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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: FreedomHunter on September 19, 2018, 02:39:01 PM

Title: Hunting on Public Land question
Post by: FreedomHunter on September 19, 2018, 02:39:01 PM: Hi I am a new hunter and I am looking forward to hunt next season here in Washington, I know a lot of people say go out of state hunting but I wanna try it here first.
I want to go hunting in GMU 530, that’s near Longview where I am from.

I use the OnX Hunt app, this shows me where Public Land and where Private Land is.
Is Public Land always open to hunt without a special permit or are some areas on Public Land also closed for hunting?
Title: Re: Hunting on Public Land question
Post by: bobcat on September 19, 2018, 02:42:50 PM: Most public land is open for hunting unless it's State Parks or a National Park.

In GMU 530 the public land will probably be all DNR. (Department of Natural Resources). You'll need to purchase a Discover pass for $30.
Title: Re: Hunting on Public Land question
Post by: 7mmfan on September 19, 2018, 02:54:33 PM: Pretty much that. Just make sure that the GMU is open for whatever season/animal/weapon you are intending to hunt, and you're good.
Title: Re: Hunting on Public Land question
Post by: dreadi on September 19, 2018, 03:20:26 PM: Quote from: 7mmfan on September 19, 2018, 02:54:33 PM
Pretty much that. Just make sure that the GMU is open for whatever season/animal/weapon you are intending to hunt, and you're good.

I second this.
Title: Re: Hunting on Public Land question
Post by: FreedomHunter on September 19, 2018, 07:21:16 PM: Ok thanks this was very helpful.