WA Bighorn Sheep Hunting

Washington Bighorn Sheep Season Dates 2026

Bighorn Sheep season in Washington runs Sep 15 – Nov 15 across 7 GMUs.

14 Seasons1 Weapon Types

Firearm

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone Sheep Unit 12FirearmSep 15Oct 10
Zone Sheep Unit 13FirearmOct 1Oct 31
Zone Sheep Unit 14FirearmSep 15Oct 10
Zone Sheep Unit 14FirearmOct 11Oct 31
Zone Sheep Unit 14FirearmOct 11Oct 31
Zone Sheep Unit 18FirearmSep 15Oct 10
Zone Sheep Unit 18FirearmSep 15Oct 10
Zone Sheep Unit 18FirearmOct 11Oct 31
Zone Sheep Unit 18FirearmOct 11Oct 31
Zone Sheep Unit 18FirearmOct 11Nov 15
Zone Sheep Unit 20 WhitestoneFirearmSep 15Sep 30
Zone Sheep Unit 4FirearmOct 1Oct 31
Zone Sheep Unit 7FirearmSep 15Sep 30
Zone Sheep Unit 7FirearmOct 1Oct 31

Bighorn Sheep in Washington: FAQ

When is bighorn sheep season in Washington?

Bighorn Sheep season in Washington currently runs Sep 15 to Nov 15, across 14 season rows and 7 GMUs, split by weapon (Firearm).

Where is the best place to hunt bighorn sheep in Washington?

The best GMUs for bighorn sheep in Washington depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per GMU above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.

Plan your Bighorn Sheep hunt in Washington

View GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.

Also see Washington seasons, public land, and license.

Bighorn Sheep seasons in Washington — offline