Coot hunting season data across 10 GMUs in Washington. Includes harvest success and public land percentages.
| 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 | — | — | — |
| 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 | — | — | — |
Washington has 10 coot seasons across 3 zones, split by weapon (Falconry, Firearm). Exact opening and closing dates are listed in the tables above.
The best zones for coot in Washington depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per zone 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.
Hunting in Canada? Explore Crown Land Maps, Hunting Seasons, Licence Guide, and Regulations for Canadian provinces.