WA Canada Goose Hunting

Washington Canada Goose Season Dates 2026

Canada Goose season in Washington runs Sep 6 – Feb 15 across 10 GMUs.

31 Seasons2 Weapon Types

Firearm

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone Eastern WashingtonFirearmSep 27Sep 27
Zone GMA 1FirearmSep 6Sep 14
Zone GMA 1FirearmOct 11Nov 30
Zone GMA 1FirearmDec 13Jan 25
Zone GMA 1FirearmJan 31Jan 31
Zone GMA 2 CoastFirearmSep 6Sep 14
Zone GMA 2 CoastFirearmOct 11Nov 30
Zone GMA 2 CoastFirearmDec 20Jan 11
Zone GMA 2 CoastFirearmJan 31Jan 31
Zone GMA 2 InlandFirearmSep 6Sep 14
Zone GMA 2 InlandFirearmOct 11Oct 26
Zone GMA 2 InlandFirearmNov 26Jan 11
Zone GMA 2 InlandFirearmJan 31Jan 31
Zone GMA 2 InlandFirearmFeb 7Feb 15
Zone GMA 3FirearmSep 6Sep 14
Zone GMA 3FirearmOct 11Oct 19
Zone GMA 3FirearmNov 1Jan 25
Zone GMA 3FirearmJan 31Jan 31
Zone GMA 4FirearmSep 6Sep 7
Zone GMA 4FirearmOct 11Jan 25
Zone GMA 4FirearmJan 31Jan 31
Zone GMA 5FirearmSep 6Sep 7
Zone GMA 5FirearmOct 11Oct 27
Zone GMA 5FirearmNov 1Jan 25
Zone GMA 5FirearmJan 31Jan 31

+ 3 more

Falconry

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone Eastern WashingtonFalconrySep 27Sep 27
Zone Western WashingtonFalconrySep 20Sep 20
StatewideFalconryJan 31Jan 31

Canada Goose in Washington: FAQ

When is canada goose season in Washington?

Canada Goose season in Washington currently runs Sep 6 to Feb 15, across 31 season rows and 10 GMUs, split by weapon (Firearm, Falconry).

Where is the best place to hunt canada goose in Washington?

The best GMUs for canada goose 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 Canada Goose 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.

Canada Goose seasons in Washington — offline