All charge $5 per tree, except Mount Baker-Snoqualmie, closest to Seattle, where permits are a whopping $10. The harvest season runs through New Year's Eve. Then, the rules: Each forest has maps ...
Cut and water your tree: Once you get your tree home, cut half an inch off the stump to help with water uptake, and make sure to water your tree daily. Well-watered trees keep their scent longer.