Summary of proposed rule
The department is considering a number of changes to hunting rules as part of its 2025 Season Setting rule proposal. Rule changes involve multi-season deer and elk tags, deer and elk special permits, bighorn sheep and mountain goat special permits and migratory gamebird seasons.
Scope and rationale for proposed rule
The department maintains and establishes recreational hunting seasons, bag limits, and geographic boundary descriptions consistent with its legislative mandate to provide sustainable recreational hunting opportunities for all citizens. These proposed changes result from Wildlife staff recommendations that cover a variety of topics such as updating calendar dates, clarifying rules and adjusting recreational opportunities to maintain sustainable game populations.
For the 2025 hunting season, the department proposes amendments to rules in WAC chapters 220-412 through 220-416 WAC.
Public hearing
A public hearing for this rule proposal will be held March 17, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.
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Topic: Season Setting Director Hearing
Public comments
To submit comments on this proposal, please visit the 2025 Season Setting public engagement page.
You may also submit a comment via email to 2025seasonsettingcr102@publicinput.com or by leaving a voicemail message at 855-925-2801 and entering project code 7549.
The comment period ends at 11:59 pm on March 20, 2025.