Coot season in Washington runs Oct 11 – Sep 27 across 3 GMUs.
| GMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone Eastern Washington | Firearm | Sep 27 — Sep 27 | — | — | — |
| Zone Western Washington | Firearm | Sep 20 — Sep 20 | — | — | — |
| Statewide | Firearm | Oct 11 — Oct 19 | — | — | — |
| Statewide | Firearm | Oct 22 — Jan 25 | — | — | — |
| Statewide | Firearm | Jan 31 — Jan 31 | — | — | — |
| GMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone Eastern Washington | Falconry | Sep 27 — Sep 27 | — | — | — |
| Zone Western Washington | Falconry | Sep 20 — Sep 20 | — | — | — |
| Statewide | Falconry | Oct 11 — Oct 19 | — | — | — |
| Statewide | Falconry | Oct 22 — Jan 25 | — | — | — |
| Statewide | Falconry | Jan 31 — Jan 31 | — | — | — |
Coot season in Washington currently runs Oct 11 to Sep 27, across 10 season rows and 3 GMUs, split by weapon (Firearm, Falconry).
The best GMUs for coot 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.