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.
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone GMU-101 | Firearm | Sep 1 — Mar 31 | — | — |
| Zone GMU-105 | Firearm | Sep 1 — Mar 31 | — | — |
| Zone GMU-108 | Firearm | Sep 1 — Mar 31 | — | — |
| Zone GMU-111 | Firearm | Sep 1 — Mar 31 | — | — |
| Zone GMU-113 | Firearm | Sep 1 — Mar 31 | — | — |
| Zone GMU-117 | Firearm | Sep 1 — Mar 31 | — | — |
+ 105 more Cougar seasons
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone Eastern Washington | Firearm | Sep 27 — Sep 27 | — | — |
| Zone Eastern Washington | Falconry | Sep 27 — Sep 27 | — | — |
| Zone GMA 1 | Firearm | Sep 6 — Sep 14 | — | — |
| Zone GMA 1 | Firearm | Oct 11 — Nov 30 | — | — |
| Zone GMA 1 | Firearm | Dec 13 — Jan 25 | — | — |
| Zone GMA 1 | Firearm | Jan 31 — Jan 31 | — | — |
+ 25 more Canada Goose seasons
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone Sheep Unit 12 | Firearm | Sep 15 — Oct 10 | — | — |
| Zone Sheep Unit 13 | Firearm | Oct 1 — Oct 31 | — | — |
| Zone Sheep Unit 14 | Firearm | Sep 15 — Oct 10 | — | — |
| Zone Sheep Unit 14 | Firearm | Oct 11 — Oct 31 | — | — |
| Zone Sheep Unit 14 | Firearm | Oct 11 — Oct 31 | — | — |
| Zone Sheep Unit 18 | Firearm | Sep 15 — Oct 10 | — | — |
+ 8 more Bighorn Sheep seasons
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone BBMU-1 | Firearm | Aug 1 — Nov 15 | — | — |
| Zone BBMU-10 | Firearm | Aug 1 — Nov 15 | — | — |
| Zone BBMU-11 | Firearm | Aug 1 — Nov 15 | — | — |
| Zone BBMU-12 | Firearm | Aug 1 — Nov 15 | — | — |
| Zone BBMU-13 | Firearm | Aug 1 — Nov 15 | — | — |
| Zone BBMU-14 | Firearm | Aug 15 — Nov 15 | — | — |
+ 8 more Black Bear seasons
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone Eastern Washington | Falconry | Sep 27 — Sep 27 | — | — |
| Zone Eastern Washington | Firearm | Sep 27 — Sep 27 | — | — |
| Zone Western Washington | Firearm | Sep 20 — Sep 20 | — | — |
| Zone Western Washington | Falconry | Sep 20 — Sep 20 | — | — |
| Statewide | Falconry | Oct 11 — Oct 19 | — | — |
| Statewide | Firearm | Oct 11 — Oct 19 | — | — |
+ 4 more Coot seasons
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone Clallam County | Firearm | Jan 17 — Jan 17 | — | — |
| Zone Clallam County | Firearm | Jan 21 — Jan 21 | — | — |
| Zone Clallam County | Firearm | Jan 24 — Jan 24 | — | — |
| Zone Pacific County | Firearm | Jan 10 — Jan 25 | — | — |
| Zone Western Washington | Firearm | Jan 31 — Jan 31 | — | — |
| Zone Whatcom County | Firearm | Jan 17 — Jan 17 | — | — |
+ 2 more Brant seasons
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | Firearm | Sep 1 — Mar 15 | — | — |
| Statewide | Trapping | Nov 1 — Mar 15 | — | — |
| Statewide | Firearm | Apr 1 — Apr 7 | — | — |
| Statewide | Firearm | Apr 15 — May 31 | — | — |
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone Eastern Washington | Firearm | Sep 13 — Sep 14 | — | — |
| Zone Eastern Washington | Firearm | Oct 4 — Jan 31 | — | — |
| Statewide | Falconry | Aug 1 — Mar 15 | — | — |
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | Falconry | Aug 1 — Mar 15 | — | — |
| Statewide | Firearm | Sep 1 — Mar 15 | — | — |
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | Trapping | Nov 1 — Mar 15 | — | — |
Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:
Washington Official Hunting Regulations →See GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for Washington on our interactive hunting map.
Hunting in Canada? Explore Crown Land Maps, Hunting Seasons, Licence Guide, and Regulations for Canadian provinces.