WA Quail Hunting

Quail in Washington

Quail hunting season data across 6 GMUs in Washington. Includes harvest success and public land percentages.

6 Seasons2 Weapon Types

Firearm

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone Western WashingtonFirearmSep 20Nov 30
Zone Eastern WashingtonFirearmSep 13Sep 14
Zone Eastern WashingtonFirearmOct 4Jan 19
Zone Western WashingtonFirearmSep 20Nov 30

Falconry

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone Western WashingtonFalconryAug 1Mar 15
StatewideFalconryAug 1Mar 15

Quail in Washington: FAQ

When is quail season in Washington?

Washington has 6 quail 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 quail in Washington?

The best zones for quail 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 Quail hunt in Washington

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.