Where at in the regs does it say ready to fire? I just looked quickly again and didn't see anything about being ready to fire it just says ""Exposed to the weather means the percussion cap or the frizzen must be visible and not capable of being enclosed by an integral part of the weapon." I'm not in the WDFW, but my understanding is that the bolt is a very integral part of the weapon, and that if it is down and encloses the cap completely from the elements it is not legal. I could be way wrong here, but that is my understanding of the law. I'd say if you want to be somewhat safe get in contact with the WDFW. Again it says not capable of being enclosed by an integral part of the weapon, if the bolt encompasses and shields it from the elements, to me that means it is VERY capable of enclosing the cap.
