Welcome to the Washington Hunting Seasons page. Updated US Hunting Seasons for 2024-2023.
As part of our comprehensive guide to US Hunting Seasons By State on this page, you will find out “When Is Hunting Season for Washington?”
There is also general information on the different hunting seasons for various wild game species. You will find links to the relevant State Authority to ensure you have all the correct legal obligations in place before you start your hunt.
The Washington hunting season offers the hunter a range of game during hunting season including the following:-
White-tailed Deer, Black-tailed Deer, Mule Deer, Elk, Cougar, Black Bear, Turkey plus a range of small game and game bird species.
IMPORTANT. All care has been taking in preparing this hunting season information for you. Please check the relevant State Authority’s Website for further information and any changes to current US Hunting Season Regulations. We have provided a link to each States hunting season website for your convenience.
Washington Deer Hunting Season
Hunting Category |
Hunting Season 2024-2023* |
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Deer (Firearms) | Oct 12-31, Nov 9-19 & Nov 14-19 |
Deer (High Buck) | Sept 15-25 |
Deer (Muzzleloader) | Sept 28 – Oct 6 & Nov 27 -Dec 15 |
Deer (Bow) | Sept 1 -27 & Nov 20 – Dec 31 |
(Youth , >65, disabled) | Oct 12-25 & Nov 9-19 |
* Season dates may vary by zone. Please check the relevant State Authority Website. Season dates vary between Deer species.
WashingtonTurkey Hunting Season
Hunting Category |
Hunting Season 2024-2023* |
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Spring | Apr 15 – May 31 |
Spring (Youth) | April 4 – 5 |
Fall | Sept 1 – Dec 31 |
* Season dates may vary by zone. Please check the relevant State Authority Website.
Washington Small Game Hunting Season
Hunting Category |
Hunting Season 2024-2023* |
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Bobcat | Sept 1 – Mar 15 |
Fox | Sept 1 – Mar 15 |
Cottontail Rabbit | Sept 1 – Mar 15 |
Snowshoe Hare | Sept 1 – Mar 15 |
Coyote | Open All Year |
Raccoon | Sept 1 – Mar 15 |
* Season dates may vary by zone. Please check the relevant State Authority Website.
Washington Game Bird Hunting Season
Hunting Category |
Hunting Season 2024-2023* |
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Ducks | Oct 12 – 30 & Nov 2 – Jan 26 |
Dove | Sept 1 – Oct 30 |
Pheasant | Sept 28 – Nov 30 |
Grouse | Sept 1 – Dec 31 |
Quail | Sept 28 – Nov 30 |
* Season dates may vary by zone. Please check the relevant State Authority Website.
Washington Black Bear Hunting Season
Hunting Category |
Hunting Season 2024-2023* |
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Fall | Aug 1 – Nov 15 |
* Season dates may vary by zone. Please check the relevant State Authority Website.
Washington Elk Hunting Season
Hunting Category |
Hunting Season 2024-2023* |
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Elk Firearms (General) | Sept 15 – Nov 15 |
Elk Firearms (Masters) | Aug 1 – Jan 20 |
Elk Muzzleloader | Oct 5 – 11 & Oct 26 – Jan 20 |
Elk Muzzleloader (Masters) | Aug 1 – Jan 20 |
Elk Bow | Sept 7 – 19 & Oct 26 – Jan 30 |
Elk Bow (Masters) | Aug 1 – Jan 20 |
* Season dates may vary by zone. Please check the relevant State Authority Website.
Washington Cougar Hunting Season
Hunting Category |
Hunting Season 2024-2023* |
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General Season | Sept 1 – Dec 31 |
* Season dates may vary by zone. Please check the relevant State Authority Website.
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Good Luck!!