Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Wildlife Program Hunter Education Division
April 2019
Welcome to elk hunting! This course should provide you with basic knowledge about elk hunting in Washington State and give you a general guide to be successful. It should also serve to help you in your hunting pursuits.
In our Basic Hunter Education course, we teach students how to hunt safely. This course is designed to give you an overview of the biology and habits of Washington’s elk species and how to hunt them effectively. This guide will also help teach you about game handling, hunting equipment regulations and choices, correct shot placement, hunter reporting, and much more. These topics will help you become more knowledgeable as a hunter and make the animals you harvest become great table fare.