Basics of Hunting Washington (Beginner Walkthrough) | 2021 Big Game Edition

In this video, I walk through the basics of understanding Big Game hunting in Washington State. This is NOT intended to replace the regulation pamphlet, but rather to help you better understand it. It is your responsibility to fully know the rules and regulations prior to going hunting.

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
00:31 Hunter Education Course & Deferral Program
03:16 General Hunts vs. Special Hunts
06:34 Resident vs Nonresident
07:17 Big Game General Hunts
08:20 License Purchasing Process
13:11 What Deer species is your General Deer Tag is good for?
13:50 Minimum rifle caliber for big game hunting in Washington
14:54 What caliber/cartridge should you buy?
16:22 Table of Contents for Regulations
18:21 General Deer (& Elk) Hunting Information & Regulations
36:17 General Fall Black Bear Hunting Information & Regulations
41:54 General Cougar Hunting Information & Regulations
45:25 Big Game Hunter Orange Regulations
49:22 Dissecting Washington on On X Maps
54:25 Where to find Bears and Cougars on On X Maps
54:58 Where to find Deer on On X Maps
57:04 Public vs. Private Property on On X Maps
01:00:24 What Public Land Can I Hunt on?
01:01:45 Public Access Properties (NOT Public Land?)
01:04:32 Choosing a Spot to Hunt with On X Maps
01:12:35 Closure

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