WA Hunting Seasons & Public Land

Washington Hunting

Washington offers hunting from the Cascade Range to the Columbia Basin, with opportunities for elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer, black bear, mountain goat, and upland birds across varied terrain.

1,216 Seasons4 Species

Seasons by Species

Bear

GMUWeaponSeasonHarvestPublic
GMU 101RifleApr 15Jun 14
GMU 101RifleAug 1Sep 30
GMU 105RifleApr 15Jun 14
GMU 105RifleAug 1Sep 30
GMU 108RifleApr 15Jun 14
GMU 108RifleAug 1Sep 30

+ 194 more Bear seasons

Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:

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