Forgive me if this has been asked a lot, but in my search on Facebook, Reddit, and google I cannot for the life of me find anything yes or no answers.

I’ve gone over the rules and regulations regarding electronic hunting equipment but cannot seem to find anything regarding illuminated reticle, whether it’s the whole crosshairs or a central dot.

I’ve been told from friends and family that it is not okay but cannot verify anywhere on WA gov sites such as WDFW or more. Nothing in questions and answers either.

Ultimately I’m asking if it is okay that my scope has the reticle illumination feature or not.

It doesn’t meet “laser or night vision” electronic equipment definitions but I cannot find anything where it is explicitly stated.

Thank you in advance

Is there any way to tell if you can hunt on a piece of Handcock/Manulife land in eastern Washington? I know they sell permits for some of their land. The website is not helpful...

Hello all, new resident to WA here looking for some general advice on deer hunting or some good areas to check out, open to any suggestions, both east and west, I really just want to get some meat in the freezer. Left active duty a year ago and have only previously hunted public land in TX, hoping here can be better!

A friend is coming from out of state to hunt with me this year. My cousin says that you can't buy a rifle tag after the season starts, but I can't find any reference to it on the WDFW page. Anyone know for sure, one way or the other?

Hi - I have two dogs who are both very prodigious chewers; keeping them in antlers from the pet store is pretty pricey. Also, I generally prefer to buy locally and as close to the source as possible.

I don't really know anything about hunting, or personally know anyone who does, so I figured posting here would be a good way to find out if this is a thing? Does anyone have a largish amount of antler pieces they dont particularly want? And would be willing to exchange for money but ideally less money then 20$ for a single 8" piece? Or know anyone who does?

Hey, I’m new to hunting, I just recently passed my Hunter safety education online. I have my field evaluation coming up, has anyone taken it recently? If so can anyone let me know what to expect and if it’s a strenuous course. Thank you in advance.

Hey all, I have a 1 year old wirehaired griffon pointer pup and basically no experience bird hunting but looking to get into it. Looking to see if anyone has any contacts or recommendations for a local bird dog trainer. Thanks!

First time Washington hunter, just moved to the state area this year. I've looked up the GMUs and regulations for hunting near my area (Centralia) but something still confuses me. I can't find any information on access roads/gates in the GMUs. I don't want to trespass on someone's property, or end up on corporate land where I don't have a permit. Any information on public land hunting access locations, specifically in GMUs 501, 505, 530, and 667 would be appreciated. Thank you!

Hey WA hunting fam. I’m an avid waterfowler and have had some awesome success in my neck of the PNW. Mainly about an hour south ish of Tacoma. However, I’m looking for buddies to hunt with. I’m not from the area so I haven’t made a lot of acquaintances yet. Anyone interested in hunting together? I have some awesome waterfowl spots but I’m also open to travel.

TIA!

New hunter looking to learn more about hunting in general and specifically in Washington. Got any good recommendations (eg. podcasts, books, blogs, websites, YouTube channels)? The only one I really know of is Samong on YouTube, who is great. What else?

Hello all I am a newish hunter been hunting for the last 3 years no harvest yet. Seen very little in the areas I have been hunting. It is just myself and my brother normally for deer and elk. My brother has mobility issues due to health. I normally find a spot to set him up in my blind and then i will go out stalking the woods. 2 years ago on the tember Company property i saw a buck just a fork in horn but I was not able to get a shot off. We live and hunt the west side. Live in Tacoma and have been just day hunting so everything's from lacy to Packwood. Seen the elk in packwood but that just taunts me.

What i have done: I have been listening to podcast about hunting. Done online scouting of areas as well as a couple of in the field trips. Read up on deer and elk food and habitat. Look at the WFDW harvest reports ect. But with out having some who knows what they are doing i am lost.

So I was wanting to see if I could talk with an experienced hunter and see if I am even looking in the right areas I have some spots picked out for this year and just want to see if I am wasting my already limited time ng someone who has done this before I don't even know if I am on the right track.

Hi everyone,

I'm relatively new to this group. I'm a student journalist writing for Western Washington University. I am super interested in writing a story about chronic wasting disease; as some of you may know, the first case of chronic wasting disease hit Washington this past August. While many biologists and scientists are looking into the case and problems that may ensue, I want to get someone's firsthand knowledge through their hunting lifestyle of hunting deer, elk, and moose in Washington and how this could affect your hunting for the forthcoming years. If anyone is interested, please let me know by commenting on this post, and then we can find a better way to communicate. An in-person interview would be preferable if you live in Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, or King County.

I hope this finds its way to you and that I can better understand the world of hunting.

FYI, I've been a hunter for the past 10ish years since I was a kid with my dad, so I'm not an amateur per se. I just want to help the hunting community as much as possible.

Thanks!

It would be interesting to see the success rate for public vs private and western vs eastern Washington. Where was your last successful big game hunt?

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So stationed out at Lewis and did yalls hunter safety exam and got the mil exemption for it and mailed it about a month ago and I was curious if there was away to check on where or when it’s supposed to arrive

When purchasing a deer tag in Washington state- is the tag good for a specific GMU or can it be used in any GMU in the state?

Same question for Elk?

Thanks!

Hey all. I'm looking to get into hunting and was wondering what you thought would be the best gun for the area? I'd start with small game as I'm living in an apartment and a whole deer in the freezer isn't really an option (though I'd potentially want my gun to be able to do that in the future). I've heard south in Skagit and maybe some of the lakes around are good for waterfowl and the mountains for other game birds. I'm thinking of either a 22lr or a shotgun. Since I'll probably do birds I'm already leaning towards shotgun, so the next question is 12ga or 20ga? I'd probably try rabbit and squirrel as well, would a 12ga be too much? And if I wanted to take bigger birds like Canadian geese or turkey would 20ga be enough? I guess as a beginner hunter I'd prioritize what could reliably take home the most game, am I overthinking it and should just go 12ga? Thanks!

Has anyone hunted the Teanaway unit that could share any insight? I got a muzzleloader cow tag for early October but haven’t ever hunted that area

Hello all, Just wondering if anyone has recommendations on safety minded organizations connecting experienced hunters with newbies. I'm a climber familiar with mitigating risk and I'm guessing there are some hunters out there with a similar mindset.

Title says enough, but for clarification:

• I have my hunter-ed, will be getting my license, tag, etc.
• Buddy will be going along just for the learning experience, company, and I guess help packing out the meat.
• He won't be handling the firearm or attempt to bag an animal, obviously.

Just the fact that he's accompanying a hunter in the act of hunting, does he himself need to have completed hunter-ed or is he ok for now? I'm sure he's planning on getting it done eventually.

How common is this in WA and how do you handle this situation property so that you don’t get any on you while field dressing?

Hello, I am what you might call a total city boy and haven't ever been hunting. I'm a chef by trade and I've been thinking for a long while that I should know how to get an animal, process it, and prepare it from beginning to end. I also believe knowing how to be self reliant is an important skill for a human being.

My understanding (correct me if I'm wrong) is that bird hunting is a little less intense and perhaps more approachable for a beginner. I'm also single and live in a small apartment in Seattle and wouldn't have much room for anything bigger anyway.

Doing some research online, it looks like "hunting mentors" are a thing but I wonder if that's mostly for people who at least have a weapon or have been hunting a couple of times to be guided along.

I'm looking for any advice to get started. There seem to be some hunting charters out there and wonder if that's a good way for me to start. But I'm not really sure what to look for in terms of differentiating ones that are right for me.

Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you!