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2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.]
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.32 - Licenses. › 77.32.565 - Hunting and fishing opportunities for a terminally ill person—Provision of a license, tag, permit, or stamp without a fee—Rule-making authority.

RCW 77.32.565
Hunting and fishing opportunities for a terminally ill person—Provision of a license, tag, permit, or stamp without a fee—Rule-making authority.
(1) In order to facilitate hunting and fishing opportunities for a terminally ill person, the director may provide any licenses, tags, permits, stamps, and other fees without charge including transaction and dealer fees.
(2) The director may accept special permits or other special hunting opportunities, including raffle tags, auction tags, and multiple season opportunities from donors seeking to facilitate hunting opportunities for a terminally ill person. The director shall distribute these donations pursuant to rules adopted under subsection (4) of this section.
(3) The director may take other actions consistent with facilitating hunting and fishing opportunities for a terminally ill person. These actions may include, but are not limited to, entering into agreements with willing landowners pursuant to RCW 77.12.320.
(4) In addition to rules required under subsection (2) of this section, the commission may adopt rules as necessary to effectuate the purpose and policies of this section.
[ 2008 c 10 § 1.]
NOTES:
Short title—2008 c 10: "This act may be known and cited as the Senator Bob Oke memorial act." [ 2008 c 10 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.32 - Licenses. › 77.32.570 - Master hunter permit program—Fee.

RCW 77.32.570
Master hunter permit program—Fee.
(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. 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.
(2) A master hunter permit is required to participate in controlled hunts to eliminate problem animals that damage property or threaten public safety. The commission may establish by rule the requirements an applicant must comply with when applying for or renewing a master hunter permit, including but not limited to a criminal background check. The director may establish an advisory group to assist the department with administering the master hunter [permit] program.
(3) The fee for an initial master hunter permit may not exceed fifty dollars, and the cost of renewing a master hunter permit may not exceed twenty-five dollars. Funds generated under this section must be deposited into the fish and wildlife enforcement reward account established in RCW 77.15.425, and the funds must be used exclusively to administer the master hunter [permit] program.
[ 2009 c 333 § 15.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.32 - Licenses. › 77.32.575 - Western Washington pheasant permit—Fee.

RCW 77.32.575
Western Washington pheasant permit—Fee.
(1) A western Washington pheasant permit is required to hunt for pheasant in western Washington.
(2) The permit is available as a season option, a youth full season option, or a three-day option. The fee for the permit is:
(a) For the resident full season option, seventy-five dollars;
(b) For the nonresident full season option, one hundred fifty dollars;
(c) For the youth full season option, thirty-five dollars;
(d) For the three-day option for a resident, thirty-five dollars and for a nonresident, seventy dollars.
[ 2009 c 333 § 73.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.32 - Licenses. › 77.32.590 - Hunting and fishing license donations—Resident disabled veterans—Rule-making authority.

RCW 77.32.590
Hunting and fishing license donations—Resident disabled veterans—Rule-making authority.
(1) In order to facilitate hunting and fishing opportunities for Washington state resident veterans who are eligible for reduced fishing and hunting license fees, based on a service-related disability, under RCW 77.32.480, the department may accept donations from the public so that resident disabled veterans, on a first-come, first-served basis, may elect to utilize a donation towards their purchase of hunting and fishing licenses.
(2) The director may take other actions consistent with facilitating hunting and fishing opportunities for disabled veterans. These actions may include, but are not limited to, entering into agreements with willing landowners pursuant to RCW 77.12.320.
(3) The department shall adopt rules to implement this section and to define the license products, to include the transaction and dealer fees, available for purchase using donated funds.
[ 2018 c 90 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.36 - Wildlife Damage. › 77.36.010 - Definitions.

RCW 77.36.010
Definitions.
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Claim" means an application to the department for compensation under this chapter.
(2) "Commercial crop" means a horticultural or agricultural product, including the growing or harvested product. For the purposes of this chapter all parts of horticultural trees shall be considered a commercial crop and shall be eligible for claims.
(3) "Compensation" means a cash payment, materials, or service.
(4) "Damage" means economic losses caused by wildlife interactions.
(5) "Immediate family member" means spouse, state registered domestic partner, brother, sister, grandparent, parent, child, or grandchild.
(6) "Livestock" means cattle, sheep, and horses.
(7) "Owner" means a person who has a legal right to commercial crops, livestock, or other property that was damaged during a wildlife interaction.
(8) "Wildlife interaction" means the negative interaction and the resultant damage between wildlife and commercial crops, livestock, or other property.
[ 2013 c 329 § 1. Prior: 2009 c 521 § 184; 2009 c 333 § 54; 1996 c 54 § 2; (2001 c 274 § 2 expired June 30, 2004).]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: The definitions in this section have been alphabetized pursuant to RCW 1.08.015(2)(k).
Effective date—2009 c 333 §§ 53-66: "Sections *53 through 66 of this act take effect July 1, 2010." [ 2009 c 333 § 69.]
*Reviser's note: Section 53, chapter 333, Laws of 2009 was vetoed by the governor.
Application—2009 c 333 §§ 53-66: "Sections *53 through 66 of this act apply prospectively only and not retroactively. Sections *53 through 66 of this act apply only to claims that arise on or after July 1, 2010. Claims under chapter 77.36 RCW that arise prior to July 1, 2010, must be adjudicated under chapter 77.36 RCW as it existed prior to July 1, 2010." [ 2009 c 333 § 67.]
*Reviser's note: Section 53, chapter 333, Laws of 2009 was vetoed by the governor.
Expiration date—2001 c 274 §§ 1-3: "The following expire June 30, 2004:
(1) Section 1, chapter 274, Laws of 2001;
(2) Section 2, chapter 274, Laws of 2001; and
(3) Section 3, chapter 274, Laws of 2001." [ 2001 c 274 § 5.]
Effective date—2001 c 274: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect July 1, 2001." [ 2001 c 274 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.36 - Wildlife Damage. › 77.36.030 - Trapping or killing wildlife threatening human safety or causing property damage—Limitations and conditions—Rules.

RCW 77.36.030
Trapping or killing wildlife threatening human safety or causing property damage—Limitations and conditions—Rules.
(1) Subject to limitations and conditions established by the commission, the owner, the owner's immediate family member, the owner's documented employee, or a tenant of real property may trap, consistent with RCW 77.15.194, or kill wildlife that is threatening human safety or causing property damage on that property, without the licenses required under RCW 77.32.010 or authorization from the director under RCW 77.12.240.
(2) The commission shall establish the limitations and conditions of this section by rule. The rules must include:
(a) Appropriate protection for threatened or endangered species;
(b) Instances when verbal or written permission is required to kill wildlife;
(c) Species that may be killed under this section; and
(d) Requirements for the disposal of wildlife trapped or killed under this section.
(3) In establishing the limitations and conditions of this section, the commission shall take into consideration the recommendations of the Washington state wolf conservation and management plan.
[ 2009 c 333 § 61; 1996 c 54 § 4.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Application—2009 c 333 §§ 53-66: See notes following RCW 77.36.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.36 - Wildlife Damage. › 77.36.070 - Limit on total claims from the fish, wildlife, and conservation account per fiscal year.

RCW 77.36.070
Limit on total claims from the fish, wildlife, and conservation account per fiscal year.
The department may pay no more than one hundred twenty thousand dollars per fiscal year from the fish, wildlife, and conservation account created in RCW 77.12.170(3) for claims and assessment costs for damage to commercial crops caused by wild deer or elk submitted under RCW 77.36.100.
[ 2020 c 148 § 23; 2009 c 333 § 59; 1996 c 54 § 8.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2020 c 148: See notes following RCW 77.12.170.
Effective date—Application—2009 c 333 §§ 53-66: See notes following RCW 77.36.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.36 - Wildlife Damage. › 77.36.080 - Limit on total claims from general fund per fiscal year—Emergency exceptions.

RCW 77.36.080
Limit on total claims from general fund per fiscal year—Emergency exceptions.
(1) Unless the legislature declares an emergency under this section, the department may pay no more than thirty thousand dollars per fiscal year from the general fund for claims and assessment costs for damage to commercial crops caused by wild deer or elk submitted under RCW 77.36.100.
(2)(a) The legislature may declare an emergency if weather, fire, or other natural events result in deer or elk causing excessive damage to commercial crops.
(b) After an emergency declaration, the department may pay as much as may be subsequently appropriated, in addition to the funds authorized under subsection (1) of this section, for claims and assessment costs under RCW 77.36.100. Such money shall be used to pay wildlife interaction claims only if the claim meets the conditions of RCW 77.36.100 and the department has expended all funds authorized under RCW 77.36.070 or subsection (1) of this section.
[ 2009 c 333 § 60; 1996 c 54 § 9; (2001 c 274 § 3 expired June 30, 2004).]
NOTES:
Effective date—Application—2009 c 333 §§ 53-66: See notes following RCW 77.36.010.
Expiration date—2001 c 274 §§ 1-3: See note following RCW 77.36.010.
Effective date—2001 c 274: See note following RCW 77.36.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.36 - Wildlife Damage. › 77.36.110 - Eligibility for compensation under this chapter—Adoption of rules.

RCW 77.36.110
Eligibility for compensation under this chapter—Adoption of rules.
(1) No owner may receive compensation for wildlife interactions under this chapter unless the owner has, as determined by the department, first:
(a) Utilized applicable legal and practicable self-help preventive measures available to prevent the damage, including the use of nonlethal methods and department-provided materials and services when available under RCW 77.36.100; and
(b) Exhausted all available compensation options available from nonprofit organizations that provide compensation to private property owners due to financial losses caused by wildlife interactions.
(2) In determining if the requirements of this section have been satisfied, the department may recognize and consider the following:
(a) Property losses may occur without future or anticipated knowledge of potential problems resulting in an owner being unable to take preemptive measures.
(b) Normal agricultural practices, animal husbandry practices, recognized standard management techniques, and other industry-recognized management practices may represent adequate preventative efforts.
(c) Under certain circumstances, as determined by the department, wildlife may not logistically or practicably be managed by nonlethal efforts.
(d) Not all available legal preventative efforts are cost-effective for the owner to practicably employ.
(e) There are certain effective preventative control options not available due to federal or state restrictions.
(f) Under certain circumstances, as determined by the department, permitting public hunting may not be a practicable self-help method due to the size and nature of the property, the property's setting, or the ability of the landowner to accommodate public access.
(3) An owner is not eligible to receive compensation if the damages are covered by insurance.
(4) The commission shall adopt rules implementing this section, including requirements that owners document nonlethal preventive efforts undertaken and all permits issued by the department under RCW 77.12.240 and 77.12.150.
[ 2009 c 333 § 56.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Application—2009 c 333 §§ 53-66: See notes following RCW 77.36.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.36 - Wildlife Damage. › 77.36.120 - Department's duties.

RCW 77.36.120
Department's duties.
The department shall establish:
(1) The form of affidavits or proof required to accompany all claims under this chapter;
(2) The process, time, and methods used to identify and assess damage, including the anticipated timeline for the initiation and conclusion of department action;
(3) How claims will be prioritized when available funds for reimbursement are limited;
(4) Timelines after the discovery of damage by which an owner must file a claim or notify the department;
(5) Protocols for an owner to follow if the owner wishes to undertake activities that would complicate the determination of damages, such as harvesting damaged crops;
(6) The process for determining damage assessments, including the role and selection of professional damage assessors and the responsibility for reimbursing third-party assessors for their services;
(7) Timelines for a claimant to accept, reject, or appeal a determination made by the department;
(8) The identification of instances when an owner would be ineligible for compensation;
(9) An appeals process for an owner eligible for compensation under RCW 77.36.100 who is denied a claim or feels the compensation is insufficient; and
(10) Other policies necessary for administering this chapter.
[ 2009 c 333 § 57.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Application—2009 c 333 §§ 53-66: See notes following RCW 77.36.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.36 - Wildlife Damage. › 77.36.130 - Limit on cash compensation—Burden of proof.

RCW 77.36.130
Limit on cash compensation—Burden of proof.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section and as limited by RCW 77.36.100, 77.36.070, 77.36.080, 77.36.170, and 77.36.180, the cash compensation portion of each claim by the department under this chapter is limited to the lesser of:
(a) The value of the damage to the property by wildlife, reduced by the amount of compensation provided to the claimant by any nonprofit organizations that provide compensation to private property owners due to financial losses caused by wildlife interactions. The value of killed or injured livestock may be no more than the market value of the lost livestock subject to the conditions and criteria established by rule of the commission; or
(b) Ten thousand dollars.
(2) The department may offer to pay a claim for an amount in excess of ten thousand dollars to the owners of commercial crops or livestock filing a claim under RCW 77.36.100 only if the outcome of an appeal filed by the claimant under RCW 77.36.100 determines a payment higher than ten thousand dollars.
(3) All payments of claims by the department under this chapter must be paid to the owner of the damaged property and may not be assigned to a third party.
(4) The burden of proving all property damage, including damage to commercial crops and livestock, belongs to the claimant.
[ 2013 c 329 § 5; 2009 c 333 § 58.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Application—2009 c 333 §§ 53-66: See notes following RCW 77.36.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.36 - Wildlife Damage. › 77.36.140 - Chapter represents exclusive remedy.

RCW 77.36.140
Chapter represents exclusive remedy.
This chapter represents the exclusive remedy against the state for damage caused by wildlife interactions.
[ 2009 c 333 § 62.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Application—2009 c 333 §§ 53-66: See notes following RCW 77.36.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.36 - Wildlife Damage. › 77.36.160 - Request for relocating beaver.

RCW 77.36.160
Request for relocating beaver.
(1) Whenever the department receives a request for relocating beaver, the department must inform the requesting party of locations, if available, of surplus beaver available for capture and relocation. The department may identify nuisance beaver or areas with thriving beaver populations as a source population for capturing and relocating beaver.
(2) The department shall post on the agency's website quarterly reports of nuisance beaver activity, beaver trapping, and beaver relocations reported to the department.
[ 2012 c 167 § 3.]
NOTES:
Finding—2012 c 167: See note following RCW 77.32.585.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.36 - Wildlife Damage. › 77.36.170 - Limit on amount paid for injury or loss of livestock caused by wolves—Exceptions.

RCW 77.36.170
Limit on amount paid for injury or loss of livestock caused by wolves—Exceptions.
(1) The department may pay no more than fifty thousand dollars per fiscal year from the limited fish and wildlife account created in RCW 77.12.170(1) for claims and assessment costs for injury or loss of livestock caused by wolves submitted under RCW 77.36.100.
(2) Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter, the department may also accept and expend money from other sources to address injury or loss of livestock or other property caused by wolves consistent with the requirements on that source of funding.
(3) If any wildlife account expenditures authorized under subsection (1) of this section are unspent as of June 30th of a fiscal year, the state treasurer shall transfer the unspent amount to the wolf-livestock conflict account created in RCW 77.36.180.
[ 2021 c 14 § 1; 2020 c 148 § 24; 2014 c 221 § 922; 2013 c 329 § 2.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2021 c 14: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect July 1, 2021." [ 2021 c 14 § 2.]
Intent—Effective date—2020 c 148: See notes following RCW 77.12.170.
Effective date—2014 c 221: See note following RCW 28A.710.260.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.36 - Wildlife Damage. › 77.36.180 - Wolf-livestock conflict account.

RCW 77.36.180
Wolf-livestock conflict account.
(1) The wolf-livestock conflict account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. Any transfers under RCW 77.36.170 must be deposited in the account. The department may also deposit into the account any grants, gifts, or donations to the state for the purposes of providing compensation for injury or loss of livestock caused by wolves. Consistent with this chapter, expenditures from the account may be used only for mitigation, assessment, and payments for injury or loss of livestock caused by wolves. Only the director or the director's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is not required for expenditures.
(2)(a) The department must maintain a list of claims submitted under RCW 77.36.100, organized chronologically by the date wolf predation is confirmed, for injury or loss of livestock caused by wolves that have been approved for payment but not yet been fully paid by the department. As funding becomes available to the department under this section, RCW 77.36.170, or any other source, the department must pay claims in the chronologic order they appear on the list. The department must maintain, and is authorized to pay, claims that appear on the list due to injury or loss that occurred in a previous fiscal biennium.
(b) The payment of a claim included on the list maintained by the department under this section is conditional on the availability of specific funding for this purpose and is not a guarantee of reimbursement.
[ 2013 c 329 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.36 - Wildlife Damage. › 77.36.200 - Wolf-livestock conflict—Staff resources in Ferry and Stevens counties.

RCW 77.36.200
Wolf-livestock conflict—Staff resources in Ferry and Stevens counties.
The department shall maintain sufficient staff resources in Ferry and Stevens counties for response to wolf-livestock conflict on an ongoing basis and for coordination with livestock producers on the continued implementation of proactive nonlethal deterrents.
[ 2019 c 450 § 3.]
NOTES:
Intent—Finding—2019 c 450: See note following RCW 77.12.395.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.44 - Warm Water Game Fish Enhancement Program. › 77.44.005 - Public interest declaration.

RCW 77.44.005
Public interest declaration.
The legislature declares that the public and private propagation, production, protection, and enhancement of fish is in the public interest.
[ 1991 c 253 § 1. Formerly RCW 77.18.005.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.44 - Warm Water Game Fish Enhancement Program. › 77.44.007 - Definitions.

RCW 77.44.007
Definitions.
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.
(1) "Contract" means an agreement setting at a minimum, price, quantity of fish to be delivered, time of delivery, and fish health requirements.
(2) "Fish health requirements" means those site specific fish health and genetic requirements actually used by the department of fish and wildlife in fish stocking.
(3) "Aquatic farmer" means a private sector person who commercially farms and manages private sector cultured aquatic products on the person's own land or on land in which the person has a present right of possession.
(4) "Warm water game fish" includes the following species: Bass, channel catfish, walleye, crappie, and other species as defined by the department.
[ 2000 c 107 § 262; 1993 sp.s. c 2 § 76; 1991 c 253 § 2. Formerly RCW 77.18.010.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1993 sp.s. c 2 §§ 1-6, 8-59, and 61-79: See RCW 43.300.900.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.44 - Warm Water Game Fish Enhancement Program. › 77.44.010 - Warm water game fish enhancement program—Created.

RCW 77.44.010
Warm water game fish enhancement program—Created.
A warm water game fish enhancement program is created in the department. The enhancement program shall be designed to increase the opportunities to fish for and catch warm water game fish including: Largemouth black bass, smallmouth black bass, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, and tiger musky. The program shall be designed to use a practical applied approach to increasing warm water fishing. The department shall use the funds available efficiently to assure the greatest increase in the fishing for warm water fish at the lowest cost. This approach shall involve the minimization of overhead and administrative costs and the maximization of productive in-the-field activities.
[ 1998 c 191 § 39; 1996 c 222 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1998 c 191: See note following RCW 77.32.410.
Effective dates—1996 c 222: "(1) Sections 1, 2, and 4 through 6 of this act shall take effect July 1, 1996.
(2) Section 3 of this act shall take effect January 1, 1997." [ 1996 c 222 § 8.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.44 - Warm Water Game Fish Enhancement Program. › 77.44.030 - Freshwater, combination fishing license—Disposition of fee.

RCW 77.44.030
Freshwater, combination fishing license—Disposition of fee.
(1) As provided in RCW 77.32.440, a portion of each freshwater and combination fishing license fee shall be deposited into the warm water game fish account.
(2) The department shall use the most cost-effective format in designing and administering the warm water game fish surcharge [account].
(3) A warm water game fish account shall be used for enhancement of largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, black crappie, white crappie, channel catfish, and tiger musky.
[ 1998 c 191 § 29; 1996 c 222 § 3.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1998 c 191: See note following RCW 77.32.410.
Effective dates—1996 c 222: See note following RCW 77.44.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.44 - Warm Water Game Fish Enhancement Program. › 77.44.050 - Warm water game fish account—Created—Use of moneys.

RCW 77.44.050
Warm water game fish account—Created—Use of moneys.
The warm water game fish account is created in the state treasury. Moneys in the account are subject to legislative appropriation and shall be used for the purpose of funding the warm water game fish enhancement program, including the development of warm water pond and lake habitat, culture of warm water game fish, improvement of warm water fish habitat, management of warm water fish populations, and other practical activities that will improve the fishing for warm water fish. Funds for warm water game fish as provided in RCW 77.32.440 shall not serve as replacement funding for department-operated warm water fish projects existing on December 31, 1994.
[ 2020 c 148 § 25; 2009 c 333 § 43; 1999 c 235 § 1; 1996 c 222 § 5.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2020 c 148: See notes following RCW 77.12.170.
Effective date—1999 c 235: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [May 10, 1999]." [ 1999 c 235 § 4.]
Effective dates—1996 c 222: See note following RCW 77.44.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.44 - Warm Water Game Fish Enhancement Program. › 77.44.060 - Specifications—Purchases from aquatic farmers.

RCW 77.44.060
Specifications—Purchases from aquatic farmers.
If the department requires, pursuant to its authority relative to environmental permits or licenses, that resident hatchery game fish be stocked by the permittee or licensee for mitigation of environmental damage, the department shall specify the pounds or numbers, species, stock, and/or race of resident game fish that are to be provided. The department shall offer the permittee or licensee the option of purchasing under contract from aquatic farmers in Washington, those game fish, unless the fish specified by the department are not available from Washington growers.
[ 1991 c 253 § 3. Formerly RCW 77.18.020.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.44 - Warm Water Game Fish Enhancement Program. › 77.44.070 - Purchases from aquatic farmers for stocking purposes.

RCW 77.44.070
Purchases from aquatic farmers for stocking purposes.
Any agency of state or federal government, political subdivision of the state, private or public utility company, corporation, or sports group, or any purchaser of fish under RCW 77.44.060 may purchase resident game fish from an aquatic farmer for stocking purposes if permit requirements of this title and the department have been met.
[ 2001 c 253 § 53; 1991 c 253 § 4. Formerly RCW 77.18.030.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.50 - Limitations on Certain Commercial Fisheries. › 77.50.020 - Limitations on commercial fishing for chinook or coho salmon in Pacific Ocean and Straits of Juan de Fuca.

RCW 77.50.020
Limitations on commercial fishing for chinook or coho salmon in Pacific Ocean and Straits of Juan de Fuca.
(1) The commission may authorize commercial fishing for coho salmon in the Pacific Ocean and the Straits of Juan de Fuca only from June 16th through October 31st.
(2) The commission may authorize commercial fishing for chinook salmon in the Pacific Ocean and the Straits of Juan de Fuca only from March 15th through October 31st.
[ 1998 c 190 § 76; 1995 1st sp.s. c 2 § 26 (Referendum Bill No. 45, approved November 7, 1995); 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 48; 1955 c 12 § 75.18.020. Prior: 1953 c 147 § 3. Formerly RCW 75.12.015, 75.18.020.]
NOTES:
Referral to electorate—1995 1st sp.s. c 2: See note following RCW 77.04.013.
Effective date—1995 1st sp.s. c 2: See note following RCW 43.17.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.50 - Limitations on Certain Commercial Fisheries. › 77.50.030 - Salmon fishing gear.

RCW 77.50.030
Salmon fishing gear.
(1) A person shall not use, operate, or maintain a gill net which exceeds one thousand five hundred feet in length or a drag seine in the waters of the Columbia river for catching salmon.
(2) A person shall not construct, install, use, operate, or maintain within state waters a pound net, round haul net, lampara net, fish trap, fish wheel, scow fish wheel, set net, weir, or fixed appliance for catching salmon or steelhead except under the authority of a trial or experimental fishery permit, when an emerging commercial fishery has been designated allowing use of one or more of these gear types. The director must consult with the commercial fishing interests that would be affected by the trial or experimental fishery permit. The director may authorize the use of this gear for scientific investigations.
(3) The department, in coordination with the Oregon department of fish and wildlife, shall adopt rules to regulate the use of monofilament in gill net webbing on the Columbia river.
[ 2001 c 163 § 2; 1998 c 190 § 77; 1993 sp.s. c 2 § 27; 1985 c 147 § 1; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 52; 1955 c 12 § 75.12.040. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 29; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-303. Formerly RCW 75.12.040.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1993 sp.s. c 2 §§ 1-6, 8-59, and 61-79: See RCW 43.300.900.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.50 - Limitations on Certain Commercial Fisheries. › 77.50.040 - Commercial net fishing for salmon in tributaries of Columbia river—Boundaries defined.

RCW 77.50.040
Commercial net fishing for salmon in tributaries of Columbia river—Boundaries defined.
(1) The commission shall adopt rules defining geographical boundaries of the following Columbia river tributaries and sloughs:
(a) Washougal river;
(b) Camas slough;
(c) Lewis river;
(d) Kalama river;
(e) Cowlitz river;
(f) Elokomin river;
(g) Elokomin sloughs;
(h) Skamokawa sloughs;
(i) Grays river;
(j) Deep river;
(k) Grays bay.
(2) The commission may authorize commercial net fishing for salmon in the tributaries and sloughs from September 1st to November 30th only, if the time, areas, and level of effort are regulated in order to maximize the recreational fishing opportunity while minimizing excess returns of fish to hatcheries. The commission shall not authorize commercial net fishing if a significant catch of steelhead would occur.
[ 1998 c 190 § 78; 1984 c 80 § 5; 1983 c 245 § 1. Formerly RCW 75.12.132.]