WA Brant Hunting

Washington Brant Season Dates 2026

Brant season in Washington runs Jan 10 – Jan 31 across 4 GMUs.

8 Seasons1 Weapon Types

Firearm

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone Clallam CountyFirearmJan 17 — Jan 17———
Zone Clallam CountyFirearmJan 21 — Jan 21———
Zone Clallam CountyFirearmJan 24 — Jan 24———
Zone Pacific CountyFirearmJan 10 — Jan 25———
Zone Western WashingtonFirearmJan 31 — Jan 31———
Zone Whatcom CountyFirearmJan 17 — Jan 17———
Zone Whatcom CountyFirearmJan 21 — Jan 21———
Zone Whatcom CountyFirearmJan 24 — Jan 24———

Brant in Washington: FAQ

When is brant season in Washington?

Brant season in Washington currently runs Jan 10 to Jan 31, across 8 season rows and 4 GMUs, split by weapon (Firearm).

Where is the best place to hunt brant in Washington?

The best GMUs for brant 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 Brant 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.

Brant in Washington: parcels + public land