| Licensing
General
Q: Where
do I purchase a license?
A: Licenses may
be purchased:
Q: Why
switch the licensing year from January 1-December 31, to April 1-March
31 of the following year?
A: The new licensing
cycle better corresponds with the fishing and hunting seasons.
Q: What
are Washington hunting and fishing license residency requirements?
A: A person who
has maintained a permanent place of abode within this state for a
least 90 days immediately preceding the purchase of a license, has
established by formal evidence an intent to continue to reside in
this state, and who is not licensed to hunt or fish as a resident
in another state may purchase a resident license. Only a Washington
Driver's License, Identification Card, school identification card,
employment card, or an active duty Military Identification Card will
be accepted as proof of residency.
Q: How
do I get a disability license; what are the requirements?
A: See Disability
Licensing FAQ (WDFW Online Sales and Services Website)
Q: What
do I do if I lose my license or tags?
A: You may replace
lost licenses or tags at any authorized license
dealer. The cost is $10 per license or tag or the cost of the
item, whichever is less.
Q: Can
I get a refund on my license or tags?
A: Refunds may
be authorized under certain circumstances. Write to the License Division
at 600 Capitol Way North or visit 1111 Washington Street SE, 1st Floor,
Olympia. License Division needs the original(s) of the document(s)
involved and an explanation for the refund request. If a refund is
approved, the original document(s) must be surrendered before the
refund can be processed. Refunds are not authorized for all requests.
Q. Can
I use department facilities if I don't have a hunting or fishing license?
A. Under current
law, a person 16 years of age or older who wishes to use department
lands or access facilities and who does not already have a hunting,
fishing, trapping, or free license from the department must purchase
a $10 Vehicle User Permit. A spouse,
children under 18 years of age, and youth groups may use department
lands and access facilities without possessing their own licenses
if they are accompanied by a license holder. A violation of this licensing
requirement is a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of $500 or up to
90 days in the county jail or both.
Fishing
Q: How
much is a fishing license and where can I buy one?
A: Check out the
fee
schedule or call the Licensing Division at (360) 902-2464. You
can buy a license online at the WDFW
Online Sales and Services website. You may also purchase a license
at any of the more than 600 locations
throughout the state, including many sporting goods stores, marinas,
convenience stores, and major retailers.
Q: What
types of fish do I need a license to catch?
A: You need a
license to fish for everything but albacore tuna, carp, crayfish and
smelt. You also need a shellfish license to take anything classified
under state shellfish regulations, including sea cucumbers, seaweed,
and even squid. Check the latest for exact instructions.
Hunting
Q: How
do I get a hunting license and how much does it cost?
A: The type of
hunting license you need depends on the species you intend to hunt.
For instance, if you hunt deer, you need to purchase a big game license
for deer. Transport tags for big game are included in the purchase
price of the license. Check out the fee
schedule or call the License Division at (360) 902-2464. If you
hunt multiple species, you can save money by purchasing all of your
hunting privileges at the same time. You can buy your hunting license
online at the WDFW
Online Sales and Services website. You may also purchase a license
at any of the more than 600 locations
throughout the state, including sporting goods stores, convenience
stores, and major sports retailers. Anyone born on or after January
1, 1972, is required to complete an approved Hunter
Education class to be eligible for a hunting license.
Q: Do
I pay the full price for a small game license if I've already purchased
a big game package?
A: No. You may
purchase a reduced fee small game license with proof of a big game
license purchase.
Q: Do
I need a hunting license to target shoot?
A: No. You do
not need a hunting permit for target practice or skeet.
Other
Q: What
do I do if I am interested in a Trapper, Fishing Guide, Game Farm, Falcon,
Fur Dealer, or Taxidermist License?
A:
Applications are available on this site,
by writing the Department's License Division at 600 Capital Way North,
Olympia WA 98501-1091, or by calling (360) 902-2464.
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