Is bear baiting legal in Washington? Bear baiting is legal in nine states in the USA, but unfortunately, Washington is not one of them.
Notwithstanding the provisions of RCW 77.12.240, 77.36.030, or any other provisions of law, it is unlawful to take, hunt, or attract black bear with the aid of bait.
Washington State Legislature – RCW 77.15.245
The only alternative is to plan a hunt in one of the listed legal states that allow bear-baiting. Links to these states and their official state gaming websites can be found here.
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