WA Sea Duck Hunting

Washington Sea Duck Season Dates 2026

Sea Duck season in Washington runs Oct 11 – Sep 27 across 3 GMUs.

10 Seasons2 Weapon Types

Falconry

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

Firearm

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

Sea Duck in Washington: FAQ

When is sea duck season in Washington?

Sea Duck season in Washington currently runs Oct 11 to Sep 27, 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 in Washington: parcels + public land