- Where can I purchase the multiple-season hunting permit applications and when is the deadline?
Multiple-season applications may be purchased and submitted online at https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov/wdfw/special_permits.html. You can purchase permit applications over the counter at any hunting and fishing license dealer, or by calling toll-free 1-866-246-9453. The deadline to purchase the ap ...
- What is the multiple-season hunting permit?
The Multiple Season Hunting Permit allows a hunter to hunt in any open unit during all general seasons starting with archery and continuing through muzzleloader and modern firearm. However, the hunter must comply with all rules and weapon restrictions for the season in effect.
- How do I enter the drawing after I purchase the application?
Your application is automatically entered into the drawing unless you apply with a partner. These applications may be submitted online at https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov/wdfw/special_permits.html.
- What are the rules for multiple-season permit holders?
A multiple season permit can only be used during general seasons and in Game Management Units (GMUs) that are open during a modern firearm, muzzleloader, and archery general season.* In other words, a multiple season permit holder may not hunt during the muzzleloader general season in a GMU th ...
- How much does the multi-season permit application cost?
The cost of the multiple-season hunting permit application is $7.10 for residents, $3.80 for youth, and $110.50 for non-residents.
- How much does the multi-season hunt permit cost?
The permit is $181.50 for residents and for non-residents, plus the cost of the original deer or elk license.
- How many multiple-season permits are going to be drawn?
8,500 deer permits and 1000 elk permits will be drawn. Permits will be randomly drawn by computer selection.
- Can I use my general season deer or elk tag if I am drawn for and plan to participate in a multi-season hunt?
No. Currently if you purchase your general season tag and then you are drawn for a multi-season tag of the same species, you must return your general season tag and purchase a multi-season tag to participate in multi-season hunts. If you have previously purchased your licenses and taken possess ...
- What if I am drawn, but decide not to purchase the permit?
Successful applicants will be allowed to purchase the permit at any time prior to September 1st. The multiple-season permit is non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Do I earn points for the multiple-season permit application if I do not draw a permit?
An applicant will retain a point each time he/she does not draw a permit.
- How does the multiple-season permit affect the deer and elk special permits?
If you draw a multiple season permit for deer or elk, then you may apply for all weapon types on your deer or elk special permit application (up to four hunt choices). You would also be able to apply for both eastern and western Washington for elk.
- How many multi-seaon permit applications may I purchase?
You may purchase one application for deer and one application for elk.
- When and how will I be notified of the drawing results?
We anticipate notifications will be mailed out by the end of April.
- Do I need to purchase a hunting license and tags before I can enter the drawing?
You do not need to purchase a deer or elk hunting license and tag to enter the multiple-season permit drawing.
- What is the bag limit?
The bag limit is one deer or one elk.
