Posted April 17, 2018 10:05 am by Comments

By Ammoland

Elk Hunting
WA. Game Commission Sets New Hunting Seasons, Approves Land Purchase In Chelan County

OLYMPIA –-(Ammoland.com)- The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted new hunting regulations through 2020 for deer, elk, waterfowl, and other game species at a public meeting April 12-14 2018 in Olympia.

The commission, a citizen panel appointed by the governor to set policy for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), also authorized the department to purchase 1,275 acres in Chelan County’s Stemilt Basin to protect critical wildlife habitat.

Key changes in hunting rules approved by the commission for the upcoming season include:

  • Waterfowl: The limit for pintail ducks was increased to two birds a day in all general waterfowl seasons, due to improved conditions in their breeding areas. In addition, special seasons for hunters under age 16 will be staggered to allow an individual hunter to participate in youth hunts on both sides of the state. The special youth hunt is set for Sept. 22-23 in western Washington, followed by a youth hunt Sept. 29-30 in eastern Washington.
  • White-tailed deer: Hunters will be allowed to take antlerless white-tailed deer in game management units 101-121 in northeast Washington. Special permits will be available to seniors and hunters using modern …Read the Rest

    Source:: AmmoLand

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