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Resident Deer License |
$45.40 |
Nonresident Deer License |
$434.80 |
Youth Deer License |
$22.30 |
Deer Special Permit Application (Resident) |
$7.10 |
Deer Special Permit Application - Quality (Resident) |
$13.70 |
Deer Special Permit Application (Nonresident) |
$110.50 |
Deer Special Permit Application - Quality (Nonresident) |
$110.50 |
Resident Deer License | $45.40 |
Nonresident Deer License | $434.80 |
Youth Deer License | $22.30 |
Deer Special Permit Application (Resident) | $7.10 |
Deer Special Permit Application - Quality (Resident) | $13.70 |
Deer Special Permit Application (Nonresident) | $110.50 |
Deer Special Permit Application - Quality (Nonresident) | $110.50 |
Like a lot of surrounding states in the northwest, Washington is on a historical downtrend with its mule deer herds. Still, in the right areas, hunters can find good success and will occasionally turn up big mature bucks. Mule deer hunting is conducted on the eastern two-thirds of the state while a closely related species, the Columbian Blacktail, is found on the western edge of the state. Hunters can purchase over-the-counter tags for all weapon types for mule deer that generally occur pre-rut, while many special permits allow hunting during the rut.
** Units listed below may not have a current hunt for this species. Units in this table are included if a significant part of the unit is found within the county.
** Units listed below may not have a current hunt for this species. Units in this table are included if a significant part of the unit is found within the county.
Hunters who are unsuccessful in drawing a special permit will be granted a free bonus point
Applicants must front the application fee and the cost of a deer tag when applying
Applicants can apply as a party and are limited to 8 members
Over-the-counter tags are available for all seasons
Residents and nonresidents are drawn from the same pool and both have the same odds of drawing
The best dates are reserved for special permits, but OTC tags are available for most units and areas
Bonus points are squared as a way to reward long-time applicants
County |
Entries |
Game Management Units |
Okanogan |
11 |
Chelan |
9 |
Ferry |
6 |
Kickitat |
3 |
Grant |
3 |
County |
Entries |
Game Management Units |
Okanogan |
4 |
Chelan |
4 |
Yakima |
3 |
Stevens |
2 |
Ferry |
2 |