Section 220-417-010 - [Effective until 11/22/2024] Trapping seasons and regulations(1) Statewide trapping seasons: SPECIES | SEASON DATES | RESTRICTIONS |
Badger, Beaver, Bobcat, Mink, Muskrat, Raccoon, Red Fox, 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 Gray's Harbor counties. |
(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