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Washington Hunting Resources
Updated: August 9, 2026
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Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
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In Season Now
- Black Bear — Generalthru Nov 15
Opening Soon
- Cougar — Generalopens Sep 1
- Turkey — Fall Generalopens Sep 1
- Dove — Generalopens Sep 1
- Mountain Goat — Special Permitopens Sep 1
- Bobcat, Fox, Raccoon, Cottontail, Snowshoe Hare — Generalopens Sep 1
- Goose — Generalopens Sep 5
- Forest Grouse — Generalopens Sep 15
- Bighorn Sheep — Special Permitopens Sep 15
- Pheasant — Regular Season (Western WA)opens Sep 19
- Moose — Special Permitopens Oct 1
Ending Soon
Nothing closing in the next 14 days.
Deer
Modern FirearmEast: Oct 31-Nov 8; West: Nov 7-Nov 18. [Washington Hunting Season: A Comprehensive Guide](https://huntinglocator.com/blog/washington-hunting-seasons/)
Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 18, 2026Wildlife
Archery (Late)Varies by GMU; often 3-pt min or Antlerless. [Washington Hunting Season: A Comprehensive Guide](https://huntinglocator.com/blog/washington-hunting-seasons/)
Nov 25, 2026 – Dec 8, 2026Black Bear
GeneralMost BBMUs. BBMU 5 & 14 start Aug 15. [The Guide to Washington State Hunting Seasons 2026 | HuntWise](https://huntwise.com/field-guide/state-hunting-guide/guide-to-washington-hunting-seasons)
Aug 1, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026Cougar
GeneralOr whenever the cap is reached. Must check hotline for quota closures. [The Guide to Washington State Hunting Seasons 2026 | HuntWise](https://huntwise.com/field-guide/state-hunting-guide/guide-to-washington-hunting-seasons)
Sep 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027Hunting & Shooting
Turkey
Fall GeneralLimit 3/year (Max 2 in Eastern WA). [The Guide to Washington State Hunting Seasons 2026 | HuntWise](https://huntwise.com/field-guide/state-hunting-guide/guide-to-washington-hunting-seasons)
Sep 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026Spring YouthYouth only. [The Guide to Washington State Hunting Seasons 2026 | HuntWise](https://huntwise.com/field-guide/state-hunting-guide/guide-to-washington-hunting-seasons)
Apr 1, 2027 – Apr 7, 2027Spring GeneralBearded birds only. Limit 2/year. [The Guide to Washington State Hunting Seasons 2026 | HuntWise](https://huntwise.com/field-guide/state-hunting-guide/guide-to-washington-hunting-seasons)
Apr 15, 2027 – May 31, 2027Duck & Coot
GeneralClosed Oct 26-27. Scaup closed Oct 17-Nov 6. [The Guide to Washington State Hunting Seasons 2026 | HuntWise](https://huntwise.com/field-guide/state-hunting-guide/guide-to-washington-hunting-seasons)
Oct 17, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027Goose
GeneralDates range based on Goose Management Areas. [The Guide to Washington State Hunting Seasons 2026 | HuntWise](https://huntwise.com/field-guide/state-hunting-guide/guide-to-washington-hunting-seasons)
Sep 5, 2026 – Mar 10, 2027Dove
GeneralStatewide. [The Guide to Washington State Hunting Seasons 2026 | HuntWise](https://huntwise.com/field-guide/state-hunting-guide/guide-to-washington-hunting-seasons)
Sep 1, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026Pheasant
Regular Season (Western WA)Extended season for release sites only Dec 1-15. [The Guide to Washington State Hunting Seasons 2026 | HuntWise](https://huntwise.com/field-guide/state-hunting-guide/guide-to-washington-hunting-seasons)
Sep 19, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026Regular Season (Eastern WA)Limit 3 cocks daily. [The Guide to Washington State Hunting Seasons 2026 | HuntWise](https://huntwise.com/field-guide/state-hunting-guide/guide-to-washington-hunting-seasons)
Oct 17, 2026 – Jan 18, 2027Forest Grouse
GeneralLimit 4 daily (Max 3 of any single species). [The Guide to Washington State Hunting Seasons 2026 | HuntWise](https://huntwise.com/field-guide/state-hunting-guide/guide-to-washington-hunting-seasons)
Sep 15, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027Hunting & Shooting
Moose
Special PermitVariations based on GMUs. [The Guide to Washington State Hunting Seasons 2026 | HuntWise](https://huntwise.com/field-guide/state-hunting-guide/guide-to-washington-hunting-seasons)
Oct 1, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026Mountain Goat
Special PermitVariations based on GMUs. [The Guide to Washington State Hunting Seasons 2026 | HuntWise](https://huntwise.com/field-guide/state-hunting-guide/guide-to-washington-hunting-seasons)
Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026Bighorn Sheep
Special PermitVariations based on GMUs. [The Guide to Washington State Hunting Seasons 2026 | HuntWise](https://huntwise.com/field-guide/state-hunting-guide/guide-to-washington-hunting-seasons)
Sep 15, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026Bobcat, Fox, Raccoon, Cottontail, Snowshoe Hare
GeneralSmall game general season. [The Guide to Washington State Hunting Seasons 2026 | HuntWise](https://huntwise.com/field-guide/state-hunting-guide/guide-to-washington-hunting-seasons)
Sep 1, 2026 – Mar 15, 2027Free Membership
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