The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has extended the special hunt permit application deadline one week, until midnight May 22.
WDFW made this change to allow hunters more time to complete their applications using printed copies of the 2024 Big Game Hunting Seasons and Regulations pamphlet, which are due to arrive at vendors and WDFW offices soon.
“We have heard feedback from many hunters that the original deadline did not provide enough time to reference a physical copy of the latest big game hunting regulations before the special hunt permit application deadline,” said Anis Aoude, WDFW game division manager. “We understand that being able to reference the physical document while you fill out your web application can be helpful. We hope this extended deadline provides everyone ample opportunity to submit their applications.”
Hunters with a special hunt permit gain the opportunity to hunt at special times or places authorized by that permit. This can often result in fewer crowds and higher success rates for hunters. Instructions and details on applying for special permit hunts are available in Washington’s 2024 Big Game Hunting Seasons and Regulations pamphlet.
