Hunting ethics and safety
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The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife supports safe, legal, and ethical hunting through education and requirements that must be followed by resident and nonresident recreationists hunting in the state.
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Hunter's code of conduct
Hunt safely, know and obey the law, and respect wildlife and the environment.
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Hunter orange and/or hunter pink requirements
State rules require hunters to wear fluorescent hunter orange clothing under specific conditions.
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Hunting incidents in Washington
WDFW tracks hunting incidents statewide in hopes of preventing them in the future.