WA Chukar Hunting

Washington Chukar Season Dates 2026

Chukar season in Washington runs Aug 1 – Mar 15 across 2 GMUs.

3 Seasons2 Weapon Types

Firearm

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone Eastern WashingtonFirearmSep 13Sep 14
Zone Eastern WashingtonFirearmOct 4Jan 31

Falconry

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
StatewideFalconryAug 1Mar 15

Chukar in Washington: FAQ

When is chukar season in Washington?

Chukar season in Washington currently runs Aug 1 to Mar 15, across 3 season rows and 2 GMUs, split by weapon (Firearm, Falconry).

Where is the best place to hunt chukar in Washington?

The best GMUs for chukar 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 Chukar 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.

Chukar seasons in Washington — offline