Hunting seasons and regulations washington department of. The commission, a citizen panel appointed by the governor to set policy for the washington department of fish and wildlife wdfw. Using dogs to hunt cougar is also illegal, except in the case of taking cougar under the authorization and guidance of the state fish and wildlife commission. Washington wildlife managers approve more liberal cougar. All washington state land closures extended to may 4. Only one deer or elk may be harvested annually under a multiple season big game permit. Statewide, august 1, 1997march 15, 1998, except closed in gmus 157, 485. In washington state, cougars can be found throughout most of the forested areas. You can hunt with a rifle or pistol and also use archery. Antelope, cougar, exotics, moose, goat, sheep, etc.
Join us for one of the best black bear hunts that youll find in washington or the pacific northwest. Democrats pass sex ed bill, cougar update, and protecting wa. Get the cougar, wa local hourly forecast including temperature, realfeel, and chance of precipitation. Big game bow hunting discussion, reports, and related topics. Most of us realize that hound hunting is the best way to keep cougars afraid of humans and dogs. Once that season closes, wildlife managers determine how many cougars were killed by hunters, and close units that exceeded the guidelines. Find out how and when to hunt legally in washington state. Cougar hunters can verify if the season is open or closed by calling the toll free cougar hunting hotline 18663644868. State wide, august 1, 1997march 15, 1998, except closed in gmus 157, 485.
Washington department of fish and wildlife oversees game management units on dnrmanaged lands. In hunt areas with a harvest guideline, the cougar late hunting season may close on or after january 1 in one or more gmus if cougar harvest meets or exceeds the guideline. Stalked by a cougar while hunting in washington youtube. Washington cougar hunts guides outfitters mountain lion hunting. Methow valley guided hunting trips mazama, wa early. The use of hounds for hunting cougar is prohibited statewide. You may not hunt wildlife during any modern firearm deer or elk season, with any firearm. The team was coached by sixthyear head coach mike leach and played their home games at martin stadium in pullman, washington.
The spike in cougar deaths resulted in part from a radical change in the state s gamemanagement plan. A property owner or the owners immediate family, employee, or tenant may kill a cougar on that property if it is damaging domestic animals rcw 77. Washington cougar hunting guides and outfitters hunting network. Washington state law strictly bans hunter wastage of meat from cougars or any other big game animals. March is an opportunity to honor the women, past and present, whose leadership and res.
State game officials want public comment on proposed rules for the 20202021 cougar hunting season. Colorado, idaho and wyoming have sevenmonth seasons. Oct 09, 2009 washington department of fish and wildlife. You will enjoy trap, skeet, chippers, 5 stand, duck tower sports and pheasants. Hunters in washington have killed more cougars in the 20162017 season than the states science recommends. California too has banned hunting cougars with hounds. For the latest wdfw closures, restrictions, and updates see the wdfw covid19coronavirus response page. Washington wildlife managers approved more liberal, regionally specific, cougar hunting rules friday. Washington hunter bags worldrecord moose in ferry county updated.
Deer season dates in washington vary by unit region and breed of deer whitetail, blacktail or mule. Summary of cougar hunting seasons washington department of. Olympia, wa cougar hunting will be closed in six washington counties during the statewide deerhunting season that begins oct. Bearpaw outfitters have been providing quality hunts for 40 years.
Im writing a letter urging them to consider a longer cougar season, higher bag limits whatever they think will work. Olympia the washington fish and wildlife commission adopted new 2020 hunting season regulations and new cougar management guidelines at their april 910 meeting. Cougar hunters can verify if the season is open or closed by calling the toll free cougar hunting hotline 18663644868 or visiting this website. New mexicos cougar season runs from december to may, while arizonas spans the entire year. Washington approves changes to elk hunting season rocky. Hunting of mountain lions is allowed in the state of washington. One 1 cougar during the 199798 hunting season except that it is unlawful to kill or possess spotted cougar kittens or adult cougar accompanied by spotted kittens. Trophy black bear hunting in washington state big game. Explore hunting regulations data and plan your hunt with this browserbased web app.
Summary of hunting seasons for bobcat, fox, raccoon harerabbit, grouse, coyote and other small game animals. The early general bowhunting season for antlerless elk in the yakima and colockum elk herds has been reduced to. In washington, the tickborne diseases known to be locally acquired include. Learn about the steps every hunter must take before heading afield, and how to report your. Rate washington guide services and request information about your next hunt. Big game hunting seasons and regulations washington. Cougar hunters will begin the 2009 general season on september 1 this year, while those interested in permitonly hunts held after the general season have until august 31 to submit an application to the washington department of fish and wildlife wdfw. Washington hunter bags worldrecord moose in ferry county. Good times camping and setting up elk camp all and all. Apr 11, 2020 washington wildlife managers approved more liberal, regionally specific, cougar hunting rules, friday.
For more information, see the big game hunting seasons and regulations pamphlet. Rules for hunting duck, goose, pheasant, quail, cottontail and. Using dogs to hunt cougar is also illegal, except in the case of taking cougar under the authorization and guidance of. The washington fish and wildlife commission adopted new hunting regulations through 2020 for elk, deer, waterfowl, and other game species. Migratory waterfowl seasons summary of hunting seasons for duck, coot, snipe, pigeon, mourning dove, swan, goose, and brant. Feb 11, 2020 state game officials want public comment on proposed rules for the 20202021 cougar hunting season. Cougar hunters kill more than double recommended guidelines. It rained a lot and i was actually stalked by a cougar on the last day. We hunt over bait and can accommodate rifle, muzzleloader, and bow hunters.
Game officials seek public comment on cougar hunting local. The cougar hunting season is split into an early sept. Oil hunt info here 57420 posts 3092 topics last post by jae in re. Clarification on washington cougar hunting regulations big. No cougar hunting during deer season in washington counties. Washington hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. Rainer, and the cascades are popular mule deer and black tail locations. State wildlife managers approve more liberal cougar hunting rules. Hunting during modern firearm deer or elk seasons wac 23212242. Key changes in hunting rules approved by the commission for the upcoming season include.
Be sure to check out the washington department of fish and wildlife website for a. We would like to offer you an allinclusive late season archery hunt in washington state. Season summaries for hunting throughout washington state. The regulations and laws governing recreational hunting of mountain lions specify 150 game. Sports outdoors washington department of fish and wildlife to discuss 2020 cougar hunting season. See rules for hunting deer, elk, black bear, cougar, mountain goat, and more. Olympia cougar hunters will begin the 2009 general season on september 1 this year, while those interested in permitonly hunts held after the general season have until august 31 to submit an application to the washington department of fish and wildlife wdfw. Nov 11, 2018 big plans to show off this elk hunting 2018 hunt. Those guidelines, however, do not apply to the states early cougar season, which runs from sept. We offer affordable trophy black bear hunting with high success rates on the quinault indian reservation in washington state. Hunting seasons and regulations washington department of fish. Before the initiative, the state issued about 600 cougar permits annually. Hounds remain legal for hunting cats in the rocky mountain states. Coyote hunting washington, laws, regulations, season.
Other species that cannot be hunted with dogs include bear, bobcat, and turkey. Aug 06, 2009 olympia cougar hunters will begin the 2009 general season on september 1 this year, while those interested in permitonly hunts held after the general season have until august 31 to submit an application to the washington department of fish and wildlife wdfw. Washington fish and wildlife commission decides 20202021. Hunting lodges in washington washington quail hunting. Merriams turkey hunts washington turkey hunting guides.
Washington department of fish and wildlife to discuss 2020. The following are summaries of cougar seasons around the state. Projects funded by these grants will help reduce wildfire risk the washington state department of natural resources dnr. Hunting remains a vital way of life for many residents and nonresidents in washington and contributes to statewide conservation efforts. Hunting or pursuing coyotes, at any time of year, with dogs is considered illegal. Wa morel season expected to be bumper, usfs increases. The washington department of fish and wildlife supports big game hunting opportunities throughout the state. October general hunt runs oct 14th 24th units 203, 218, 231, 242 and 300. Once that season closes, wildlife managers determine how many cougars were killed by hunters and close units that exceeded the guidelines. Washington hunting outfitters custom guided hunting trips. Cougar hunters can verify if the season is open or closed by calling the tollfree cougar hunting hotline or visiting the departments website. The use of hounds for hunting cougar is prohibited state wide. According to the washington department of fish and wildlife, cougars are classified as game animals and an open season and a hunting license are required to hunt them wac 23212007. The washington department of fish and wildlife allows limited cougar hunting.
The 2017 washington state cougars football team represented washington state university during the 2017 ncaa division i fbs football season. In 2015, after pressure related to conflicts between wolves and livestock, the washington. Dnr manages more than 3 million acres of state trust lands that are accessible for hunting. Apr 18, 2018 the washington fish and wildlife commission adopted new hunting regulations through 2020 for elk, deer, waterfowl, and other game species. Bearpaw outfitters offer spot and stalk cougar hunts in ne washington. The commission, a citizen panel appointed by the governor to set policy for the. In a 63 vote washington fish and wildlife commissioners changed the. If you are on one of our other washington hunts you can take a cougar for free. Although its outside the mighty rocky mountains, washington has 63 named mountain ranges. We would like to offer you an allinclusive lateseason archery hunt in washington state. State wildlife managers approve more liberal cougar hunting. Cougar hunting area openings and closures washington.
Washington hunting outfitters is available throughout the state of washington, but our primary area is in the westcentral part of the state. The washington department of fish and wildlife maintains opportunities for seasoned and firsttime hunters alike. Accessing dnr land for hunting requires a discover pass for your vehicle. The commission is meeting on march to discuss the cougar issue. Perspectives on hound training bills hb 1516 and sb 5320. After the houndhunting ban passed, washington department of fish and. Hunters enjoy the rare treat of perfect weather, scenery, and game during washington hunting seasons. Washington cougar hunting guides and outfitters hunting. Olympia washington wildlife managers approved more liberal. Under new rules adopted by the washington fish and wildlife commission, the. Aug 07, 2014 hunting during modern firearm deer or elk seasons wac 23212242.
Depending on the recommendations of state biologists for each unit, two to 15 cougars may be legally harvested before cougar hunting closes in that gmu. Summary of cougar hunting seasons washington department. After the hound hunting ban passed, washington department of fish and wildlife officials. Learn about these tickborne diseases and others of concern, and what symptoms of illness to watch for. Jan 01, 2020 cougar hunters can verify if the season is open or closed by calling the toll free cougar hunting hotline 18663644868 or visiting this website. The spike in cougar deaths resulted in part from a radical change in the states gamemanagement plan. Washington wildlife managers approved more liberal, regionally specific, cougar hunting rules, friday.
Cougar are so over populated that we see them while hunting turkey, bear, and deer. Rules pamphlet for hunting aprilmay for merriam s turkey, rio grande turkey, and eastern turkey. Washington hunting guides and outfitters find your next. Everything you need to be ready to step out prepared.
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