What does “WILD” stand for and what is the purpose of a “WILD ID #?
• WILD stands for ‘Washington Interactive Licensing Database’, an automated licensing system which electronically links license sale computer terminals to a central database. • WILD ID numbers are your ‘unique identifier’ for the WILD database. If you have purchased a WDFW recreational license since January 1, 2001, you have already been issued your WILD ID number. Your number may be found on any license document you possess. What are the residency requirements for Washington’s recreational licenses? Washington Administrative Code provides the clarification of recreational licensing residency: WAC 220-55-061 Residency of purchaser. <(1)>Purchaser of a resident fishing or hunting license is required to be a resident of the state of Washington, and pursuant to RCW 77.08.010(38), must have maintained a permanent place of abode within the state for at least 90 days immediately preceding application for a license, must establish by formal proof an intent to continue residing in the state. T
