Wash. Admin. Code § 220-417-010 – 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:
1. (a) A valid Washington state trapper's license is required.
2. (b) To be issued your first Washington state trapping license an individual must pass the Washington state trapper education exam.
3. (c) Licensed trappers must comply with reporting requirements in WAC 220-417-020.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 24-21-127 (Order 23-18), s 220-417-010, filed 10/22/24, effective 11/22/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.240. WSR 21-14-022 (Order 21-61), § 220-417-010, filed 6/28/21, effective 7/29/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 17-05-112 (Order 17-04), amended and recodified as § 220-417-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-033 (Order 15-95), § 232-28-516, filed 4/28/15, effective 5/29/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240. WSR 09-09-083 (Order 09-53), § 232-28-516, filed 4/15/09, effective 5/16/09.]