One could dream that Washington would give private landowners this perk.
Gratis Resident & Nonresident Landowner
Eligibility: An individual who is a resident, corporation, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, limited partnership,or partnership that has executed a lease for at least one hundred sixty acres [64.75 hectares] of land and that actively farms or ranches that land or an individual, corporation, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, limited partnership, or partnership that holds title to at least one hundred sixty acres [64.75 hectares] of land is eligible to apply for a license to hunt deer without charge, or if that entity is a nonresident upon payment of the fee requirement for a nonresident big game license, upon filing a signed application describing that land. If the license is issued to a corporation, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, limited partnership, or partnership, only one license may be issued and the license must be issued in the name of an individual shareholder, member, or partner. The land must be within a unit open for the hunting of deer.
Resident licenses required:
Gratis Permit, no charge. No other licenses required. (see *Note above)
Nonresident licenses required:
Nonresident Landowner Permit, $220 (Fee includes: Landowner Permit, $200, Application fee, $5, Nonresident Fishing, Hunting and Furbearer Certificate, $2, and General Game and Habitat License, $13) (see *Note above).
