2023 Hunting Season Setting

Rule-making status: Permanent
Rule-making reference: #P2022-18

Summary of proposed rule

The Department proposed several rule changes for annual hunting regulations.

Scope and rationale for proposed rule

The sections that WDFW amended include:

WAC 220-412-100 Landowner hunting permits;
WAC 220-415-030 2022 Deer special permits;
WAC 220-415-060 2022 Elk special permits;
WAC 220-415-070 2022 Moose seasons, permit quotas, and areas;
WAC 220-415-120 2022 Bighorn sheep seasons, permit quotas, and areas;
WAC 220-415-130 2022 Mountain goat seasons, permit quotas, and areas, and
WAC 220-416-060 2022-2023 Migratory gamebird seasons and regulations.

Public comments

The comment period has closed as of March 27, 2023.

To view comments submitted for this proposal, please visit the 2023 Hunting Season Setting public engagement page.

You may also view comments received on the Final Public Comment Spreadsheet (PDF)

For more information

Staff Contact: Heather Bonagofski at heather.bonagofski@dfw.wa.gov

Assistance for additional accessibility and persons with disabilities contact:
833-885-1012, TTY (711), or CivilRightsTeam@dfw.wa.gov.