Along with other big game species, Washington also offers once in a lifetime hunting opportunities for moose. Moose hunting is conducted with special permits and hunters can draw bull only, either sex or antlerless only permits. Moose units are located in the northeast corner of the state along the Idaho and Canadian borders. Overall moose populations are fairly stable, although, the neighboring state of Idaho is dealing with substantial population loss which could certainly become a problem in Washington in the coming years. Washington is not well known for producing high quantities of trophy class bulls, but the bulls that usually make it are above average. Hunters lucky enough to draw a tag can expect a good quality hunt with a decent amount of effort, generally leading to opportunities at a good representative of a mature Shiras Moose.
License Costs
Resident Moose License |
$332.00 |
Nonresident Moose License |
$1652.00 |
Youth Moose License |
$57.00 |
Moose Special Permit Application (Resident) |
$13.70 |
Moose Special Permit Application (Nonresident) |
$110.50 |
Resident Moose License | $332.00 |
Nonresident Moose License | $1652.00 |
Youth Moose License | $57.00 |
Moose Special Permit Application (Resident) | $13.70 |
Moose Special Permit Application (Nonresident) | $110.50 |
News, notes and alerts
Hunters who are unsuccessful in drawing a special permit will be granted a free bonus point
Applicants will only be charged for their moose tag after being successfully drawn
Applicants can apply as a party and are limited to 2 members
Moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat tags are once in a lifetime
Highlights
Residents and nonresidents are drawn from the same pool and both have the same odds of drawing
Bonus points are squared as a way to reward long-time applicants
Boone and Crockett Entries
** 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 |
Pend Oreille |
38 |
2 / 5- GMU 111 / 10 |
Stevens |
28 |
Spokane |
9 |
1 / 2 / 5- GMU 111 / 9 / 11 |
Ferry |
4 |
Okanogan |
1 |
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