Learn About The Law
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) A license issued by the director is required to:
(a) Practice taxidermy for commercial purposes;
(b) Deal in raw furs for commercial purposes;
(c) Act as a fishing guide; or
(d) Operate a game farm.
(2) A permit issued by the director is required to:
(a) Conduct, hold, or sponsor hunting or fishing contests or competitive field trials using live wildlife;
(b) Collect wild animals, wild birds, game fish, food fish, shellfish, or protected wildlife for research or display;
(c) Stock game fish; or
(d) Conduct commercial activities on department-owned or controlled lands.
(3) Aquaculture as defined in RCW 15.85.020 is exempt from the requirements of this section, except when being stocked in public waters under contract with the department.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Washington Revised Code Title 77. Fish and Wildlife § 77.65.490. Activities requiring license/permit - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wa/title-77-fish-and-wildlife/wa-rev-code-77-65-490/
FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.
A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)