WA Sea Duck Hunting

Washington Sea Duck Season Dates 2026

Sea Duck season in Washington runs Sep 20 – Jan 31 across 3 GMUs.

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

Sea Duck in Washington: FAQ

When is sea duck season in Washington?

Sea Duck season in Washington currently runs Sep 20 to Jan 31, across 10 season rows and 3 GMUs, split by weapon (Falconry, Firearm).

Where is the best place to hunt sea duck in Washington?

The best GMUs for sea duck 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 Sea Duck 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.

Sea Duck seasons in Washington — offline