Effective December 15, 2010, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife changed their guidelines for distance learning. Students are now required to spend a minimum amount of time on each course page before proceeding to the certification exam.

Click here to go to the latest version of the Today's Hunter in Washington online course—the official hunter education course of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

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The following course material is for reference only. Please go to the new course to complete your Washington certification.

12.10 On The Hunt: From License to Harvest

Let’s say you have passed your hunter education course. What do you have to do to go hunting?

First of all, you need to decide what you want to hunt and where you want to hunt it. Go meet the landowner, and get permission to hunt before the season begins. Next, you purchase a hunting license. Some species such as bear, deer, and elk also require you to buy a special tag. Be sure to check with the license dealer or review the Hunting Seasons and Regulations pamphlet to find out what tags may be required.

Hunters born after January 1, 1972, must show a hunter education certificate or have their hunter education number in the license system.

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