Special Washington fall hunt permit deadline is May 23

Special Washington hunting permits for fall deer, elk, mountain goats, moose, bighorn sheep and turkeys are due May 23.

Permits will be awarded through a random drawing conducted by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, according to a department news release.

Special permits give hunters access to times and places otherwise closed to general hunt permits.

To apply, go to authorized vendors or online at fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov/.

Or call 1-877-945-3492 toll-free.

Most special hunt permit applications cost $7.10 for residents, $110.50 for non-residents, and $3.80 for youth under 16 years of age, according to the news release.

Applications for mountain goats, bighorn sheep ram, moose and “quality” categories for deer and elk cost $13.70.