Lucky hunters getting extra shot

OLYMPIA – Some lucky hunters have an extra shot at obtaining additional permits this season.

According to the state Department of Fish and Wildife, hunters who previously bought a multi-season application will have a chance to buy a surplus permit.

The agency on Aug. 15 offered 129 multi-season elk tags to hunters who were already on the application list.

The winners were notified by email. The winning hunters will have until midnight Thursday, Aug. 31, to buy their tags.

An additional 2,491 multi-season deer tags are also available on a first-come, first serve basis. There isn’t a purchase de...