Washington
Non-resident hunting — draw tags, OTC options, fees & deadlines
Data last updated: April 2026
Application Deadlines
Species Details
NR elk access primarily through special permit draw. General season OTC availability for NR is limited — verify current year allocation at wdfw.wa.gov. NR full package ~$686. Special permit branched bull (east side) requires 8–15 pts via Dec–Mar draw application.
Eastern WA mule deer. Colockum and Yakima units popular. Draws relatively quickly. Underrated western deer destination. NR tag ~$264. Verify at wdfw.wa.gov.
OTC spring and fall bear tags. Good populations in Cascades and Olympic Peninsula. Combo well with elk.
Rocky Mountain bighorn in Yakima Canyon and Tieton units. Very few tags. Apply annually to accumulate points. NR tag ~$1,500. Verify at wdfw.wa.gov.
Shiras moose in northeastern WA. Good populations near Colville area. Worth building points annually. NR tag ~$1,500. Verify at wdfw.wa.gov.
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