77.15.430 - Unlawful hunting of wild animals -- Penalty. - Washington Statutes

Unlawful hunting of wild animals — Penalty.

(1) A person is guilty of unlawful hunting of wild animals in the second degree if the person:

     (a) Hunts for, takes, or possesses a wild animal that is not classified as big game, and does not have and possess all licenses, tags, or permits required by this title;

     (b) Violates any rule of the commission or director regarding seasons, bag or possession limits but less than two times the bag or possession limit, closed areas including game reserves, closed times, or other rule addressing the manner or method of hunting or possession of wild animals not classified as big game; or

     (c) Possesses a wild animal that is not classified as big game taken during a closed season for that wild animal or from a closed area for that wild animal.

     (2) A person is guilty of unlawful hunting of wild animals in the first degree if the person takes or possesses two times or more than the possession or bag limit for wild animals that are not classified as big game animals as allowed by rule of the commission or director.

     (3)(a) Unlawful hunting of wild animals in the second degree is a misdemeanor.

     (b) Unlawful hunting of wild animals in the first degree is a gross misdemeanor.

[1999 c 258 § 4; 1998 c 190 § 11.]