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WA Rev Code § 77.32.410 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.32 - Licenses.|77.32.410 - Personal use fishing license—Reciprocity with Oregon in concurrent waters of Columbia river and coastal waters.

RCW 77.32.410 Personal use fishing license—Reciprocity with Oregon in concurrent waters of Columbia river and coastal waters.In concurrent waters of the Columbia river and in Washington coastal territorial waters from the Oregon-Washington boundary to a point five nautical miles north, an Oregon angling license comparable to the Washington personal use fishing license is valid if Oregon recognizes as valid the Washington personal use fishing license in comparable Oregon waters.If Oregon recognizes as valid the Washington personal use fishing license southward to Cape Falcon in the coastal territorial waters from the Washington-Oregon boundary and in concurrent waters of the Columbia river then Washington shall recognize a valid Oregon license comparable to the Washington personal use fishing license northward to Leadbetter Point.Oregon licenses are not valid for the taking of food fish or game fish when angling in concurrent waters of the Columbia river from the Washington shore.[ 1998 c 191 § 3; 1994 c 255 § 6; 1993 sp.s. c 17 § 7; 1989 c 305 § 9; 1987 c 87 § 4; 1985 c 174 § 1; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 96; 1977 ex.s. c 327 § 17. Formerly RCW 75.25.120, 75.28.670.]NOTES:Effective date—1998 c 191: "Sections 1 through 9, 11 through 23, 25 through 30, 34 through 36, 38 through 42, and 44 of this act take effect January 1, 1999." [ 1998 c 191 § 48.]Effective date—1994 c 255 §§ 1-13: See note following RCW 77.32.520.Finding—Contingent effective date—Severability—1993 sp.s. c 17: See notes following RCW 77.32.520.Declaration of state policy—Severability—Effective date—1977 ex.s. c 327: See notes following RCW 77.65.150.
WA Rev Code § 77.32.440 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.32 - Licenses.|77.32.440 - Enhancement programs—Funding levels—Rules—Deposit to warm water game fish account.

RCW 77.32.440 Enhancement programs—Funding levels—Rules—Deposit to warm water game fish account.(1) The commission shall adopt rules to continue funding current enhancement programs at levels equal to the participation of licensees in each of the individual enhancement programs. All enhancement funding will continue to be deposited directly into the individual accounts created for each enhancement.(2) In implementing subsection (1) of this section with regard to warm water game fish, the department shall deposit in the warm water game fish account the sum of one million two hundred fifty thousand dollars each fiscal year during the fiscal years 1999 and 2000, based on two hundred fifty thousand warm water anglers. Beginning in fiscal year 2001, and each year thereafter, the deposit to the warm water game fish account established in this subsection shall be adjusted annually to reflect the actual numbers of license holders fishing for warm water game fish based on an annual survey of licensed anglers from the previous year conducted by the department beginning with the April 1, 1999, to March 31, 2000, license year survey.[ 1999 c 235 § 2; 1998 c 191 § 13.]NOTES:Effective date—1999 c 235: See note following RCW 77.44.050.Effective date—1998 c 191: See note following RCW 77.32.410.
WA Rev Code § 77.32.450 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.32 - Licenses.|77.32.450 - Big game hunting license—Fees.

RCW 77.32.450 Big game hunting license—Fees.(1) A big game hunting license is required to hunt for big game. A big game license allows the holder to hunt for forest grouse, unclassified wildlife, and the individual species identified within a specific big game combination license package. Each big game license includes one transport tag for each species purchased in that package. A hunter may not purchase more than one license for each big game species except as authorized by rule of the commission. The fees for annual big game combination packages are as follows:(a) Big game number 1: Deer, elk, bear, and cougar. The fee for this license is eighty-five dollars for residents, seven hundred eighty dollars for nonresidents, and forty dollars for youth.(b) Big game number 2: Deer and elk. The fee for this license is seventy-five dollars for residents, six hundred seventy dollars for nonresidents, and thirty-five dollars for youth.(c) Big game number 3: Deer. The fee for this license is thirty-nine dollars for residents, three hundred ninety-three dollars for nonresidents, and eighteen dollars for youth.(d) Big game number 4: Elk. The fee for this license is forty-four dollars for residents, four hundred fifty dollars for nonresidents, and eighteen dollars for youth.(e) Big game number 5: Bear. The fee for this license is twenty dollars for residents, two hundred dollars for nonresidents, and ten dollars for youth.(f) Big game number 6: Cougar. The fee for this license is twenty dollars for residents, two hundred dollars for nonresidents, and ten dollars for youth.(2) In the event that the commission authorizes a two animal big game limit, the fees for the second animal are as follows:(a) Elk: The fee is sixty dollars for residents, three hundred fifty dollars for nonresidents, and twenty dollars for youth.(b) Deer: The fee is sixty dollars for residents, two hundred fifty dollars for nonresidents, and twenty dollars for youth.(3) In the event that the commission authorizes a special permit hunt for goat, sheep, moose, or other big game species not specified the permit fees are three hundred dollars for residents, one thousand five hundred dollars for nonresidents, and fifty dollars for youth.(4) Multiple season big game permit: The commission may, by rule, offer permits for hunters to hunt deer or elk during more than one general season. Only one deer or elk may be harvested annually under a multiple season big game permit. The fee is one hundred sixty-five dollars.(5) Authorization to hunt the species set out under subsection (3) of this section is by special permit issued under RCW 77.32.370.[ 2011 c 339 § 10; 2005 c 140 § 1; 2000 c 109 § 1; 1998 c 191 § 14.]NOTES:Effective date—2011 c 339: See note following RCW 43.84.092.Effective date—1998 c 191: See note following RCW 77.32.410.
WA Rev Code § 77.32.460 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.32 - Licenses.|77.32.460 - Small game hunting license—Turkey tags—Fees.

RCW 77.32.460 Small game hunting license—Turkey tags—Fees.(1) A small game hunting license is required to hunt for all classified wild animals and wild birds, except big game. A small game license also allows the holder to hunt for unclassified wildlife.(a) The fee for this license is thirty-five dollars for residents, one hundred sixty-five dollars for nonresidents, and fifteen dollars for youth.(b) The fee for this license if purchased at the same time as a big game combination license package is twenty dollars for residents, eighty-eight dollars for nonresidents, and eight dollars for youth.(c) The fee for a three-consecutive-day small game license is sixty dollars for nonresidents.(2) In addition to a small game license, a turkey tag is required to hunt for turkey.(a) The fee for a primary turkey tag is fourteen dollars for residents and forty dollars for nonresidents. A primary turkey tag will, on request, be issued to the purchaser of a youth small game license at no charge.(b) The fee for each additional turkey tag is fourteen dollars for residents, sixty dollars for nonresidents, and ten dollars for youth.(c) One-third of the moneys received from turkey tags must be appropriated solely for the purposes of turkey management within the limited fish and wildlife account. An additional one-third of the moneys received from turkey tags must be appropriated solely for upland game bird management within the limited fish and wildlife account created in RCW 77.12.170(1). The remainder of the moneys received from turkey tags must be appropriated to the fish, wildlife, and conservation account created in RCW 77.12.170(3). Moneys received from turkey tags may not supplant existing funds provided for these purposes.[ 2020 c 148 § 19; 2011 c 339 § 11; 2006 c 15 § 1; 2000 c 109 § 2; 1998 c 191 § 15.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2020 c 148: See notes following RCW 77.12.170.Effective date—2011 c 339: See note following RCW 43.84.092.Effective date—1998 c 191: See note following RCW 77.32.410.
WA Rev Code § 77.32.480 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.32 - Licenses.|77.32.480 - Reduced rate licenses.

RCW 77.32.480 Reduced rate licenses.(1) Upon written application, a combination fishing license shall be issued at the reduced rate of five dollars and all hunting licenses shall be issued at the reduced rate of a youth hunting license fee for the following individuals:(a) A resident sixty-five years old or older who is an honorably discharged veteran of the United States armed forces having a service-connected disability;(b) A resident who is an honorably discharged veteran of the United States armed forces with a thirty percent or more service-connected disability;(c) A resident with a disability who permanently uses a wheelchair;(d) A resident who is blind or visually impaired; and(e) A resident with a developmental disability as defined in RCW 71A.10.020 with documentation of the disability certified by a physician licensed to practice in this state.(2) Upon department verification of eligibility, a nonstate resident veteran with a disability who otherwise satisfies the criteria of subsection (1)(a) and (b) of this section must be issued a combination fishing license or any hunting license at the same cost charged to a nondisabled Washington resident for the same license.(3) Upon written application and department verification, the following recreational hunting licenses must be issued at no cost to a resident member of the state guard or national guard, as defined in RCW 38.04.010, as long as the state guard or national guard member is: An active full-time state guard or national guard employee; or a state guard or national guard member whose status requires the state guard or national guard member to participate in drill training on a part-time basis:(a) A small game hunting license under RCW 77.32.460(1);(b) A supplemental migratory bird permit under RCW 77.32.350; and(c) A big game hunting license under RCW 77.32.450 (1) and (2).[ 2016 c 78 § 1; 2013 c 101 § 1; 2007 c 254 § 3; 1998 c 191 § 18.]NOTES:Effective date—2013 c 101: "This act takes effect February 1, 2014." [ 2013 c 101 § 2.]Effective date—1998 c 191: See note following RCW 77.32.410.
WA Rev Code § 77.32.500 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.32 - Licenses.|77.32.500 - Saltwater, freshwater transition areas—Rule-making authority.

RCW 77.32.500 Saltwater, freshwater transition areas—Rule-making authority.In order to simplify fishing license requirements in transition areas between salt water and fresh water, the commission may adopt rules designating specific waters where either a fresh water or a salt water license is valid.[ 1998 c 191 § 41.]NOTES:Effective date—1998 c 191: See note following RCW 77.32.410.
WA Rev Code § 77.32.525 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.32 - Licenses.|77.32.525 - Hunting and fishing contests—Field trials for dogs—Rules—Limitation.

RCW 77.32.525 Hunting and fishing contests—Field trials for dogs—Rules—Limitation.The director shall administer rules adopted by the commission governing the time, place, and manner of holding hunting and fishing contests and competitive field trials involving live wildlife for hunting dogs. The department shall prohibit contests and field trials that are not in the best interests of wildlife.[ 1987 c 506 § 48; 1980 c 78 § 67. Formerly RCW 77.12.530.]NOTES:Legislative findings and intent—1987 c 506: See note following RCW 77.04.020.Effective date—Intent, construction—Savings—Severability—1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.Contests and field trials: RCW 77.32.540.
WA Rev Code § 77.32.530 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.32 - Licenses.|77.32.530 - Hunting big game—Auction or raffle—Procedure.

RCW 77.32.530 Hunting big game—Auction or raffle—Procedure.(1) The commission in consultation with the director may authorize hunting of big game animals and wild turkeys through auction. The department may conduct the auction for the hunt or contract with a nonprofit wildlife conservation organization to conduct the auction for the hunt.(2) The commission in consultation with the director may authorize hunting of up to a total of thirty big game animals and wild turkeys per year through raffle. The department may conduct raffles or contract with a nonprofit wildlife conservation organization to conduct raffles for hunting these animals. In consultation with the gambling commission, the director may adopt rules for the implementation of raffles involving hunting.(3) The director shall establish the procedures for the hunts, which shall require any participants to obtain any required license, permit, or tag. Representatives of the department may participate in the hunt upon the request of the commission to ensure that the animals to be killed are properly identified.(4) After deducting the expenses of conducting an auction or raffle, any revenues retained by a nonprofit organization, as specified under contract with the department, shall be devoted solely for wildlife conservation, consistent with its qualification as a bona fide nonprofit organization for wildlife conservation.(5) The department's share of revenues from auctions and raffles shall be deposited in the limited fish and wildlife account created in RCW 77.12.170(1). The revenues shall be used to improve game management and shall supplement, rather than replace, other funds budgeted for management of game species. The commission may solicit input from groups or individuals with special interest in and expertise on a species in determining how to use these revenues.(6) A nonprofit wildlife conservation organization may petition the commission to authorize an auction or raffle for a special hunt for big game animals and wild turkeys.[ 2020 c 148 § 21; 2009 c 333 § 41; 1996 c 101 § 5. Formerly RCW 77.12.770.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2020 c 148: See notes following RCW 77.12.170.Findings—1996 c 101: "The legislature finds that it is in the best interest of recreational hunters to provide them with the variety of hunting opportunities provided by auctions and raffles. Raffles provide an affordable opportunity for most hunters to participate in special hunts for big game animals and wild turkeys. The legislature also finds that wildlife management and recreation are not adequately funded and that such auctions and raffles can increase revenues to improve wildlife management and recreation." [ 1996 c 101 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 77.32.535 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.32 - Licenses.|77.32.535 - Private lands—Raffle authorization to hunt big game.

RCW 77.32.535 Private lands—Raffle authorization to hunt big game.If a private entity has a private lands wildlife management area agreement in effect with the department, the commission may authorize the private entity to conduct raffles for access to hunt for big game animals and wild turkeys to meet the conditions of the agreement. The private entity shall comply with all applicable rules adopted under RCW 77.32.530 for the implementation of raffles; however, raffle hunts conducted pursuant to this section shall not be counted toward the number of raffle hunts the commission may authorize under RCW 77.32.530. The director shall establish the procedures for the hunts, which shall require any participants to obtain any required license, permit, or tag. Representatives of the department may participate in the hunt upon the request of the commission to ensure that the animals to be killed are properly identified.[ 2001 c 253 § 52; 1996 c 101 § 6. Formerly RCW 77.12.780.]NOTES:Findings—1996 c 101: See note following RCW 77.32.530.
WA Rev Code § 77.32.540 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.32 - Licenses.|77.32.540 - Hunting and fishing contests—Field trials for dogs—Permit—Rules.

RCW 77.32.540 Hunting and fishing contests—Field trials for dogs—Permit—Rules.A person shall not promote, conduct, hold, or sponsor a contest for the hunting or fishing of wildlife or a competitive field trial involving live wildlife for hunting dogs without first obtaining a hunting or fishing contest permit. Contests and field trials shall be held in accordance with established rules.[ 1998 c 190 § 118; 1987 c 506 § 58; 1980 c 78 § 69; 1955 c 36 § 77.16.010. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 39; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-49. Formerly RCW 77.16.010.]NOTES:Legislative findings and intent—1987 c 506: See note following RCW 77.04.020.Effective date—Intent, construction—Savings—Severability—1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.Contests and field trials: RCW 77.32.525.
WA Rev Code § 77.32.545 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.32 - Licenses.|77.32.545 - Removal of trap—Identification of traps—Disclosure of identities.

RCW 77.32.545 Removal of trap—Identification of traps—Disclosure of identities.A property owner, lessee, or tenant may remove a trap placed on the owner's, lessee's, or tenant's posted or fenced property by a trapper.Trappers shall attach to the chain of their traps or devices a legible metal tag with either the department identification number of the trapper or the name and address of the trapper in English letters not less than one-eighth inch in height.When a property owner, lessee, or tenant presents a trapper identification number to the department for a trap found upon the property of the owner, lessee, or tenant and requests identification of the trapper, the department shall provide the requestor with the name and address of the trapper. Prior to disclosure of the trapper's name and address, the department shall obtain the name and address of the requesting individual in writing and after disclosing the trapper's name and address to the requesting individual, the requesting individual's name and address shall be disclosed in writing to the trapper whose name and address was disclosed.[ 1998 c 190 § 121; 1993 sp.s. c 2 § 75; 1988 c 36 § 51; 1987 c 372 § 1; 1980 c 78 § 85; 1955 c 36 § 77.16.170. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 56; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-65. Formerly RCW 77.16.170.]NOTES:Effective date—1993 sp.s. c 2 §§ 1-6, 8-59, and 61-79: See RCW 43.300.900.Effective date—Intent, construction—Savings—Severability—1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.32.550 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.32 - Licenses.|77.32.550 - Group fishing permit.

RCW 77.32.550 Group fishing permit.(1) A group fishing permit allows a group of individuals to fish, and harvest shellfish, without individual licenses or the payment of individual license fees. The department must also provide, without charge, any applicable catch record cards.(2) The director must issue a group fishing permit on a seasonal basis to: A state-operated facility or state-licensed nonprofit facility or program for persons with physical or mental disabilities, hospital patients, seriously or terminally ill persons, persons who are dependent on the state because of emotional or physical developmental disabilities, or senior citizens who are in the care of the facility; or a state or local agency or nonprofit organization operating a program for at-risk youth. The permit is valid only for use during open season.(3) The director may set conditions and issue a group fishing permit to groups working in partnership with and participating in department outdoor education programs. At the discretion of the director, a processing fee may be applied.(4) The commission may adopt rules that provide the conditions under which a group fishing permit is issued.[ 2015 c 98 § 1; 2007 c 254 § 4; 2006 c 16 § 1; 2002 c 266 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 77.32.560 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.32 - Licenses.|77.32.560 - Watchable wildlife decals.

RCW 77.32.560 Watchable wildlife decals.(1) The department may sell watchable wildlife decals. Proceeds from the sale of the decal must be deposited into the limited fish and wildlife account created in RCW 77.12.170(1) and must be dedicated to the support of the department's watchable wildlife activities. The department may also use proceeds from the sale of the decal for marketing the decal and for marketing watchable wildlife activities in the state.(2) The term "watchable wildlife activities" includes but is not limited to: Initiating partnerships with communities to jointly develop watchable wildlife projects, building infrastructure to serve wildlife viewers, assisting and training communities in conducting wildlife watching events, developing destination wildlife viewing corridors and trails, tours, maps, brochures, and travel aides, and offering grants to assist rural communities in identifying key wildlife attractions and ways to protect and promote them.(3) The commission must adopt by rule the cost of the watchable wildlife decal. A person may, at their discretion, contribute more than the cost as set by the commission by rule for the watchable wildlife decal in order to support watchable wildlife activities.[ 2020 c 148 § 22; 2011 c 320 § 18; 2009 c 333 § 42; 2003 c 317 § 2.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2020 c 148: See notes following RCW 77.12.170.Effective date—2011 c 320: See note following RCW 79A.80.005.Findings—Intent—2011 c 320: See RCW 79A.80.005.Findings—2003 c 317: "The legislature finds that healthy wildlife populations significantly contribute to the economic vitality of Washington's rural areas through increased opportunities for watchable wildlife and related tourism. Travel related to watchable wildlife is one of the fastest growing segments of the travel industry. Much of this travel occurs off-season, creating jobs and providing revenue to local businesses and governments during otherwise slow periods. The watchable wildlife industry is particularly important to Washington's rural economies.The legislature also finds that it is vital to support programs that enhance watchable wildlife activities and tourism, while also protecting the wildlife resources that attract the viewers. A revenue source must be created and directed to the watchable wildlife programs of the department of fish and wildlife to develop watchable wildlife opportunities in cooperation with other local, state, and federal agencies, and nongovernmental organizations." [ 2003 c 317 § 1.]