Yes there are some events in WA. I think they are at Moses lake one year a small boat was the grand prize at one of the events. I've been going to the columbia river to bowfish for about 5 years now. Never been to Moses lake. I've herd it's probably the best place in the state to go. Where I go on the columbia there are tons of carp and very few people. But I'm sure as bowfishing catches on that will change. Plus it's cheap to get set up. I think the bowfishing kits are around $25 but I would get a couple extra arrows. I think muzzy makes the best fish point that is what I would go with. I have also found that 80# dacron line like tough line is better than the line you get in the kits. And don't bother with fletching's you don't need any on fish arrows though some people do. And yes it is a kick in the A** a fun sport in nice weather and very few people. The one last sport that is'nt just packed with people. And your arm will fall off before you ever run out of fish to shoot at. This is defenitly a non stop action sport. In may there will be thousands of those big ugly things in every direction you look. GOOD LUCK all though you won't need any you can't go wrong in may for carp atleast on the columbia. Once you take your first shot you will be hooked !!!!