Field Trial Permit Application PDF Please remit fees with application and return it to the Regional Office where the field trial is being held.

A field trial is an examination to determine the ability of dogs to point, flush, or retrieve game birds. An individual or organization wishing to conduct a field trial must obtain a permit from the department.

You need a field trial permit if:

• The field trial will be on WDFW lands or,
• If live wildlife will be used (examples: pheasant, duck, rabbit, raccoon)

If you are holding a field trial that is on WDFW land you will need:

• A field trial permit.
• A Temporary Land Use Permit ($50.00)

It is unlawful to hold field trials for hunting dogs during the months of April, May, June, and July unless permitted by WDFW.

Applications for a field trial permit must be filed with the department at least thirty days before the proposed field trial date.

Birds used for field trials must be marked prior to release.
Please contact the Department of Fish and Wildlife at 360-902-2515 to purchase bands (10 cents apiece in lots of 100).

Applicable laws and rules:

• Revised Code of Washington (RCW)
  • Hunting and fishing contests -- Field trials for dogs -- Permit -- Rules. (RCW 77.32.540)
  • Hunting and fishing contests -- Field trials for dogs -- Rules -- Limitation. (RCW 77.32.525)
  • Taxidermist, fur dealer, fishing guide, game farmer, anadromous game fish buyer -- Licenses -- Fish stocking and game contest permits. (RCW 77.65.480)
  • Unlawful hunting or fishing contests -- Penalty. (RCW 77.15.330)
• Washington Administrative Code (WAC)
  • Permit for holding field trials. (WAC 232-12-041)
  • Use of game birds for training dogs, field trials -- Marking requirements. (WAC 232-12-044)
  • Criteria for planting aquatic plants and releasing wildlife. -- Section (f) (WAC 232-12-271)
  • Public conduct in wildlife areas and access sites owned or controlled by the department of fish and wildlife. (WAC 232-13)

 

Regional Offices
Region One 2315 North Discovery Place Spokane Valley, WA 99216 (509) 892-1001 Region Two 1550 Alder Street Northwest Ephrata, WA 98823 (509) 754-4624 Region Three 1701 South 24th Avenue Yakima, WA 98902 (509) 575-2740	Region Four 16018 Mill Creek Boulevard Mill Creek, WA 98012 (425) 775-1311 Region Five 2108 Grand Boulevard Vancouver, WA 98661 (360) 906-6700 Region Six 48 Devonshire Road Montesano, WA 98563 (360) 249-4628