Non resident question

[arthurpete]

I know...i know. But i need a little help here. Im trying to apply for some permits but for the life of me i cannot add a license to my cart because it states that i dont have a hunter safety certificate (i have one, just in my state of residency). Ive tried calling and emailing WDWF but they are closed/not responding.

Any pointers fellas?

[Bob33]

I would suggest emailing a copy of your state's hunter education certificate to WDFW's Hunter Education department and ask them what to do: huntered@dfw.wa.gov

[Mfowl]

Do you have your certificate in your posession currently? Maybe try taking that to a license vendor like Fred Meyer or Big 5 and attempt to purchase your license/tags in person. No promise that will work but given our current state of affairs and the permit deadline looming its worth a shot. Hope it works out for you!

[Mfowl]

Also there was a hunters ed deferral program that would allow someone to purchase a license/hunt for a year with a co-signer with 5 or more years of licensing in this state. I don't know if that would qualify you for permits though.

[arthurpete]

I would suggest emailing a copy of your state's hunter education certificate to WDFW's Hunter Education department and ask them what to do: huntered@dfw.wa.gov

I will try that although im not sure the WDWF is answering emails at this point. I have sent 2 in the last week and nary a response.

[arthurpete]

Do you have your certificate in your posession currently? Maybe try taking that to a license vendor like Fred Meyer or Big 5 and attempt to purchase your license/tags in person. No promise that will work but given our current state of affairs and the permit deadline looming its worth a shot. Hope it works out for you!

Unfortunately Im down here in Alabama. I was hoping to get in on some permits before the deadline but its not looking good.

I was considering doing the hunters education for WA state but im not even sure or how that would be recognized by WDWF before the deadline.

[Mfowl]

Do you have your certificate in your posession currently? Maybe try taking that to a license vendor like Fred Meyer or Big 5 and attempt to purchase your license/tags in person. No promise that will work but given our current state of affairs and the permit deadline looming its worth a shot. Hope it works out for you!

Unfortunately Im down here in Alabama. I was hoping to get in on some permits before the deadline but its not looking good.

I was considering doing the hunters education for WA state but im not even sure or how that would be recognized by WDWF before the deadline.

Gotcha, I thought you were up here but still a resident in Alabama. Hope you can work it out!

[arthurpete]

Thanks. I grew up on the Peninsula and just want to combo seeing family and a hunt this fall, damn corona!

[bobcat]

You still have two days. You might be able to get a hold of a WDFW employee in time, if you're lucky. Although when I emailed them on May 4th I didn't get a reply back until May 8th. Definitely would be better off if there was more time, but try emailing them at licensing@dfw.wa.gov. You might give them a phone number to call. Also try calling the licensing division at 360-902-2464. Leave a message and ask for them to call you back. Let us know how it goes.

[Bob33]

Good luck. With a deer and elk license being $750 and a permit application being $110 per specie you deserve to get drawn.

[huntnnw]

I emailed a regional office 2 weeks ago and got responses under a hour

[hughjorgan]

I know...i know. But i need a little help here. Im trying to apply for some permits but for the life of me i cannot add a license to my cart because it states that i dont have a hunter safety certificate (i have one, just in my state of residency). Ive tried calling and emailing WDWF but they are closed/not responding.

Any pointers fellas?

Try that?

Email: licensing@dfw.wa.gov

Be sure to provide your name and telephone number along with a description of your problem or question.

[arthurpete]

I emailed a regional office 2 weeks ago and got responses under a hour

good idea, ill try a regional office instead

[arthurpete]

Try that?

Any pointers fellas?
Email: licensing@dfw.wa.gov

Be sure to provide your name and telephone number along with a description of your problem or question.

Thats where my email was sent to. Ill follow up with my phone #

[Cougartail]

I have been waiting on a phone number change for 3 months . I don't think anyone is working now.?