number of pilings needed to construct a safe structure.

(b) The use of creosote or pentachlorophenol piling is prohibited. New and replacement piling can be steel, concrete, recycled plastic, or untreated or department-approved treated wood.

(c) Treated wood piling must incorporate design features to minimize abrasion of the piling from contact with vessels, floats, or other objects.

(d) Whenever feasible, all pilings must be fitted with devices to prevent perching by fish-eating birds.

(7) Marina and marine terminal construction:

(a) Operate and anchor vessels and barges so that they do not adversely impact seagrass and kelp beds and in herring spawning areas other macroalgae beds used as herring spawning substrate.

(b) The pier and dock(s) centerline must be reestablished during construction using the same methodology used to establish the centerline during the seagrass/macroalgae habitat survey.

(d) If impact pile driving is used, set the drop height to the minimum needed to drive the piling.

(e) Use appropriate sound attenuation to minimize harm to fish from impact pile-driving noise.

(f) Whenever feasible, limit impact pile driving to daylight hours to avoid attracting fish to light at night.

(g) When removing piling:

(i) Use a vibratory system to dislodge piling whenever feasible;

(ii) After removal, place the piling on a construction barge or other dry storage site. The piling must not be shaken, hosed off, left hanging to dry or any other action intended to clean or remove adhering material from the piling;

(iii) If a treated wood piling breaks during extraction, remove the stump from the water column by fully extracting the stump or cutting it three feet below the substrate; and

(iv) Fill holes left by piling extraction with clean sediment that matches the native material.

(h) When removing creosote piling:

(i) Containment booms and absorbent booms (or other oil absorbent fabric) must be placed around the perimeter of the work area to capture wood debris, oil, and other materials released into marine waters as a result of construction activities to remove creosote pilings. All accumulated debris must be collected and disposed upland at an approved disposal site; and

(ii) Creosote logs and timbers must be fully suspended during removal so no portion of the log drags through the water or onto the beach.

(i) Securely anchor floats and mooring buoys.

(j) Dispose of replaced piers, ramps, floats, docks, lines, chains, cables, or mooring anchors in an upland disposal site.

(k) Place floats and buoys removed seasonally in an upland area. Do not store on the beach.

(8) Marina and marine terminal maintenance:

(a) Upon request, the department must issue a renewable, five-year HPA for regular maintenance activities of a marina or marine terminal.

(b) In this section, regular maintenance activities may include the following work:

(i) Maintain or repair a boat ramp, launch, or float within its existing footprint;

(ii) Maintain or repair an existing over-water structure within its existing footprint;

(iii) Maintain or repair boat lifts or railway launches;

(iv) Maintain or repair pilings, including replacing bumper pilings;

(v) Dredge less than fifty cubic yards of material;

(vi) Maintain or repair shoreline armoring or bank protection;

(vii) Maintain or repair wetland, riparian zone, or estuarine habitat; and

(viii) Maintain or repair an existing outfall.

(c) A five-year permit must include a provision that a person give the department a fourteen-day notice before regular maintenance activities start.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-400, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-410 Dredging in saltwater areas.

(1) Description: Dredging includes the removal of substrate to improve vessel navigation and to maintain navigation channels. Dredging is also used to clean up contaminated sediments.

(2) Fish life concerns: Dredging may result in changes in bathymetry, habitat conversion, and changes to nearshore zone ecosystem dynamics such as salinity intrusion. As a result, dredging may convert intertidal and shallow subtidal habitat to deeper subtidal habitat. Dredging may affect the plant and animal communities that are uniquely adapted to the particular light, current, and substrate regimes of intertidal and shallow subtidal areas. In addition to changing the habitat, dredging equipment can injure or kill fish and shellfish during the uptake of sediments and water. Suspended sediments released into the water column by dredging can affect fish by interfering with breathing and feeding, and by changing predator-prey relationships.

(3) Dredging – Generally:

(a) The department may require hydrodynamic modeling to assess changes in salinity, turbidity, and other physiochemical regimes for new dredging projects and expansions.

(b) The design and expansion of dredging projects must follow the mitigation sequence to avoid or minimize converting intertidal to subtidal habitat.

(c) The department prohibits new dredging in sand lance, surf smelt, and herring spawning beds; rockfish and lingcod settlement and nursery areas; and Olympia oyster settlement areas.

(d) The department requires a seagrass/macroalgae habitat survey for all new dredging. A survey is not required for maintenance dredging or deepening the channel within the original dredged footprint.

(e) Dredging must avoid adverse impacts to seagrass and kelp beds, intertidal wetland vascular plants, and geoduck tracts.

(f) Limit the depth of the maintenance dredging to no deeper than the channel depth at the seaward end. The department may authorize dredging to depths deeper than the channel at the seaward end only in berthing areas and turning basins for commercial shipping.

(g) In addition to those timing limitations listed in WAC 220-660-320, the department may further restrict dredge timing to protect other fish life.

(4) Dredging construction:

(a) Conduct dredging with dredge types and methods that cause the least impacts to fish life.

(b) Operate a hydraulic dredge with the intake at or below the bed surface. Raise the intake up to three feet above the bed only for brief periods of purging or flushing the intake system.

(c) Operate a dragline or clamshell to minimize turbidity. During excavation, each pass with the clamshell or dragline bucket must be complete. Dredged material must not be stockpiled waterward of the OHWL.

(d) Dispose of dredged bed materials at an approved in-water disposal site or in an upland location so the materials will not reenter waters of the state. The department may allow dredged material placement for beneficial uses such as beach nourishment or capping of contaminated sediments.

(e) To minimize turbidity, hopper dredges, scows and barges used to transport dredged materials to the disposal or transfer sites must completely contain the dredged material.

(f) Whenever feasible, limit dredging operations to daylight hours to avoid attracting fish to lights.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-410, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-420 Artificial aquatic habitat structures in saltwater areas.

(1) Description: An artificial aquatic habitat structure is a structure that humans design and place to provide long-term alterations to saltwater bottom habitat. The structure is designed and located to contribute to fish and shellfish management. Artificial reefs are one example.

(2) Fish habitat concerns: Artificial aquatic habitat structures draw large numbers of fish for the same reasons natural habitat structures do: They provide shelter, food, and a place for some species to spawn. They have holes and crevices in which both predator and prey can hide. However, artificial aquatic habitat structures alter the seabed and change the natural habitat. This alteration can change the make-up of the fish community and displace fish that used the natural habitat. Because artificial aquatic habitat structures can draw large numbers of fish into one place, coordination with fisheries managers is critical to prevent overfishing at these sites.

(3) Artificial aquatic habitat structure design:

(a) Artificial aquatic habitat structures must meet one or more of the following needs:

(i) Enhance fish viewing opportunity at a specific location;

(ii) Enhance or conserve aquatic resources; or

(iii) Mitigate for impacted habitat.

(b) Resource benefits must outweigh negative impacts caused by construction and placement of the structure.

(c) The department may require compensatory mitigation for unavoidable construction impacts to fish life and habitat that supports fish life.

(d) HPA applications must include the target fish species, species groups, or life stages that a person wants to enhance or rebuild. The critical habitat and environmental requirements of those species must be identified.

(e) A complete application to construct an artificial aquatic habitat structure must include the results of approved preconstruction surveys, a statement of the fishery or habitat need for the proposed structure, ongoing maintenance needs, if any, and a plan for quarterly monitoring for two years after construction.

(f) The department will require at least four preconstruction surveys:

(i) Preconstruction surveys must be conducted during each seasonal quarter prior to the start of the project (January through March, April through June, July through September, and October through December);

(ii) Post-construction quarterly monitoring must follow department-approved biological protocols. A person must submit results of completed surveys to the department annually; and

(iii) The department may require additional surveys.

(4) Artificial aquatic habitat structure construction:

(a) Locate the structure at least two hundred yards away from other areas of hard-rock habitat to reduce the probability of an aquatic invasive species infestation.

(b) Locate the structure where it will least disturb adjacent shorelines.

(d) Use clean materials to construct the structure. Do not use materials that would leach metals, petroleum products, or other hazardous materials.

(e) At least ninety-five percent of the construction materials must be larger than one foot in diameter.

(f) Avoid using vertical walls. Structures must consist of piles of loose material or separate modules.

(g) Place the structure where it will cause the least impact to fish life and the habitat that supports fish life.

(h) Reef material must not cover more than fifty percent of the natural substrate within the permitted area.

(i) Any one rock pile or module must not cover more than ten percent of the total permitted area.

(j) Rock piles must be located at least fifty feet apart.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-420, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-430 Outfall and tide and flood gate structures in saltwater areas.

(1) Description: Outfalls move water from one place to another, typically to a water body. Outfalls may convey stormwater, or other waste materials. Tide and flood gates are adjustable gates used to control water flow in estuary, river, stream, or levee systems.

(2) Fish life concerns: Outfalls can increase erosion of a bed and bank, trap sediment, and cause a direct loss of beach and bank riparian habitat.

(3) Limit of department authority over stormwater outfall and tide and flood gate projects:

(a) The department may not provision HPAs for stormwater discharges in locations covered by a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System municipal stormwater general permit for water quality or quantity impacts. An HPA is required only for the actual construction of any stormwater outfall or associated structures.

(b) In locations not covered by a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System municipal stormwater general permit, the department may issue HPAs that contain provisions to protect fish life from the direct hydraulic impacts of the discharge, such as scouring or erosion of the water body bed. Before issuing an HPA under this subsection, the department must:

(i) Find that the discharge from the outfall will cause harmful effects to fish life;

(ii) Send the findings to the applicant and to the city or county where the project is being proposed; and

(iii) Allow a person to use local ordinances or other ways to avoid the adverse effects resulting from the direct hydraulic discharge. The forty-five day requirement for HPA issuance under RCW 77.55.021 is suspended when the department is meeting the requirements of this subsection.

(c) After following the procedures set forth in (b) of this subsection, the department may issue an HPA that prescribes the discharge rates from an outfall structure to prevent adverse effects to the bed or flow of the waterway. The department may recommend, but not specify, the measures required to meet these discharge rates. The department may not require changes to the project design waterward of the mean higher high-water mark of marine waters.

(d) The department may not require a fishway on a tide gate, flood gate, or other associated human-made agricultural drainage facilities as a provision of a permit if such a fishway was not originally installed as part of an agricultural drainage system existing on or before May 20, 2003. The department may require a fishway on a tide or flood gate as part of a nonagricultural drainage system and on agricultural drainage systems existing after May 20, 2003.

(4) Outfall design:

(a) To prevent scouring, protect the shoreline bank and bed at the point of discharge using bioengineering methods or other department-approved methods.

(b) The design and location of outfalls, outflow, and any associated energy dissipaters must follow the mitigation sequence to protect saltwater habitats of special concern. The department may require that energy be dissipated using one or more of the following methods, or other effective method proposed by a person and approved by the department:

(i) Existing natural habitat features (such as large logs, root wads, natural large rocks, or rock shelves) if the habitat function or value of these features would not be degraded;

(ii) Pads of native plants (shrubs and grasses) and biodegradable fabric;

(iii) Imported habitat components (large woody material);

(iv) Manufactured in-line energy dissipaters, such as a tee diffuser;

(v) Rounded rock energy dissipation pads; or

(vi) Angular rock energy dissipation pads, if the department determines other options are not feasible.

(c) An outfall pipe or other structural element that crosses a beach must be buried deep enough to avoid interrupting the along-shore sediment drift.

(d) To minimize impacts to saltwater habitats of special concern, the department may require that the outlet of submerged outfall piping not protrude above grade landward of minus thirty feet MLLW.

(e) The department will require a seagrass/macroalgae habitat survey for new construction unless the department can determine the project will not impact seagrass and kelp beds, and in herring spawning beds, other macroalgae used as spawning substrate. A survey is not required to replace an existing structure within its original footprint.

(5) Outfall construction:

(a) To protect critical food fish or shellfish habitats, the department may apply timing constraints to proposed projects. The department must consider the construction techniques, location of the project, and characteristics of habitats potentially affected by the project. The department may inspect the work area to evaluate the habitat that supports fish life near the project.

(b) During times when work in waters of the state is prohibited to protect nearshore juvenile salmonid migration, rearing, and feeding areas, the department may permit construction if the outfall is located at or landward of the OHWL, and if all construction work is conducted from the landward side of the project.

(c) The department may require a person to establish structure elevations relative to permanent benchmarks before starting work on the project. The benchmarks must be located, marked, and protected to serve as a post-project reference for ten years.

(d) A person must not conduct project activities when tidal waters cover the work area including the work corridor, except the area occupied by a grounded barge.

(e) If a preconstruction seagrass/macroalgae habitat survey was performed, the conveyance pipe centerline must be reestablished during construction using the same methodology used to establish the centerline during the seagrass/macroalgae habitat survey.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-430, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-440 Utility crossings in saltwater areas.

(1) Description: Utility crossings are cables and pipelines that transport gas, telecommunications, fiber optics, power, sewer, oil, or water underneath water bodies. An HPA is not required for utility crossings attached to bridge structures.

(2) Fish life concerns: Utility crossings pose a risk to fish life and habitat that supports fish life because of potential changes to substrates, destabilization of marine shoreline and distributary channels, loss of riparian vegetation zone, and loss of aquatic vegetation. Trenching through banks and beaches alters habitat that supports fish life, substrate characteristics, and therefore the productivity of the nearshore zone.

(3) Utility crossing design: The design and location of utility crossings must follow the mitigation sequence to protect saltwater habitats of special concern.

(4) Utility crossing construction:

(a) Excavate and install cables, sewer lines, and other utilities using equipment and techniques that minimize adverse impacts to fish life and the habitat that supports fish life.

(b) The department will require a seagrass/macroalgae habitat survey for new construction unless the department can determine the project will not impact seagrass and kelp beds, and in herring spawning beds, other macroalgae used as spawning substrate. A survey is not required to replace an existing structure within its original footprint.

(c) If a preconstruction seagrass/macroalgae habitat survey was performed, reestablish the utility line centerline during construction using the same methodology used to establish the centerline during the seagrass/macroalgae habitat survey.

(d) A person must not excavate trenches within the beach area when tidal waters cover the work area. The department may allow stockpiling of sand, gravel, and other coarse material waterward of the OHWL. Place this material within the designated work corridor waterward of the OHWL. Remove all excavated or stockpiled material from the beach within seventy-two hours of the end of construction.

(e) Do not stockpile excavated materials containing silt, clay, or fine-grained soil or bed material waterward of the OWHL.

(f) Backfill all construction-related trenches, depressions, or holes that are waterward of the OHWL before they are filled by tidal waters.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-440, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-450 Test boring in saltwater areas.

(1) Description: Boring is used to obtain information about the physical properties of the bed. This information is often needed to design foundations for proposed structures and to repair existing structures. Test boring is also commonly used to gather information about the contamination levels of sediment proposed for dredging.

(2) Fish life concerns: Boring-related impacts to fish life are usually minor and short term. Short-term impacts from the project include increased turbidity and noise levels and small vibrations created mainly from the drill rig.

(3) Boring construction: While boring, a person must:

(a) Take samples only within the project area approved by the department;

(b) Conduct boring in a manner that minimizes turbidity and discharge of silt to the water column as follows:

(i) Completely contain each boring and cone penetration action within the casing;

(ii) Do not discharge turbid or slurry-laden process water into state waters;

(iii) Minimize suspending sediment while collecting samples. Place all excess sediment and water derived during coring activities in proper containers, labeled, characterized, and disposed of by the operators in accordance with the appropriate guidelines; and

(iv) Deposit all waste material such as drill spoils and cuttings, construction debris, silt, excess dirt, excess gravel, or overburden resulting from this project in an upland location so that it does not enter waters of the state.

(c) Check drilling equipment daily for leaks and maintain it in good repair to prevent lubricants, grease, and any other deleterious materials from entering state waters.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-450, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-460 Informal appeal of administrative actions.

WAC 220-660-460

An informal appeal is an internal department review of a department HPA decision and is conducted under chapter 34.05 RCW (Administrative Procedure Act).

(1) The department recommends that a person aggrieved by a department HPA decision contact the department employee responsible for making the decision before initiating an informal appeal. Discussion of concerns with the department employee often results in a resolution without the need for an informal appeal.

(2) The department encourages a person aggrieved by a department HPA decision to take advantage of the informal appeal process before initiating a formal appeal. However, a person may pursue a formal appeal under WAC 220-660-470 without first obtaining informal review under this section.

This rule does not apply to pamphlet HPAs. A person who disagrees with a provision in a pamphlet HPA may apply for an individual, written HPA.

This rule does not apply to correction requests issued following a technical assistance visit or compliance inspection under WAC 220-660-480.

(3) Requesting an informal appeal.

(a) Any person with legal standing may request an informal appeal of the issuance, denial, provisioning, or modification of an HPA, the rejection of a fish habitat enhancement project application, or a preapplication determination.

(b) Issuance of a stop work order or notice to comply may be informally appealed only by the project proponent who received the notice or order or by the owner of the land on which the hydraulic project is located.

(4) A request for an informal appeal must be in writing and must be received by the department within 30 days from the date of receipt of the decision, order, or notice. "Date of receipt" means:

(a) Five business days after the date of mailing; or

(b) The date of actual receipt, when the actual receipt date can be proven by a preponderance of the evidence, up to 45 days from the date of mailing. A person's sworn affidavit or declaration indicating the date of receipt, which is unchallenged by the department, must constitute enough evidence of actual receipt.

(5) A request for informal appeal must be submitted in one of the following ways:

(a) Mailed to the:

HPA Appeals Coordinator

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Habitat Program

P.O. Box 43234

Olympia, WA 98504-3234;

(b) Email: HPAapplications@dfw.wa.gov; or

(6) The request must be plainly labeled as "Request for Informal Appeal" and must include the following:

(a) The appellant's name, address, email address (if available), and phone number;

(b) The specific department action that the appellant contests;

(d) The log number or a copy of the HPA, or a copy of the specific department action that the appellant contests;

(e) A short and plain statement explaining why the appellant considers the department action or order to provide inadequate protection of fish life or to be otherwise unlawful;

(f) A clear and concise statement of facts to explain the appellant's grounds for appeal;

(g) Whether the appellant is the permittee, HPA applicant, landowner, resident, or another person with an interest in the department action in question;

(h) The specific relief requested;

(i) The attorney's name, address, email address (if available), and phone number, if the appellant is represented by legal counsel; and

(j) The signature of the appellant or his or her attorney.

(7) Upon receipt of a valid request for an informal appeal, the department may initiate a review of the department action.

(8) Informal conference. If the appellant agrees, and the appellant applied for the HPA, resolution of the appeal may be facilitated through an informal conference. The informal conference is an optional part of the informal appeal and is normally a discussion between the appellant, the department employee responsible for the decision, and a supervisor. The time period for the department to issue a decision on an informal appeal is suspended during the informal conference process.

(9) Informal appeal hearing. If the appeal is received from a person who is not the permittee, or if the appeal involves an order imposing civil penalties, or if a resolution is not reached through the informal conference process, then the HPA appeals coordinator or designee may conduct an informal appeal hearing or review. Upon completion of the informal appeal hearing or review, the HPA appeals coordinator or designee must recommend a decision to the director or designee. The director or designee must approve or decline to approve the recommended decision within 60 days of the date the department received the request for informal appeal, unless the appellant agrees to an extension of time. The department must notify the appellant in writing of the decision of the director or designee.

(10) If the department declines to initiate an informal review of its action after receipt of a valid request, or the appellant still wishes to contest the department action following completion of the informal appeal process, the appellant may initiate a formal appeal under WAC 220-660-470. Formal review must be requested within the time periods specified in WAC 220-660-470.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.04.020, 77.55.021, 77.55.091, 77.55.181, 77.12.047, and 34.05.328. WSR 26-15-073 (Order 26-13), s 220-660-460, filed 7/15/26, effective 8/15/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.12.047, 77.55.021, 34.05.328, and 2019 c 290. WSR 20-11-019 (Order 20-75), § 220-660-460, filed 5/12/20, effective 6/12/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.12.047, 77.55.021, 77.55.091, 77.55.051, 77.55.081, 34.05.328, and 34.05.350. WSR 18-10-054, § 220-660-460, filed 4/27/18, effective 6/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-460, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-470 Formal appeal of administrative actions.

WAC 220-660-470

A formal appeal is an appeal to the pollution control hearings board (board) under chapters 34.05 RCW and 371-08 WAC.

(1) The department recommends that a person aggrieved by a department HPA decision contact the department employee responsible for making the decision on the HPA before initiating a formal appeal. Discussion of concerns with the department employee often results in a resolution without the need for a formal appeal.

(2) The department encourages a person aggrieved by a department HPA decision to take advantage of the informal appeal process under WAC 220-660-460 before initiating a formal appeal. However, a person may pursue a formal appeal under this section without first completing the informal appeal process under WAC 220-660-460.

This rule does not apply to pamphlet HPAs. A person who disagrees with a provision in a pamphlet HPA may apply for an individual, written HPA.

This rule does not apply to correction requests issued following a technical assistance visit or compliance inspection, under WAC 220-660-480.

(3) Requesting a formal appeal.

(a) Any person with standing may request a formal appeal of the issuance, denial, provisioning, or modification of an HPA; the rejection of a fish habitat enhancement project application for streamlined processing; a notice of intent to disapprove HPA applications; or a preapplication determination.

(b) Issuance of a stop work order, notice to comply, or notice of intent to disapprove HPA applications, may be formally appealed only by a person who received the order or notice from the department or by the owner of the land on which the hydraulic project is located.

(4) The recipient of a stop work order must comply with the order immediately upon receipt. However, the board may stay, modify, or discontinue the order upon motion, under such conditions as the board may impose.

(5) A request for formal appeal must be in writing and must be filed with the clerk of the board and served on the department within 30 days from the date of receipt of the decision, order, or notice. "Date of receipt" means:

(a) Five business days after the date of mailing; or

(6) The request must be plainly labeled as "Request for Formal Appeal" and, under WAC 371-08-340, must include the following:

(a) The appellant's name, mailing address, email address (if available), and phone number; and if represented by another, the representative's name, mailing address, email address, and phone number;

(b) The specific department action that the appellant contests;

(d) A copy of the decision, notice, order, or HPA you are appealing, and if appealing a permit decision, a copy of the HPA application;

(e) A short and plain statement explaining why the appellant considers the department action, notice, or order to provide inadequate protection of fish life or to be otherwise unjust or unlawful;

(f) A clear and concise statement of facts to explain the appellant's grounds for appeal;

(g) Whether the appellant is the permittee, HPA applicant, landowner, resident, or another person with an interest in the department action in question;

(h) The specific relief requested;

(i) The signature of the appellant or his or her representative.

(7) Service on the department must be submitted in one of the following ways:

(a) Mailed to:

HPA Appeals Coordinator

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Habitat Program

P.O. Box 43234

Olympia, WA 98504-3234;

(b) Email: HPAapplications@dfw.wa.gov; or

(8) The time period for requesting a formal appeal is suspended during consideration of a timely informal appeal. If there has been an informal appeal, the deadline for requesting a formal appeal must be within 30 days from the date of receipt of the department's written decision in response to the informal appeal.

(9) The department at its discretion may stay the effectiveness of any decision or order that has been appealed to the board. The department will use the standards in WAC 371-08-415(4) to make a decision on any stay request. At any time during the appeal, the appellant may apply to the board for a stay of the decision or order, or removal of a stay imposed by the department.

(10) If there is no timely request for an appeal, the department action will be final and nonappealable.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.04.020, 77.55.021, 77.55.091, 77.55.181, 77.12.047, and 34.05.328. WSR 26-15-073 (Order 26-13), s 220-660-470, filed 7/15/26, effective 8/15/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.12.047, 77.55.021, 34.05.328, and 2019 c 290. WSR 20-11-019 (Order 20-75), § 220-660-470, filed 5/12/20, effective 6/12/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.12.047, 77.55.021, 77.55.091, 77.55.051, 77.55.081, 34.05.328, and 34.05.350. WSR 18-10-054, § 220-660-470, filed 4/27/18, effective 6/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-470, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-660-480 Compliance with HPA provisions.

A project proponent must comply with all provisions of chapter 77.55 RCW, this chapter, and the HPA. If a project proponent violates chapter 77.55 RCW or this chapter or deviates from any provision of an HPA issued by the department, the department may issue a correction request, a stop work order, a notice to comply, or a notice of civil penalty. The term "project proponent" has the same definition as in RCW 77.55.410. This section does not apply to a project, or to that portion of a project, that has received a forest practices hydraulic project (FPHP) permit from the department of natural resources under chapter 76.09 RCW.

The department is responsible to help the regulated community understand how to comply. The department achieves voluntary compliance through education and technical assistance when the department advises and consults on permits, conducts compliance checks, performs on-site technical visits, or provides guidance materials written in easily understood language.

When the department cannot get voluntary compliance by issuing a correction request, the department may use a range of increasingly strict enforcement tools. This ranges from issuing notices of correction and stop work orders to penalties and, when appropriate, criminal prosecution.

(1) Technical assistance program: Under chapter 43.05 RCW, the department will continue to develop programs to encourage voluntary compliance by providing technical assistance consistent with chapter 43.05 RCW. The programs include technical assistance visits, printed information, information and assistance by telephone, training meetings, and other appropriate methods for the delivery of technical assistance. In addition, the department must provide, upon request, a list of organizations that provide technical assistance. This list is compiled by the department from information submitted by the organizations and does not constitute an endorsement by the department of any organization.

(a) Technical assistance is defined in chapter 43.05 RCW as including:

(i) Information on the laws, rules, and compliance methods and technologies applicable to the department's programs;

(ii) Information on methods to avoid compliance problems;

(iii) Assistance in applying for permits; and

(iv) Information on the mission, goals, and objectives of the program.

(b) "Technical assistance documents" means documents prepared to provide information specified in (a) of this subsection that is labeled a technical assistance document by the department. Technical assistance documents do not include correction requests or civil or criminal enforcement actions. "Correction request" means a notice of violation or a notice of correction as defined in chapter 43.05 RCW. Technical assistance documents do not impose mandatory obligations or serve as the basis for a citation.

(2) Technical assistance visit:

(a) Under RCW 43.05.030, a technical assistance visit is defined as a visit by the department to a project site or other location that:

(i) Has been requested or is voluntarily accepted; and

(ii) The department declares to be a technical assistance visit at the start of the visit.

(b) During a technical assistance visit, or within a reasonable time thereafter, the department must prepare a correction request to inform the project proponent of any violations of law or department rules identified by the department. "Correction request" means a notice of violation or a notice of correction as defined in chapter 43.05 RCW.

(c) As provided in RCW 43.05.050, the department may issue a civil penalty under this section without first issuing a correction request when a violation is observed during a technical assistance visit only if:

(i) The project proponent has previously been subject to an enforcement action for the same or similar type of HPA violation, or has been given previous notice for the same or similar type of HPA violation; or

(ii) The violation has a probability of causing more than minor harm to fish life.

(3) Compliance inspection:

(a) If, during any inspection or visit that is not a technical assistance visit, the department becomes aware of conditions that do not comply with applicable laws and rules enforced by the department and are not subject to penalties as provided for in this section, the department may issue a correction request to the project proponent.

(b) If the department issues a correction request, it must not issue a civil penalty for the violations identified in the correction request unless the project proponent fails to comply with the notice request.

(c) As provided in RCW 43.05.050, the department may issue a civil penalty under this section without first issuing a correction request when a violation is observed during a compliance inspection only if:

(i) The project proponent has previously been subject to an enforcement action for the same or similar type of HPA violation, or has been given previous notice of the same or similar type of HPA violation; or

(ii) Compliance for the current violation is not achieved by the date set or modified by the department in a previous correction request for the current violation; or

(iii) The violation has a probability of causing more than minor harm to fish life.

(4) Correction request:

(a) "Correction request" means a notice of violation or a notice of correction as defined in chapter 43.05 RCW. A correction request is not a formal enforcement action and is not subject to appeal under state law or WAC 220-660-460 Informal appeal of administrative actions or WAC 220-660-470 Formal appeal of administrative actions.

(b) If during a technical assistance visit or compliance inspection, the department discovers a violation of any provisions within chapter 77.55 RCW, this chapter, or an HPA issued by the department, it must, during the visit or within a reasonable time thereafter, issue a correction request to the project proponent detailing steps needed to bring the project into compliance.

(c) Contents of a correction request: A correction request must indicate whether it originates from a technical assistance visit or a compliance inspection. A correction request must include:

(i) A description of what is not in compliance with chapter 77.55 RCW, this chapter, or the HPA;

(ii) The text of the specific section(s) or subsection(s) of chapter 77.55 RCW, this chapter, or the HPA provision(s) for that violation;

(iii) A statement of what is required to achieve compliance;

(iv) The date by which the project proponent must achieve compliance;

(v) Notice of the means to obtain technical assistance services provided by the department or others; and

(vi) Notice of when, where, and to whom a request may be submitted to the department to extend, for good cause, the deadline for achieving compliance with the correction request.

(d) The department must provide for a reasonable time to achieve compliance.

(e) Time extension to comply: A request for an extension of the deadline for achieving compliance with the correction request must be submitted to the department in writing within ten calendar days of receiving the correction request. "Date of receipt" is defined in WAC 220-660-460 (4)(b) and 220-660-470 (5)(b). The department must respond in writing to a request for extension of the deadline.

(5) Stop work order:

(a) The department may issue a stop work order if:

(i) A violation of chapter 77.55 RCW or this chapter occurs or a deviation from any provisions of an HPA occurs. To qualify for a stop work order, the violation must be serious enough that it could cause significant harm to fish life; and

(ii) Immediate action is necessary to prevent continuation of harm, or to avoid more than minor harm, to fish life.

(b) Stop work orders are effective immediately upon issuance. Project proponents must therefore comply with stop work orders immediately upon receipt.

(c) Scope of a stop work order: A stop work order may require that any person stop all work connected with the violation until corrective action is taken, and the department has indicated that work may resume. A stop work order may also require that the project proponent take corrective action to prevent, correct, or compensate for adverse impacts to fish life caused by the violation.

(d) Contents of a stop work order. The stop work order must include:

(i) A description of the condition that is not in compliance with chapter 77.55 RCW, this chapter, or the HPA;

(ii) The text of the specific section(s) or subsection(s) of chapter 77.55 RCW, this chapter, or the HPA provision(s) for that violation;

(iii) A statement of what is required to achieve compliance;

(iv) The date by which the department requires compliance with the corrective actions identified in the order;

(v) Notice of the means to contact any technical assistance services provided by the department or others;

(vi) Notice of when, where, and to whom a request may be submitted to the department to extend, for good cause, the deadline for achieving compliance with the order;

(vii) Means for contacting the department to schedule an inspection to assess compliance; and

(viii) The right to appeal the order.

(e) Signature authority for a stop work order: A stop work order for hydraulic projects conducted without an HPA must be authorized by a regional habitat program manager, regional director, habitat program division manager, habitat program director, habitat program deputy director, or department director. A stop work order for permitted hydraulic projects must be authorized by the regional director, habitat program division manager, habitat program director, habitat program deputy director, or department director.

(f) Providing notice of a stop work order: A stop work order may be issued and provided directly and immediately to the person whose actions are in violation of chapter 77.55 RCW, this chapter, or the HPA, regardless of whether that person is the project proponent. Upon receipt of the stop work order, that person must immediately comply with it. Within five business days of issuing a stop work order, the department must mail a copy of the order to the last known address of any project proponent, to the last known address of the owner of the land on which the hydraulic project is located, and to the local jurisdiction in which the hydraulic project is located. The department must take all reasonable measures to ensure that the project proponent actually receives notice of the stop work order.

(g) Consequences of noncompliance: Failure to comply with a stop work order can result in subsequent civil or criminal enforcement actions, and can also cause the project proponent to be disapproved for future HPA applications as set forth in WAC 220-660-050.

(h) Appealing a stop work order: A stop work order may be appealed within thirty days from receipt of the order by a person who received a copy of the order or by the owner of the land on which the hydraulic project is located. Informal appeals must be filed in the form and manner provided in WAC 220-660-460, and formal appeals must be filed in the form and manner provided in WAC 220-660-470.

(6) Notice to comply:

(a) The department may issue a notice to comply if a violation of chapter 77.55 RCW or this chapter occurs, a deviation from any provisions of an HPA occurs, or damage or potential damage to fish life occurs, and the department determines that a stop work order is not necessary to prevent continuation of or avoid more than minor harm to fish life.

(b) Scope of a notice to comply: A notice to comply must specify the corrective action to be taken, and may also require additional action to prevent, correct, or compensate for adverse impacts to fish life caused by the violation.

(i) A description of the condition that is not in compliance;

(ii) The text of the specific section(s) or subsection(s) of chapter 77.55 RCW, this chapter, or the HPA provision(s) for that violation;

(iii) A statement of what is required to achieve compliance;

(iv) The date by which the department requires compliance to be achieved;

(v) Notice of the means to contact any technical assistance services provided by the department or others;

(vi) Notice of when, where, and to whom a request may be submitted to the department to extend, for good cause, the deadline for achieving compliance with the order; and

(vii) The right to appeal the notice.

(d) The department must provide for a reasonable time to achieve compliance.

(e) Signature authority for a notice to comply: A notice to comply must be authorized by a regional habitat program manager, regional director, habitat program division manager, habitat program director, habitat program deputy director, or department director.

(f) Providing notice: Within five business days of issuing a notice to comply, the department must mail a copy of the notice to the last known address of any project proponent, to the last known address of the owner of the land on which the hydraulic project is located, and to the local jurisdiction in which the hydraulic project is located. The department must take all reasonable measures to ensure that the project proponent actually receives the notice.

(g) Consequences of noncompliance: Failure to comply with a notice to comply can result in subsequent civil or criminal enforcement actions, and can also cause the project proponent to be subject to disapproval of future HPA applications as set forth in WAC 220-660-050.

(h) Appealing a notice to comply: A notice to comply may be appealed within thirty days from the date of receipt of the notice by a person who received the notice or by the owner of the land on which the hydraulic project is located. Informal appeals must be filed in the form and manner provided in WAC 220-660-460 and formal appeals must be filed in the form and manner provided in WAC 220-660-470.

(7) Civil penalties:

(a) The department may levy civil penalties of up to ten thousand dollars for each and every violation of chapter 77.55 RCW, this chapter, or provisions of an HPA. Each and every violation is a separate and distinct civil offense. Penalties are issued in accordance with the penalty schedule provided in subsection (8) of this section.

(b) Notice of civil penalty: The department must issue written notice of any civil penalty imposed under this section. At a minimum, the notice must include:

(i) The factual and legal basis for the penalty, including a description of the violation(s) for which the penalty is imposed and the text of the specific section(s) or subsection(s) of chapter 77.55 RCW, this chapter, or the HPA provision(s) for those violation(s);

(ii) The amount of the penalty; and

(iii) The right of the person incurring the civil penalty to appeal it.

(c) Signature authority for a notice of civil penalty: Civil penalties must be authorized by the regional habitat program manager, regional director, habitat program division manager, habitat program director, habitat program deputy director, or department director. Civil penalties of two thousand five hundred dollars or more must be authorized by the habitat program director, habitat program deputy director, or department director.

(d) Service of notice: The department must serve a notice of civil penalty as follows:

(i) By certified mail to:

(A) The last known address of the person incurring the penalty; and

(B) The local jurisdiction in which the hydraulic project is located; or

(ii) By personal service to:

(A) The person incurring the penalty; and

(B) The local jurisdiction in which the hydraulic project is located.

Within five business days of issuing a penalty, the department must mail a copy of the notice of civil penalty to the last known address of any project proponent and the owner of the land on which the hydraulic project is located. The department must take all reasonable measures to ensure that the project proponent actually receives notice of the penalty.

(e) Effective date of penalty: The penalty imposed becomes due and payable thirty days after receipt of a penalty notice unless an appeal is filed. Whenever an appeal is filed, the penalty becomes due and payable only upon completion of all review proceedings and the issuance of a final notice or order confirming the penalty in whole or in part.

Failure to pay a civil penalty can result in disapproval of future HPA applications as set forth in WAC 220-660-050. When a penalty becomes past due, it is also subject to interest at the rate allowed by RCW 43.17.240 for debts owed to the state.

Unpaid penalties may also be subject to enforcement under RCW 77.55.440 and other applicable laws and regulations under RCW 77.55.470.

(f) Right to appeal civil penalty: Any person incurring a civil penalty issued under RCW 77.55.440 and this section may appeal the civil penalty informally or formally within thirty days of receiving the notice of civil penalty. Informal appeals are conducted under WAC 220-660-460, and formal appeals are conducted under WAC 220-660-470.

(g) Civil penalties received or recovered under RCW 77.55.440 must be deposited into the state's general fund, except that the department is authorized to retain any attorneys' fees and costs it may be awarded in connection with an action brought under RCW 77.55.440 to recover a civil penalty.

(8) Civil penalty schedule:

(a) The department may levy a civil penalty, as defined in this section, in any of the following circumstances:

(i) The project proponent fails to complete actions required to be completed in a correction request, stop work order or notice to comply within the time period required for completion contained in the request or notice. Unless the project proponent has previously been subject to an HPA enforcement action or the violation has a probability of more than minor harm to fish life, the department will make a reasonable attempt to achieve voluntary compliance before issuing a civil penalty.

(ii) A project proponent is conducting or has conducted a hydraulic project without having an active HPA or without first obtaining an HPA for the project.

(b) The department's decision to issue a civil penalty under RCW 77.55.440 is based upon consideration of the following:

(i) Previous violation history of the person who will be incurring the penalty;

(ii) Severity and repairability of the impact of the violation(s) on fish life;

(iii) Whether the violation(s) was intentional;

(iv) The extent, if any, to which the person who would be incurring the penalty has cooperated or is cooperating with the department in addressing the violation(s) and its impact on fish life; and

(v) If the penalty will be imposed on a person for a violation committed by another, the extent to which the person incurring the penalty was unaware of the violation, and whether that person received a substantial economic benefit from the violation.

(c) Determining civil penalty amounts: When a penalty is assessed it will be calculated by the department using the following process:

(i) Determine the base civil penalty:

(A) The following violations have a base civil penalty amount of two thousand dollars: Conducting a hydraulic project without a valid HPA; willful misrepresentation of information on the HPA application; or a significant, in the opinion of the department, deviation from the valid HPA that adversely impacts fish life.

(B) All other violations not specifically mentioned have a base penalty of five hundred dollars.

(ii) Calculate the civil penalty amount from the considerations specific to the incident and the site. The following considerations will be independently evaluated for each violation and added to the base civil penalty to calculate the total civil penalty for each violation:

(A) Previous violation history of the person who will be incurring the penalty, including the frequency and similarity of any previous violations within five years preceding the violation leading to the issuance of the penalty. A history of violations that, under a preponderance of the evidence, shows a pattern of disregard for specific HPA provisions, chapter 77.55 RCW, or this chapter will likely result in a higher penalty amount. In reviewing a person's violation history for purposes of this section, the department may consider previously issued correction requests, stop work orders, notices to comply, notices of civil penalty imposed under chapter 77.55 RCW, criminal convictions imposed under RCW 77.15.300, and any other relevant information that may be available. Points are assessed to determine the penalty amount imposed under (d) of this subsection according to the following criteria:

0 points = The violator has no documented violations within five years preceding the violation leading to the issuance of the penalty.

2 points = The violator has one documented violation within five years preceding the violation leading to the issuance of the penalty.

4 points = The violator has more than one documented violation within five years preceding the violation leading to the issuance of the penalty.

(B) Severity and repairability of impacts, which the department assesses based on harm to fish life caused by the violation(s).

Violations that injure or kill fish life, decrease habitat function, value, or quantity, or cause long term or irreparable damage will likely result in a higher penalty amount. Points are assessed to determine the penalty amount imposed under (d) of this subsection according to the following criteria:

0 points = There is no adverse impact to fish life.

2 points = There is adverse impact to fish life, but it is minor, and no impacts will last beyond the duration of the construction activity.

4 points = There is extensive and/or significant adverse impact to fish life and impacts will last beyond the duration of the construction activity.

(C) Whether the violation(s) was intentional, which the department determines by considering whether the person knew or should have known the action was a violation, whether and to what extent the violation was foreseeable, whether the person to incur the penalty took precautions to avoid committing the violation, and whether the person to incur the penalty had an economic incentive for committing the violation. Violations that are intentional, foreseeable, where economic incentives are clear, or when precautions were not taken to avoid the impact likely result in a larger penalty amount. Points are assessed to determine the penalty amount imposed under (d) of this subsection according to the following criteria:

0 points = The violation was not foreseeable.

1 point = The violation was foreseeable, and no precaution was taken to avoid it.

3 points = The violation occurred after consultation, a technical or compliance site visit, or an enforcement action; or there was a clear economic incentive.

(D) The extent, if any, to which the person who would be incurring the penalty has cooperated or is cooperating with the department in addressing the violation(s) and its impact on fish life. The department assesses the level of a person's cooperation by examining whether the person reported the violation voluntarily, the time lapse, if any, between when the person discovered the violation and when the person reported it, and how responsive the person to incur the penalty was toward department staff. Evidence of a person's poor or inconsistent cooperation with department staff will likely result in a higher penalty amount. Points are assessed to determine the penalty amount imposed under (d) of this subsection according to the following criteria:

0 points = The violator reported the violation in a timely manner and cooperated with department staff to correct the violation.

1 point = The violator did not report the violation in a timely manner, or they did not cooperate with department staff to correct the violation.

3 points = The violator ignored or evaded department contacts or refused to allow department staff to enter the job site where the violation occurred.

(d) The department will calculate a penalty for each violation by adding the points assessed under (c)(ii) of this subsection and applying those corresponding amounts listed in the table below to the base penalty assessed under (c)(i) of this subsection. The base penalty plus the additional amount assessed using the department's point system will determine the total penalty for each violation not to exceed $10,000.

| Points | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Penalty | $1,000 | $2,000 | $3,000 | $4,000 | $5,000 | | Points | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 or greater | | Penalty | $6,000 | $7,000 | $8,000 | $9,000 | $10,000 |

Adjusting civil penalty amounts:

(i) A penalty for a violation committed by another may be adjusted downward based on the extent, if any, to which a person incurring the penalty was unaware of the violation and did not receive a substantial economic benefit from the violation.

(ii) The department senior or executive level staff person with signature authority for the notice of civil penalty may adjust penalty amounts based on circumstances not listed under (c) of this subsection.

(iii) The department will determine whether all or a portion of a penalty should be assessed against a landowner, lessee, contractor or another project proponent. The department should consider the responsible party, the degree of control, the sophistication of the party, and whether different parties conducted different violations.

(e) Nothing in this section prevents the department from:

(i) Choosing not to issue a civil penalty;

(ii) Issuing a stop work order or notice to comply in lieu of a civil penalty; or

(iii) Referring a violation to any local, state, tribal, or federal agency with jurisdiction.

(f) Penalties determined under this subsection are administered in accordance with procedures in subsection (7) of this section.

(9) Criminal penalty: Under RCW 77.15.300, it is a gross misdemeanor to conduct any form of hydraulic project or perform other work on a hydraulic project without having first obtained an HPA from the department, or to violate any requirements or conditions of the HPA for such construction or work.

(10) Remedies not exclusive: The remedies under this chapter are not exclusive and do not limit or abrogate any other civil or criminal penalty, remedy, or right available in law, equity, or statute.

(11) Permission to enter property denied - Administrative inspection warrant: If the department is denied entry to a project site for the purpose of ensuring compliance or it has probable cause to believe a violation of chapter 77.55 RCW, this chapter, or the HPA provision(s) has occurred it must obtain landowner consent or an administrative inspection warrant under RCW 77.55.450 before entering the property for this purpose.

(12) First time paperwork violations by small businesses:

(a) The department will provide notice and waiver of fines, civil penalties, and administrative sanctions for first time paperwork violations by a small business, consistent with RCW 34.05.110.

(b) A paperwork violation is limited to:

(i) Failure to have a copy of the HPA, plans, and specifications for a permitted project on-site during construction of, or work on, the project;

(ii) Failure to submit to the department photos or survey results required as a provision in the HPA;

(iii) Failure to notify the department when such notification described in WAC 220-660-050 (13)(d) is required as a provision of the HPA; and

(iv) Failure to submit reports required in the HPA.

(c) A small business may request the waiver by contacting the department and submitting a copy of the business's most recent federal income tax return or most recent return filed with the Washington state department of revenue.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.12.047, 77.55.021, 34.05.328, and 2019 c 290. WSR 20-11-019 (Order 20-75), § 220-660-480, filed 5/12/20, effective 6/12/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047. WSR 15-02-029 (Order 14-353), § 220-660-480, filed 12/30/14, effective 7/1/15.