(1) A special hunting season permit is required to hunt in each special season.

     (2) Persons may apply for special hunting season permits as provided by rule of the commission.

     (3) The application fee to enter a drawing for a special hunting season permit or authorization is:

     (a) Six dollars for residents, or one hundred dollars for nonresidents, for the permits in categories designated by the commission for deer or elk, female big game, or for small game;

     (b) Twelve dollars for residents, or one hundred dollars for nonresidents, for the permits that the commission designates as "quality" hunts that allow the harvest of buck deer, bull elk, or allow the harvest of male big game species that are only available for hunting by special permit;

     (c) Twelve dollars for residents and nonresidents to apply for special authorizations to hunt for migratory birds; and

     (d) Three dollars for youth for any special hunt drawing or special authorization.

[2011 c 339 § 8; 1998 c 191 § 26; 1991 sp.s. c 7 § 11; 1987 c 506 § 89; 1984 c 240 § 7; 1981 c 310 § 14.]

NOTES:

     Effective date -- 2011 c 339: See note following RCW 43.84.092.

     Effective date -- 1998 c 191: See note following RCW 77.32.400.

     Effective date -- 1991 sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 77.65.450.

     Legislative findings and intent -- 1987 c 506: See note following RCW 77.04.020.

     Effective dates -- Legislative intent -- 1981 c 310: See notes following RCW 77.12.170.