Washington Hunting Seasons – Updated

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*

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*

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*

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*

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*

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*

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*

General Season Sept 1 – Dec 31

* Season dates may vary by zone. Please check the relevant State Authority Website.

I hope you have found this State hunting season information helpful in planning your next great hunting adventure. Please feel free to share this page with your hunting buddies. In addition to these US Hunting Seasons by State pages, you may be interested in these posts.

Good Luck!!