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2009-2010 Big Game Hunting Regulation Pamphlet Effective from April 20, 2009 - April 19, 2010 Download the 2009-2010 Big Game Hunting Seasons and Rules Pamphlet PDF Format (5.61MB) Corrections to the 2009-2010 Big Game Hunting Pamphlet Updated October 15, 2009 PDF Format Get Adobe® Reader Game Status and Trend Reports Frequently Asked Questions about the change from GMU 588 black-tailed deer management rules to GMU 388 mule deer management rules Summary of Hunting Seasons Game Management Unit (GMU) Search Form

News and Regulation Updates (For latest information on regulation changes, please review our news releases.) Hunter Reports Online Hunter Reports Reports now mandatory for deer, elk, black bear and turkey hunters Special Permit Drawings and Raffles Online Special Hunt Application Buy a raffle ticket to hunt Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep (Washington Chapter of the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep) Big Game Auction and Raffle Program FAQ Special Hunt Permit Drawing Result Summaries Search: Special Hunt Permit Drawing Results Search: Raffle Permit Results Special Hunt Permit Quotas and Application Instructions Special Hunting Permits and the Weighted Point System FAQ Multiple-Season Hunting Permits & Tags FAQ Licensing Online License Sales and Information License Vendors License Applications and Forms Major Causes of Hunting Accidents Careless handling of fireams is the cause of most hunting-related accidents. Careless handling accidents can be prevented if shooters follow three simple rules: Treat every firearm as if it were loaded. Keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction at all times. Keep the firearm's safety on and the chamber empty until ready to fire. Keep fingers away from the trigger until ready to fire. There is no excuse for careless firearms handling and there is no way to call back a bullet!