This is a dumb question, I'm sure...

[XAFSSGT]

I'm new to WA, so please bare with my stupid question.

If I get a tag for a deer, and catch another buck drinking out of my pond, which I have caught several...

Can I shoot said buck with a bow?

(I was embarassed to ask it, but couldn't find a cut and dry answer)

[Shawn Ryan]

No, unless you have a second deer tag, because you applied and were drawn for it through the permit lottery, you can only shoot one deer.  You also have to choose your weapon type (modern, archery, muzzle) and can only use one weapon type for deer and hunt that weapon's seasons.

[Woodchuck]

I am not sure I understand the question so I will answer what I think the question is.
You can only harvest one legal deer per season, unless drawn for a 2nd deer permit.

[XAFSSGT]

No, unless you have a second deer tag, because you applied and were drawn for it through the permit lottery, you can only shoot one deer.  You also have to choose your weapon type (modern, archery, muzzle) and can only use one weapon type for deer and hunt that weapon's seasons.

Why would I need a 2nd tag? I haven't even filled a tag yet.

[Blacktail Sniper]

Which tag are you talking about, Modern Firearm, Archery or Muzzle Loader?

If you are asking if you can shoot two deer without having drawn the special permit: no.

It will help better answer your question if we know which method of hunting you choose or are choosing for your tag.

[h20hunter]

The catch is you said "another".


You can only harvest, kill, one deer a year unless you apply for, and then get drawn a "2nd" tag which would be area and season specific.

You can't get two general use deer tags over the counter.

[Woodchuck]

You can pop a deer in your yard as long as it meets legal requirements and you are in a legal area during an archery season for the area you are in.

[BULLBLASTER]

If a deer is drinking out of your pond during archery deer season and you have a archery deer tag you can shoot the deer.

[Blacktail Sniper]

Don't forget the lessor weapon part of modern & muzzle loading, we really need to know which tag and season he is planning on hunting to give him a proper answer.

[ghosthunter]

I'm new to WA, so please bare with my stupid question.

If I get a tag for a deer, and catch another buck drinking out of my pond, which I have caught several...

Can I shoot said buck with a bow?

(I was embarrassed to ask it, but couldn't find a cut and dry answer)

For sure I do not understand this question.

[Buckmark]

Or another twist, he could have a modern deer tag but his house could be in a firearms restricted area to which he could use a bow to kill said deer at his pond during the modern firearm season...

Used to hunt the modern season with a bow when i lived on the samm plateau

[XAFSSGT]

If a deer is drinking out of your pond during archery deer season and you have a archery deer tag you can shoot the deer.

Thank you!

Sorry for the confusion folks.  When I said "another" I meant, I've caught several different bucks drinking from my pond.  I've yet to fill a tag on any of them, I wasn't sure if it was legal.  Thanks for all the help!

[Blacktail Sniper]

Which tag/season are you planning on hunting?

[tonymiller7]

http://wdfw.wa.gov/publications/01712/wdfw01712.pdf

This may help   

[Blacktail Sniper]

http://wdfw.wa.gov/publications/01712/wdfw01712.pdf

This may help   

Now why would you start using logic and common sense when it is so much more useful and efficient  to solicit random, confusing and often differing answers on the internet??

You Sir, are clearly a trouble maker and rabblerouser!!