WAC 232-12-422   Hunt or possess a wild animal or wild bird without an access permit.  (1) It is unlawful to hunt for a wild bird or wild animal, except big game, or possess any wild bird or wild animal, except big game, taken on property in an access contract between the landowner or land manager and the department, unless:

     (a) The hunter possesses a valid access permit provided on a standard form by the department, and issued to the hunter by the landowner, land manager, or the department in addition to all other required hunting licenses and permits; or

     (b) The property is in a contract between the department and the landowner that does not restrict persons from hunting and does not require an access permit.

     (2) Violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.400 or 77.15.430.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-04-065 (Order 06-12), § 232-12-422, filed 1/30/06, effective 3/2/06.]