Master Hunter Permit Program

Master Hunter Written Exam Schedule

Advance scheduling is required for all Master Hunter exams. The written exam is not available online. Timed tests are administered at the locations below.

The passing score on the written exam is 80% -- meaning a “B” or higher.

Instructions for Persons Taking the Test

• You make and confirm arrangements with the test proctor well in advance.
• You must present photo ID upon arrival at the test site (driver’s license, student ID, or equivalent).
• You may not bring any electronic device, especially cell phones, into the test room.
• You may not bring any notes, pamphlets, or other study materials into the test room.
• You must bring pencils and erasers.
• You must bring or know your WILD Hunting/Fishing License ID number to record on the test answer sheet.
• The test will be strictly timed at 70 minutes.
• Persons who are not successful in passing the test may retake the test after a 30-day waiting period
• If the test must be read to you, it is your responsibility to make advance arrangements with the test proctor.
• Persons caught cheating on the test will be excluded from the Master Hunter Permit Program for life.
• Master Hunter Program: Testing Policy

Examination Review

• The examination to become a Master Hunter is difficult. Here are some tips to help you prepare: Advice for Master Hunter Applicants Preparing to Test [PDF]

Master Hunter Testing Locations for 2012 Applicants
(more locations to be added by the end of February)

Benton County

• Master Hunter tests will be proctored in the Tri-Cities area on an “as needed” basis. You must pre-register in order to take the examination by calling Mike Estes at (509) 582-2212, or via email at estes.mike@frontier.com.

Grant County

• Master Hunter tests will be proctored at the WDFW Region Two Office located at 1550 Alder Street N.W. in Ephrata. Pre-registration is required and testing will occur during business hours M-F. To make reservations call (509) 754-4624, extension #223

King County

• Master Hunter tests will be proctored in Kenmore at the Inglemoor High School, Room 816, 15500 Simonds Road NE, Kenmore, WA 98028. The test dates are March 1, April 5, May 3, 2012. Tests will begin promptly at 5:00p.m. To reserve your space, please contact Jim Fitzgerald at 206-714-2591 or j.jfitz@frontier.com.

Spokane County

• 2012 Master Hunter tests will be proctored at the Spokane Region One WDFW Office beginning promptly at 1:00 P.M. on the following dates: March 7 and 21; April 4 and 18; May 2 and 16; June 6 and 20, July 5 and 18; August 1 and 15; September 5 and 19; October 3 and 17; November 7. The Regional Office is located at 2315 North Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. To pre-register, please call the WDFW Region One Office at (509) 892-1001.
• 2012 Master Hunter tests will be proctored at the Spokane Gun Club beginning at 6:00 P.M. on the following dates: March 23; April 13 and 26; May 11 and 25; June 1 and 22; July 6 and 18; August 16 and 21; September 4 and 20; October 11 and 26; November 9. The Spokane Gun Club is located at 19615 East Sprague Avenue, Greenacres. Specific directions may be found at http://www.spokanegunclub.org. A maximum of 15 candidates will be accepted for each testing date. You must pre-register in order to take the examination at H9unter6ed@aol.com or by calling Larry Stansbury at (509) 924-4726. Please DO NOT call the Spokane Gun Club.

Thurston County

• Master Hunter tests will be proctored in Olympia at the Natural Resources Building (NRB) located at 1111 Washington Street S.E. on the following dates: March 8, 22; April 5, 19; May 3, 17, 31; June 14, 28; July 12, 26; August 9, 23; September 6, 20; October 4, 18; and November 1, 15 2012. All testing will begin promptly at 2:30 P.M. so plan to arrive early. Check in at the WDFW Enforcement Program located on the First Floor immediately behind the NRB Parking Garage elevator. Please park in the NRB Visitor’s Parking lot. Parking fees are 50 cents per hour and you must purchase and display parking passes in your vehicle. Contact Tracy Loveless to preregister at (360) 902-8412, or Tracy.Loveless@dfw.wa.gov.

Whatcom County

• Master Hunter tests will be proctored at the St. Pauls Academy in Bellingham on March 14, April 18, and May 23 2012.  St. Pauls Academy is located at 3000 Northwest Avenue, Bellingham.  Go south on Northwest Avenue exactly one mile to the test facility located in the lunch room.  The door will be open at 6:30pm and the test will start promptly at 7:00pm.  Contact Paul Sadler at 360-671-8704 or 360-739-0943 or pmsadler@comcast.net to register.

Yakima County

• Master Hunter tests will be proctored at the WDFW Yakima Region Three Office on March 23, April 27, May 25, June 29, July 27, August 24, September 28, and November 2, 2012. Examination will begin promptly at 3:00 P.M. Please arrive at 2:45 P.M. for sign in. The Regional Office is located at 1701 South 24th Avenue, Yakima. To pre-register, please contact Bill Madison at 509-225-6737 or madisonsmb@msn.com  a minimum of seven days in advance of the test date.