Wild Turkey Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Spring | Apr 15 | May 31 | OTC |
| Fall | Sep 15 | Nov 30 | OTC |
Black Bear Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Archery/Rifle | Aug 1 | Nov 15 | OTC |
Elk Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Archery (Modern Area) | Sep 6 | Sep 21 | OTC |
| Archery (Special Areas) | Sep 1 | Sep 30 | Draw |
| Muzzleloader | Oct 18 | Oct 26 | OTC |
| Rifle (Early: Eastern WA) | Oct 11 | Oct 19 | OTC |
| Rifle (Modern: Eastern WA) | Oct 25 | Nov 16 | OTC |
| Rifle (Western WA) | Nov 1 | Nov 16 | Draw |
| Antlerless (Permit) | Oct 11 | Nov 16 | Draw |
Mourning Dove Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Regular Season | Sep 1 | Nov 9 | HIP |
Mountain Lion Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| General Season | Nov 15 | Mar 15 | OTC |
Mule Deer Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Archery | Sep 1 | Sep 21 | OTC |
| Rifle (General) | Oct 11 | Nov 23 | OTC |
| Special Permit | Oct 11 | Nov 23 | Draw |
Pheasant Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Eastern WA Season | Oct 17 | Jan 18 | OTC |
Duck & Goose Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Early Canada Goose | Sep 1 | Sep 25 | Stamp |
| Duck Season | Oct 4 | Jan 18 | Stamp |
| Canada Goose Regular | Oct 4 | Jan 31 | Stamp |
| Snow Goose (Conservation Order) | Feb 1 | Apr 15 | HIP |
White-tailed Deer Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Archery | Sep 1 | Sep 21 | OTC |
| Rifle (General) | Oct 11 | Nov 23 | OTC |
Verify before you hunt.
These dates are compiled for planning and can change between when they're published and
when the season opens — and many states vary dates by unit, zone, or WMU. Always
confirm with Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife before heading out. Nothing here is legal advice.
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