Washington Hunting Resources

Updated: September 19, 2026

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

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In Season Now

Black Bear — Generalthru Nov 15
Cougar — Generalthru Mar 31
Turkey — Fall Generalthru Dec 31
Goose — Generalthru Mar 10
Dove — Generalthru Oct 30
Pheasant — Regular Season (Western WA)thru Nov 30
Forest Grouse — Generalthru Jan 15
Mountain Goat — Special Permitthru Nov 30
Bighorn Sheep — Special Permitthru Nov 15
Bobcat, Fox, Raccoon, Cottontail, Snowshoe Hare — Generalthru Mar 15
Mourning Dove — Statewidethru Oct 30
Turkey — Falconrythru Feb 15
Mourning Dove — Regularthru Oct 30
California Quail — Regular (West)thru Nov 30
Mountain Quail — Regular (West)thru Nov 30

Opening Soon

Duck — W. Washington Youthopens Sep 26
Coot — W. Washington Youthopens Sep 26
Goose — Western WA Youthopens Sep 26
Duck — Youth (West)opens Sep 26
Moose — Special Permitopens Oct 1
Duck — E. Washington Youthopens Oct 3
Coot — E. Washington Youthopens Oct 3
Goose — Eastern WA Youthopens Oct 3
Duck — Youth (East)opens Oct 3
California Quail — Regular (East)opens Oct 3
Gray Partridge — Regular (East)opens Oct 3
Duck & Coot — Generalopens Oct 17
Pheasant — Regular Season (Eastern WA)opens Oct 17
Duck — Statewideopens Oct 17
Coot — Statewideopens Oct 17
Snipe — Statewideopens Oct 17
Pheasant — Regular (East)opens Oct 17
Goose — Regular (Area 1)opens Oct 17
Goose — Regular (Area 5)opens Oct 17
Duck — Regularopens Oct 17
Coot — Regularopens Oct 17
Snipe — Regularopens Oct 17
Deer — Modern Firearmopens Oct 31

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, 2026

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, 2026

Black 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, 2026

Cougar

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, 2027

Turkey

Fall GeneralGMUs 101-154, 162-186

Sep 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

Spring 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, 2027

Spring 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, 2027

Youth SpringStatewide

Apr 1, 2026 – Apr 7, 2026

SpringStatewide

Apr 1, 2026 – May 31, 2026

FalconryEastern Washington

Sep 1, 2026 – Feb 15, 2027

Duck & 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, 2027

Goose

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, 2027

Western WA YouthGMAs 1, 2, & 3. Canada and white-fronted goose only. Source: [Washington Migratory Game Bird Seasons](https://www.eregulations.com/washington/hunting/game-bird/migratory-game-bird-seasons)

Sep 26, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026

Eastern WA YouthGMAs 4 & 5. Canada and white-fronted goose only. Source: [Washington Migratory Game Bird Seasons](https://www.eregulations.com/washington/hunting/game-bird/migratory-game-bird-seasons)

Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 3, 2026

Regular (Area 1)Split season: Oct 17-Nov 29 and Dec 12-Jan 31

Oct 17, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027

Regular (Area 5)Split season: Oct 17-Nov 2 and Nov 7-Jan 31

Oct 17, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027

Dove

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, 2026

Pheasant

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, 2026

Regular 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, 2027

Youth (East)Eastern Washington

Sep 12, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026

Regular (East)Eastern Washington

Oct 17, 2026 – Jan 18, 2027

Forest 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, 2027

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, 2026

Mountain 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, 2026

Bighorn 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, 2026

Bobcat, 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, 2027

Duck

W. Washington YouthYouth only. Source: [Washington Migratory Game Bird Seasons](https://www.eregulations.com/washington/hunting/game-bird/migratory-game-bird-seasons)

Sep 26, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026

E. Washington YouthYouth only. Source: [Washington Migratory Game Bird Seasons](https://www.eregulations.com/washington/hunting/game-bird/migratory-game-bird-seasons)

Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 3, 2026

Youth/Vet/MilStatewide for Youth, Veterans & Active Military. Source: [Washington Migratory Game Bird Seasons](https://www.eregulations.com/washington/hunting/game-bird/migratory-game-bird-seasons)

Feb 6, 2027 – Feb 6, 2027

StatewideSplit season: Oct 17-25 and Oct 28-Jan 31. Scaup closed Oct 17-Nov 6. Source: [Washington Migratory Game Bird Seasons](https://www.eregulations.com/washington/hunting/game-bird/migratory-game-bird-seasons)

Oct 17, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027

Youth (West)Western Washington

Sep 26, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026

Youth (East)Eastern Washington

Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 3, 2026

RegularSplit season: Oct 17-25 and Oct 28-Jan 31. Scaup closed Oct 17-Nov 6.

Oct 17, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027

Coot

W. Washington YouthYouth only. Source: [Washington Migratory Game Bird Seasons](https://www.eregulations.com/washington/hunting/game-bird/migratory-game-bird-seasons)

Sep 26, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026

E. Washington YouthYouth only. Source: [Washington Migratory Game Bird Seasons](https://www.eregulations.com/washington/hunting/game-bird/migratory-game-bird-seasons)

Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 3, 2026

Youth/Vet/MilStatewide for Youth, Veterans & Active Military. Source: [Washington Migratory Game Bird Seasons](https://www.eregulations.com/washington/hunting/game-bird/migratory-game-bird-seasons)

Feb 6, 2027 – Feb 6, 2027

StatewideSplit season: Oct 17-25 and Oct 28-Jan 31. Source: [Washington Migratory Game Bird Seasons](https://www.eregulations.com/washington/hunting/game-bird/migratory-game-bird-seasons)

Oct 17, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027

RegularSplit season: Oct 17-25 and Oct 28-Jan 31

Oct 17, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027

Snipe

StatewideSplit season: Oct 17-25 and Oct 28-Jan 31. Source: [Washington Migratory Game Bird Seasons](https://www.eregulations.com/washington/hunting/game-bird/migratory-game-bird-seasons)

Oct 17, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027

RegularSplit season: Oct 17-25 and Oct 28-Jan 31

Oct 17, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027

Band-tailed Pigeon

StatewideAuthorization reporting required. Source: [Washington Migratory Game Bird Seasons](https://www.eregulations.com/washington/hunting/game-bird/migratory-game-bird-seasons)

Sep 15, 2026 – Sep 23, 2026

RegularStatewide

Sep 15, 2026 – Sep 23, 2026

Mourning Dove

StatewideStatewide season. Source: [Washington Migratory Game Bird Seasons](https://www.eregulations.com/washington/hunting/game-bird/migratory-game-bird-seasons)

Sep 1, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026

RegularStatewide

Sep 1, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026

Canada Goose

September (Areas 1, 2, 3)Western Washington

Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026

September (Areas 4, 5)Eastern Washington

Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026

California Quail

Regular (West)Western Washington

Sep 19, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026

Regular (East)Eastern Washington

Oct 3, 2026 – Jan 18, 2027

Mountain Quail

Regular (West)Western Washington

Sep 19, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026

Gray Partridge

Regular (East)Eastern Washington

Oct 3, 2026 – Jan 18, 2027

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