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		<title>What do I do if I have lost my license or tag, or lost my WILD I.D. number?</title>
		<link>http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/36/</link>
		<description>
If hunting or fishing license, endorsements or tag documents are lost, stolen, or destroyed, duplicates can be obtained from license dealers for a cost.
If you have lost your WILD I.D. number,  ...</description>
		<author>John Burrows</author>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:13:47 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>What are the firearms licensing requirements for non-U.S. citizens?</title>
		<link>http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/33/</link>
		<description>
Permanent resident aliens or green card holders do not have to obtain an alien firearm license. They can purchase a hunting license, purchase firearms, and apply for a concealed pistol license. ...</description>
		<author>John Burrows</author>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2012 22:09:29 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>What are the hunting license requirements for non-U.S. citizens?</title>
		<link>http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/34/</link>
		<description>Provided that the non-U.S. citizen was born after January 1, 1972, and successfully passed Hunter Education training, they can purchase a hunting license. If non-U.S. citizens meet residency requi ...</description>
		<author>John Burrows</author>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2012 22:04:21 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Is game farming legal in Washington?</title>
		<link>http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/89/</link>
		<description>Game farms licensed on or before January 1, 1992 may continue to operate under the license&amp;mdash;see RCW 77.12.570; WAC 232-12-027.  After January 1, 1992, WDFW is licensing only game farming of g ...</description>
		<author>John Burrows</author>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2012 21:58:04 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Does a designated harvester or hunter companion need to have a Washington license to harvest for or assist a disabled person in Washington?</title>
		<link>http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/173/</link>
		<description>
No. According to WAC 232-12-828(8), a designated hunter companion must have a valid hunting license from Washington or another state.
The hunter companion or designated harvester must have thei ...</description>
		<author>John Burrows</author>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2012 18:01:20 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>If I buy a Washington resident license and move to another state can I use that resident license for the remainder of the Washington seasons?</title>
		<link>http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/176/</link>
		<description>
Yes (WAC 200-20-001). However, as soon as you purchase a resident license in the new state, your Washington resident license becomes invalid, even if the season is not over.
If you are checked  ...</description>
		<author>John Burrows</author>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2012 18:00:54 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>What is the definition of a Washington resident</title>
		<link>http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/30/</link>
		<description>
A person who has maintained a permanent place of abode within the state for at least 90 days preceding license purchase, who has established by formal evidence (e.g. a driver&amp;rsquo;s license and ...</description>
		<author>John Burrows</author>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2012 16:27:22 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>What are the requirements for licenses for persons with a disability?</title>
		<link>http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/46/</link>
		<description>
WDFW issues a disabled hunter permit to persons with permanent disabilities under certain conditions. For complete information, see: 

WAC 232-12-828
Disability Licensing FAQ  
Recreational  ...</description>
		<author>John Burrows</author>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2012 16:25:55 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Can I fish for salmon and steelhead on free fishing weekend?</title>
		<link>http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/56/</link>
		<description>
Yes, unless your fishing license is revoked and your fishing privileges are suspended due to non-payment of child support or an order from WDFW or a court.  When your fishing privileges are susp ...</description>
		<author>John Burrows</author>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2012 15:55:33 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Who needs a fishing license in Washington?</title>
		<link>http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/32/</link>
		<description>
Everyone age 15 and up needs a license to fish in Washington.
You do not need a license if you are fishing for common carp, crawfish, bullfrogs, smelt, or unclassified marine invertebrates. See ...</description>
		<author>John Burrows</author>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2012 15:53:09 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Who needs a hunting license in Washington?</title>
		<link>http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/31/</link>
		<description>


A hunting license is required for anyone to hunt wildlife in Washington.
See the WDFW Licensing website for all details about residents, non-residents, Hunter Education requirements, etc.
 ...</description>
		<author>John Burrows</author>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2012 15:47:43 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>How do I update my contact information? </title>
		<link>http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/309/</link>
		<description>You can update your mailing address, phone number, and email at any license dealer or online at https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov/ or by calling (360) 902-2464.</description>
		<author>John Burrows</author>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 22:03:41 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>What are the dates of WDFW&#039;s licensing year?</title>
		<link>http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/240/</link>
		<description>Annual fishing and hunting licenses are valid from April 1 through March 31.  They are available for purchase online (https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov/), by phone (1-866-246-9453), and from hundreds of ...</description>
		<author>John Burrows</author>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:20:36 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>How can I find my WILD ID number?</title>
		<link>http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/236/</link>
		<description>Steps to find your WILD number are:
Go to https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov
Select any one of the purchase options to bring up the &#039;Customer Search&#039; screen.
Enter either your driver license number or ...</description>
		<author>John Burrows</author>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:47:06 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>What does &quot;WILD&quot; stand for and what is the purpose of a WILD ID Number?</title>
		<link>http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/235/</link>
		<description>
WILD stands for &#039;Washington Interactive Licensing Database&#039;, an automated licensing system which electronically links license sale computer terminals to a central database.
WILD ID numbers are  ...</description>
		<author>John Burrows</author>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:41:31 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>If I buy an Eastern Washington elk tag and subsequently I am not drawn for a special Eastern Washington controlled elk permit can I exchange the Eastern WA elk tag for a Western WA elk tag?</title>
		<link>http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/40/</link>
		<description>No. If you apply for an Eastern Washington special elk permit drawing, you have committed to the Eastern Washington hunting option, regardless of whether you are selected for the special hunt or w ...</description>
		<author>John Burrows</author>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 20:35:58 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>If I&#039;m drawn for an Eastern Washington elk special permit and three days into the special permit season, I become very dissatisfied with the lack of big bulls in the area, can I get a refund?</title>
		<link>http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/45/</link>
		<description>No.  Once the scheduled hunting opportunity has begun, no refunds can be obtained.</description>
		<author>John Burrows</author>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 20:33:28 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Do I need a fishing license if I&#039;m just helping my child or others to fish?</title>
		<link>http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/52/</link>
		<description>If you are only watching, you do not need a fishing license. However, if you are directly assisting and participating, you will need the appropriate fishing license.</description>
		<author>John Burrows</author>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 21:17:41 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>What happens if I forget to report my fishing and hunting activity?</title>
		<link>http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/37/</link>
		<description>
By January 31 of each year, hunters must report their hunting activity for each special permit acquired and each deer, elk, bear, and turkey tag purchased.  Hunters who do not meet the deadline  ...</description>
		<author>John Burrows</author>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 21:12:46 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>What are the hunting license licensing requirements for out-of-state U.S. citizens?</title>
		<link>http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/35/</link>
		<description>Non-resident U.S. citizens born after January 1, 1972, must pass a Hunter Education course in Washington unless they can show that they have successfully passed a comparable Hunter Education cours ...</description>
		<author>John Burrows</author>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 21:12:12 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>What are the hunting/fishing license requirements for active duty U.S. military personnel stationed in Washington?</title>
		<link>http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/38/</link>
		<description>
Active duty U.S. military stationed in Washington  State are considered residents and qualify for resident licenses as long as they are stationed in Washington on a non-temporary basis.  A &amp;ldqu ...</description>
		<author>John Burrows</author>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 21:09:53 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>If I am 15 years old, but I will turn 16 within the license year, do I buy a youth hunting license or an adult hunting license?</title>
		<link>http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/87/</link>
		<description>
While you are 15, you may purchase a youth license and use it for the entire license year. You will need to buy an adult hunting license and appropriate tags and state migratory bird validation  ...</description>
		<author>John Burrows</author>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 23:50:30 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Do I need a hunting license if I&#039;m just helping my child or others to hunt?</title>
		<link>http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/86/</link>
		<description>It depends.  If you are only watching or guiding, you do not need a hunting license. However, if you are directly assisting and participating (such as driving game or packing hunting weapons), you ...</description>
		<author>John Burrows</author>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 23:42:58 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>If my fishing privileges have been suspended or revoked, can I still fish on free fishing weekend?</title>
		<link>http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/57/</link>
		<description>No.  If a person has their fishing license suspended or revoked, it means their privileges to engage in the activity for which they were suspended are also suspended.  When your fishing privileges ...</description>
		<author>John Burrows</author>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 23:01:16 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>If my spouse purchases a Washington hunting license and subsequently dies, can I get a refund?</title>
		<link>http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/44/</link>
		<description>Yes, but only if your spouse died prior to the opening of the respective hunting season, and only if you go through the WDFW Licensing Division in Olympia and provide a copy of the death certificate.</description>
		<author>John Burrows</author>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 20:55:48 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>If I purchase a Washington hunting license and tag and then become hospitalized or severely injured so that I can no longer participate in the hunting season, can I get a refund?</title>
		<link>http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/43/</link>
		<description>Yes, but only if you request the refund prior to the opening of the season, and only if you go through the WDFW Licensing Division in Olympia and have documentation from your doctor validating the ...</description>
		<author>John Burrows</author>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 20:54:05 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>If I buy my licenses and tags then I receive the same licenses and tags as a gift, can I get a refund for one of them? </title>
		<link>http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/42/</link>
		<description>Yes, you can receive a refund by contacting the WDFW Licensing Division in Olympia.</description>
		<author>John Burrows</author>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 20:53:10 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>If I ask a license dealer to sell me an Eastern Washington modern firearm elk tag, but I am erroneously issued an Eastern WA muzzleloading rifle elk tag, can I get a refund from the license dealer?</title>
		<link>http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/41/</link>
		<description>Yes, you can get a refund from the license dealer but only during the 60 minutes immediately following the license purchase. Otherwise you must contact the WDFW Licensing Division in Olympia at 36 ...</description>
		<author>John Burrows</author>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 20:52:22 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>If I am an active duty U.S. military member who gets deployed out of the country after I have purchased a Washington hunting license and elk tag, can I get a refund?</title>
		<link>http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/39/</link>
		<description>Yes, but you must request the refund from the WDFW Licensing Division in Olympia prior to the season opener and have documentation to prove you have been deployed.</description>
		<author>John Burrows</author>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 20:42:40 GMT</pubDate>
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