From page 74 of the Big Game regs:
If selected for a multi-season permit, you may hunt in any open unit during all general seasons starting with archery and continuing on for muzzleloader and modern firearm. You must comply with all rules and weapon restrictions for the season in effect.
z 4,000 deer and 850 elk permits will be available.
z Elk multi-season permit holders may hunt eastern and western Washington.
z Bag limit is any legal deer or elk consistent with the game management unit or area restrictions.
z To apply you must purchase an application at a license vendor, online at wdfw.wa.gov/licensing, or by calling 1-866-246-9453. You do not need to purchase a deer or elk license and tag before applying for a multiple season permit.
z If you are applying as an individual your application is automatically submitted. If you would like to apply as a group (maximum of 2 people), you must submit your application online at wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/permits or by calling 1-877-945-3492. See pages 78-80 for more information on applying for special permits.
z Drawing results will be available online in April and winners will be notified by mail.
z If selected, multi-season tags are $180.50 for residents and $1,800.50 for non-residents, in addition to the cost of your original deer or elk license. If you purchased your license and tag before you were selected, your general season tag must be surrendered before a multiple season tag can be purchased.
z If selected, multi-season tags will be available to purchase any time prior to September 1.
z If selected, you may apply for any weapon type special hunting permits.
Multi-Season Permits
Applications on Sale:
December 1, 2011 - March 31, 2012