Sections
77.16.010  Hunting and fishing contests โ€” Field trials for dogs โ€” Permit โ€” Rules.
[1998 c 190 ยง 118; 1987 c 506 ยง 58; 1980 c 78 ยง 69; 1955 c 36 ยง 77.16.010. Prior: 1947 c 275 ยง 39; Rem. Supp. 1947 ยง 5992-49.]
Recodified as RCW 77.32.540 pursuant to 2000 c 107 ยง 276.


77.16.020  Canada goose hunting โ€” Season or bag limit restriction.
[2000 c 107 ยง 259; 1998 c 190 ยง 119; 1996 c 207 ยง 3; 1987 c 506 ยง 59; 1983 c 3 ยง 196; 1981 c 310 ยง 3; 1980 c 78 ยง 70; 1977 c 44 ยง 1; 1955 c 36 ยง 77.16.020. Prior: 1947 c 275 ยง 41; Rem. Supp. 1947 ยง 5992-50.]
Recodified as RCW 77.12.722 pursuant to 2000 c 107 ยง 274.


77.16.030  Possession during closed season or in excess of bag limits.
[1980 c 78 ยง 71; 1977 c 44 ยง 2; 1955 c 36 ยง 77.16.030. Prior: 1947 c 275 ยง 42; Rem. Supp. 1947 ยง 5992-51.]
Recodified as RCW 77.12.105 pursuant to 1980 c 78 ยง 24, effective July 1, 1981.


77.16.040  Trafficking in wildlife or articles made from endangered species prohibited โ€” Exception โ€” Common and contract carriers.
[1987 c 506 ยง 60; 1980 c 78 ยง 72; 1971 ex.s. c 166 ยง 4; 1961 c 75 ยง 1; 1955 c 36 ยง 77.16.040. Prior: 1947 c 275 ยง 43; Rem. Supp. 1947 ยง 5992-52.]
Repealed by 1998 c 190 ยง 124.


77.16.050  Spotlighting big game โ€” Prima facie evidence.
[1980 c 78 ยง 73; 1955 c 36 ยง 77.16.050. Prior: 1947 c 275 ยง 44; Rem. Supp. 1947 ยง 5992-53.]
Repealed by 1998 c 190 ยง 124.


77.16.060  Using nets, unauthorized devices โ€” Returning game fish โ€” Use of landing nets.
[1993 sp.s. c 2 ยง 73; 1987 c 506 ยง 61; 1980 c 78 ยง 74; 1955 c 36 ยง 77.16.060. Prior: 1947 c 275 ยง 45; Rem. Supp. 1947 ยง 5992-54.]
Repealed by 1998 c 190 ยง 124.


77.16.070  Hunting while intoxicated โ€” Penalty.
[1999 c 258 ยง 12; 1980 c 78 ยง 75; 1955 c 36 ยง 77.16.070. Prior: 1947 c 275 ยง 45a; Rem. Supp. 1947 ยง 5992-55.]
Recodified as RCW 77.15.675 pursuant to 2000 c 107 ยง 275.


77.16.080  Laying out poison, etc., endangering wildlife โ€” Exception.
[1987 c 506 ยง 62; 1980 c 78 ยง 76; 1955 c 36 ยง 77.16.080. Prior: 1947 c 275 ยง 46; Rem. Supp. 1947 ยง 5992-56.]
Repealed by 1998 c 190 ยง 124.


77.16.090  Waste of wildlife.
[1980 c 78 ยง 77; 1955 c 36 ยง 77.16.090. Prior: 1947 c 275 ยง 47; Rem. Supp. 1947 ยง 5992-57.]
Repealed by 1998 c 190 ยง 124.


77.16.095  Possession of fish and wildlife โ€” Rules.
[1998 c 190 ยง 120; 1987 c 506 ยง 63; 1980 c 78 ยง 78.]
Recodified as RCW 77.12.724 pursuant to 2000 c 107 ยง 274.


77.16.100  Use of dogs โ€” Public nuisance, when.
[1980 c 78 ยง 79; 1977 ex.s. c 275 ยง 1; 1955 c 36 ยง 77.16.100. Prior: 1947 c 275 ยง 48; Rem. Supp. 1947 ยง 5992-58.]
Repealed by 1998 c 190 ยง 124.


77.16.110  Weapons, traps, and dogs on game reserves.
[1987 c 506 ยง 64; 1980 c 78 ยง 80; 1955 c 36 ยง 77.16.110. Prior: 1947 c 275 ยง 50; Rem. Supp. 1947 ยง 5992-59.]
Repealed by 1998 c 190 ยง 124.


77.16.120  Taking of protected wildlife โ€” Destruction of nests or eggs.
[1980 c 78 ยง 81; 1955 c 36 ยง 77.16.120. Prior: 1947 c 275 ยง 51; Rem. Supp. 1947 ยง 5992-60.]
Repealed by 1998 c 190 ยง 124.


77.16.130  Resisting or obstructing officers.
[1987 c 506 ยง 65; 1980 c 78 ยง 82; 1955 c 36 ยง 77.16.130. Prior: 1947 c 275 ยง 52; Rem. Supp. 1947 ยง 5992-61.]
Repealed by 1998 c 190 ยง 124.


77.16.135  Assault on wildlife agent or other law enforcement โ€” Revoke licenses and privileges.
[1998 c 190 ยง 67; 1995 1st sp.s. c 2 ยง 43 (Referendum Bill No. 45, approved November 7, 1995); 1993 sp.s. c 2 ยง 74; 1991 c 211 ยง 1.]
Recodified as RCW 77.15.710 pursuant to 1998 c 190 ยง 125.


77.16.140  Giving misinformation as to bountied predator.
[1955 c 36 ยง 77.16.140. Prior: 1947 c 275 ยง 53; Rem. Supp. 1947 ยง 5992-62.]
Repealed by 1980 c 78 ยง 140, effective July 1, 1981.


77.16.150  Releasing wildlife โ€” Planting aquatic plants, seeds.
[1987 c 506 ยง 66; 1980 c 78 ยง 83; 1955 c 36 ยง 77.16.150. Prior: 1951 c 126 ยง 1; 1947 c 275 ยง 54; Rem. Supp. 1947 ยง 5992-63.]
Repealed by 1998 c 190 ยง 124.


77.16.155  Importation of domesticated game fish.
[1955 c 36 ยง 77.16.155. Prior: 1951 c 126 ยง 2.]
Repealed by 1957 c 241 ยง 1.


77.16.157  Penalty for violations.
[1955 c 36 ยง 77.16.157. Prior: 1951 c 126 ยง 3.]
Repealed by 1980 c 78 ยง 140, effective July 1, 1981.


77.16.158  Importation, possession, sale, exchange, etc., of deleterious exotic species of fish or wildlife โ€” Penalty.
[1971 ex.s. c 166 ยง 3.]
Repealed by 1980 c 78 ยง 140, effective July 1, 1981.


77.16.160  Damaging or interfering with fish ladders, guards, screens, etc.
[1980 c 78 ยง 84; 1955 c 36 ยง 77.16.160. Prior: 1947 c 275 ยง 55; Rem. Supp. 1947 ยง 5992-64.]
Repealed by 1998 c 190 ยง 124.


77.16.170  Removal of trap โ€” Identification of traps โ€” Disclosure of identities.
[1998 c 190 ยง 121; 1993 sp.s. c 2 ยง 75; 1988 c 36 ยง 51; 1987 c 372 ยง 1; 1980 c 78 ยง 85; 1955 c 36 ยง 77.16.170. Prior: 1947 c 275 ยง 56; Rem. Supp. 1947 ยง 5992-65.]
Recodified as RCW 77.32.545 pursuant to 2000 c 107 ยง 276.


77.16.180  Damaging signs.
[1987 c 506 ยง 67; 1980 c 78 ยง 86; 1955 c 36 ยง 77.16.180. Prior: 1947 c 275 ยง 57; Rem. Supp. 1947 ยง 5992-66.]
Repealed by 1998 c 190 ยง 124.


77.16.190  Unlawful posting of land.
[1980 c 78 ยง 87; 1955 c 36 ยง 77.16.190. Prior: 1947 c 275 ยง 58; Rem. Supp. 1947 ยง 5992-67.]
Repealed by 1998 c 190 ยง 124.


77.16.200  Private publication of game laws.
[1955 c 36 ยง 77.16.200. Prior: 1947 c 275 ยง 59; Rem. Supp. 1947 ยง 5992-68.]
Repealed by 1980 c 78 ยง 140, effective July 1, 1981.


77.16.210  Fishways to be provided and maintained.
[1980 c 78 ยง 88; 1955 c 36 ยง 77.16.210. Prior: 1947 c 275 ยง 60; Rem. Supp. 1947 ยง 5992-69.]
Repealed by 2000 c 107 ยง 273.


77.16.220  Diversion of water โ€” Screen, bypass required.
[2001 c 253 ยง 48; 1998 c 190 ยง 122; 1980 c 78 ยง 89; 1955 c 36 ยง 77.16.220. Prior: 1947 c 275 ยง 61; Rem. Supp. 1947 ยง 5992-70.]
Recodified as RCW 77.55.320 pursuant to 2001 c 253 ยง 61.


77.16.221  Director may modify, etc., inadequate fishways and protective devices.
[1980 c 78 ยง 90; 1963 c 152 ยง 1.]
Recodified as RCW 77.12.425 pursuant to 1980 c 78 ยง 68, effective July 1, 1981.


77.16.230  Game doing damage may be taken at any time โ€” Limitations.
[1980 c 78 ยง 91; 1955 c 36 ยง 77.16.230. Prior: 1949 c 238 ยง 2; 1947 c 275 ยง 62; Rem. Supp. 1949 ยง 5992-71.]
Recodified as RCW 77.12.265 pursuant to 1980 c 78 ยง 44, effective July 1, 1981.


77.16.240  General penalty โ€” Jurisdiction of courts.
[1980 c 78 ยง 92; 1955 c 36 ยง 77.16.240. Prior: 1947 c 275 ยง 63; Rem. Supp. 1947 ยง 5992-72.]
Recodified as RCW 77.21.010 pursuant to 1980 c 78 ยง 97, effective July 1, 1981.


77.16.250  Loaded firearms in vehicles.
[1989 c 297 ยง 5; 1980 c 78 ยง 93; 1955 c 36 ยง 77.16.250. Prior: 1947 c 126 ยง 1; Rem. Supp. 1947 ยง 2545-1.]
Repealed by 1998 c 190 ยง 124.


77.16.260  Shooting firearm from public highway.
[1980 c 78 ยง 94; 1955 c 85 ยง 1; 1955 c 36 ยง 77.16.260. Prior: 1947 c 126 ยง 2; Rem. Supp. 1947 ยง 2545-2.]
Repealed by 1998 c 190 ยง 124.


77.16.270  Enforcement.
[1955 c 36 ยง 77.16.270. Prior: 1947 c 126 ยง 3; Rem. Supp. 1947 ยง 2545-3.]
Repealed by 1980 c 78 ยง 140, effective July 1, 1981.


77.16.280  Penalty.
[1955 c 36 ยง 77.16.280. Prior: 1947 c 126 ยง 4; Rem. Supp. 1947 ยง 2545-4.]
Repealed by 1980 c 78 ยง 140, effective July 1, 1981.


77.16.290  Law enforcement officers, exemption.
[1994 sp.s. c 7 ยง 444; 1980 c 78 ยง 95; 1955 c 36 ยง 77.16.290. Prior: 1947 c 126 ยง 5; Rem. Supp. 1947 ยง 2545-5.]
Repealed by 2000 c 107 ยง 273.


77.16.300  Venue of prosecution.
[1955 c 36 ยง 77.16.300. Prior: 1947 c 126 ยง 6; Rem. Supp. 1947 ยง 2545-6.]
Repealed by 1980 c 78 ยง 140, effective July 1, 1981.


77.16.310  Unlawful purchase or possession of license, permit, tag, stamp, or punch card.
[1981 c 310 ยง 4; 1980 c 78 ยง 125; 1979 ex.s. c 127 ยง 1. Formerly RCW 77.32.300.]
Repealed by 1998 c 190 ยง 124.


77.16.320  Albino animals โ€” Penalties for taking, dealing.
[1987 c 506 ยง 68; 1981 c 310 ยง 5; 1980 c 44 ยง 1.]
Repealed by 1998 c 190 ยง 124.


77.16.330  Hunting migratory waterfowl without stamp.
[1987 c 506 ยง 104; 1985 c 243 ยง 3.]
Repealed by 1998 c 190 ยง 124.


77.16.340  Obstructing the taking of fish or wildlife โ€” Penalty โ€” Defenses.
[1988 c 265 ยง 1.]
Repealed by 2000 c 107 ยง 273.


77.16.350  Obstructing the taking of fish or wildlife โ€” Civil action.
[1988 c 265 ยง 2.]
Repealed by 2000 c 107 ยง 273.


77.16.360  Unlawful practices โ€” Black bear baiting โ€” Exceptions โ€” Illegal hunting โ€” Use of dogs โ€” Exceptions โ€” Penalties.
[2000 c 248 ยง 1; 2000 c 107 ยง 260; 1997 c 1 ยง 1 (Initiative Measure No. 655, approved November 5, 1996).]
Recodified as RCW 77.15.245 pursuant to 2000 c 107 ยง 275.


77.16.610  Wildlife check stations โ€” Violations.
[1982 c 155 ยง 3.]
Repealed by 1998 c 190 ยง 124.