WA White Goose Hunting

Washington White Goose Season Dates 2026

White Goose season in Washington runs Oct 11 – Mar 8 across 9 GMUs.

19 Seasons1 Weapon Types

Firearm

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone Eastern WashingtonFirearmJan 31 — Jan 31———
Zone GMA 1FirearmOct 11 — Nov 30———
Zone GMA 1FirearmDec 13 — Jan 25———
Zone GMA 1FirearmFeb 7 — Feb 15———
Zone GMA 2 CoastFirearmOct 11 — Nov 30———
Zone GMA 2 CoastFirearmDec 20 — Jan 11———
Zone GMA 2 InlandFirearmOct 11 — Oct 26———
Zone GMA 2 InlandFirearmNov 26 — Jan 11———
Zone GMA 2 InlandFirearmFeb 7 — Feb 15———
Zone GMA 3FirearmOct 11 — Oct 19———
Zone GMA 3FirearmNov 1 — Jan 25———
Zone GMA 4FirearmOct 11 — Nov 30———
Zone GMA 4FirearmDec 20 — Jan 25———
Zone GMA 4FirearmFeb 21 — Mar 8———
Zone GMA 5FirearmOct 11 — Oct 27———
Zone GMA 5FirearmNov 1 — Jan 25———
Zone Ridgefield National Wildlife RefugeFirearmOct 11 — Oct 25———
Zone Ridgefield National Wildlife RefugeFirearmNov 26 — Jan 10———
Zone Western WashingtonFirearmJan 31 — Jan 31———

White Goose in Washington: FAQ

When is white goose season in Washington?

White Goose season in Washington currently runs Oct 11 to Mar 8, across 19 season rows and 9 GMUs, split by weapon (Firearm).

Where is the best place to hunt white goose in Washington?

The best GMUs for white goose 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 White Goose 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.

White Goose in Washington: parcels + public land