[Excerpts from Online Regulations]
State of Washington Big Game Hunting Seasons
and Rules 2006 Pamphlet Edition
P. 56, Prohibited Hunting Methods, Number 12 “Using decoys and calls”
“It is illegal to hunt turkey or deer with the use or aid of
electronic calls and battery powered or other electronic devices as
decoys.”
“Information on Prohibition of Battery-Powered and Other Electronic Decoys for Waterfowl Hunting”
“In August 2001, the
Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission prohibited the use of
battery-powered and other electronic decoys for hunting waterfowl. The
rule (WAC 232-12-257) applies only to battery-powered and other
electronic devices used as decoys. All devices that are powered by
batteries (including, but not limited to “quiver/shaker
magnets”) or otherwise use electric current (including, but not
limited to solar or AC power) are prohibited for use in attracting
waterfowl in Washington. Other methods of creating motion in decoys are
not prohibited (e.g. “jerk-cords”, flags, kites, windsocks,
and other wind-powered decoys).
The Commission action was
because of growing concerns by Commissioners and the public regarding
the rapidly increasing level of technology in methods to attract
waterfowl, and considered over 1,200 questionnaire responses and almost
300 emails and letters, plus public testimony. Comments from the
Commission were focused on the preservation of hunting traditions and
concerns about fair chase. An additional briefing was provided to the
Commission in April 2002 regarding recent studies of motorized
waterfowl decoys in other states.”
[Overview]
FOXPRO products can be used for any species except deer, turkey, migratory game birds, elk, and waterfowl.