Washington Administrative Code
Title 220 - Fish and Wildlife, Department of
WILDLIFE
Chapter 220-415 - Wildlife-Hunting-Big game
Section 220-415-070 - 2023 Moose seasons, permit quotas, and areas

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 220-415-070

Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024

(1) It is unlawful to fail to comply with the provisions of this section. A violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.410 Unlawful hunting of big game-Penalty.

(2) Moose Permit Hunts

(a) Who May Apply:
(i) Any antlered bull moose category: An individual may only harvest one moose under the "any antlered bull moose" or "any moose" category during his or her lifetime. Applications will not be accepted from hunters having previously harvested a moose in the "any moose" or "any antlered bull moose" category.

(ii) Antlerless only, youth antlerless, over-65 antlerless, disabled-antlerless, hunter-education antlerless, auction moose, raffle moose: Anyone may apply.

(b) Bag Limit: One moose except where otherwise permitted by department rule, even if permits are drawn for more than one moose hunt category.

(c) Weapon Restrictions: Permit holders may use any legal weapon.

(d) Submitting moose teeth: Successful moose hunters must submit an incisor tooth from the lower jaw, either in person at a WDFW office, or via the postage-paid envelope supplied, no later than sixty days after harvest.

(e) Any antlered bull moose seasons: Open only to the taking of moose with visible antlers (bull calves illegal).

Hunt Name

Permit Season

GMU or boundary

Permits

Any antlered bull moose

Kettle Range-East Okanogan 101, 105, 204

Oct. 1 - Nov. 30

GMUs 101, 105, 204

10

Douglas A - Early

Oct. 1-31

GMU 108

4

Douglas A - Late

Nov. 1-30

GMU 108

4

Aladdin A - Early

Oct. 1-31

GMU 111

3

Aladdin A - Late

Nov. 1-30

GMU 111

3

Selkirk 113

Oct. 1 - Nov. 30

GMU 113

15

49 Degrees North A - Early

Oct. 1-31

GMU 117 (except Parker Lake)

12

49 Degrees North A - Late

Nov. 1-30

GMU 117 (except Parker Lake)

12

Huckleberry A - Early

Oct. 1-31

GMU 121

10

Huckleberry A - Late

Nov. 1-30

GMU 121

10

Spokane West A

Oct. 1 - Nov. 30

GMU 124 w of Hwy 395

2

Mt Spokane South A

Oct. 1 - Nov. 30

Moose Area 1 (within 124)

8

Mt Spokane North A

Oct. 1 - Nov. 30

Moose Area 2 (within 124)

8

Hangman

Oct. 1 - Nov. 30

GMU 127, 130, 139

4

Antlerless only -

Douglas 108 B

Oct. 1 - Nov. 30

GMU 108

2

Aladdin 111 B

Oct. 1 - Nov. 30

GMU 111

2

49 Degrees North B

Oct. 1 - Nov. 30

GMU 117 (except Parker Lake)

2

Huckleberry B

Oct. 1 - Nov. 30

GMU 121

8

Spokane West B

Oct. 1 - Nov. 30

GMU 124 w of Hwy 395

2

Mt Spokane South B

Oct. 1 - Nov. 30

Moose Area 1 (within 124)

2

Mt Spokane North B

Oct. 1 - Nov. 30

Moose Area 2 (within 124)

2

Mica Peak

Oct. 1 - Nov. 30

GMU 127

2

Cheney B

Oct. 1 - Nov. 30

GMU 130, 139

2

Youth Only - Antlerless

Mt Spokane South Y

Oct. 1 - Nov. 30

Moose Area 1 (within 124)

1

65 Year and over - Antlerless

49 Degrees North V

Oct. 1 - Nov. 30

GMU 117 (except Parker Lake)

1

Huckleberry V

Oct. 1 - Nov. 30

GMU 121

2

Disabled hunter - Antlerless

49 Degrees North D

Oct. 1 - Nov. 30

GMU 117 (except Parker Lake)

1

Mt Spokane North D

Oct. 1 - Nov. 30

Moose Area 2 (within 124)

1

Note: Moose Area 3 (Parker Lake) is closed to all moose hunters, except those with a Parker Lake special permit.

(3) Moose Areas:

(a) Moose Area 1: South Spokane Moose Area:

That portion of GMU 124 beginning at intersection of Blanchard Rd and Idaho-Washington state line: W on Blanchard Rd to Blanchard Creek Rd; SW on Blanchard Creek Rd to Tallman Rd; W on Tallman Rd to Elk Chatta-roy Rd; SW on Elk Chattaroy Rd to Hwy 2; S on Hwy 2 to Hwy 395, S on Hwy 395 to Spokane River, E on Spokane River to Idaho-Washington state line, N on Idaho-Washington state line to Blanchard Rd and the point of beginning.

(b) Moose Area 2: North Spokane Moose Area:

That portion of GMU 124 beginning at intersection of Blanchard Rd and Idaho-Washington state line: W on Blanchard Rd to Blanchard Creek Rd; SW on Blanchard Creek Rd to Tallman Rd; W on Tallman Rd to Elk Chatta-roy Rd; SW on Elk Chattaroy Rd to Hwy 2; S on Hwy 2 to Hwy 395, N on Hwy 395 to Deer Park-Milan Rd, E on Deer Park-Milan Rd to Hwy 2, N on Hwy 2 to Idaho-Washington state line, S on Idaho-Washington state line to Blanchard Rd and the point of beginning.

(c) Moose Area 3: Parker Lake (GMU 117, Pend Oreille County): All lands south of Ruby Creek Rd (USFS Road 2489), north of Tacoma Creek Rd (USFS Road 2389), and west of Bonneville Power Administration power lines.

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