WA Bighorn Sheep Hunting

Washington Bighorn Sheep Season Dates 2026

Bighorn Sheep season in Washington runs Sep 15 – Sep 30 across 7 GMUs.

14 Seasons1 Weapon Types

Firearm

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

Bighorn Sheep in Washington: FAQ

When is bighorn sheep season in Washington?

Bighorn Sheep season in Washington currently runs Sep 15 to Sep 30, 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.

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