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HUNTING METHOD:
• Muzzleloader tag holders can only hunt during
muzzleloader seasons and must hunt with muzzleloader, archery, or crossbow equipment. Hunting
equipment must meet regulations on page 85
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Crossbows:
1. It is illegal to hunt big game with a crossbow
outside of a modern firearm season. Crossbows cannot be used during muzzleloader or
archery season.
2. It is unlawful to hunt big game with a crossbow
with a draw weight less than 125 pounds and a
trigger safety that doesn't work properly.
3. It is illegal to hunt big game with any arrow or
bolt weighing less than 350 grains.
4. It is illegal to hunt big game with any arrow or
bolt that does not have a sharp broadhead and
the broadhead blade or blades are less than
seven-eighths inch wide.
5. It is unlawful to discharge a crossbow from a
vehicle or from, across, or along the maintained
portion of a public highway.
6. Exception, disabled hunters issued a Special
Use Permit and in compliance with WAC 220-
413-130 and 220-41