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

Any organized “Hunting Dog,” “Retriever,” “Versatile Dog,” or “Tracking Dog,” activity in which participants are in competition with one another for cash awards, trophies, citations, or any other prizes or receive scores for their dog’s performance.

Fees:

• Non refundable application fee:  $70.00
• Permit fee:  $24.00

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)