Wash. Admin. Code § 220-417-010

Current through Register Vol. 24-21, November 1, 2024

Section 220-417-010 - [Effective 11/22/2024] Trapping seasons and regulations

(1) Statewide trapping seasons:

SPECIES	SEASON DATES	RESTRICTIONS
Badger, Beaver, Bobcat, Mink, Muskrat, Raccoon, River Otter, and Weasel	Nov. 1 - Mar. 31 during the current license year
Marten	Nov. 1 - Mar. 31 during the current license year	CLOSED in Clallam, Jefferson, Mason, and Grays Harbor counties.
Red Fox	Nov. 1 - Mar. 31 during the current license year	CLOSED within the exterior boundaries of Mount Baker-Snoqualmie, Okanogan, Wenatchee, and Gifford Pinchot National Forests.

(2) Participation requirements:

(a) A valid Washington state trapper's license is required.

(b) To be issued your first Washington state trapping license an individual must pass the Washington state trapper education exam.

(c) Licensed trappers must comply with reporting requirements in WAC 220-417-020.

Wash. Admin. Code § 220-417-010

Decodified by WSR 17-05-112, Filed 2/15/2017, effective 3/18/2017. Recodified from § 232-28-516.

Amended by WSR 21-14-022, Filed 6/28/2021, effective 7/29/2021

Amended by WSR 24-21-127, Filed 10/22/2024, effective 11/22/2024