Along with mule deer and whitetail, hunters can also find good opportunities to hunt Columbian Blacktail Deer in Washington. Deer can be found in good numbers and bucks grow to a mature age and size. Over-the-counter tags are available, however, the best dates generally reserved for the draw tags. The primary hunting areas for blacktail deer are typically very thick with vegetation and downfall, which can make the hunting very difficult. Hunters often use ambush techniques over well-used trails, but glassing and still hunting can be effective in timber clear cuts. Patience will be the key to punching a tag here but the payoff can be great!
License Costs
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 |
News, notes and alerts
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
Highlights
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
Boone and Crockett Entries: Typical
** 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.
County |
Entries |
Game Management Units |
Lewis |
51 |
Pierce |
37 |
Clallam |
23 |
King |
22 |
Skamania |
18 |
Whatcom |
17 |
Cowlitz |
16 |
County | Entries | Game Management Units |
Lewis | 51 | |
Pierce | 37 | |
Clallam | 23 | |
King | 22 | |
Skamania | 18 | |
Whatcom | 17 | |
Cowlitz | 16 |
Boone and Crockett Entries: Nontypical
** 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.
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