WA Coot Hunting

Coot in Washington

Coot hunting season data across 10 GMUs in Washington. Includes harvest success and public land percentages.

10 Seasons2 Weapon Types

Falconry

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone Eastern WashingtonFalconrySep 27Sep 27
Zone Western WashingtonFalconrySep 20Sep 20
StatewideFalconryOct 11Oct 19
StatewideFalconryOct 22Jan 25
StatewideFalconryJan 31Jan 31

Firearm

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone Eastern WashingtonFirearmSep 27Sep 27
Zone Western WashingtonFirearmSep 20Sep 20
StatewideFirearmOct 11Oct 19
StatewideFirearmOct 22Jan 25
StatewideFirearmJan 31Jan 31

Coot in Washington: FAQ

When is coot season in Washington?

Washington has 10 coot seasons across 3 zones, split by weapon (Falconry, Firearm). Exact opening and closing dates are listed in the tables above.

Where is the best place to hunt coot in Washington?

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.

Plan your Coot hunt in Washington

View GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.

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