Washington is home to hundreds of fish and wildlife species and scores of diverse fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing opportunities. You can purchase a license or parking pass online to start enjoying these opportunities.
Small game license costs
| License type | Resident | Non-resident | Resident senior | Youth under 16 | Resident disabled* | Non-resident disabled veteran* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Game | $40.50 | $183.50 | $40.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $40.50 |
| Small Game Discount *** | $22.00 | $96.80 | $22.00 | $8.80 | $8.80 | $22.00 |
| 3-Day Small Game | ---- | $68.00 | ---- | ---- | ---- | --- |
| Turkey Tag #1 | $15.90 | $44.50 | $15.90 | FREE | $15.90 | $44.50 |
| Additional Turkey Tags | $15.90 | $66.50 | $15.90 | $11.50 | $15.90 | $66.50 |
| Migratory Bird Permit | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 | FREE | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Western WA Pheasant Permit | $84.50 | $167.00 | $84.50 | $40.50 | $40.50 | $84.50 |
| Western WA Pheasant-3 Day Permit | $40.50 | $79.00 | $40.50 | ---- | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Migratory Bird Authorization | $13.20 | $13.20 | $13.20 | $3.30 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Special Hunt Permit Applications-Turkey | $7.10 | $110.50 | $7.10 | $3.80 | $7.10 | $110.50 |
*Defining disabled hunters and fishers
RCW 77.32.480 Reduced rate licenses.
Upon approved disability application, combination fishing and hunting licenses shall be issued at a reduced or Resident rate for the following individuals:
- A resident sixty-five years old or older who is an honorably discharged veteran of the United States armed forces having a service-connected disability;
- A resident who is an honorably discharged veteran of the United States armed forces with a thirty percent or more service-connected disability;
- A resident with a disability who permanently uses a wheelchair;
- A resident who is blind or visually impaired; and
- A resident with a developmental disability as defined in RCW 71A.10.020 with documentation of the disability certified by a physician licensed to practice in this state.
- A Non Resident who qualify under 1 and 2 above as a Disabled Veteran shall be issued a combination fishing license and/or any hunting license at the same cost charged to a nondisabled Washington resident for the same license.
*** To receive the discounted rate for small game, the small game licenses must be purchased at the same time as a big game license package is purchased.
Residency requirements
Per WAC 220-220-050, to qualify as a Washington resident you must meet certain criteria:
- Maintained a permanent place of abode within the state for at least 90 days preceding license purchase;
- Washington driver’s license;
- Washington identification card; or
- Military ID with a copy of orders showing Washington as your duty station.
If you do not have the above, you may need to contact WDFW Licensing to provide other documentation. To qualify for a resident license in Washington, you must not be licensed to fish or hunt as a resident in another state.