As specified
in WAC
220-20-045, WAC
232-12-276, and RCW
77-32-240, it is unlawful to collect foodfish, shellfish, or
wildlife or their nests and/or eggs for the purpose of research
or display without first obtaining a Washington state scientific
collection permit.
State scientific
collection permits are issued to scientists/researchers, educators/educational
institutions, and museums, aquariums/zoos. They are NOT issued to
the general public for collection/take of fish and/or wildlife.
Under WAC
232-12-287, it is unlawful to possess wildlife found dead (unless
with an appropriate hunting/fishing licenses and following the rules
and regulations). One CAN collect/take naturally shed antlers of
deer, elk, or moose.
You can download
and print information about scientific collection permits and the
application for a permit here to the right. Choose from either
Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat formats.
For current
permit holders, you can also print the required annual report due
in January here.
Send the
application or annual report to:
The Washington
Dept of Fish and Wildlife
600 Capitol Way North
Olympia, WA 98501
Attn: SCP
If you have
questions please contact:
phone: (360)
902-2200
e-mail: scp@dfw.wa.gov
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