Washington · 2026–27 Edition
Washington Hunting Seasons
Every open season we track in Washington, on one page — each links to the full dates, zones, bag limits and shooting hours. All dates are held against Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Washington Deer Season
✓ VerifiedArchery, gun and muzzleloader dates by zone, bag limits and shooting hours.
Washington Deer season dates →Washington Dove Season
✓ VerifiedMourning dove segments, daily bag and legal shooting hours.
Washington Dove season dates →Washington Duck Season
✓ VerifiedWaterfowl zones, split segments, species bag limits and Duck Stamp info.
Washington Duck season dates →Washington Turkey Season
✓ VerifiedSpring and fall turkey dates and bag limits.
Washington Turkey season dates →Washington Bear Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates by method and zone, bag limits and check-in rules.
Washington Bear season dates →Washington Elk Season
✓ VerifiedArchery, muzzleloader and rifle season dates, tags and bag limits.
Washington Elk season dates →Washington Pheasant Season
✓ VerifiedSeason segments by zone, daily bag and possession limits.
Washington Pheasant season dates →Washington Rabbit Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates, daily bag and possession limits.
Washington Rabbit season dates →License & regulations
A Washington hunting license is required for all of the above. Migratory birds also need HIP registration, and waterfowl need a Federal Duck Stamp.
Where to hunt
Public land access — wildlife management areas by county and acreage, plus the permits Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife requires beyond a hunting license.