Bighorn Sheep season in Washington runs Sep 15 – Nov 15 across 7 GMUs.
| GMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | 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 | — | — | — |
| Zone Sheep Unit 18 | Firearm | Sep 15 — Oct 10 | — | — | — |
| Zone Sheep Unit 18 | Firearm | Oct 11 — Oct 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone Sheep Unit 18 | Firearm | Oct 11 — Oct 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone Sheep Unit 18 | Firearm | Oct 11 — Nov 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone Sheep Unit 20 Whitestone | Firearm | Sep 15 — Sep 30 | — | — | — |
| Zone Sheep Unit 4 | Firearm | Oct 1 — Oct 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone Sheep Unit 7 | Firearm | Sep 15 — Sep 30 | — | — | — |
| Zone Sheep Unit 7 | Firearm | Oct 1 — Oct 31 | — | — | — |
Bighorn Sheep season in Washington currently runs Sep 15 to Nov 15, across 14 season rows and 7 GMUs, split by weapon (Firearm).
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.
View GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.
Also see Washington seasons, public land, and license.