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1. When will Special Permit applications go on sale?
   Spring Black Bear Special Permits are scheduled to go on sale January 2, 2014, and will be available until the February 28, 2014, application deadline. Multiple Season Special Permits are scheduled to go on sale December 1, 2013 and will be available until the March 31, 2014, application deadli ...
2. When is the deadline for submitting a Special Permit application?
   The deadline for submitting a Spring Black Bear Special Permit is midnight on February 28, 2014. You can begin submitting applications on January 2, 2014. The deadline for submitting a Multiple Season Special Permit is midnight on March 31, 2014. You can begin submitting applications on Decembe ...
3. How can I look up Special Permit drawing results?
   Check your results online at https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov/wa/specialhuntlookup. Another option is contacting the Wildlife Program at (360) 902-2515 or wildthing@dfw.wa.gov.
4. How do I find out how many Special Permit points I have in each category?
   At this time, there are two ways to get updated on your Special Permit points: 1) Contact Wildlife Program at wildthing@dfw.wa.gov 2) Call Wildlife Program at (360) 902-2515
5. When will the Special Permit drawing take place?
   The results of the random, computerized Special Permit drawing will take place mid-June and the results will be available for viewing at https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov/wa/specialhuntlookup by the end of June.
6. When will I be notified of Special Permit drawing results?
   Drawing results will be available online by the end of June for deer, elk, mountain goat, bighorn sheep, moose, and turkey. Notifications will not be sent to all applicants. Instead, permits will be sent by mail to all successful applicants by the middle of July. For spring bear you will receiv ...
7. If I’m granted a one-year hunter education deferral, can I apply for a Special Permit that same license year?
   No. You would not able to apply for Special Permits, but you are able to hunt the general seasons for that license year. However, you can apply for a Multiple Season deer or elk permit, but the hunter education deferral and hunting license must be obtained prior to the Multiple Season submissio ...
8. I bought an eastern Washington archery elk license and tag. If I apply for an elk Special Permit but I’m not drawn, can I change to a muzzleloader tag? How about switching to western Washington?
   No. If you apply for a Special Permit and submitted hunt choices, then you are not able to switch your weapon type or change from eastern to western (or western to eastern) once the Special Permit submission deadline has passed. You are able to exchange your tag if you make the request before ...
9. If drawn for a bighorn sheep, moose, or mountain goat Special Permit, can I still enter the Raffle Permit Hunt drawing or Big Game Permit Auction for that same species?
   Yes. The once-in-a-lifetime mountain goat, bighorn sheep, or moose restriction only applies to the Special Permit drawing system. Even after drawing or harvesting from one of these Special Permits (Any Moose, Any Ram, or Mountain Goat) you can still enter the Raffle Permit Hunt drawing or bid f ...
10. How can I purchase and submit a Special Permit application?
    You can purchase in three ways: 1) Online at https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov/wdfw/special_permits.html 2) License Vendor 3) Call 1-866-246-9453 You can submit in two ways: 1) Online at https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov/wdfw/special_permits.html 2) Call 1-877-945-3492
11. Can I purchase a Special Permit application for mountain goat, bighorn sheep, or moose if I previously harvested one of these?
    The answer is both yes and no because it depends on your Washington hunting activity. For certain bighorn sheep or moose Special Permit categories you can apply year after year regardless if you previously harvested or not. For moose it is the Antlerless Only category and for bighorn sheep it i ...
12. Do I need to purchase a mountain goat, bighorn sheep, or moose hunting license and tag prior to purchasing a Special Permit application for any of these three species?
    No. You are able to wait and purchase a mountain goat, bighorn sheep, or moose license and tag after you find out if you were drawn for one of these Special Permits. If drawn for one these Special Permits, you must purchase the appropriate hunting license by the deadline established by the Depa ...
13. Why can't I purchase or submit my Special Permit application?
    Prior to purchasing any deer, elk, bear, or turkey Special Permit application, you must first purchase the appropriate general season hunting license and tag. Mountain goat, bighorn sheep, or moose Special Permit applications do not require the purchase of a hunting license and tag unless you a ...
14. How do I apply for a Special Permit group application as the group leader? How about as a group member?
    If you would like to apply as the group leader, you will need to apply first before any of your group members. You can choose a pass code (optional four-digit number that helps ensure people don’t accidentally join your group), enter your hunt choices, and then submit your application. Yo ...
15. How can I verify that my Special Permit application was submitted properly?
    You can verify that your Special Permit application was submitted with the correct hunt choices at https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov/wa/specialhuntlookup. If you would like to obtain confirmation numbers from your Special Permit applications, please visit https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov/wa/specialhunt If ...
16. How do I update my contact information?
    You can update your mailing address, phone number, or email in three ways: 1) Online at https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov/wa/license 2) License Vendor 3) Licensing Division at (360) 902-2464
17. Do I lose all of my Special Permit points for that species when I’m drawn for a Special Permit?
    No. You only lose the points in the Special Permit category you were drawn. For example, if drawn for an Antlerless Deer Special Permit, you would only lose your Antlerless Deer points. Your points in Quality Deer, Buck Deer, or Second Deer would carry over for future drawings.
18. If I’m drawn for more than one Special Permit and decide not to use one of them, can I return that Special Permit and have my points restored?
    No, but there are certain situations when Special Permit point restoration would be available. These situations are listed below, but there are certain exceptions to this list as well. If your situation is similar to one of the following examples, please contact the Wildlife Program at (360) 90 ...
19. If I drew a Special Permit last year, can I apply again this year for that same category?
    Yes. There is no waiting period and you are able to apply for most Special Permit categories year after year. The only exceptions to this rule is for people who harvested or failed to provide a hunter report for the Any Moose, Any Ram (bighorn sheep), or Mountain Goat Special Permits (if you ha ...
20. Can I still hunt if I’m not drawn for a Special Permit?
    The answer is both yes and no. For deer, elk, bear, and turkey you can hunt the available general seasons regardless if you are drawn for a Special Permit for that species. To hunt mountain goat, moose, or bighorn sheep you must draw a Special Permit, a Raffle Permit, or win a Big Game Auction. ...