http://wdfw.wa.gov/help en-us http://wdfw.wa.gov/help ActiveKB NX webmaster@dfw.wa.gov Fri, 24 May 2013 04:43:17 PDT 20 http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/68/ It is illegal to hunt waterfowl, wild turkeys, or deer with the use or aid of battery-powered or other electronic devices as decoys. It is illegal to hunt waterfowl, wild turkeys, or deer with the ... Ron Kim Mon, 20 Aug 2012 20:21:21 GMT http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/120/ Yes, but only under the following circumstances (RCW 9.41.042): You are attending a certified hunter education course or a firearms safety course; You are shooting or target practicing at a ... John Burrows Mon, 09 Jul 2012 22:13:55 GMT http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/117/ Refer to chapter 9.41 RCW, “Firearms and Dangerous Weapons.” The Hunter Education Division within WDFW’s Enforcement Program has a brochure titled “Firearms Safety, The ... John Burrows Mon, 09 Jul 2012 22:13:32 GMT http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/118/ It is a class C felony for any person who is not a citizen of the United States to carry or possess any firearm, unless the person: 1) Is a lawful permanent resident; 2) has obtained a valid ali ... John Burrows Mon, 09 Jul 2012 22:04:02 GMT http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/115/ Yes. Even though a .410 is measured in caliber, not gauge, it is considered a shotgun. A .410 is smaller than a 20-gauge shotgun. It is unlawful to hunt game birds with a shotgun larger than a ... John Burrows Mon, 09 Jul 2012 22:01:46 GMT http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/179/ Yes, you will probably be cited if you are in possession of more than three 2 ¾ inch shells while in the field at the time of contact--see WAC 232-12-047. John Burrows Mon, 09 Jul 2012 18:00:22 GMT http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/108/ A shotgun or rifle is considered loaded if it contains shells or cartridges in the chamber or magazine. In addition, any firearm that has a detachable clip or magazine is considered unloaded if ... John Burrows Mon, 09 Jul 2012 16:21:15 GMT http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/121/ No, unless the felon has had his/her right-to-bear-arms restored through a state superior court. If the felon’s rights have been restored, he/she can use muzzleloaders, rifles, handguns, an ... John Burrows Tue, 24 May 2011 21:59:47 GMT http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/112/ See WDFW's “Rule Information Center” website. WDFW offers several formal and informal ways to provide input or to communicate on proposed rules. Input is accepted by WDFW throughout ... John Burrows Tue, 24 May 2011 21:58:02 GMT http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/104/ No; you may use any type of projectile. Sabots are also allowed. John Burrows Tue, 24 May 2011 21:57:49 GMT http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/101/ In firearm restriction areas, hunters may hunt only during the season allowed by their deer and/or elk tag. Modern firearm tag holders may hunt firearm restriction areas during modern firearm d ... John Burrows Tue, 24 May 2011 21:57:25 GMT http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/113/ Yes. Turkeys are classified as game birds, and retractable broadheads are allowed for game birds in Washington. However, retractable broadheads cannot be used for big game in Washington. Use ca ... John Burrows Tue, 24 May 2011 21:57:06 GMT http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/106/ Yes. A hunter lawfully hunting small game with a double-barreled muzzleloading shotgun may keep both barrels loaded. A hunter lawfully hunting big game with a double-barreled muzzleloading fir ... John Burrows Tue, 24 May 2011 21:56:44 GMT http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/114/ WDFW does not think that the use of retractable broadheads is justified for hunting big game in Washington at this time. The main issue is regarding the failure rate of the expandable broadhead. John Burrows Tue, 24 May 2011 21:56:09 GMT http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/116/ There is no magazine capacity restriction on firearms used for big game hunting. John Burrows Tue, 24 May 2011 21:55:49 GMT http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/178/ Yes. Muzzleloading firearms used during a modern firearm season are not required to meet ignition, primer, or sight restrictions. Muzzleloading firearms used during a modern firearm season are ... John Burrows Tue, 24 May 2011 21:55:27 GMT http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/110/ Yes, because neither is a motor vehicle. However, it is extremely dangerous to do this in certain situations, so it is discouraged. John Burrows Tue, 24 May 2011 21:55:04 GMT http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/107/ No. Both a quad and motor bike are motor vehicles, so any rifle or shotgun being transported on them must be unloaded. John Burrows Tue, 24 May 2011 21:54:40 GMT http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/105/ Yes. A modern handgun can be carried while archery or muzzleloader hunting, but only for personal protection. Modern handguns cannot be used to hunt big game or to dispatch wounded big game duri ... John Burrows Tue, 24 May 2011 21:54:06 GMT http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/103/ See the “Equipment and Hunting Methods” section of the Big Game Hunting Regulations Pamphlet. John Burrows Tue, 24 May 2011 21:53:46 GMT http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/111/ Big game, except cougar, must be hunted with a minimum of .24 caliber (6mm) centerfire rifle. Cougar may be hunted with a .22 caliber centerfire rifle. Rimfire rifles are not legal for big gam ... John Burrows Mon, 09 May 2011 17:41:52 GMT http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/109/ No. It is illegal to have a loaded shotgun or rifle in or ON any motor vehicle. In addition, it is against the law to negligently shoot from, along, or across a public roadway. John Burrows Mon, 09 May 2011 17:36:54 GMT http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/102/ Firearm restriction areas are established by the Fish and Wildlife Commission. See the Big Game Hunting Regulations Pamphlet for a list established by the state. No shooting zones prohibit th ... John Burrows Mon, 09 May 2011 17:29:58 GMT