After the deferral year, what must a person do before buying another Washington hunting license?WAC 220-412-020(3)
An applicant who took the hunter education course and failed it cannot get a Washington deferral if the failure was within what period?WAC 220-412-020(1)
The commission may offer first-time resident hunters who completed Washington hunter education a one-time license discount of up to how much?RCW 77.32.155(4)
How many deferred hunters may one accompanying hunter supervise afield in Washington?WAC 220-412-020(1)
How often may a person receive a deferral of hunter education training in Washington?RCW 77.32.155(2)
How old must an applicant be to apply for Washington's hunter education deferral?WAC 220-412-020(1)
Washington's hunter education course covers the safe handling of firearms, safety, conservation and what fourth subject?RCW 77.32.155(1)
What does "accompanied" mean for a deferred hunter in RCW 77.32.155?RCW 77.32.155(2)
What does RCW 77.32.155 say about hunter education certificates from other states?RCW 77.32.155(1)
Which first-time buyers of a Washington hunting license must present a hunter education certificate?RCW 77.32.155(1)
Which hunts may a Washington hunter on a hunter education deferral take part in?WAC 220-412-020(3)
Who is exempt from the firearms skills portion of a Washington hunter education course completed over the internet?RCW 77.32.155(1)
Who must accompany a Washington hunter who is hunting on a hunter education deferral?RCW 77.32.155(2)
Who must present hunter education certification when purchasing any Washington hunting license, whether or not it is a first license?RCW 77.32.155(1)
Who signs the hunter education certificate a Washington trainee receives?RCW 77.32.155(1)
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The course and its test 7
A Washington student fails the field skills evaluation class. What does the department require?WDFW, Hunter education training page
About how many hours of instruction does Washington's traditional classroom hunter education course average?WDFW, Hunter education training page
According to the department, does an out-of-state hunting license stand in for a hunter education certificate in Washington?WDFW, Hunter education training page
For which students does the department highly recommend the traditional classroom course?WDFW, Hunter education training page
In Washington's hybrid hunter education course, what follows the self-paced online module?WDFW, Hunter education training page
What minimum age does the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife set for enrolling in hunter education?WDFW, Hunter education training page
Who teaches Washington's hunter education courses?WDFW, Hunter education training page
Licenses, tags and inspections 15
A fish and wildlife officer asks a Washington hunter to produce licenses, tags and hunting equipment for inspection. What is failing to produce them?RCW 77.15.470(1)
A hunter kills a deer in Washington. What must the hunter do at once?RCW 77.32.320(2)
A Washington hunter debones the carcass in the field. Where does the tag go?WAC 220-413-020(1)
Besides the species in its package, what does a Washington big game license allow the holder to hunt?RCW 77.32.450(1)
Between which dates does Washington's license year run?RCW 77.08.010(38)
For which animal is no hunting license required in Washington?RCW 77.32.010(1)
From what age does Washington require a migratory bird permit to hunt migratory birds?RCW 77.32.350
How is a paper tag validated in Washington?WAC 220-413-020(1)
How long must the tag stay with the meat of a big game animal in Washington?WAC 220-413-020(2)
How many licenses may a Washington hunter purchase for each big game species, unless a commission rule allows more?RCW 77.32.450(1)
What does RCW 77.32.250 say about Washington hunting licenses, permits, tags and stamps?RCW 77.32.250
What does Washington require to hunt turkey, in addition to a small game license?RCW 77.32.460(2)
Where may Washington wildlife check stations not be established?RCW 77.15.470(3)
Which of these is unlawful purchase or use of a license under RCW 77.15.650?RCW 77.15.650(1)
With a Washington electronic tag, what does the hunter attach to the carcass?WAC 220-413-020(1)
Orange, pink and equipment 26
A shotgun used to hunt big game in Washington must be at least what size?WAC 220-414-020(2)
During which season is it unlawful to hunt wildlife with a crossbow in Washington?WAC 220-414-100(6)
Game birds may not be hunted in Washington with a shotgun capable of holding more than how many shells?WAC 220-414-020(3)
Hunting upland birds or rabbits with a firearm during an upland game bird season requires orange or pink in Washington unless the firearm is what?WAC 220-414-080(1)
May a bow used to hunt wildlife in Washington carry a scope?WAC 220-414-070(1)
May hunter orange and hunter pink be combined to reach Washington's required area?WAC 220-414-080(4)
What is the largest shotgun Washington allows for hunting game animals or game birds?WAC 220-414-020(5)
What is the least draw weight Washington allows for a crossbow used on big game?WAC 220-414-100(2)
What is the least pull Washington allows for a long bow, recurve bow or compound bow used on big game?WAC 220-414-070(2)
What is the lightest arrow or bolt Washington allows for hunting big game with a crossbow?WAC 220-414-100(3)
What is the narrowest broadhead cutting diameter Washington allows for big game?WAC 220-414-070(1)
What is the shortest arrow Washington allows for hunting big game with a bow?WAC 220-414-070(2)
What is the smallest centerfire cartridge Washington allows for big game other than cougar?WAC 220-414-020(1)
What is the smallest centerfire cartridge Washington allows for hunting cougar?WAC 220-414-020(1)
What shot may a shotgun fire at turkey in Washington?WAC 220-414-020(6)
What shot may a Washington hunter possess when hunting waterfowl, coot or snipe?WAC 220-414-040(1)
Where a modern firearm deer or elk general season is open, Washington requires orange or pink of anyone hunting wildlife. Which hunters are excepted?WAC 220-414-080(3)
Where on the body must Washington's required hunter orange or pink be worn?WAC 220-414-080(4)
Where Washington requires fluorescent hunter orange or pink, how much must be worn?WAC 220-414-080(4)
Which big game may be hunted with a shotgun in Washington?WAC 220-414-020(2)
Which electric device may be attached to a bow or arrow while hunting in Washington?WAC 220-414-070(1)
Which firearm may a Washington archery hunter carry in the field during an archery season?WAC 220-414-070(1)
Which of these is on Washington's list of approved nontoxic shot?WAC 220-414-040(1)
Which of these may be hunted with a .22 to .25 caliber air rifle in Washington?WAC 220-414-020(4)
Which of these may not be used to hunt waterfowl, wild turkeys, deer or elk in Washington?WAC 220-414-090(1)
With what must a shotgun be loaded to hunt big game in Washington?WAC 220-414-020(2)
Vehicles, lights and aircraft 11
A hunter was airborne in a private aircraft this morning. When may that hunter hunt big game in Washington?WAC 220-413-070(4)
A rifle rides in a motor vehicle in Washington with live cartridges in its attached or internal magazine and none in the chamber. What is that?RCW 77.15.160(7)
For the vehicle misdemeanor in RCW 77.15.460, a rifle or shotgun is not considered loaded when what is true?RCW 77.15.460(5)
May aircraft, unmanned aircraft included, be used to spot or locate wildlife for hunting in Washington?WAC 220-413-070(3)
Washington allows a rifle to be fired from upon a nonmoving motor vehicle only when which conditions are met?RCW 77.15.460(4)
Washington bars infrared, night vision and thermal imaging equipment for hunting big game. Which equipment does the rule except?WAC 220-414-010(1)
What is "spotlighting big game" in Washington?RCW 77.15.450(1)
When is a muzzle-loading firearm in a vehicle "loaded" under Washington law?RCW 77.15.460(1)
When is a rifle or shotgun in a motor vehicle "loaded" for the misdemeanor in RCW 77.15.460?RCW 77.15.460(1)
When may wildlife be hunted from a boat propelled by motor in Washington?WAC 220-413-070(2)
Which of these is unlawful use of a loaded firearm under RCW 77.15.460?RCW 77.15.460(2)
Bait, dogs and conduct 16
A hunter discharges a firearm while hunting in a manner that injures another person. For how long does Washington's director suspend all hunting privileges?RCW 77.15.720(1)
A hunter enters another person's land in Washington only to retrieve hunted wildlife and avoid waste. What must the hunter have done first for the defense in RCW 77.15.435?RCW 77.15.435(2)
During the October and November modern firearm deer and elk general season dates, Washington bars hunting wild animals with hounds. Which animals are excepted?WAC 220-413-060(2)
For how long are hunting privileges suspended when a person unlawfully hunts and kills wildlife on the property of another in Washington?RCW 77.15.435(4)
May black bear be hunted with the aid of bait in Washington?RCW 77.15.245(1)
Using a dog to hunt which animals is "unlawful use of dogs" in Washington?RCW 77.15.240(1)
What are the hunting hours during Washington's modern firearm deer and elk general seasons?WAC 220-413-060(2)
What does RCW 77.15.440 make unlawful on a Washington game reserve?RCW 77.15.440(1)
What is "waste of fish and wildlife" for a Washington big game hunter?RCW 77.15.170(1)
What is hunting wild animals or wild birds while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs in Washington?RCW 77.15.675(2)
Which animals does RCW 77.15.245 make it unlawful to hunt or pursue with dogs?RCW 77.15.245(2)
Which dog may help recover a wounded big game animal in Washington?WAC 220-413-060(2)
Which of these is "obstructing the taking of wildlife" in Washington?RCW 77.15.210(1)
Which of these is not unlawful baiting when hunting deer, elk or moose in Washington?WAC 220-414-030(3)
Which scents may a Washington hunter not place or possess while hunting?WAC 220-414-030(2)
Within how long of shooting a big game animal may a blood-trailing dog be used in Washington?WAC 220-413-060(2)
Words the code defines 9
Does "wild animals" in Washington's code include feral domestic mammals?RCW 77.08.010(72)
For hunting in Washington, "youth" means a person of what age?RCW 77.08.010(76)
In Washington's fish and wildlife code, "senior" means a person of what age?RCW 77.08.010(58)
What does "bag limit" mean in Washington's code?RCW 77.08.010(2)
What does "to hunt" mean in Washington's fish and wildlife code?RCW 77.08.010(34)
What is "protected wildlife" in Washington's code?RCW 77.08.010(53)
What is a "game reserve" in Washington's code?RCW 77.08.010(33)
Which days does an "open season" include under RCW 77.08.010?RCW 77.08.010(46)
Which of these is big game under RCW 77.08.030?RCW 77.08.030
How this list was compiled: Written from Title 77 (Fish and Wildlife) of the Revised Code of Washington as published by the Washington State Legislature at https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=77 (sections 77.08.010, 77.08.030, 77.15.160, 77.15.170, 77.15.210, 77.15.240, 77.15.245, 77.15.435, 77.15.440, 77.15.450, 77.15.460, 77.15.470, 77.15.650, 77.15.675, 77.15.720, 77.32.010, 77.32.155, 77.32.250, 77.32.320, 77.32.350, 77.32.450, 77.32.460), and from the Department of Fish and Wildlife's rules in Title 220 of the Washington Administrative Code as published by the Legislature at https://app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=220 (sections 220-412-020, 220-413-020, 220-413-060, 220-413-070, 220-414-010, 220-414-020, 220-414-030, 220-414-040, 220-414-070, 220-414-080, 220-414-090, 220-414-100). Chapters 77.08, 77.15 and 77.32 RCW and chapters 220-412, 220-413 and 220-414 WAC were read on 2026-10-12, with the amendments to chapter 220-414 that took effect on September 28, 2026; each question names its section and links to it. The course facts in the topic "The course and its test" (no minimum age, the traditional course of about 15 hours, the hybrid course and its field skills evaluation, volunteer instructors) are the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's own, read the same day on its Hunter education training page, https://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/requirements/education/basic, which is the published outline this page follows. The department's hunter education pages give no number of questions and no pass mark for the course test, so none is given here. Licence: Own work. Questions, answer choices and explanations were written for this site from the text of the Revised Code of Washington, the Washington Administrative Code and the facts on the department's public page; nothing is copied from a hunter education manual, a study guide, an online course, a chapter review or an examination.
How it works
Unofficial practice for Washington's hunter education test: our own questions from Title 77 of the Revised Code of Washington and the Fish and Wildlife rules, each with its section. Firearm handling and the field skills evaluation belong to the course.
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Washington hunting law in a few lines
A transport tag is notched for the day and month of the kill and attached at once. Modern firearm deer and elk hunters wear 400 square inches of fluorescent orange or pink above the waist. A rifle or shotgun in a vehicle carries no shell in the chamber and none in an attached magazine.
What the course is
The Department of Fish and Wildlife offers a classroom course of about 15 hours and a hybrid course: an online module, then a field skills evaluation with a quiz.
No certificate yet: a once-in-a-lifetime deferral lets a person 10 or older hunt for one license year beside a licensed hunter 18 or older.
Black bear may not be hunted over bait, and deer or elk may not be hunted with dogs.
Questions and answers
How many questions are on the Washington hunter education test?
The Department of Fish and Wildlife's hunter education pages give no question count and no pass mark for the course test or the hybrid course's quiz, so this page does not guess them. A score here comes with no pass or fail verdict.
Who needs hunter education in Washington?
Anyone born after January 1, 1972 who is buying a first Washington hunting license, and every license buyer under 18. A certificate from another state counts; an out-of-state hunting license does not.
Is this Washington hunter safety practice test from WDFW?
No. This page is unofficial and not affiliated with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Course registration and certificates come only from the department.
How old do you have to be to take hunter safety in Washington?
The department sets no minimum age to enroll and highly recommends the traditional classroom course for students under 12.