WA Moose Hunting

Washington Moose Season Dates 2026

Moose season in Washington runs Oct 1 – Nov 30 across 14 GMUs.

33 Seasons1 Weapon Types

Firearm

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone GMU-101FirearmOct 1 — Nov 30———
Zone GMU-105FirearmOct 1 — Nov 30———
Zone GMU-108FirearmOct 1 — Oct 31———
Zone GMU-108FirearmOct 1 — Nov 30———
Zone GMU-108FirearmNov 1 — Nov 30———
Zone GMU-111FirearmOct 1 — Oct 31———
Zone GMU-111FirearmOct 1 — Nov 30———
Zone GMU-111FirearmNov 1 — Nov 30———
Zone GMU-113FirearmOct 1 — Nov 30———
Zone GMU-117FirearmOct 1 — Oct 31———
Zone GMU-117FirearmOct 1 — Nov 30———
Zone GMU-117FirearmOct 1 — Nov 30———
Zone GMU-117FirearmOct 1 — Nov 30———
Zone GMU-117FirearmNov 1 — Nov 30———
Zone GMU-121FirearmOct 1 — Oct 31———
Zone GMU-121FirearmOct 1 — Nov 30———
Zone GMU-121FirearmOct 1 — Nov 30———
Zone GMU-121FirearmNov 1 — Nov 30———
Zone GMU-124FirearmOct 1 — Nov 30———
Zone GMU-124FirearmOct 1 — Nov 30———
Zone GMU-127FirearmOct 1 — Nov 30———
Zone GMU-127FirearmOct 1 — Nov 30———
Zone GMU-130FirearmOct 1 — Nov 30———
Zone GMU-130FirearmOct 1 — Nov 30———
Zone GMU-139FirearmOct 1 — Nov 30———

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Moose in Washington: FAQ

When is moose season in Washington?

Moose season in Washington currently runs Oct 1 to Nov 30, across 33 season rows and 14 GMUs, split by weapon (Firearm).

Where is the best place to hunt moose in Washington?

The best GMUs for moose 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 Moose 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.

Moose in Washington: parcels + public land